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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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Tech Stocks

2 Cheap-Looking Stocks to Could Win in the AI Revolution

| Joey Frenette

It's about time we gave firms like Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) a bit more of an AI premium.

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Dividend Stocks

Trump Rally: This Low-Cost Dividend Stock Is Gaining Speed

| Joey Frenette

Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) is a fantastic financial stock to own for decades.

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Investing

Trump Tariffs: 2 Bets to Help Your TFSA Ride Out the Storm

| Joey Frenette

Consider Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:VFV) and another investment to help brace for a return of tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Strong Dividend Stocks to Brace for Trump Tariff Turbulence

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) and another strong dividend player are stocks to own for the long haul amid tariff worries.

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Investing

2 Red-Hot TSX Winners of 2025: Is There More Upside for Canadian Investors?

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) and another top 2024 winner could pull off a repeat this year.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Ways to Bet on Gold if Precious Metals Surge

| Joey Frenette

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) and another shining gold stock to buy for the year.

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Investing

2 Defensive Canadian Blue Chips for Your 2025 Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Consider CP Rail (TSX:CP) and another bargain blue chip to buy and hold through the turbulence.

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Investing

Forget BCE Stock! 1 Cheaper Canadian Stock With More Growth Potential

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock could be closing in on a bottom, but that doesn't mean shares will come roaring back in…

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Investing

Restaurant Brands International: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) has a lot to look forward to in 2025, as it goes for gains.

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Investing

National Bank of Canada: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) stock looks way too cheap after its latest slip into the new year.

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Investing

A Top ETF to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

This top ETF offering could be a great buy with an extra $2,000.

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Investing

A Magnificent Stock That I’m “Never” Selling

| Joey Frenette

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock is a magnificent top stock that Canadian investors should hang onto through thick and thin.

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Investing

U.S. Bank Stocks Are Soaring on Earnings—Are Canadian Banks Next?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock is a great Canadian bank that could lead the charge this year.

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Investing

Young Investors: 1 High-Growth Stock to Watch

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP) stock is a growth stock that may be worth watching in the coming quarters.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Passive-Income Stocks to Watch in January

| Joey Frenette

Check out BMO Equal Weight REITs Index (TSX:ZRE) and another intriguing passive-income play this month.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Could Be the Hottest TSX Stock in 2025

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock could lead the TSX higher this year!

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Bank Stocks

Better Banking Stock: Bank of Montreal vs Bank of Nova Scotia?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) look like great picks for value investors to bet on…

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Retirement

TFSA Growth Watch: 1 Dividend Winner for 2025

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) stock looks dirt-cheap with a swollen yield close to 4%.

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Investing

Balance Your TFSA: A Top Strategic Canadian ETF to Own

| Joey Frenette

iShares Canadian Value Index ETF (TSX:XCV) is a fantastic ETF for investors looking to bring more balance back to their…

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Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025

| Joey Frenette

Canadians should consider buying Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:VFV) and another great ETF today.

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Investing

1 Canadian REIT Offering an Outstanding Yield

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) has a nice mix of appreciation and distributions.

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Bank Stocks

2 Undervalued Bank Stocks and REITs Worth Buying in 2025

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) and another top dividend play are worth picking up here.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy in January

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) and another dirt-cheap stock may be buys for the next five years and beyond.

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock Ready to Surge in 2025 and Beyond

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks way too cheap to ignore after a rough year.

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Investing

Value Investors: Here’s Where I’m Hunting in 2025

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and another mid-cap value stock are worth watching this year.

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Investing

Couche-Tard Stock: Why the Canadian Retail Giant Could Surge in 2025

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is looking like a great deal for 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond Telus: 2 Superior Canadian Dividend Alternatives for Smart Investors

| Joey Frenette

Smart investors looking for sweet yields should look at Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) and another passive-income pick!

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock vs. TD Bank: Which Dividend Giant Wins in 2025?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and another dividend stock that could be worth picking up for a new-year comeback.

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Investing

Trump Tariffs: 1 TSX Stock That Could Take a Beating

| Joey Frenette

Magna International (TSX:MG) stock looks like it could be at risk should Trump tariffs be on the horizon.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend All-Stars Trading at Boxing Day Prices

| Joey Frenette

Consider Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and another top dividend play going into February.

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Tech Stocks

Where Will Constellation Software Stock Be in 10 Years?

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock still looks way too cheap after pulling back further.

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Investing

Loblaw: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw Companies (TSX:L) stock has been a strong performer in 2024. It's still worth checking out around its highs.

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Investing

Has BCE Stock Finally Hit Rock Bottom?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock is a dividend powerhouse, but a cut could loom as 2025 guidance approaches.

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Investing

2 High-Growth TSX Stars Poised to Dominate the Canadian Market in 2025

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and another tech stock are worth buying as they pull back from their recent 52-week highs.

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Dividend Stocks

Bottom-Fishing for Canadian Telecoms: Why 2025’s High-Yield Dividends Could Mean the Worst Is Over

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock is getting absurdly cheap as the yield swells past 8%.

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Investing

2 Safe Dividend Stocks to Own in Any Market

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) and Loblaw (TSX:L) are defensive stocks to load up on regardless of the type of market environment.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Canadian Tire Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock is a dividend-growth gem that's worth loading up on in 2025.

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Investing

TSX Success Stories: Yesterday’s Winners That Look Like Tomorrow’s Champions

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) and Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) are 2024 winners that can win big in 2025.

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Tech Stocks

Beyond the Weak Loonie: 1 U.S. Stock Still Worth Every Canadian Dollar

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock may be worth buying despite the rough state of the Canadian dollar.

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Investing

The Case for Canadian Stocks: Why the TSX Still Has Value in 2025

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) stock is getting way too cheap after falling close to new 52-week depths.

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