National Bank Financial analysts Matt Kornack and Tal Woolley say that if a sharp recovery emerges, these Top 10 REITS will materially outperform their class.
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The collapse of oil prices hit pipeline and midstream stocks hard. They offer strong recovery potential when prices start to normalize. Here are four pipeline stocks we like.

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Much construction industry activity, notably public projects, was deemed an “essential service” and continued to operate through the COVID-19 shutdown.
With public-project construction largely deemed an essential service across most of   Read More

Manufacturing stocks can get hurt by unexpected factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. And their dividends are less secure than those paid by utilities and financial stocks.

We often point out   Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for groceries and other essentials. Loblaw same-store sales are expected to benefit from this demand.

Grocery companies have offered investors shelter in turbulent markets. A   Read More

Here are two high-yielding western Canadian oil and gas stocks with sustainable dividends and a royalty trust we’ve become cautious on.
Keyera Corp. (TSX—KEY)  

Among Canadian infrastructure stocks, pipeline and midstream issues   Read More

Here are three power generation trusts—Algonquin, Boralex and Northland—that are buys for growth and income.

Algonquin Power (TSX—AQN)
Algonquin had a busy year in 2019. The company added nearly 30,000 new customers   Read More

How do split shares work? It’s not exactly like having your cake and eating it too. You do give up something to double your dividends or double your capital gain.
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Three factors will affect most of your investment strategy this year: the COVID-19 pandemic, plunging oil prices and the US presidential election.

Investors should look forward to a positive performance for   Read More

Laurentian analyst predicts that after a difficult 2019, troubled marijuana stocks will find their redemption, particularly his “preferred pick” selection, Aurora Cannabis Inc.

Turnaround stories often coincide with the start of   Read More

In its regular feature ‘What to do this month’, the Money Reporter recently took a look at common stocks and mutual funds.
What to do about common stocks

The outlook for the   Read More

With the slow rollout of cannabis stores in Ontario, pot stocks have been beaten down. But that has made some of them more attractively valued.

After initially getting upset at Aphria   Read More

A recent review of three security analysts’ reports on Canadian technology stocks highlighted only one ‘buy’ and two ‘holds’.

Overall, technology stock Kinaxis Inc. (TSX—KXS) is now reaping the rewards that   Read More

Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay says buying energy stocks after the next bear market ends will be like buying the Dow Jones Industrials in mid-1932.

Modern journalism is characterized by repetition.   Read More

Canada’s six big banks increased their adjusted earnings per share by an average of just 3.1 per cent in fiscal 2019. That’s well short of the banks’ 11.6-per-cent EPS increase   Read More

Old tax returns aren’t as much fun as mountain music but they provided an eye-opening experience for Toronto-based accountant Mark Goodfield, a.k.a. The Blunt Bean Counter.

When I was a young   Read More

A preferred security is a great addition to your RRSP, but we know of only one Canadian issue.
We include one preferred security selection in our Recommended Preferred Shares list. It   Read More

Healthcare stock Extendicare operates over 120 long-term care and retirement home facilities across Canada and runs its home care business through 35 branches across the country.

Healthcare stock Extendicare Inc. (TSX—EXE)   Read More

This electronic component manufacturer for the aerospace and defence industries had its own ransom-ware cyber attack to defend against in 2019.

Firan Technology Group (TSX—FTG) is a provider of avionics products   Read More

With the slow rollout of cannabis stores in Ontario, pot stocks have been beaten down. But that has made some of them more attractively valued.

After initially getting upset at Aphria   Read More

Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay says buying energy stocks after the next bear market ends will be like buying the Dow Jones Industrials in mid-1932.

Modern journalism is characterized by repetition.   Read More

In its regular feature ‘What to do this month’, the Money Reporter recently took a look at common stocks and mutual funds.
What to do about common stocks

The outlook for the   Read More

In a recent survey of securities analysts’ advice on more than 1,000 Canadian stocks, Investor’s Digest of Canada featured two top-ten Canadian oil and gas stocks.

On Nov. 14, oil and   Read More

Small-company stocks that we rate ‘Speculative’ and ‘Higher Risk’ can offer attractive advantages. They offer higher potential rewards to compensate for their greater risk.

In 2020, you should focus on high-quality   Read More

A recent review of three security analysts’ reports on Canadian technology stocks highlighted only one ‘buy’ and two ‘holds’.

Overall, technology stock Kinaxis Inc. (TSX—KXS) is now reaping the rewards that   Read More

Recipe Unlimited’s high and growing cash flow lets it reinvest and reward shareholders with rising dividends and share buybacks. Buy RECP, ‘eat in’ tonight and get paid to do it.

Recipe   Read More

Laurentian analyst predicts that after a difficult 2019, troubled marijuana stocks will find their redemption, particularly his “preferred pick” selection, Aurora Cannabis Inc.

Turnaround stories often coincide with the start of   Read More

Here’s an ETF that invests in companies that not only pay dividends, but raise them year after year. This gives you capital appreciation and a growing stream of income.

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Aritzia Inc. is an integrated design house of exclusive fashion brands. It designs apparel and accessories for its collection of exclusive brands and sells them under the Aritzia banner.

While news   Read More

Canadian banks face some headwinds, but the big five are expected to earn more in 2020. They pay attractive dividends and they trade at low price-to-earnings ratios.

We cover Canada’s big   Read More

Haywood Securities analyst says Capstone Mining is an undervalued junior base-metals mining stock.

Vancouver-headquartered base-metals mining stock Capstone Mining Corp.’s (TSX—CS) results missed third-quarter 2019 analysts’ estimates.

However, encouraged by cost reductions   Read More

Dorel’s shares have gotten a nice bounce from the Phase One US-China trade deal. But trade is not this consumer goods and manufacturing stock’s only problem.

Though the US and China   Read More

Power Corp. is acquiring Power Financial. You should tender your Power Financial shares to the offer.
Blue chip stock Power Corporation of Canada (TSX—POW) is acquiring the 36 per cent of   Read More

In a recent survey of securities analysts’ advice on more than 1,000 Canadian stocks, Investor’s Digest of Canada featured two top-ten Canadian oil and gas stocks.

On Nov. 14, oil and   Read More

Small-company stocks that we rate ‘Speculative’ and ‘Higher Risk’ can offer attractive advantages. They offer higher potential rewards to compensate for their greater risk.

In 2020, you should focus on high-quality   Read More

Analysts follow as many as 20 stocks, most of which are rated “buys.” Of those buys, an analyst has one or two special favorites seen as most suitable for new   Read More

A recent review of three security analysts’ reports on Canadian technology stocks highlighted only one ‘buy’ and two ‘holds’.

Overall, technology stock Kinaxis Inc. (TSX—KXS) is now reaping the rewards that   Read More

Behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay says: Be alert for a sell signal in both stocks and bonds. We should be preparing to buy gold and oil ETFs.
Gold bugs are investors   Read More

BPY units trade at a substantial discount to their asset value. Consequently, the company continues to buy back its units, believing they’re an attractive investment.

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX—BPY.UN), one of   Read More

Earnings outlooks for 2020 have set the prices of manufacturing stocks AG Growth International and Medtronic plc.
The shares of manufacturing stock AG Growth International (TSX—AFN) fell substantially in August, giving   Read More

CIBC World Markets says technology stock Docebo Inc. offers big growth at a bargain price versus its peers.

CIBC World Markets analysts Stephanie Price and Scott Fletcher say technology stock Docebo   Read More

One of the world’s top-10 gold-mining companies and two juniors on the TSX Venture exchange all get ‘buy’ ratings in a recent MoneyLetter round-up.

Toronto-based Beacon Securities mining analyst Michael Curran   Read More

We’ve added Mackenzie Canadian Growth Fund to our Recommended Mutual Funds list.
Mackenzie Canadian Growth Fund (Fund codes: MFC650(FE), MFC640(BE), MFC7028(LL)) invests mainly in Canadian stocks to achieve long-term capital growth   Read More

ValueTrend portfolio manager Keith Richards says the leading sectors within the TSX 300 index do not support a lasting bull market at this time.
The trouble with the TSX index is   Read More

Trade tensions, uncertainty and a weakening economy should weigh on this continental railroad’s cargo volumes, suggesting a weaker profit outlook.

Despite a softening economy, transportation stock Canadian National Railway Company (TSX—CNR;   Read More

Linamar designs and manufactures precision-machined parts and modules for engine, transmission and chassis uses for sale to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Toronto-based CIBC World Markets analyst Kevin Chiang reduces his   Read More

Shredding some old tax returns was an eye-opening experience for Toronto-based accountant Mark Goodfield, a.k.a. The Blunt Bean Counter.

When I was a young accountant and happened upon an estate return,   Read More

Lucara Diamond is a diamond mining company in southern Africa, notable for its delivery of a significant proportion of the world’s exceptional stones.

Following the recent discovery of a 123-carat top-white   Read More

Jamieson Wellness manufactures branded natural health products including vitamins, minerals, and supplements. CIBC World Markets says it’s an “outperformer”.

Hoping to inject health into your bank account too, Toronto-based CIBC World   Read More

Canadian Tire hopes Party City will add high lifetime value millennials and Canadian families to its customer base and fuel growth of its Triangle Rewards program.

Canadian Tire has acquired Party   Read More

The economy may be slowing, but three stocks distinguished themselves at CIBC World Markets institutional investor conference.
CIBC World Markets analysts Kevin Chiang, Krista Friesen, and Seth Rubin concluded the consistent   Read More

Waste management stock Waste Connections Inc. is a buy for long-term share price gains and small, but growing dividends.

Many of us are producing more garbage and paying more to have   Read More