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Author: Susan Portelance

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Susan Portelance is a freelance writer and editor based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Looking for Gold? Here’s a Stock to Consider

| Susan Portelance

Looking for gold stocks? Consider Franco Nevada Corp. (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV).

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Dividend Stocks

Hungry for a Restaurant Stock? These 2 Might Fulfill Your Craving

| Susan Portelance

Hungry for a restaurant stock? Try Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) or Imvescor Restaurant Group Inc. (TSX:IRG).

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Care About a Stock’s Beta?

| Susan Portelance

Should you care about a stock's beta? Let's use Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to investigate.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Dividends? This Stock Yields Over 6%

| Susan Portelance

Looking for dividends? Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) yields over 6%.

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Which of These 2 Tech Companies Is the Better Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Which of these two tech companies is the better buy: Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) or Computer Modelling Group Ltd.…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Which Stocks Benefit From Natural Disasters?

| Susan Portelance

Which stocks benefit from natural disasters? Companies such as Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) sometimes benefit.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Manufacturer That Isn’t Closely Tied to NAFTA? Here’s 1 for You

| Susan Portelance

Looking for a manufacturer that isn't closely tied to NAFTA? Then check out Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT).

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Investing

Sick of Hearing About Canada Goose Holdings Inc.? Try This Clothing Company Instead

| Susan Portelance

Sick of hearing about Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS)? Try Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) instead.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

What Effect Will Hurricane Harvey Have on Canadian Energy Stocks?

| Susan Portelance

What effect will Hurricane Harvey have on Canadian energy stocks? Let's look at Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA).

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Energy Stocks

Is a Stock Worth its Price? Its P/E Ratio Will Help You Decide

| Susan Portelance

Is a stock worth its price? Look at its P/E ratio to help you decide. Let's look at Enbridge Inc.…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

These 5 Financial Stocks Have Rising Dividend Payouts

| Susan Portelance

These five financial stocks, including Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), have rising dividend payouts.

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Investors: Beware of Stocks That Hold Too Much Debt

| Susan Portelance

Investors: beware of stocks that hold too much debt. Let's look at debt-to-net-equity ratios for Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR), Aurora…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy This Financial Stock?

| Susan Portelance

Should you buy this financial stock? Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) had solid second quarter results and boasts an peer-leading profit…

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The Motley Fool
Stocks for Beginners

Investors: Use A Company’s Return On Equity To Help You Pick Stocks

| Susan Portelance

Need help picking quality stocks? Look at a company's return on equity (ROE). We'll use TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Aurora…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Interested in Tech Stocks? Here’s 1 With a Profit Margin Over 40%

| Susan Portelance

Interested in tech stocks? Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) has an industry-leading profit margin over 40%.

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Investing

2 Already Great Stocks Are Having a Hot August: Is it Time to Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Is it time to buy New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) and Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN)?

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Investing

Worried About Softwood Lumber Investments? Try Hardwood Instead

| Susan Portelance

Worried about investing in softwood lumber? Consider Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (TSX:HWD) instead.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Healthcare Stocks Have Yields Over 5%: Time to Buy?

| Susan Portelance

These two healthcare stocks have dividend yields over 5%. Is it time to buy Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) and Medical Facilities…

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Energy Stocks

Does This Company’s 7% Dividend Yield Make it a Good Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Does this company's 7% dividend yield make it a good buy? Pattern Energy Group Inc. (TSX:PEGI)(NASDAQ:PEGI) might be the stock…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

This Security Stock Had an Excellent 2nd Quarter: Is it Time to Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Is it time to buy Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO)?

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Investing

What Impact Will Minimum Wage Increases Have on These Grocers’ Bottom Lines?

| Susan Portelance

What impact will minimum wage hikes have on grocers' bottom lines? Let's see how Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Loblaw Companies…

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Investing

Does This Company’s High Dividend Yield Make it a Good Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Does Reitmans (Canada) Limited's (TSX:RET.A) high yield make it a good buy?

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Investing

Looking for Dividends and Growth Prospects? Metro, Inc. Might Be the Stock for You

| Susan Portelance

If you like dividends and also want growth, Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) might be the stock for you.

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Investing

Chorus Aviation Inc. Produces Solid 2nd-Quarter Results: Time to Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR) produces solid second-quarter results. Is it time to buy this high-dividend-yield stock?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Dividend-Paying Stocks: Should You Hold Them in Your TFSA or RSP?

| Susan Portelance

Should you hold dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) in your TFSA or RSP?

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Investing

Should You Gamble on This Gaming Stock?

| Susan Portelance

Should you gamble on a gaming stock? Let's take a look at Pollard Banknote Ltd. (TSX:PBL).

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Investing

Softwood Lumber Dispute and Wildfires: Should You Buy This Timber Stock?

| Susan Portelance

Should you buy timber stocks or stay away? Let's look at West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) to see if…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

North West Company Inc.: Should You Buy This High-Dividend-Yield Stock?

| Susan Portelance

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) provides a high dividend and has a commitment to continued dividend payments. Should you buy…

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Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. or Canadian Tire Corporation Limited: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Susan Portelance

Looking to add a Canadian company with impressive revenue growth to your portfolio? Consider Canada Goose Holdings Ltd. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS).

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Investing

2 Dividend Stocks to Keep You Entertained

| Susan Portelance

Looking for a dividend stock that knows how to turn a profit? Consider Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX).

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Investing

2 Stocks Reporting Industry-High Profits

| Susan Portelance

Looking for stocks that know how to turn investment into profit? Consider Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK) and another company.

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Investing

2 High-Yield Canadian Stocks Are Having a Big Year

| Susan Portelance

If you are an investor keen to buy income stocks that pay regular dividends, here are two companies you may…

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Investing

2 Financial Stocks With Yields Over 4%

| Susan Portelance

If you are looking for investments with good dividend yields and solid dividend histories, there are two financial stocks, including…

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