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Peter Ashton

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Peter Ashton is vice-president of Customer Success at Trading Central.

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April 25, 2019

These 11 TSX financial stocks still shine for value hunters

April 11, 2019

Condominiums in Toronto are photographed on Jan. 30, 2019.

Condominiums in Toronto are photographed on Jan. 30, 2019.

Eight well-valued REITs in a surging real estate sector

March 28, 2019

We look for U.S. restaurant stocks offering healthy dividends and earnings growth combined with reasonable valuations.

We look for U.S. restaurant stocks offering healthy dividends and earnings growth combined with reasonable valuations.

Strong discretionary spending whets appetite for U.S. restaurant stocks

March 14, 2019

Searching for Canadian dividend all-stars

February 28, 2019

The industrial sector was particularly hard hit by trade concerns, which resulted in it delivering a negative 9.4-per-cent return for the year.

The industrial sector was particularly hard hit by trade concerns, which resulted in it delivering a negative 9.4-per-cent return for the year.

Industrial sector rebound: Nine U.S. powerhouse stocks geared for growth

February 14, 2019

Momentum stocks: These six U.S. large caps could be set for further gains

January 31, 2019

As winter’s chill takes a grip on Canada, many Canadians turn their thoughts to vacation pursuits involving hotels, resorts and cruises.

As winter’s chill takes a grip on Canada, many Canadians turn their thoughts to vacation pursuits involving hotels, resorts and cruises.

Five hospitality stocks to keep investors warm

January 17, 2019

Workers sort wood at Murray Brothers Lumber Company woodlot in Madawaska, Ontario on April 25, 2017.

Workers sort wood at Murray Brothers Lumber Company woodlot in Madawaska, Ontario on April 25, 2017.

Industry on the rebound: Seeking growth among forestry stocks

January 3, 2019

A trader reacts at his desk in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange on Monday.

A trader reacts at his desk in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange on Monday.

A lift from the ‘January effect’? These nine U.S.-listed stocks look oversold

December 20, 2018

Seeking attractive dividends, profit growth? Check out these utilities and pipeline stocks

December 6, 2018

Dividend and income investors will likely see more volatile asset prices than they’re used to, but if they get the timing right, they could make strong, short-term returns

Dividend and income investors will likely see more volatile asset prices than they’re used to, but if they get the timing right, they could make strong, short-term returns

Low-volatility strategy seeks out strong, secure dividend payers

November 22, 2018

Kraft Heinz Co. looks very inexpensive because of the stock’s decline of roughly 38 per cent from its 52-week high set last December.

Kraft Heinz Co. looks very inexpensive because of the stock’s decline of roughly 38 per cent from its 52-week high set last December.

Seven dividend-paying stalwarts of the consumer staples sector

October 11, 2018

Final numbers for the Dow Jones industrial average are displayed after the close of trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York, Oct. 10, 2018.

Final numbers for the Dow Jones industrial average are displayed after the close of trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York, Oct. 10, 2018.

After the sell-off: These eight U.S.-listed large-cap stocks now look like bargains

September 27, 2018

A General Dynamics sign. (File Photo).

A General Dynamics sign. (File Photo).

These U.S. defence stocks offer profitable growth and downside protection

September 13, 2018

Searching for stocks that offer strong dividends and downside protection

August 30, 2018

Businesswoman check data in smartphone and tablet

Businesswoman check data in smartphone and tablet

After a banner August, these seven tech stocks are poised for further growth

August 16, 2018

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Market Analyze - Closeup on LCD screen.

Analyzing, Investment, Data, Research, Computer Monitor, Computer, Aiming, Stock Market, Chart,

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Market Analyze - Closeup on LCD screen.

Analyzing, Investment, Data, Research, Computer Monitor, Computer, Aiming, Stock Market, Chart,

Uncovering hidden gems among U.S. momentum stocks

August 2, 2018

Searching for Canada’s future value investing stars

July 19, 2018

A Bank of America sign in New York on Thursday.

A Bank of America sign in New York on Thursday.

U.S. bank stocks: Seeking solid growth, reasonably priced

July 5, 2018

The basic metals sector is up 6 per cent in the past month alone. Can we find attractively priced stocks here that may still have room to run?

The basic metals sector is up 6 per cent in the past month alone. Can we find attractively priced stocks here that may still have room to run?

Digging for nuggets in the rallying basic-materials sector