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Iain Butler

Chief Investment Advisor, Motley Fool Canada Fool since November 2012 Iain Butler, CFA, is Lead Advisor on Discovery Canada 2017. He is also the Chief Investment Advisor for Motley Fool Canada and is the lead advisor on its flagship Stock Advisor Canada product. Before joining the Fool, Iain was a “buy-side” analyst and through this experience is well-versed in the idiosyncratic ways of the Canadian market. His investing interests are centred on scouring the market for interesting businesses that trade at reasonable prices and offer an appealing risk/reward relationship. Since joining the Fool in 2012, Iain dedicates each day to spreading Foolishness throughout this great country!

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Bad News for Blackberry – Samsung, Apple Take the Pentagon

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Further signs that Blackberry's security "moat" ain't what it used to be.

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Tim Horton’s Shares Get a Jolt

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Ring the bell for another round of U.S. hedge funds vs. Canadian corporations.

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Cameco, Yamana Taking an Early Beating

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A tough start for these two miners.

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Spring Fever Grips the TSX

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Blue Jays fans are wishing their team could start a week just like the TSX has - with two wins…

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2 More Canadian Tech Companies Squeezing Their Shorts

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It hasn't been a fun couple of weeks for short sellers of these two names.

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Cameco Q1 Earnings On Deck

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A weak first quarter is expected, but better days are ahead.

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Is It a Bird? Plane? Nope – CGI’s Stock Price

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Better than expected results have CGI shares flying high.

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Suncor Smoked the Estimates

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Just an all-round great quarter from one of Canada's energy bellwethers.

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Bank Stocks Help Lift the Canadian Market to Begin the Week

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A broad based rally led by the banks helps kick start the week.

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The Q10 Arrives!

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Will a seemingly decent launch at a U.K. retailer over the weekend translate to other markets?

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What to Expect From These Four Companies When They Report on Tuesday

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4 large caps set to swing into action when they report Q1 results.

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Valeant, Capstone Higher But For Opposite Reasons

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One company is a serial acquirer that faces a busted deal. The other just transformed the company in one fell…

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A Sobering Outlook for the Canadian Banks

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A new angle from one U.S. investor who's betting big that Canadian bank stocks are going down.

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Commodities Up, Defensives Down

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Roaring commodity stocks left these companies in the dust in Wednesday trading.

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3 Companies That Beat Expectations

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Investors in 2 of these names appear happy. The third, not so much.

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Air Canada’s Shares Get Clipped

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A laundry list of negative developments in the first quarter have Air Canada shareholders feeling some turbulence.

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What to Expect When Rogers and CN Rail Report

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Two great businesses are set to kick-off a barrage of Canadian earnings.

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RBC Cuts Gold Estimates – Shares Dive, Again

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Another day, another analyst downgrade for the gold space.

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Canadian Tire Shops Local – Picks Blackberry

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An all-Canadian feel good deal is announced.

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5 Large Caps That Provide Shelter From Falling Resource Stocks

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Though scarce, the Canadian market does offer a few places to hide.

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Short Interest Shrinking for Barrick, Goldcorp

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This set of figures indicates the market hasn't left gold for dead, yet.

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Suncor, Goldcorp Help Put the Canadian Market in the Green

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Barely.

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3 Large Cap Energy Stocks Lurking Around Their 52-Week Lows

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Gold stocks aren't the only ones that have been taking it on the chin.

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The Trend Continues – Rogers Acquires BLACKIRON Data

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Another acquisition that implies Canada's telecoms see their future growth rooted in the commercial sector.

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Canadian Investors Seeing Red

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Another rough day for the Materials space. Starting to sound familiar.

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Thinking Mining? Try Thinking Mining Equipment Instead

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5 companies that provide another way to invest in the resource sector.

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European Auto Sales a Potential Negative for Magna

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A soft European market is a short-term negative for all 3 Canadian auto part suppliers.

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Blackberry 10’s Traffic Accounts for 5.3% of All Blackberry Traffic

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Published figures indicate a steady uptake for the new Blackberry device.

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Suncor, Financials Prop Up the Canadian Market

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Canada was back in the green thanks to a collection of blue chips.

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Digging For Gold, Miners

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Some names to take for a spin if you see opportunity in the gold miners.

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What Does Suncor’s Sale Mean for the Future of Natural Gas?

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The big guys are pulling back from natural gas. Be mindful if you're thinking about rushing in.

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Positive Asian Demand Checks for Blackberry

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Anecdotal evidence may give Blackberry shares a lift.

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A Tragic Day

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Resource companies take the brunt of lower than expected Chinese growth.

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Energy Infrastructure Companies May Be Sought Out to Provide Shelter from Storm

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Commodities are making a lot of Canadian investors very unhappy today and alternatives are surely being sought out.

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Resources Out, Defensives In

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The market speaks as to which Canadian large-caps are considered "defensive".

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If Seeking Opportunities in the Materials Carnage, Remember the Balance Sheet

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Resource stocks continue to sell-off. Here are five names to consider if you're thinking about contributing new capital to the…

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Look Out Below Canada!

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Commodities are getting trounced thanks to weaker than expected Chinese growth. It's going to be a tough start to the…

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The Usual Suspects Responsible for a Tough Friday in Canada

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Resource stocks are once again dragging the Canadian market lower.

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Buffet’s Key to Bank Valuations

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Here's a handy way to quickly gauge a bank's relative valuation.

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Blackberry’s Shorts Getting Aggressive?

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Blackberry execs are steamed about a potentially false analyst report.

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