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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....

Florida power generator NextEra Energy is both a utility and a non-utility and its earnings and share price are both up despite the ravages of Hurricane Irma.

If you plan to invest in oil penny stocks, you need to know what makes oil markets tick.

The most important qualities of the best ETFs to buy include low MERs and “passive” management

The best energy stocks aren’t guaranteed winners, but you can avoid the worst energy stocks by staying away from those in the limelight and being skeptical of renewable energy.

Pay attention to the three qualities that most successful stocks have in common

Engineering/construction firm Chicago Bridge & Iron strives to bring a new clean energy process to fruition despite business setbacks and high debt.

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Activist investor Nelson Peltz, through his Trian Partners firm, recently acquired roughly 1% of Procter & Gamble.

Peltz wants Procter to reorganize into a holding company with three separate businesses—beauty, grooming and healthcare; fabric and home care; and baby, feminine and family care....

Many investors ask: Does market timing work? Well, we believe that market timing is a poor strategy to follow

Successful dividend stock investing can be a major source of growth for your portfolio