Canadians received some more bad economic news this week. Salary projections for 2026 are expected to slow to 3.1% as employers continue to tighten their budgets. And, of course, as compensation growth continues to cool and a softer job market continues, that leaves pressure on households to shorten the gap. That’s why dividend stocks are…
Finding excellent dividend stocks with relatively high yields compared to other assets in the fixed income world is one thing. Finding such companies that pay out yields of, say, 7% while also paying such dividends monthly – that’s a harder ask. Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) is one such company with a 7% dividend yield I’m growing…
Canadian clothing retail company Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) has been one of the top wealth-creating TSX stocks. Its strong fundamentals, solid execution, and ability to consistently report solid financial results, led by an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands, have helped the company deliver above-average returns over the past several years. Aritzia stock has nearly doubled in 3 years Aritzia’s…
It’s not uncommon for Canadians to focus on saving when thinking about building wealth. However, the reality is that saving alone usually isn’t enough. In order to grow your money meaningfully over time, you need to put it to work, and that’s where finding the top Canadian stocks on the TSX to buy factors in….
Want to retire early without worrying about market drama? Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) might be the quiet cornerstone you need in your portfolio. It’s not flashy, and it won’t go viral. But if you’re hunting for reliable income and long-term security, this dividend stock makes an incredibly strong case. Delivering income Canadian Utilities has been doing…
Buy a stock, sit back, and let it do the work. That’s the dream for long-term investors. And it’s possible if you carefully choose fundamentally strong stocks with staying power. In this article, I’ll share three Canadian stocks that I believe can not only soar but sustain their growth for decades to come. Lundin Mining…
Valued at a market cap of $41.6 billion, Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) is a Canadian integrated energy company that develops oil sands, refines petroleum products, and operates across multiple segments, including oil sands, conventional, offshore, and both Canadian and U.S. refining operations. Its primary assets include major oil sands projects, such as Christina Lake, Foster Creek,…
Despite yesterday’s setback, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is up 13.9% for this year. Solid quarterly performances and expectations of rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve have supported stock price growth. Amid the improvement in investors’ sentiments, let’s look at two Canadian value stocks that offer long-term buying opportunities for investors. Canadian Natural Resources…
Toronto is apparently in the middle of a condo apocalypse. Rents are sliding, vacancies are ticking up, and more than a few owners are underwater. It’s due to a combination of lower immigration targets, a glut of new supply, and overleveraged buyers with variable-rate mortgages banking on rate cuts that still haven’t arrived. Right now,…
Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (TSX:VEQT) is often praised as a one-stop, globally diversified equity solution. And while it’s a great investment for the right investor, I don’t think it qualifies as the smartest investment you can make today. While I can’t give personalized advice, I can point out some clear deficiencies in VEQT that might…