Dividend stocks are the strength of the Canadian stock market. Several businesses that have stood the test of time, withstood crisis, and expanded with robust debt management have emerged as dividend stalwarts. Most dividend stalwarts rode the bull rally after four years of a bear run, diluting their dividend yields. However, one TSX stock still…
The March 2026 sell-off in the market sent the TSX60 Index down 7.7% and the Nasdaq down 8.6%. Gold stocks, financial stocks, grocery stocks, and technology stocks declined, while energy and real estate stocks rose. The U.S.-Iran war diluted the impact of the U.S. tariff repayment triggered by the Supreme Court ruling. While the market…
This year, energy stocks gained in the first half as the Iran war created an energy shockwave like that of the February 2022 Russia-Ukraine war. Taking a leaf from the past, gold mining stocks surged from July 2022 to March 2023 even when the US Fed increased interest rates. The history could repeat itself, and…
You planned to clear all your debts by 50, retire at 60, let your investments pay for the next five years, and then collect Canada Pension Plan (CPP) at 65. However, not everything goes as planned. Chaos often comes unannounced, disrupts your well-crafted plan, and sidetracks your goals. When uncertainty strikes, you need a bolder…
Warren Buffett built his portfolio by following the basic rule of “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” When markets are jittery, investors become fearful and sell good stocks with strong fundamentals. At such times, value investors pick them up at heavy discounts and benefit from the fear of others. Fear comes…
The year 2026 started on a mixed note. On one side, hyperscalers have committed US$700 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) spending in 2026. On the other hand, the U.S. President is escalating tensions in oil-rich countries to secure more oil supplies in US dollars while threatening the renewal of the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement on July…
You don’t have to be a genius to earn monthly passive income from your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). A simple investment plan is sufficient. Source: Getty Images A simple TFSA plan for 2026 Identify investments that have consistently delivered passive income and continue to do so. Consider scenarios that could put income at risk, and…
These are uncertain times. In the last five years, some dividend stocks have slashed dividends due to huge debt, while others have provided capital growth through business expansion. This raises questions about the safety of investing in dividend stocks. To know which stock to buy, follow the cash flow. Source: Getty Images Cash-gushing dividend stocks…
The tariff wars have triggered a global supply chain shift, creating an opportunity for investors to participate in a new growth cycle. An export-led economy like Canada is also participating in this trade shift. It is actively seeking new trade partners to export its rich energy and mineral resources. However, these resources are located in…
Is it right to compare a dividend stock like Telus Corporation (TSX:T) with a growth stock like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)? One is trading near its 10-year low, and the other is closer to its all-time high. My reason for combining the two stocks is capital appreciation. Outlook for Shopify in 2026 Shopify’s flywheel model has picked…