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Growth Stocks

High research spending pays off for surgical robotics maker Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical saw its revenue jump 17.3% in the most recent quarter on sales of new systems and instruments as well as strong demand for its services in the U.S. and overseas

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Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

Blue Chip Stocks: Examples of what to look for, and some stock names

We believe conservative investors should focus on blue chip stocks, examples of which include the highest-quality investments on the market

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Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

Wyndham weighs a second spinoff

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On June 1, 2018, Wyndham Worldwide (old New York symbol WYN)completed its spinoff of Wyndham Hotels....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Paid subscribers jump for this website-builder Wix.com

Website-software developer Wix.com now has 3.8 million paying subscribers and saw its revenue jump 40.2% in the latest quarter, but it has yet to turn a profit in its highly competitive market.

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Pat McKeough

Spinoffs

Honeywell spinoffs still have appeal

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Honeywell International Inc. (New York symbol HON) recently spun off two of its smaller operations—Garrett Motion and Resideo Technologies....

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Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

The Best Dividend Stocks: Canada Provides Added Benefits to boost your returns

Are you looking to invest in the best dividend stocks? Canada offers a tax credit on Canadian dividend stocks, and that just adds to their value in a successful portfolio

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Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

The chances of the penny stocks out there ever becoming “famous Penny Stocks” are extremely remote. Here’s why.

Some investors may feel confident with investing in well-known or famous penny stocks in the media limelight, but that attention can make them even riskier

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Scott Clayton

ETFs

Switzerland is a global export leader

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Switzerland has a stable, export-oriented economy, which regularly ranks among the most competitive in the world....

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Pat McKeough

Value Stocks

Cash flow covers Inter Pipeline’s high yield

Inter Pipeline yields a high, but well covered by cash flow, 8.3% dividend while trading at just 13.9 times expected earnings.

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Pat McKeough

Daily Advice

Good Assets to Invest in: Stocks With Holding Company Discounts & Hidden Assets

If you are looking for good assets to invest in, keep in mind that stocks with holding company discounts and hidden assets in retail brands or real estate can lead to unlocked value

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Here’s how to find the Top Canadian Stocks for better portfolio returns

Investors should focus on high-quality, mostly dividend-paying companies with a history of success in order to build a portfolio of the top Canadian stocks

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Industry breakthroughs Do Not Always Lead to Profits for Individual Canadian Tech Stocks

Canadian tech stocks need more than technological breakthroughs to fuel their growth, including hidden assets

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Acquisition diversifies operations for high-dividend Keyera

Keyera Corp’s latest quarterly revenue is up 51.9%, and although its focus on one region and one commodity adds risk, a high 6.5% dividend yield boosts its appeal.

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Pat McKeough

Blue Chip Stocks

The Best Canadian Banks to Invest in have proven they can weather economic downturns

The best Canadian banks to invest in have a history of stability and paying dividends

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Scott Clayton

Mining Stocks

Successfully Investing in Mining Exploration Companies means keeping all Risks in Mind

Successful investing in mining exploration companies means avoiding speculative penny mines, unsustainably high trading prices, and unrealistic prospects

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

This fast-food giant is set for growth

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MCDONALD’S CORP....

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Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

These financial firms offer rising dividends

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BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Aggressive expansion spurs earnings for Jollibee

Multinational fast-food restaurant operator Jollibee Foods Corporation added 302 restaurants last year and continues to see its earnings rise as it further expands in the Philippines and other key markets.

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Pat McKeough

Value Stocks

Key Strategies for Spotting top Value Investing Stock Picks

Adding the best value-investing stock picks to your portfolio starts with looking for hidden assets and overall investment quality

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Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

Upcoming spinoff add to its appeal

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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS INC....

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Pat McKeough

Spinoffs

Activists call for another eBay spinoff

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eBay spun off its PayPal transaction-processing business in July 2015....

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Pat McKeough

Penny Stocks

HealthSpace Data Systems has interesting software but big problems

HealthSpace Data Systems, an innovative information-management software provider, has seen its share price fall 71% since early 2018 at the same time it faces questions about its future viability.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

Learn How to Invest in Stocks Successfully By taking the steps needed to build a Diversified Portfolio

When you learn how to invest in stocks, focus on a strategy that takes advantage of a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments

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Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

Penny Stock Frauds and Scams: How Savvy investors spot these potential Disasters

Although some investors are intrigued by the prospects of penny stocks, it’s important to be wary of penny stock frauds and scams that can cost you money

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

How Does Investing Work Best When High Portfolio Returns are the Goal?

How does investing work best? When you have an understanding of these key investment principles and strategies

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Scott Clayton