Stock Market

U.S. tech stocks have dominated the market for years, and Nvidia has become the poster child for that surge. Investors who loaded up on NVDA have been rewarded, but the trade has also become extremely crowded. When one stock or sector drives such a huge share of returns, there’s a real risk of being dependent […]

It is a challenging environment to invest in stocks right now. Investors have artificial intelligence, tariffs, wars, and politics to contend with. Frankly, it is hard to find many investment ideas that are both safe and have upside. Consequently, investors do need to be a little shrewd and put a little extra due diligence into

Dividend-paying stocks are attractive investments that offer both income and long-term growth. These companies provide regular cash payments that can help cover short-term financial needs. Moreover, by reinvesting the dividends, investors can significantly accelerate their portfolio growth and build wealth over the long run. Notably, there are high-quality Canadian dividend stocks that deliver more than

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is one of the most widely held income stocks in Canada. And while there are plenty of great reasons for that view, the next three years stand to be an important period for the energy infrastructure behemoth. That’s because after a stretch of higher interest rates, regulatory delays and slower-than-expected growth, the company

I like to spend most of my time discussing top Canadian stocks I think investors should own right now. Whether those are growth stocks, dividend stocks, or a range of other defensive companies in other sectors, I’m finding plenty of incredible bullish cases to be made around a number of leading blue-chip TSX names. That

No matter whether you’re looking to put your first $1,000 to work in the market, or just the next $1k, doesn’t really matter. The impetus of investing is to buy the best-quality companies at the best possible prices. That’s easier said than done, of course, with most market participants actively doing the same. Thus, I’m

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%

Upfront dividend yields may be what attracts income-focused investors to a stock, but let’s not forget about the dividend growth potential. If you have plans to hang onto a stock for more than five years, or even a decade, perhaps dividend growth prospects matter even more than the yield you’ll lock in after hitting the

Dividend stocks play an essential role in long-term investing. For Canadians, they offer a powerful combination of reliable income and capital appreciation. The best dividend companies also tend to have durable business models, strong cash flows, and long track records of rewarding shareholders. Here are three dividend stocks every Canadian should consider owning in a

After falling sharply in the previous session, Canadian equities staged a recovery on Monday as surging oil prices amid the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in Western Asia, coupled with stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, boosted investors’ confidence. The S&P/TSX Composite Index climbed by 158 points, or 0.5%, to settle at 33,943, trimming the benchmark’s week-to-date losses to