Chris MacDonald, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Stock Shot More Than 25% Higher Last Week

January 18, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

BlackBerry stock has seen a parabolic surge in 2021 thus far. Here's why this raging stock could see acceleration in…

Forget Shopify! The Top E-Commerce Stock That Nobody’s Talking About

January 18, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This top TSX stock is my preferable way to play the e-commerce trend. It's safe, but could provide explosive returns…

This Top TSX Bank Stock Is a Tech Play in Disguise

January 18, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This top TSX bank stock is trading in line with its peers, but has a technological advantage I think could…

Why Hexo (TSX:HEXO) Stock Will Likely Double Again in 2021

January 18, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Hexo stock could shoot much higher this year if things fall into place for this small regional player. Here's why…

Warren Buffett: The Market Will Crash. This TSX Stock Will Outperform

January 17, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

If you're worried about a market crash on the horizon, and you follow what Warren Buffett says, this TSX gold…

Cannabis Stocks: A Parabolic Move Is Underway

January 17, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Cannabis stocks are starting a parabolic move right now. I think 2021 could be a banner year for these stocks.…

2 Top High-Conviction TSX Dividend Stock Picks for 2021

January 17, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

These Top TSX Stocks are two of my highest-conviction picks right now!

Buy Enbridge Stock (TSX:ENB) Now Before a Market Crash

January 17, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has all the makings of a stock that's ready to break out in 2021 - here's why.

1 Top TSX Stock Warren Buffett Is Likely to Choose in 2021

January 17, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

I think this top TSX stock has the potential to be influenced by Warren Buffett this year. I mean, he's…

Forget Bitcoin! This Top TSX Gold Stock Is a Much Better Hedge

January 16, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Don't believe all the hype around Bitcoin -- this top TSX gold pick is a much better and safer way…

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD): Why This Stock Could Double in 2021

January 16, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Lightspeed stock has continued to climb at -- wait for it -- light speed! Here's why 2021 could be much…

A Market Crash and a Biden Presidency: This Top TSX Stock Is Ready for Anything

January 16, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This top TSX stock has more than weathered the storms of 2020. Here's why it's one of the best long-term…

Turn a $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into +$190,000 With This Top TSX Tech Stock

January 16, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Get absolutely unreal TFSA growth with this top TSX pick in the technology sector!

The Turnaround of All Turnaround Plays: 2021 Is a Make It or Break It Year for This Top TSX Stock

January 16, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This stock is a very interesting high-leverage play on the turnaround space in 2021. Here's why I think 2021 is…

3 Top TSX Stocks for 2021: Growth, Value, and Income

January 15, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

These three stocks have everything any investor could want: growth, value, and income!

Warren Buffett: A Market Crash Is Coming!

January 15, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Worried about a market crash? Warren Buffett's strategies, highlighted in this article, will help defend your portfolio against such a…

2 Top TSX Stocks Young Investors Should Buy and Hold Forever

January 15, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

These two stocks are my top picks right now for young investors looking to build a portfolio for the long…

Forget Bitcoin! Buy This Top TSX Gold Stock Instead

January 15, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This top TSX gold stock is the best way to hedge your portfolio, not Bitcoin!

2 Top TSX Stocks to Add to Your RRSP in 2021

January 15, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

These two top picks can help take your RRSP from where it is today, to where it needs to be…

INVESTOR ALERT: Bitcoin’s Plunge Signals Risks With Speculative Investing

January 14, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Cryptocurrency investing is gambling, pure and simple. That said, for those looking for some exposure, I'm going to discuss the…

Why Shopify Stock Could Go from Red Hot to White Hot in 2021

January 14, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Here's why I think 2021 could be the year Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could go white hot.

BlackBerry Stock Could Be on the Verge of a Parabolic Move!

January 14, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

I think Blackberry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a stock that could go parabolic, and investors should buy the recent dip with this…

1 Top TSX Stock to Buy Now

January 14, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This is perhaps the top stock I suggest every investor consider who is looking at Canadian-listed companies right now.

RRSP Investors: This REIT Pays Out Bond-Like Dividends of 5%!

January 14, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This REIT is among my highest conviction picks for RRSP investors right now!

RRSP Investors: The Top Stock to Buy, Hold, and Forget About

January 13, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Now is the time to start planning which stocks to put that RRSP contribution towards. Here's my top pick for…

2 Top Dividend Stocks That Have Doubled Their Dividends in the Past 10 Years!

January 13, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

These two stocks have managed 10-year annualized dividend-growth rates of 10% and 14%, respectively!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Could Continue Backing Up the Truck on This Canadian Stock

January 13, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Warren Buffett likes this Canadian stock -- enough said. I've been bullish on Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) for a long time.…

The #1 Gold Stock to Combat a Market Crash in 2021

January 13, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

I think a market crash could be on the horizon, and in that context, investors ought to consider gold stocks…

RRSP Investors: This Dividend Stock’s 7% Yield Is Looking Very Attractive Right Now

January 13, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Why wait until March 1 to make your RRSP contribution? This impressive dividend stock might not be so cheap in…

Canadian Stocks to Buy: This Cannabis Stock Is Poised to Soar in 2021!

January 12, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

This cannabis stock is among my top picks in the Canadian market today. Every investor ought to consider this company…

Looking for an Arbitrage Opportunity? 2 Identical Dividend Stocks. 1 With a Substantially Higher Yield

January 12, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Canadian investors have a unique arbitrage opportunity right now: Two identical stocks -- one with a dividend yield of 4%…

Investing

Cineplex Stock Lost +70% of Its Value in 2020: Why 2021 Doesn’t Look Much Better

January 12, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is one of those turnaround stocks everyone's talking about right now. Here's why I think more turmoil could…

Investor Alert: Why Shopify Stock Belongs in a TFSA Only

January 12, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is probably one of the best-performing TFSA investments in recent years. Here's why this is a stock…

Investor Alert: Tim Hortons Could Tank Restaurant Brands’ Stock

January 12, 2021 | Chris MacDonald

Restaurant Brands is at an interesting tipping point right now. I think the company's Tim Horton's banner makes this is…