Ambrose O'Callaghan, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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The Best Canadian Food Stocks August 2023

August 3, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Food prices have been a key driver of inflation, which should spur investors to buy food stocks like High Liner…

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Pre-Retirees: Here’s How to Boost Your CPP Pension

August 2, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Pre-retirees can boost their CPP payouts by waiting to apply, or you can get extra income with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS).

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Is BlackBerry Stock a Buy?

August 2, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) stock is still trading in solid value territory while offering exposure to two very promising global markets.

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5 Things to Know About FTT Stock

August 1, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors should be attracted to Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) for its earnings growth, value, and other positive factors.

Dividend Stocks

This 7.5% Dividend Stock Pays You Every Month!

July 31, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) is the ultimate dividend stock that offers reliability, a monthly payout, and a superior yield.

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How to Use Your TFSA to Earn Over $8,000 Every Year

July 31, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians can stash stocks like Timbercreek Financial Corp. (TSX:TF) in their TFSA to generate big annual passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn Over $600/Month!

July 30, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians can earn over $600 per month in passive income in a TFSA with monthly dividend stocks like Freehold Royalties…

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks So Safe That Canadians Can Hold Them Until They Die

July 29, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians can seek out long-term dependability and strong income with blue-chip stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) and others this summer.

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Buy 1,725 Shares of This Super Dividend Stock for $100/Month in Passive Income

July 27, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors who are hungry for passive income can purchase shares of a dividend stock like Timbercreek Financial Corp. (TSX:TF).

Dividend Stocks

This 7.9% Dividend Stock Is My Pick for Instant Income

July 27, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) is a dividend stock that offers solid value and mouth-watering monthly income.

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Here’s How I’m Spending My CRA Grocery Rebate This Summer

July 27, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Grocery Rebate will provide you with some cash this summer, which is why you should pay yourself first and…

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Young Investors: How to Boost Your CPP Income by 50%!

July 27, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Young investors in Canada will be able to take full advantage of the CPP, but they should also seek out…

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Energy Stocks

3 Solar Stocks With Massive Upside Potential

July 26, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians hungry for growth in the green energy space should look to solar stocks like Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) in…

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Tech Stocks

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Shopify Stock in 2016, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

July 25, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors who jumped on Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) stock in 2016 with a sizable investment should be popping champagne in 2023.

Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: How to Increase Your Income by 50%

July 25, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

The CPP reforms mean retirement income can jump 50% when the plan reaches maturity, but there is an alternative.

Dividend Stocks

This 6.5% Dividend Stock Pays You Every Month!

July 25, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) is a monthly dividend stock that offers nice value in the late part of July 2023, which…

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CRA: How I’d Spend the “Grocery Rebate” This Summer

July 25, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians who will be able to stash the grocery rebate courtesy of the CRA in 2023 might want to buy…

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I’d Aim for $1 Million Buying Just These 3 TSX Stocks

July 24, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians who are chasing big capital gains should scoop up TSX stocks with high growth potential like Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ)…

Dividend Stocks

1 Cheap Dividend Beast I’d Buy Over TD Stock Today

July 23, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock is a solid hold but I’m looking to snatch up an alternative dividend beast in the…

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Retire Rich: TFSA Stocks to Power Your Golden Years

July 22, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians who want to retire rich should target top stocks like TD Bank (TSX:TD) and others in their TFSA in…

Tech Stocks

Blackberry’s Resurgence: From Phones to Autonomous Vehicles

July 21, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB) has transitioned from a hardware giant to a scrappy software company with exposure to some exciting markets.

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TFSA: 3 Top TSX Stocks for Your $6,500 Contribution

July 20, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians should look to spend their 2023 TFSA contribution on exciting TSX stocks like Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and others this…

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Is Canada Goose Stock a Good Investment?

July 20, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) stock had an underwhelming year, but I’m still excited about the future of the brand.

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Bracing for Higher Rates: Top 5 Companies to Safeguard Your Portfolio

July 19, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians should brace for long-term, higher rates and snatch up defensive stocks like Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) and others.

Tech Stocks

2 of the Top AI Stocks to Invest $2,000 in Right Now

July 19, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian investors can win exposure to this burgeoning market with AI stocks like Coveo Solutions Inc. (TSX:CVO) in July 2023.

Bank Stocks

If You’d Invested $5,000 in Royal Bank in 2020, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

July 19, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

A $5,000 investment in Royal Bank (TSX:RY) stock back in July 2020 would net investors very solid returns over the…

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3 Canadian Utility Stocks With Stable Returns (and Dividends, Too!)

July 18, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and other top utility stocks have delivered solid returns and nice income in recent years.

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My Top 5 Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now for Massive Returns in a Decade

July 18, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Top Canadian stocks like goeasy Ltd. (TSX:GSY) and others are well positioned for big returns in the 2020s and beyond.

Dividend Stocks

ALERT: 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Flashing Buy Signals

July 18, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Top dividend stocks like Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU) have recently sent off attractive buy signals in a choppy market.

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How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $1,000 Per Month?

July 18, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors hungry for passive income will need a lot of cash and stocks like Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) to reach…

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TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $6,500 This Year

July 17, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian TFSA investors might want to spend their annual contribution on hot TSX stocks like Hut 8 Mining Corp. (TSX:HUT)…

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: Canadian Bank Stocks or Fintech Stocks?

July 17, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian bank stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) are the traditional pick, but you shouldn’t sleep on fintech stocks.

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

July 16, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians seeking stability in this choppy market environment should look to top blue-chip stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) today.

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CPP Benefits: How to Get That Increase!

July 15, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadian retirees should celebrate the CPP enhancement, but stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) will get you paid right now!

Dividend Stocks

3 Amazingly Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

July 14, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians should look to snatch up cheap dividend stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) and others in a choppy market.

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The 1 Tech Company I’d Buy Before BlackBerry Stock Today

July 14, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) still deserves your attention, but I’m looking to another tech stock in 2023: Softchoice Corp. (TSX:SFTC).

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend All-Star I’d Buy Over Shopify Any Day

July 14, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

I’m looking beyond Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) stock today and targeting a top dividend all-star stock instead.

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3 TSX Stocks I’m Buying and Holding Until 2030

July 14, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

I’m looking to snatch up exciting TSX stocks like Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL), as Canada’s senior population grows and grows.

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Dividend Stocks

Prime Dividend Picks: Canadian Stocks for Consistent Income Growth

July 13, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should target Canadian stocks with strong dividend-growth streaks like TC Energy (TSX:TRP) in the middle of July.

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Looking for Income in Retirement? 4 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Deliver

July 13, 2023 | Ambrose O'Callaghan

Retirees who are on the hunt for income in 2023 should look to Canadian dividend stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)…

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