The market has not been forgiving to companies that couldn’t produce high revenue growth. Non-energy infrastructure stocks, from railways to telecom, have been declining for a long time because of their high capital demand and slowing revenue. These sectors resorted to cost-cutting and efficiency improvement to improve their profits, making value investors think whether the…
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) offers certain cash retirement benefits, such as Canada Pension (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS), to help retirees meet their basic needs. These benefits are structured to cover your food, clothing, and utilities. If you are still living in a rented apartment or your medical bills are high, CPP and…
Market volatility is often dismissible as noise, but for income-focused investors who augment portfolio dividend income with periodic stock sales, it can feel like a structural threat, especially when some dividend stocks cut payouts or substantially stumble. That’s why I want to own companies whose cash flows are decoupled from trade disruptions, rate shocks, and…
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…
As stock market volatility spikes globally, the TSX is currently defined by a delicate balancing act. The Bank of Canada helped by holding the policy rate steady at 2.25% for the second time this year, emphasizing a wait-and-see approach as inflation cooled to 1.8%. However, Middle East tensions, which sent energy prices on a rollercoaster,…
The silver stocks market has delivered an investment masterclass in volatility early this year. After a spectacular rally that saw the metal skyrocket from roughly $30 per ounce in early 2025 to a historic peak above US$122 in January 2026, silver bullion has hit a proverbial wall. Trading just below the US$70-per-ounce mark at writing,…
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…
Some of the best dividend-paying stocks trade on the TSX. And if you are looking to build a portfolio of stable dividend payers, you cannot miss out on Capital Power (TSX:CPX). In the swiftly evolving landscape where artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to dominate, electricity and the internet will become indispensable utilities. If you’re seeking…
The alternative lending space has become a hunting ground for bargain seekers looking for cheap dividend stocks to buy. Right now, the market is practically giving away two of Canada’s premier fintech operators. As concerns over consumer financial health and credit losses mount, investors have pummeled goeasy (TSX:GSY) stock and Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL) stock, sending…
High-yield monthly income from a Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sounds like a dream — until you check the portfolio and spot an office building. Since the pandemic, office properties have been a pain for real estate investors. So when a REIT generating 50.9% of rental income from suburban office properties offers a 7.6%…