Vermilion Energy Inc (TSX: VET, NYSE: VET) has been a CE Portfolio Holding since August 2004, AltaGas Ltd (TSX: ALA, OTC: ATGFF) since February 2005. Start with these two solid dividend-payers if you have new money to put to work. Read More

It is possible for oil and water to mix, at least when it comes to finding an Aggressive Holding and a Conservative Holding that together represent the best ways for investors to put new money to work right now. Read More

Both of this month's Best Buy recommendations have recently announced small but significant dividend increases. One continues to grow its high-quality portfolio office properties. The other is making solid progress on a long-term plan to double earnings. Read More

This month's Best Buy selections have come off recent highs and now represent significant value. Both reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year results, and both are poised for long-term growth. Read More

Both of this month's Best Buys have come back from dividend cuts. Both of them used the cash they saved by reducing their payouts to shore up their balance sheets, add productive assets and set themselves up to build wealth for shareholders for the long term. Read More

This month’s top picks for new money include a solid Canadian REIT and an energy marketer that recently cut its dividend to better position itself for long-term growth. Read More

This month’s top picks for new money continue to grow their businesses and establish platforms to build wealth for investors for the long term. Short-term weakness in their respective share prices is an opportunity. Read More

It's very simple: Dividend growth is the surest sign of a strong company, and it also augurs capital appreciation. Read More

There’s no better defense against volatility--whether driven by politics or not--than to own high-quality companies that have proven their mettle during difficult times. Read More

We welcome a new member to the CE Portfolio, an innovative niche energy services provider, and reiterate our recommendation on a transportation company well-placed to serve budget-cutting government entities. Read More