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How to start investing in penny stocks; Make sure the most speculative of them don’t make up more than a small portion of your portfolio—Here’s why

The best strategy for successfully investing in tech stocks includes—above all—finding companies that invest heavily in research and development.

New networks are key to winning wireless and Internet customers, who increasingly demand fast speeds for video streaming, gaming and so on. BCE’s upgrades to its own networks continue to pay off.

BCE INC. $59.48 (Toronto symbol BCE; Shares outstanding: 900.4 million; Market cap: $53.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 4.8%; www.bce.ca) is Canada’s largest telephone service provider, with 22.1 million customers in Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces....

With 57 dealerships across the country, AutoCanada continues to see its new car sales rise, but its growth-by-acquisition strategy adds risk.

Guard the top dividend-paying blue chip stocks in your portfolio with these investment strategies.

Tax-free investing can help you save money over both the long and short term if you invest using these tips

For energy stock investors, the oil vs solar debate needs to consider changing technology, plus supply and demand.

There are advantages and disadvantages behind investing in ETFs vs stocks. Above all, it’s important to focus on investments that will leave you with the least amount of risk.

Industrial stocks Russel Metals and Stuart Olson are both high-yielding value stocks, but we feel Russel is the better buy right now.

Pembina has now completed its acquisition of Veresen Inc. for $9.7 billion. The purchase is a great fit for the company: Veresen’s assets, including its 50% stake in the Alliance natural-gas pipeline, will broaden Pembina’s operations and its U.S. exposure. Veresen should also boost Pembina’s cash flow and dividends—and, so, its share price.

PEMBINA PIPELINE $43.17 (Toronto symbol PPL; Shares outstanding: 403.0 million; Market cap: $17.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 4.0%; www.pembina.com) owns pipelines that carry almost all of B.C.’s oil and half of Alberta’s conventional oil....

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MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates strengthens its position in satellite communications with a U.S. acquisition, but reliance on government money can be risky.

What is a spinoff and why would you want to own one? Studies show that spinoffs often outperform comparable stocks

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When you join my Inner Circle service, you get to ask me your own personal questions about stock market investments or any other financial matter. Plus, you get to see what other Inner Circle members have asked, along with our answers.

So you can get a sense of how the service works, and how it can help you make better stock market investments, I’d like to share an example of the kind of question Inner Circle members ask, along with our response....

Canadian oil companies provide an opportunity to profit for long-term investors

Aggressive investing involves higher levels of risk—but there are ways to cut that risk.

If you’re looking for ETFs to invest in for the best portfolio returns, then start your search with these five tips.

PFIZER INC. $34 (New York symbol PFE; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 6.0 billion; Market cap: $204.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.8; Dividend yield: 3.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.pfizer.com) is one of the world’s leading prescription drugmakers....

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WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE $109 (New York symbol WYN; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 102.8 million; Market cap: $11.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.wyndhamworldwide.com) plans to spin off its hotel business as Wyndham Hotel Group....

A growth-by-acquisition strategy helped Parkland Fuel Corp. reach a new high—and sustain a high yield—but it comes with extra risk and added debt.

TSX mining stocks are on the aggressive end of the investing spectrum—here’s how to cut their risk

After several good years, the shares of Cineplex Inc. have fallen off and the company aims to broaden its appeal to resist the rise of home entertainment.

Both Emera and Fortis have used acquisitions to expand beyond their home markets in Atlantic Canada. We generally take a skeptical view of companies that grow their businesses that way. Hidden problems with new operations can offset the expected profit gains.

However, their new operations are rate-regulated utilities with predictable revenue streams....