Iain Butler, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dinner and a Movie? Oh My!

February 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

Take advantage of this day-of-love by tapping into the income stream provided by these date night destinations.

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Hooray! My Company Just Eviscerated Billions In Shareholder Capital!

February 14, 2013 | Iain Butler

How does $7 billion in combined write-downs translate into a $1.5 billion increase in market cap? Kinross and Barrick have…

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When It Rains It Pours

February 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

Barrick just can’t seem to catch a break. Bad news out of its African subsidiary sent shares spiralling lower today.…

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What You Need to Know About EnCana Before Thursday’s Release

February 13, 2013 | Iain Butler

Several developments in recent months are cause for concern about EnCana's future prospects.

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Two Companies Leading The Way on Tuesday And One Laggard

February 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

These energy related companies were having an impact on Tuesday's Canadian market action.

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Japanese Stocks Are Soaring – Want In?

February 12, 2013 | Iain Butler

The land of the rising sun has been the land of rising stocks in recent months. Should we expect more…

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Attention Bargain Hunters – The #1 Stock on My Radar

February 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

A high yielding small cap with growth potential - and nobody knows it!

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Cameco Is Not a One Quarter Story

February 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Cameco shares dipped after announcing quarterly results. However, it's important to keep the big picture in mind when evaluating this…

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Tired Of Commodity Prices Wreaking Havoc With Your Portfolio?

February 8, 2013 | Iain Butler

Consider these options if you've had it with the volatility involved with this commodity producer.

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Can BCE Continue To Raise Its Already Sizeable Dividend?

February 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

With its fat yield and steadily rising share price, BCE has been an ideal stock in recent years. Does the…

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Ways To Play A Financing Drought For Resource Companies

February 7, 2013 | Iain Butler

Tough times for most resource producers but these companies are well positioned to benefit from the misfortune of others.

The Canadian Banks – So Hot Right Now

February 6, 2013 | Iain Butler

Canadian bank stocks are rolling. Should you pile in?

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These Companies Had An Impact On The TSX Today

February 5, 2013 | Iain Butler

Three large caps that drove today's market.

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CAE Is Off To A Flying Start in 2013

February 5, 2013 | Iain Butler

Though shares of CAE don't appear set to soar from current levels, this is a solid company that investors should…

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3 TSX Stocks That Were Under Pressure In Today’s Market

February 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

The Canadian market started the week in the red but these three companies had extra tough Mondays.

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Come on RIM…..er Blackberry!

February 4, 2013 | Iain Butler

A product delay crushed Blackberry shares last week. We point towards one variable that the company must bolster if it…

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A Company To Plant In Your Retirement Account

February 1, 2013 | Iain Butler

Translate the world's growing appetite for food into long term gains for your portfolio with this company.

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This Company’s P/E Is Meaningless

January 31, 2013 | Iain Butler

Multiples are very handy in determining a reasonable price to pay for that great company you just found. Find out…

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Two Large Caps With Room to Run

January 30, 2013 | Iain Butler

With so many stocks in the Canadian market pressing against recent highs, we try to find some ideas that may…

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Are Further Gains in Store For RIM Shareholders?

January 25, 2013 | Iain Butler

The huge move that RIM's stock has had over the past four months may not be over yet.

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Congratulations, You Own One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies!

January 24, 2013 | Iain Butler

Find out if being named to this prestigious list translates into market beating returns for investors.

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CN Keeps Chugging Along

January 22, 2013 | Iain Butler

CN Rail maintains its position atop the North American rail heap by turning in a solid Q4 and 2012.

Stick With Shoppers

January 22, 2013 | Iain Butler

Shoppers' shares took a recent hit but the long term prospects are well entrenched for this dominant Canadian retailer.

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The Straight Goods On Gold Mining Stocks

January 18, 2013 | Iain Butler

Gold companies are trading at historically low valuations. Uncover just what is going on and meet at least one mining…

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An Opportunistic Bid For Uranium One

January 16, 2013 | Iain Butler

The Russian state owned uranium miner ARMZ appears to be pulling a fast one on investors.

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Beware The Bankers

January 16, 2013 | Iain Butler

There is some dirty work going on in Canada's equity market and we want to be sure you are on…

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A First Step To Finding A Potential Winner

January 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Narrowing the field is a crucial first step in the investment process. Here we uncover 7 Canadian large caps that…

Is This The Cheapest Large Cap In The S&P/TSX Composite (Part 2)?

January 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

A continuation from our First Step article....find out what names were left standing after we tightened our screening parameters and…

Is This The Cheapest Large Cap In The S&P/TSX Composite (Part 3)?

January 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Learn more about the second name to make it through our tightened screen.

Is This The Cheapest Large Cap In The S&P/TSX Composite (Part 4)?

January 11, 2013 | Iain Butler

Find out if the third name to pass our screen is the best of the bunch.

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Thinking Your Way Through A Corporate Takeover

January 9, 2013 | Iain Butler

First Quantum has sent the details of its takeover proposal to Inmet shareholders and now awaits their response. Here we…

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Put The Odds On Your Side With This Crucial Metric

January 9, 2013 | Iain Butler

We take a closer look at an easy to calculate metric that can dramatically improve your chances of investing success.

The Forecast to End All Forecasts

January 9, 2013 | Iain Butler

The beginning of the calendar year is a time filled with crystal ball rubbers the world over gazing into the…

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Dinner and a Movie? Oh My!

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Hooray! My Company Just Eviscerated Billions In Shareholder Capital!

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When It Rains It Pours

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What You Need to Know About EnCana Before Thursday’s Release

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Two Companies Leading The Way on Tuesday And One Laggard

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Japanese Stocks Are Soaring – Want In?

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Attention Bargain Hunters – The #1 Stock on My Radar

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Cameco Is Not a One Quarter Story

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Tired Of Commodity Prices Wreaking Havoc With Your Portfolio?

Investing

Can BCE Continue To Raise Its Already Sizeable Dividend?

Investing

Ways To Play A Financing Drought For Resource Companies

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The Canadian Banks – So Hot Right Now

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These Companies Had An Impact On The TSX Today

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CAE Is Off To A Flying Start in 2013

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3 TSX Stocks That Were Under Pressure In Today’s Market

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Come on RIM…..er Blackberry!

Investing

A Company To Plant In Your Retirement Account

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This Company’s P/E Is Meaningless

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Two Large Caps With Room to Run

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Are Further Gains in Store For RIM Shareholders?

Investing

Congratulations, You Own One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies!

Investing

CN Keeps Chugging Along

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Stick With Shoppers

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The Straight Goods On Gold Mining Stocks

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An Opportunistic Bid For Uranium One

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Beware The Bankers

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A First Step To Finding A Potential Winner

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Is This The Cheapest Large Cap In The S&P/TSX Composite (Part 2)?

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Is This The Cheapest Large Cap In The S&P/TSX Composite (Part 3)?

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Is This The Cheapest Large Cap In The S&P/TSX Composite (Part 4)?

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Thinking Your Way Through A Corporate Takeover

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Put The Odds On Your Side With This Crucial Metric

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The Forecast to End All Forecasts

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