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BCE is Dead to Me – August Dividend Income Report

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In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and drove to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage my pension account held at the National Bank. I’ve built this portfolio publicly since 2017 to make a real-life case study. I decided to invest 100% of this money in dividend growth stocks. In August 2017, …

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Should You Buy New Dividend Payers: Meta, Google, and Salesforce? [Podcast]

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Meta, Alphabet, and Salesforce were healthy businesses making profits and seen as “the big guys.” Why did they start paying a dividend? What does it change for them... and for you? Should you grab some shares? You'll Learn Before we dive into the impact of these new dividend payers, let’s discuss their business model. Of course, we all know Meta because of Facebook and Instagram, but how would you describe it from a business point of view? When we say Google, we immediately see the …

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Telcos – REITs – Utilities – They are All Down; Which to Buy, Which to Sell [Podcast]

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Telecoms, REITs, and utilities have all been down for a while now. It has even become confusing to know which company to buy and which to sell. This is what we will look into. You'll Learn Let’s start with the telecom industry. Why is it a difficult time for them? Mike has never been a fan of US telcos. Has anything changed for AT&T and Verizon? Would you buy or sell them? The Canadian options used to be better choices. However, things are turning sour for BCE and Telus. Do …

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Earnings are Rolling – How to Avoid Pitfalls and Read Earnings like a Pro [Podcast]

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Your holdings' companies have reported their earnings, but what should you do with them? We share a simple process for determining what to focus on, avoiding traps, and investing with conviction. Become your own analyst! You'll Learn We’ve repeatedly mentioned quarterly reviewing our portfolios on the show. But can you remind us why it is crucial for DIY investors? The press release contains most of the information investors need for their quarterly review. Where can we find it? …

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Which Market Wins? Canadian vs US Stock Battles [Podcast]

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Can Canadian stocks be better than US ones? It is well-known that the US market offers a broader diversification and a better overall performance. But what happens when you put two companies in the same sector and with similar business models head-to-head? Which market wins? Let's discover the answer using four stock battles: JPM vs RY, UNP vs CNR.TO, NEE vs BEPC, CASY vs ATD.TO. Start your stock research on the right foot! Download the FREE Dividend Rock Stars List! You'll Learn The …

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The Year so Far and What’s Going to Happen this Fall [Podcast]

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Now that we are entering the last two quarters of 2024, it is time to look back at what happened and what’s ahead. Despite all the uncertainties of 2024, we have seen many companies at their all-time highs. Should we expect more resilience from the markets or a correction? Get prepared for every situation! Start your stock research on the right foot! Download the Dividend Rock Stars List! You'll Learn 2024 started with uncertainties, including inflation, higher interest rates, and a …

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