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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, January 8

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, January 8

With the TSX retreating from recent records, investors will watch commodities, U.S. jobless claims, and Aritzia’s earnin...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 6 min read
Millennials: Don’t Make This TFSA Mistake or You May Lose a Fortune  

Millennials: Don’t Make This TFSA Mistake or You May Lose a Fortune  

Avoid the TFSA mistake that many millennials and Gen Z are making. Learn how to make the most of your Tax-Free Savings A...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

Find out how geopolitical tensions are shaping Canadian oil stocks and commodity prices amidst the crisis in Venezuela....

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
Buy the Dip: 3 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 5 Years

Buy the Dip: 3 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 5 Years

These Canadian stocks have solid fundamentals and are well-positioned to rebound strongly as the demand and operating en...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
Want Set-and-Forget Income? This 4% Yield TSX Stock Could Deliver in 2026

Want Set-and-Forget Income? This 4% Yield TSX Stock Could Deliver in 2026

Emera looks like a “sleep-well” TFSA utility because its regulated growth plan supports a solid dividend, even after a b...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
Mining Momentum: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors This January

Mining Momentum: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors This January

Mining stocks could kick off 2026 with another surprise run as rate-cut hopes meet tight commodity supply. The post Mini...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
A 10.4% High-Yield Income ETF That You Can Take to the Bank

A 10.4% High-Yield Income ETF That You Can Take to the Bank

Global X Equal Weight Canadian Bank Covered Call ETF (TSX:BKCC) stands out as an excellent sector covered-call ETF for 2...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
Energy Loves a New Year: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks That Could Shine in January 2026

Energy Loves a New Year: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks That Could Shine in January 2026

Cenovus and Whitecap can make January feel like “payday season,” but they only stay comforting if oil-driven cash flow k...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
The Market’s Overlooking 2 Incredible Dividend Bargain Stocks

The Market’s Overlooking 2 Incredible Dividend Bargain Stocks

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) stock and another dividend bargain are cheap. The post The Market’s Overlooking 2 Inc...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
1 Simple TFSA Move Canadians Forget Every January (and it Costs Them)

1 Simple TFSA Move Canadians Forget Every January (and it Costs Them)

Starting your TFSA early in January can add months of compounding and dividends you can’t get back. The post 1 Simple TF...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
Will Shopify’s Uptrend Continue in 2026?

Will Shopify’s Uptrend Continue in 2026?

Given its strong fundamentals and growth potential, I expect Shopify’s uptrend to continue this year. The post Will Sho...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read
1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold for Decades

Constellation Software is a TSX tech stock that offers significant upside potential to shareholders over the next 12 mon...

By Alex Smith 5 months ago 5 min read