Image source: Getty Images Global trade tensions and growing uncertainties about interest rate policies from the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve have kept TSX investors on edge in 2025. While many investors are bracing for short-term turbulence, this climate has also created attractive long-term buying opportunities — especially in the financial sector….
The Liberal Party retained power in the recently concluded federal elections following a record voter turnout. Also, Canada’s primary stock market gained +1.3% during election week. However, the financial services sector advanced (+2.88%) the most in five days. Some market analysts say it is because the new prime minister is a former banker. CIBC analyst…
Canadians have plenty of taxes to contend with, making it incredibly difficult to get the best use out of any savings they have to contribute to their retirement plans or any short- or long-term financial goals. Fortunately, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) has been a big blessing for Canadians since the account type was introduced in…
Image source: Getty Images Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) has been on a downward trend for much of the past year. Investors who missed the post-pandemic rally are wondering if CNQ stock is now undervalued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio focused on dividend…
Yesterday, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a trade deal framework and hope to close the final deal in the coming weeks. Along with these developments, easing trade tensions between the United States and China have boosted the equity markets, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 13.6% compared to last month’s lows. However,…
If you want to build lasting, reliable wealth, investments that pay month after month could be your top picks. Traditionally, the term “Dividend King” refers to companies with over 50 years of dividend hikes. However, there are some TSX-listed monthly dividend stocks that, despite not fitting this textbook definition, still behave like royalty. One such…
Image source: Getty Images Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) is the largest provider of non-destructive excavating and related services in North America. The company has grown significantly both organically and through acquisitions. Today, this $1.5 billion company is benefitting from its leading competitive position, efficient operations, and strong balance sheet. Here’s why Badger Infrastructure stock is…
Fiera Capital (TSX: FSZ) is a name that doesn’t always pop to the top of most dividend investor lists, but with a double-digit yield, it’s definitely getting some attention. In a world where guaranteed returns are modest and market uncertainty is everywhere, a dividend yield over 13% tends to turn heads. The real question is:…
When it comes to dividend stocks, their reliability is of utmost importance. After all, we want to know how much income to expect so that we can plan accordingly. Irregular and unreliable income is not the type of income we want. Thankfully, we have dividend champions that can provide us with income that’s predictable, reliable,…
Image source: Getty Images Diversifying your portfolio is something that all investors should be doing. New investors in particular may find that ask daunting, but fortunately, the market gives us plenty of options to choose from. One such option right now is a stellar dividend that is just too cheap to ignore. That stock to…