Mining stocks are always an interesting place to invest. Some can be enormous corporations that are only getting bigger. Others offer massive growth opportunities while just starting out. But even those bigger options don’t come without risk. One such stock is Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX). The mining stock has been somewhat of an underdog lately, but…
Although the Canadian equity markets have been upbeat this year amid the recent post-election rally, there are concerns over a global economic slowdown and the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s 10% universal tariffs. Given the uncertain outlook, investors can add the following three quality dividend stocks to strengthen their portfolios and earn a stable passive…
Image source: Getty Images Interest rates are coming down pretty quickly, but the opportunity to snag some pretty nice high-yield heavyweights in REITs (real estate investment trusts) or dividend stocks still seems to be very much on the table. With the recent Trump rally in full speed, rates on the 10-year U.S. note have crept…
Image source: Getty Images Looking to invest $1,000 in stocks that have the potential for solid returns? Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) and Brookfield (TSX:BN) are two no-brainers for different yet complementary reasons. With strong recent earnings, robust growth strategies, and impressive market positioning, these two companies offer both stability and the potential for future gains. Lightspeed…
For many investors, the safest course of action is sticking to blue-chip stocks for both growth and dividends. The growth and dividends may be conservative, but the underlying business models and the safety and predictability they offer nicely balance what you may lose in return potential. This is sound logic for the most part. Still, it’s…
Finding undervalued stocks can be like uncovering hidden gems in the stock market. From time to time, companies trade below their intrinsic value. Those who can pick these companies out of the myriad of options available to investors can get very wealthy. That’s the name of the game, at least. For a long time, I’ve…
PricewaterhouseCoopers, a global management consulting firm, said global tensions, like the military conflicts we see today, drive defence demand higher. Enhancing deterrence capabilities is a priority of many countries during heightened geopolitical risks. For example, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) budget request for the fiscal year 2025 focuses on national defence and to deter…
Canadians have 11 primary sectors to choose from when picking stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange. However, priorities differ from investor to investor depending on risk appetites and financial objectives. Growth investors chase capital gains or price appreciation, while dividend investors are passive-income seekers. The benefit of dividend investing is that you transform your capital…
With nearly 19% year-to-date gains, the TSX Composite continues to reach new heights in 2024. When the stock market is surging, everyone loves talking about the hot growth stocks and speculative plays. But let’s not forget about dividend stocks — the steady earners that could deliver stable income and, if you choose the right ones…
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is more than a monthly check for most Canadians. In fact, the CPP may be the financial foundation that retirees could struggle to live without. The CPP is a retirement benefit that provides a guaranteed monthly payout to eligible retirees. Basically, it is a taxable monthly benefit that aims to…