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3 Canadian Stocks That Paid Record Dividends in 2025

3 Canadian Stocks That Paid Record Dividends in 2025

Add these three TSX stocks to your self-directed investment portfolio if you want to leverage high-yielding dividends fo...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 4 min read
TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, January 26

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, January 26

Strong commodity prices and defensive buying lifted the TSX to another record close last week, with today’s focus on met...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 6 min read
1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 15% to Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 15% to Hold for Decades

Here's why this high-quality, defensive dividend-growth stock is one of the best investments that Canadians can buy righ...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
Set and Forget: The 4 Stocks That Can Kickstart Any Long-Term Portfolio

Set and Forget: The 4 Stocks That Can Kickstart Any Long-Term Portfolio

Are you looking to build a long-term portfolio? Here’s a look at four stellar options to buy now and hold for decades. T...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 6 min read
1 Incredibly Cheap (and Safe!) Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now

1 Incredibly Cheap (and Safe!) Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now

This dividend stock can keep paying even when headlines get ugly, and its valuation still looks reasonable after a stron...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
1 Mid-Cap Stock Will Stand Head and Shoulders Above the Energy Giants in 2026

1 Mid-Cap Stock Will Stand Head and Shoulders Above the Energy Giants in 2026

A mid-cap energy stock that thrives on service intensity, not oil prices, could outperform industry giants in 2026. The...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 4 min read
These Canadian Stocks Have Serious Growth Potential in 2026

These Canadian Stocks Have Serious Growth Potential in 2026

These five stocks have reliable operations and tons of growth potential, making them some of the best to buy in 2026. Th...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
Got $5,000? 5 Income Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Got $5,000? 5 Income Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

These income stocks have resilient payout history and are most likely to pay and increase their dividends in the years a...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 6% to Buy and Hold for Decades

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 6% to Buy and Hold for Decades

This company has increased its dividend annually for more than three decades. The post 1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend S...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Now in Your TFSA

3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Now in Your TFSA

You can combine just three low-cost index ETFs to obtain a globally diversified stock portfolio. The post 3 Canadian ETF...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 4 min read
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Still a “Forever” Stock?

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Still a “Forever” Stock?

Most investors are familiar with Alimentation Couche-Tard. But is the growth darling still considered a forever stock? T...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read
The 1 Single Stock That I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

The 1 Single Stock That I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

Here is why this Canadian stock’s defensive business model makes it a compelling buy-and-hold investment for TFSA invest...

By Alex Smith 2 weeks ago 5 min read