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Dividend Stocks

Only 55% of Canadians Feel Ready for a Money Emergency: Are You?

| Kay Ng

Build an emergency fund of at least three months of essential living expenses, if you haven't already, to better protect…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I’d Hold for a Decade of Income, With Dollar Amounts

| Sneha Nahata

These high yield stocks have resilient business models, a solid record of dividend distributions, and sustainable payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Beginners: 1 Pick and How Much to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) might be the best new investor-friendly dividend stock to pick up on the latest correction.

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Stocks for Beginners

OSFI’s Risk Outlook Could Test Canadian Banks: Royal Bank Looks Prepared

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBC enters a more cautious regulatory environment with strong capital and substantial dividend coverage.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: Why Canadian Stocks Could Rally on Friday, October 9

| Jitendra Parashar

Rising metals prices could lift TSX mining stocks today, while upbeat earnings from Aritzia may support consumer shares as investors…

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Energy Stocks

I’d Be Betting on Whitecap Resources After a Record Q2

| Joey Frenette

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) is an underrated energy performer that might have more to offer following a strong Q2 showing.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks vs. Global ETFs: What New Investors Should Understand

| Daniel Da Costa

Here’s how you can use global ETFs alongside your Canadian stocks to diversify your finances and build a reliable long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Quebec’s Next Government Faces a Slowing Economy: I’d Buy This Defensive Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Loblaw gives investors essential consumer spending without requiring Quebec’s economy to accelerate.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Dividend Tax Credit, Explained Simply

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) is a Canadian stock eligible for the dividend tax credit. Here's how that credit works.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top High-Yield TSX Dividend Stock to Consider Now for Steady Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

This high-yield stock has delivered annual dividend growth for decades.

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Stock Has Been a Roller Coaster: What I’d Do With It Now

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Despite near-term volatility risks, Celestica’s strong growth prospects could make it an attractive long-term investment for risk-tolerant investors.

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Energy Stocks

Global Borrowing Costs Are at 20-Year Highs: This Dividend Stock Can Still Grow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hydro One’s long debt maturity and growing asset base make it more resilient to higher borrowing costs than a headline…

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Stocks for Beginners

Team Canada Heads to India: This Aerospace Stock Could Be a Quiet Winner

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bombardier’s growing services business gives it an aerospace opportunity beyond simply selling another jet.

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank Stock: Why I’d Buy It Now for the Next 5 Years

| Aditya Raghunath

Royal Bank just posted record profit and an 18% ROE. Here's why RBC stock looks like a smart buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA Dividend Stocks for a Beginner: Their Tickers and How Much to Buy

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks have been paying and increasing their dividends for decades and are reliable bets for a beginner.

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Dividend Stocks

A Weak Jobs Report Could Change Your GIC Decision: Here’s What I’d Do

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A weak jobs report could change GIC rates, but the date you need the money matters far more.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada and India Are Talking Nuclear Power: Is Cameco Stock Still a Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cameco’s India agreement is real business, but its uranium volumes were already included in broader contracting disclosures.

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Bank Stocks

I Found the Ideal Retirement TFSA Stock Paying 3.6%

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) might be worth a spot in your TFSA on the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

A Perfect TFSA Stock for Retirement: A 5.7% Yield With Constant Paycheques

| Robin Brown

If you want to earn a "no work" passive income stream, this Canadian REIT stock would be a perfect hold…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge a Buy in October? The Yield, the Risk and the Price I’d Pay

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) might be a value buy this October now that much of the premium has been wiped out.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge in 3 Years: What $10,000 Could Earn in Dividends Along the Way

| Kay Ng

Enbridge is a solid stock to consider for income, but interest-rate risk suggests building a partial position and keeping cash…

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Is Near Its 52-Week Low, and I’m Finally Comfortable Buying at This Price

| Andrew Button

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is near 52-week lows. The Canadian fast food company Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) is as well.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Bet on Fortis After 52 Years of Dividend Increases?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis is off the 2026 high. Is the stock now oversold?

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Stocks for Beginners

Fractional Shares Let Beginners Start Small: Here’s How They Work

| Kay Ng

Fractional shares remove the price barrier so beginners can start small, but they don’t eliminate market risk.

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Investing

Pay Debt, Save or Invest? A Simple Order for Extra Money

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's a simple way to decide whether your extra money should go towards debt, savings or high-quality Canadian stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Higher Oil Prices Could Delay Rate Cuts: Here’s Where I’d Put $10,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Suncor can turn today’s expensive oil into dividends and a smaller share count.

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Dividend Stocks

A 9% Dividend Stock for a Monthly Retirement Cheque

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nexus Industrial REIT's 9% distribution yield, paid in monthly installments, appears compelling for passive income investors buying units at a…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Do You Need to Invest to Earn $1,000 a Month in Dividends?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Build $1,000 a month in dividends with Enbridge, RioCan, and HDIV. See the combined investment needed and how each contributes…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Growth vs. High Yield: Which Builds More Income Over Time?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Dividend growth vs. high yield: Which builds more income over time? Compare Canadian National and SmartCentres to see how the…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Would You Need to Invest to Earn $2,000 a Month in Dividends?

| Sneha Nahata

This TSX stock offers a high yield, has a solid history of distributions, and is positioned to maintain its dividends…

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Investing

Is VFV a Good ETF for Canadians? When I’d Buy It and What I’d Pair It With

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why the VFV is easily one of the best ETFs that Canadians buy, and how to pair high-quality growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

Brazil’s Election Could Move Commodity Markets: I’d Watch This Canadian Miner

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Lundin’s Brazilian operations create a direct link between the election, currency movements and mine costs.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 48%, Premium Brands Now Yields 4.8%: My Plan for Buying It

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Premium Brands is benefiting from its focus on higher growth segments, which is boosting earnings and returns.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Hold Fortis for Its 4% to 6% Dividend Growth Target Through 2030

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) looks like the ultimate dividend growth stock to hold through 2030 for its relative steadiness.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Banking Regulator Watches Insurers Too: Is Manulife’s Dividend Still Safe?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Manulife’s dividend currently passes both an earnings-coverage test and a regulatory-capital test.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, October 8

| Jitendra Parashar

Rebounding crude oil prices could support TSX energy stocks today, but falling silver and copper prices, renewed Middle East tensions,…

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Dividend Stocks

How Much Should Canadians Have Saved by 55? Here’s a More Useful Number

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A retirement target based on future spending can tell Canadians far more than a generic multiple of their current salary.

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Investing

A 10% Dividend Stock That Pays Out Monthly, Like a Pension You Build Yourself

| Joey Frenette

The Hamilton Enhanced Canadian Covered Call ETF (TSX:HDIV) looks like a tactile passive income play worth considering for risk-taking investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Higher Bond Yields Are Back: Check This Number Before Buying Any Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A higher dividend yield means less when government bonds are suddenly paying nearly 4%.

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Dividend Stocks

Quebec Just Elected a PQ Minority: This Canadian Stock Doesn’t Need a Political Winner

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Couche-Tard’s international business gives investors a Quebec stock that doesn’t require correctly predicting the provincial election.

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