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Niche markets, longstanding customers sustain Canada’s packaging leader

A long-established customer base in both the U.S. and Canada helps Richards Packaging Income Fund succeed in a competitive industry, while it yields a strong 3.5%.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

New Stocks to Invest in Need Certain Characteristics to be Good Picks

The best new stocks to invest in need to have certain characteristics to be good choices for your portfolio. These include a prominent place in their industries, a history of earnings, a history of dividends, involvement in a fast-growing industry and hidden assets

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Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

U.S. firms concentrate on their core assets

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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO....

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Pat McKeough

Spinoffs

Tenneco split comes after big purchase

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TENNECO INC....

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Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

Canadian stock counts on rising output from a single gold mine

Detour Gold is banking on one productive Ontario mine with a life of 22 years. Output and revenue are both up, but progress will ultimately depend on the direction of gold prices.

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Despite rising sales, PetMed Express faces challenges

Sales have risen steadily for online pet pharmacy PetMed Express. But it faces challenges due to questions about opioids and increased online competition from PetSmart.

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Pat McKeough

ETFs

This Chile ETF goes beyond copper

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Higher copper prices continue to boost economic growth and prosperity for Chile, the largest global producer of the metal....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

U.S. activist investor has plans for Canada’s Open Text

One of Canada’s leading software companies, Open Text has attracted an activist investor from the U.S. Share buybacks, dividend increases and a potential acquisition are all part of the activist’s plan to raise the company’s profile south of the border.

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Pat McKeough

Penny Stocks

Pharmaceutical Penny Stocks are Way More Speculative Than Investors Realize

High costs, strong competition, and a lack of brand loyalty make pharmaceutical penny stocks very speculative investments, even if the company has a drug that’s reached commercialization

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Scott Clayton

Energy Stocks

Clean energy stocks: strong on emotional appeal but weak on investment quality

As with any investment theme, consider clean energy stocks very carefully before you dive in.

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Technology Stocks to Buy Are Leaders in Research and Development

If you are looking for technology stocks to buy, look at the money the companies spend on research and development to stay at the leading edge of tech trends

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Scott Clayton

Mining Stocks

Gold investing: Gold stocks and 2 other ways to put gold in your RRSP

On the whole, we recommend against including gold investing in your RRSP, but if you wish to do so, gold stocks are your best choice.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Unusual acquisition strategy feeds B&G Foods’ growth

B&G Foods has an unusual growth strategy. While it makes and sells well-known brands, it also snaps up lagging brands from other big food companies and aims to breathe new life into them.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

Should You Sell Stocks Now or Hold Them for a Longer Term?

Whether an investor should sell stocks now or hold onto them is an important question to explore, especially because selling a stock too soon can greatly diminish returns—while in some cases, holding too long can lead to a loss of your investment

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Scott Clayton

How To Invest

Stock Market Technical Analysis Should Only Be Looked at as One Tool to Support Stock Selection

The most successful investors take a broad view of the market and don’t put too much faith in the use of any single indicator. This includes stock market technical analysis.

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Scott Clayton

Penny Stocks

Investing Aggressively Can Lead to Big Losses if You’re Not Doing It Correctly

It’s important to recognize that investing aggressively, through penny stocks, concept stocks and other speculative ventures, can quickly lead to big losses.

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Savvy acquisitions continue to spur dividends

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ALGONQUIN POWER & UTILITIES CORP....

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Pat McKeough

Dividend Stocks

Canadian banks will gain from U.S. tax cuts

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Royal Bank and Bank of Montreal now generate a significant portion of their earnings in the U.S.

The recent changes to the U.S....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Fast growth still in store for Dollarama

Dollarama Inc. plans to continue its fast growth by nearly doubling the number of its stores in Canada by 2027. The shares are up almost 1,600% in eight years, and a 3-for-1 share split is due next month.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

TD Science & Technology Fund $14.89

TD Science & Technology Fund invests mostly in U.S. firms engaged in the research, development, production or distribution of products or services related to science and technology.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Top Growth Stocks: 9 Characteristics of The Best Growth Stocks to Buy

Many investors aim to put top growth stocks into their portfolios because of the expected returns if the stock proves to be a true growth stock and not a momentum stock in disguise.

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Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

Why We Like Spinoff Investing—and How to Profit from It

5 tips from our TSI Takeover Target Rating system for even better results with spinoff investing

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Value Investing Stocks for Your Portfolio: Here’s what to look for

These nine indicators can help you unlock the value investing stocks with the greatest potential for growth, and boost your portfolio returns for years to come.

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Scott Clayton

Spinoffs

Upcoming spinoff set to spur Trinity