Rajiv Nanjapla

1 day ago | fool.ca | Rajiv Nanjapla

Canadian pipeline companies are excellent buys for income-seeking investors due to their regulated framework, stable cash flows, consistent dividend payouts, and high dividend yields. Against this backdrop, let’s assess Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP) to determine which would be a better buy right now. Enbridge transports oil and natural gas through its pipeline network under a tolling framework and long-term take-or-pay contracts.

3 days ago | fool.ca | Rajiv Nanjapla

Amid easing trade tensions and positive commentary from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development on the Canadian economy, the Canadian equity markets have witnessed substantial buying over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is up around 6.5% for this year and is trading close to its all-time high. However, concerns over a global economic slowdown amid the United States’s protectionist policies persist.

3 days ago | fool.ca | Rajiv Nanjapla

Long-term investing is a strategy whereby investors buy and hold assets for a period of over three years. This strategy shields investors from short-term volatility while providing superior returns through the power of compounding. It also reduces transaction expenses and requires less time to monitor equity markets. Against this backdrop, let’s look at three top Canadian stocks you should consider buying with a longer investment horizon to earn superior returns.

4 days ago | fool.ca | Rajiv Nanjapla

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) reported a healthy first-quarter performance on May 8. Its top line came in at $2.36 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of $2.33 billion. However, the company incurred $682 million in net losses during the quarter, primarily due to equity investment losses of $900 million. The net losses represent a substantial increase from $273 million in the previous year’s quarter.

1 week ago | fool.ca | Rajiv Nanjapla

Over the past few weeks, the Canadian equity markets have witnessed healthy buying, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 17.9% from last month’s lows. However, the following two growth stocks have failed to participate in this recovery rally and are trading at reasonable valuations. Given their healthy growth prospects, these two stocks offer attractive buying opportunities.