Canada is walking on thin ice with its neighbour America, on whom it relies to export oil and minerals. The real-time update of the political tensions between the two is visible on the TSX Composite Index. It may just be the start of a year-long talks on trade, immigration, and drugs. With Donald Trump regaining…
Top Canadian stocks with solid dividend payment and growth histories, high yields, and sustainable payouts are reliable bets to generate worry-free passive income. Notably, the payouts of these dividend stocks are supported by their growing earnings base and resilient cash flows. Besides their solid fundamentals, these companies have visibility over future earnings growth, supporting higher distributions. Against this…
Image source: Getty Images Sticking with the blue chips can be a fantastic way for beginning investors to learn the ropes in the investment world with companies they may already know a great deal about! Indeed, you should aim to invest only in what you know. This can save you from trouble once the hot…
Canada’s energy market has been pumping up momentum post-pandemic as the world’s oil and gas supply chain underwent a remarkable shift. The ban on Russian oil and the Israel–Hamas war encouraged Europe to look for new suppliers of oil and natural gas. It came as an export opportunity for North American natural gas. Since then,…
Image source: Getty Images Investing in dividend stocks with high yields can help generate solid passive income, especially as interest rates are on a downtrend. However, investors should focus on TSX stocks with fundamentally strong businesses, resilient earnings bases, and sustainable payouts. Such Canadian stocks are most likely to generate reliable income in all market conditions. Against this background,…
Investors often overlook the Canadian utility sector in favour of high-growth industries. But what if you could get the best of both worlds: stability, reliable dividends, and solid capital appreciation? Some top Canadian utilities have grown a small $5,000 investment three-fold over the past decade. A similar-sized investment in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN) stock 15…
Despite the market still running at near highs, there are still some superb undervalued stocks to buy right now. Not only do these come in at a discounted price, but they also come with superb growth and income potential. Here’s a look at some of those great undervalued stocks to consider adding to your portfolio….
Image source: Getty Images Many investors have an irrational fear of penny stocks. That doesn’t mean there isn’t cause for concern. Many penny stocks represent small companies with volatile performance patterns and weak fundamentals. But there are also penny stocks that represent leaders or at least mature businesses within their respective industries. Since they usually…
Image source: Getty Images Over the past year, both Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) have posted impressive returns of around 55%. While these gains are certainly exciting, investors should keep in mind that such high returns are unlikely to repeat in the near future. So, which stock is the better…
Image source: Getty Images Do you want to take your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and grow it to $100,000? If you’re just starting off with investing, that will take some time. However, it can be done. By depositing as little as $350 per week in your TFSA, you can build up an account that will…