Plunging petroleum prices may have chilled the oil patch and the halls of government alike. But they’ve given investors a heaven-sent opportunity to scoop up some best-of-breed outfits in the   Read More

Montreal-based SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s leading engineering and construction groups and a major owner of infrastructure. It provides services in a variety of sectors including oil and gas,   Read More

B.C.-based Kelso Technologies describes itself as a “railroad equipment supplier that produces and sells proprietary tank car service equipment used in the safe loading, unloading and containment of hazardous materials   Read More

The supply of oil and gas has risen. The demand growth for oil and gas has decreased. Both factors have sent down the price of oil. West Texas Intermediate—North America’s   Read More

You’ll often hear start-ups being touted as nimbler and more innovative than older companies. But there are advantages to a company having been around for a while. Just ask Michael   Read More

Ensign Energy Services’ shares fell in a recent selloff of oil services stocks. But the company is building its fleet of rigs in Canada, the U.S. and overseas. This will   Read More

In recent years, it’s been fashionable to take a bearish view of energy stocks. But not everybody is an energy bear. The manager of CI Canadian Investment Fund thinks energy   Read More

Royalty trust ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX—ARX) got off to a strong start this year. With record first-quarter production and funds from operations (FFO), the company says it’s well on its   Read More

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) performed better than expected in its first quarter. Analysts had expected the company’s earnings per share, or EPS, to come in at $0.56 on an adjusted basis.   Read More

Quick now, what’s Canada’s biggest export to China? A metal like copper or zinc; fuel like coal, oil or gas, or even a fertilizer like potash?  Well, how about canola,   Read More

Back in September 2013, when Canadian Edge was adding Aggressive Holding Lightstream Resources Ltd. (LTS-TSX, $7.21) to its Dividend Watch List, CE noted that the company would likely “enjoy a   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

In the film, The Music Man, we were told of the importance of a salesman knowing his customers.

Indeed, one of the travelling salesmen repeatedly blasts Prof. Harold Hill, a consummate   Read More

Don Althoff, President and CEO of Veresen, believes the Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas, or LNG, development project has the potential to transform the company and generate highly attractive returns.   Read More

Instead of declaring special dividend income, company should have continued with its growth strategy

For Winalta Inc. (WTA-TSX/VEN, $0.95), Mr. Mills continues to recommend a “buy.”

He’s also giving the dividend stock   Read More

Building an investment portfolio is a particularly difficult task at potential turning points in the market.

At market lows, investors not only have to be aware of additional downside risk, but   Read More

Husky Energy (TSK-HSE, $35.12). An integrated Canadian energy stocks major, 70 per cent controlled by Hutchinson Whampao of Hong Kong, that was included in my Canadian Stocks Dozen for 2014   Read More

Five spring times ago, the doomsayers were running roughshod. This spring, the principal worries are of how much longer a bull run for the ages can last, how big the   Read More

In the first quarter of 2014, Canadian Utilities, or CU, earned an adjusted $186 million, or 71 cents a share. This was up marginally from adjusted earnings of $180 million,   Read More

Correction will coincide with six-month seasonal downswing

We’re still tiptoeing through queasy stock markets. So, don’t rest easy just yet.

A correction of some sort is under way — one that neatly   Read More

Worries over emerging markets continue, but North America looks poised for a recovery

The stock market has been in quite a funk these last few weeks.

Expectations of a reduction in stimulus   Read More

When you buy stocks in sectors and sub-sectors of the market, keep your goals in mind. If you’re a conservative, income-seeking investor, focus on utilities, financial stocks and consumer goods   Read More

Canadian Natural Resources hikes payout twice in five months

Tyler Reardon and Jeff Martin help cover Canada’s oil and gas industry for Calgary-based Peters & Co.

And they’re nothing if not enthusiastic   Read More

TransAlta Corp. (TSX-TA, $12.65) has long been the acknowledged weak sister in my Canadian Stocks for Dividends 6-Pak. I concluded my last article (February/First Report) keeping my fingers crossed for   Read More

This $99,516 portfolio for income shows how you can buy stocks and trusts to receive a regular paycheque. Seven stocks pay dividends at different times of the year. Cycle 1   Read More

Some of my research involves sentiment indicators, which measure the level of bullish or bearish behavior by two distinct groups of investors.

One group, sometimes referred to as the “smart   Read More

It’s best to diversify across the five main sectors of the economy: finance, utilities, consumer products and services, manufacturing and resources. Each of these broad sectors is made up of   Read More

Just when folks are told to steer clear of certain investments, the trend changes. But that’s typical, is it not?

At the start of this year, the market mavens told investors   Read More

Now shipping on behalf of customers.
Recently, TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP), the oil and gas / energy infrastructure giant, announced the startup of commercial operation of what is called the Gulf Coast   Read More

– Ken Norquay, CMT


Is there an economic indicator that can help the average investor sort out the long-term ups and downs of the financial markets?


In my book, Beyond the Bull,   Read More

– Marc Johnson, CFA

Here’s a quick and easy way to spot a possible takeover candidate.

First, add the company’s total debt plus other obligations that an acquiror would have to assume.   Read More

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-By Brian Hoffman

Should American equities start to climb higher — and, steeper — we could see a   Read More

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– Digested from The Primary Trend, Arnold Investment Counsel, Inc., 3960 Hillside Dr., Delafield, WI 53018, (800)-443-6544,   Read More

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Most investment strategies stress one of two approaches. One of these is to chase after the action;   Read More

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VERESEN INC.

Veresen is the former Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P., and is principally invested in the energy   Read More

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What to do about common stocks

We experienced a nice little year-end rally in Canadian stocks. Over the past   Read More

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The global economy is expected to grow more quickly in 2014. Also, North American companies are sitting on   Read More

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–  by Keith Richards
 
If you don’t want to buy individual names, consider iShares S&P/TSX Small-Cap Index fund.
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: January is in the best six-month period for stocks. The strengthening U.S. and global   Read More

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As we begin the New Year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on past decisions we’ve made   Read More

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U.S. investors made out like bandits
The final numbers are now in, and it turns out that the S&P/TSX Composite   Read More

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The TSX Composite Index turned in a good performance in   Read More

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Tyler Reardon and Jeff Martin think the world of Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (CNQ-TSX, $34.58). Both gents   Read More

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Among resource issues, energy stocks have held up relatively well this year. That may reflect the   Read More

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Among resource issues, oil and gas and energy stocks overall have held up relatively well  this year.   Read More

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Canadian equities are gradually improving, according to recent growth in the S&P/TSX Composite Index. The only way to sustain   Read More

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– Edited from an article by Peter Pham
 
As strange as it might now seem, big oil these   Read More

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– Edited from an article by Nick Barisheff
 
Ask the man on the street where all the world’s   Read More

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  – Edited from an article by Keith Richards By this time, you already know America isn’t going to   Read More

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The S&P/TSX Composite Index, including reinvested dividends, recently turned positive compared to the market’s peak prior to the onset   Read More

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In the months leading up to the October ’87   Read More

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With financial markets focused on recent events in Washington – specifically the federal government slowdown and looming debt ceiling   Read More