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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

Down 10% From Its High, Could Now Be an Opportune Time to Buy Restaurant Brands Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) might be the perfect breakout play for 2026.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Only Stock I’d Consider Buying in March 2026

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) still looks like a great bet, even if the trade is a bit overextended in March.

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Investing

1 Oversold TSX Stock That Looks Ready to Bounce Back

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock looks like a great buy now that most have given up after a tough quarter.

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Tech Stocks

A Leading Tech Stock to Buy in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock stands out as a tech titan that's shaping up to be a big bargain buy in tech.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Companies Driving the AI Infrastructure Buildout — and Why It Matters

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Corp. (TSX:BN) looks too good to ignore as its $100 billion spend seeks to unlock serious long-term value.

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Tech Stocks

Nvidia Stock Is Interesting, But Here’s What I’d Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock looks like a bigger bargain in early March.

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Tech Stocks

What Canadians Need to Know About Holding U.S. Stocks in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is a great U.S. stock and one that's the right fit for a TFSA, especially compared to more…

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Energy Stocks

What Is One of the Best Energy Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) is a dividend knight worth holding for more than 10 years.

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Investing

Why I’m Buying This ETF Like There’s No Tomorrow and Never Selling

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (TSX:VFV) is a great passive ETF to own when you're out of ideas but want…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Consider Owning

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) and another blue chip that pays fat and growing dividends.

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Investing

Why I’d Choose This Stock Over Telus or BCE Any Day

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) and BCE (TSX:BCE) are great high-yielders, but they're not my favourite value plays.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: These Canadian Companies Are Raising Their Payouts

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) and another dividend grower to keep on your watchlist this Spring.

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Investing

The Best TSX Dividend Stock to Buy in March

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) stock could be the best value play, even as shares soar to new highs in March.

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Investing

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock looks like a steal of a deal while it's still in a bear market.

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Investing

A Growth Stock to Buy for a Smoother Ride Higher in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) stock might be the best smart beta stock to buy on weakness right now.

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Tech Stocks

What’s a Great Tech Stock to Buy Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) looks like a cheap tech giant worth picking up amid the tech wobbles.

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Bank Stocks

Rates Are Stuck: 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock stands out as a great buy as the Bank of Canada holds off for…

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Investing

A Magnificent ETF I’d Buy for Relative Safety

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility ETF (TSX:VVO) stands out as a steady, winning ETF to stash away in a TFSA.

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Investing

2 TSX Champions Poised for Exceptional Long-Term Returns

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another gainer worth watching closely this year.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks Primed to Break Out in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) and another value play could have a moment this year.

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Investing

Bay Street Is Overlooking These Companies Whose Products Main Street Uses Every Day

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another overlooked value stock behind products or services you may already know and love.

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Investing

Up 16% in a Year and Paying 5.6%: A Canadian Income Play the Market Forgot

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) is a great source of passive income for value investors today.

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Investing

Is It Finally Time to Sell Shopify?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is under pressure, but it might be too late to hit the sell button.

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian AI Stock That Could Soon Go Public

| Joey Frenette

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot and other AI innovators could make for a huge Cohere IPO in 2026 or 2027.

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Investing

You Could Pay Some of That Grocery Bill With Gains From These 2 Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and another great stock that could be the king of value this year.

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Investing

Wake Up, Canadian Investors! If You’re Not Doing This, You’re Probably Using Your TFSA All Wrong

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canada All Cap Index ETF (TSX:VCN) is a great investment to stash in a TFSA for the long…

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Investing

Building a “Paycheck Portfolio”: 2 Stocks That Pay Every 30 Days or So

| Joey Frenette

Stash away Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN) and another passive-income star.

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Investing

Where I’d Seek Income as Bonds Finally Pay Again

| Joey Frenette

The Vanguard Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF (TSX:VAB) is a cheap bond ETF to hold away in the safe part…

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Investing

Passive-Income Seekers: This Dividend Stock Just Became a Value Play

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) looks like a great dividend bet after recent selling.

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Dividend Stocks

Check Out This Under-the-Radar Dividend Stock for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a retail heavyweight that's breaking out in recent weeks.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s the Deal With Telus’s Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock looks like a great bargain, even as the dividend growth pause sticks around for longer.

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Bank Stocks

Aiming to Beat the Market in 2026? I’d Lean Hard on This Undervalued Stock

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) looks like a deep-value dividend play after earnings.

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Bank Stocks

Is Scotiabank a Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock looks like a solid buy for dividend hunters, but shares do currently trade at…

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Dividend Stocks

A Stunning Stock With a 5.5% Dividend

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) stock has a powerful, growing 5.5%-yield dividend that's worth buying right here.

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Investing

This Practically Perfect 6.7% REIT Pays Monthly

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) shares look like a bargain in the REIT space as super-high, super-safe yields become harder to find.

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Investing

Government Bonds Are Getting Interesting Again

| Joey Frenette

iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (TSX:XGB) looks interesting for conservative investors looking for a bit of safe yield.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High-Yield Dividend Stock You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock might be worth buying and holding for its huge dividend yield and recovery prospects.

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Investing

Top TSX Opportunities for Canadian Investors in 2026

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) and another great AI innovator going for cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Soaring Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

| Joey Frenette

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) and another smaller-cap stock worth watching closely this year.

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Investing

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Pick Up Now

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) and another dividend payer are worth buying while they're still cheap.

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