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CNR: Look at its growth potential
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If you are going to chase it, keep in mind that the uptrend is broken and that it is trading below its 50-day moving average
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Buffett joins the mainstream
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Berkshire Hathaway shares join the S&P 500. David Berman explains in this video
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What market watchers are saying this week
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Beware the political factor with Toyota's stock
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The company is being hounded by a government with an incentive to damage Toyota's brand, writes Fabrice Taylor
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Why you should be a DRIP fan
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Divident reinvestment plans can be a cheap way to own more shares of the stocks you have
Energy
Cenovus ramps up oil sands development
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EnCana's plan to divide and prosper bears fruit as oil-focused spinoff reverses loss and forges ahead on new projects
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Use new wealth to boost your RRSP
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A windfall provides opportunities to reassess financial goals
Number Cruncher
A smooth transition for these TSX Venture grads
Companies that made the move to the TSX and are still making a go of it there
Top performing graduates to the TSX since 2007 | |||
Company | Ticker |
$ Price Feb. 10 |
Total return % since graduation |
Keegan Resources Inc. | KGN-T | 6.03 | 577.53 |
B2Gold Corp | BTO-T | 1.24 | 275.76 |
Alter Nrg Corp. | NRG-T | 2.15 | 186.67 |
* Total return figures assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions and have been adjusted for stock splits. Sources: TMX Group, Globe Investor, Bloomberg |
Investing Mentor
Diving into direct investing
Don't be intimidated, writes personal finance writer Gail Bebee. Just follow these guidelines
Investing Strategy
Foreign investors flock to Canada
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The country's triple-A debt rating, low debt to GDP and solid banking system are a safe haven amid debt crisis
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IGM is a good bet as boomers boost savings
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Laura Wallace has had success investing in this financial services company that's continued to increase its dividend
Personal Finance Reader
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This week's edition has tips for RRSPs as well as a roundup of personal finance advice related to Valentine’s Day
Wealthy Barber
Common investing errors
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Author David Chilton explains how to avoid high mutual fund fees in our Let's Talk Investing video
Investing
Dividend stocks, your friend
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John Heinzl explains why you and dividends should always stick together in this Investor Clinic video
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