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Canadian auto parts specialist Exco Technologies has grown by acquisition and has the strong balance sheet to continue expanding. The company’s growth depends on automobile sales in North American and vehicle production in Europe—and could be hindered if trade talks initiated by the Trump administration don’t go Canada’s way.

If you choose long-term investment options that have a history of success, earnings, and dividends, you can avoid worrying about things you can’t control

If you’re looking for stocks to buy, you will want to consider stocks paying a dividend....

Penny stocks are rarely the high-yield investments that some aggressive investors think they can be. Instead of putting too much money into penny stocks, investors will benefit the most by seeking shares of high-quality companies with a history of paying a consistent dividend

Investors who want to know how to make good investments need to focus on five strategic components: investment style, compound interest, smart ETF picks, hidden assets, and stocks with a history of value

There are seven main reasons for the volatility of natural gas stocks. However, even with this volatility, there are some ways that investing in natural gas can lead you to long-term gains from a sector that is often considered a hedge against inflation ----------------------- Successful energy stocks pioneer technological advances. For instance, advances in gas drilling technology have helped bring huge new supplies of natural gas to the market. The new technologies made it possible to vastly increase oil and gas production, even from deposits that were once considered worthless. Even so, the price of natural gas stocks is highly volatile, and influenced both up and down by a wide range of factors. So it’s a bad idea to base investment decisions on predictions of future natural gas prices, and their effects on natural gas stock prices, because these predictions are simply not reliable.

Hot Canadian penny stocks may seem appealing, but there may be significant issues behind the investment Hot Canadian penny stocks do sometimes pay off, but there are many pitfalls to avoid.

Investors are drawn to the best performing ETFs because they have low management fees, adequate diversification, and are more tax-efficient than many other investments

What is a spinoff company and how can it impact the value of your investment portfolio? When a company creates a spinoff, it hands out shares in that company to its shareholders, typically providing substantial benefits in the process

With its growth stalled in Alberta and an activist investor exerting pressure, Liquor Stores NA accepted a sizeable investment from Aurora Cannabis. The shares initially shot up in the wake of the marijuana deal, but there are still a number of challenges facing this big liquor store operator.

Some investors ask us about how to find penny stocks to watch because they think this type of speculative stock can lead to quick gains. The reality is the longer you hold penny stocks in your portfolio, the greater the chances you have of losing money.

Many investors don’t realize how Canadian dividends receive an extra benefit for Canadian investors holding shares of Canadian companies. To get the most from your Canadian dividend-paying stocks, make sure to understand the rules of the Canadian dividend tax credit

Investing in index funds can be easier and more secure if you use exchange traded funds (ETFs) because these modern investment products come with a tax-friendly structure and provide lower management fees than many competing options such as traditional mutual funds

What is a value stock worth to savvy investors who recognize its potential? Depending in part upon the hidden or undiscovered aspects of the stock, it could mean much higher stock values in the future and greater gains over the long term.

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After several years of strong growth, Sleep Country Canada suffered a setback. Expensive advertising that failed to deliver and competition from online retailers hurt its earnings, but the company aims to recover, helped in part by the demise of Sears Canada.

Investors who want to know how to make good investments need to be aware of these five strategic components: investment style, compounding, smart ETF picks, hidden assets, and stocks with a history of dividends

A: WestRock, $65.45, symbol WRK on New York (Shares outstanding: 254.8 million; Market cap: $16.6 billion; www.westrock.com), is a leading provider of packaging materials and systems....

There are seven main reasons for the volatility of natural gas stocks. However, even with this volatility, there are some ways that investing in natural gas can lead you to long-term gains from a sector that is often considered a hedge against inflation.

Here are three reasons to avoid high-risk investments—and advice on buying blue-chip stocks instead

It’s important to learn the key qualities of top blue chip stocks before you add them to your portfolio

Knowing the ins and outs of the dividend calendar is an important part of dividend investing

They are some of the best investments on the market, so what are blue chip stocks doing that other stocks aren’t? Here’s what you need to know.

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Activist investor Elliott Management won a seat on the board of directors for Citrix Systems in 2015....