Daniel Da Costa, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Volatility Stocks for Cautious Investors

December 13, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

As uncertainty grips the market, here are three low-volatility stocks you can buy and hold with confidence.

Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

December 12, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three top stocks offer attractive and sustainable dividend yields, and they're undervalued, making them some of the best to…

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3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

December 11, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks have both significant and consistent long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to…

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Is Dollarama Stock a Buy?

December 10, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama's stock is expensive and has rallied by more than 40% over the last year, is it still worth…

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Top Canadian Utility Stocks for Stability in 2025

December 6, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

As Canadian investors face considerable market uncertainty heading into 2025, these 2 defensive stocks are worth a gander.

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3 TSX Stocks Expected to Report Strong Earnings This Quarter

December 3, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three top TSX stocks are all excellent long-term investments and are expected to report strong quarterly earnings in the…

Dividend Stocks

The Best Restaurant Stock to Invest $500 in Right Now

November 29, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) is one of the best restaurant stocks to invest in right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 32% to Buy and Hold Forever

November 27, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Despite growing debt and a significant payout ratio, is BCE still one of the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy…

Energy Stocks

Where Will Enbridge Stock Be in 3 Years?

November 22, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

After 29 straight years of increasing its dividend and a current yield of 6%, here's why Enbridge is one of…

Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

November 21, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These top dividend stocks both offer attractive yields and trade off their highs, making them two of the best to…

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Here Are My Top 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now

November 20, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks both trade cheaply and have years of growth potential, making them two of the best…

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Where Will Fortis Stock Be in 5 Years?

November 19, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With interest rates declining and Fortis's dividend expected to grow at least 4% annually through 2029, is it worth buying…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Stock a Buy for its 7.3% Dividend Yield?

November 6, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Although the 7.3% dividend yield Telus offers is attractive, it's just one of many reasons why the telecom stock is…

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4 Value Stocks That Are Must Buys for Canadians in November

November 5, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Whether you want to add growth or defence to your portfolio, these four stocks are some of the best Canadian…

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Safe Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold During Market Volatility

October 30, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Diversify your portfolio with these safe Canadian utility stocks, plus one more diversified play.

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Want a 4.3% Yield? The 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

October 28, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top TSX dividend stocks to buy now and confidently own for years, these three are among…

Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks That are Screaming Buys in October

October 25, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates continue to decline, these two undervalued growth stocks are some of the best investments you can buy…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Buy for Its 6.4% Dividend Yield?

October 23, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With Enbridge rallying the last few months and its dividend yield starting to decline, is it still a top stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy for its 0.2% Dividend Yield?

October 19, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Despite a dividend yield of just over 0.2%, here's why Dollarama stock is one of the best in Canada and…

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Canadian REITs: Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

October 17, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With these two top real estate stocks both trading undervalued, they are undoubtedly two of the best Canadian REITs to…

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3 Top Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Feel Confident Buying Aggressively

October 17, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates continue to fall, here are three of the top Canadian dividend stocks that investors can buy now…

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If You Had Invested $1,000 in Dollarama Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You’d Have Now

October 15, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

As Dollarama's share price consistently grows year over year, here's how much long-term investors are making owning the top stock.

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Stock a Buy for its 4.4% Dividend Yield?

October 12, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Canadian Tire may have a current dividend yield of 4.4%, but that's not the only reason to buy the high-quality…

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The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

October 10, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With interest rates now declining and the economic environment improving, here are two of the smartest dividend stocks to buy…

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The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

October 8, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These top stocks have tremendous growth potential and are trading off their highs, making them some of the best Canadian…

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Is Rogers Stock a Buy for its 3.8% Dividend Yield?

October 8, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With a dividend yield that's much lower than two of its main peers, is Rogers stock still a good investment…

Is Enbridge Stock a Good Buy?

October 7, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With a market cap north of $120 billion and well-diversified operations, is Enbridge one of the best stocks Canadian investors…

Dividend Stocks

It’s Currently 6.7%, But Is This Dividend Safe?

September 26, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With Enbridge generating just $2.79 in EPS last year but paying out $3.55 per share in dividends, is its 6.7%…

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Offer 7% Dividend Yields

September 25, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian dividend stocks are cheap and offer attractive yields, making them some of the best to buy…

This 6.6% Dividend Stock is My Pick for Instant Income

September 24, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With a 6.6% dividend yield and operations that provide reliable and steady income, this top Canadian stock is one of…

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3 Must-Own Canadian Growth Stocks

September 20, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian growth stocks have tremendous potential and reliable operations, making them must-own businesses in this environment.

The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

September 18, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These cheap stocks have the potential to rally rapidly in the coming months, making them two of the best investments…

Is it Finally the Right Time to Buy WELL Health Technologies Stock?

September 17, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

With WELL Health Technologies trading unbelievably cheap, yet continuing to grow its profitability, is now the ideal time to own…

3 Top Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Feel Confident Buying Aggressively

September 13, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

It’s essential to find the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy that you can have confidence in holding for the…

2 Growth Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years

September 12, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks are some of the best companies in Canada and offer plenty of growth potential, making them…

If You’d Invested $1,000 in Dollarama Stock in 2010, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

September 11, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's how much money you could have made investing in Dollarama stock, one of the best growth stocks in Canada…

3 Stocks Ready for Dividend Hikes in 2024

September 10, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks offer significant dividend growth potential and are highly reliable, making them some of the best…

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Tech Stocks

The AI Gold Rush: How to Strike it Rich With the Right Stocks

August 29, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Although AI offers tremendous growth potential over the coming years, it's essential to ensure you buy the right stocks for…

3 Stocks to Buy While They Are On Sale

August 28, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks each still trade off their highs, making now the ideal time for investors to buy while…

Tech Stocks

Why Investing in AI Stocks Is a No-Brainer

August 27, 2024 | Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can take advantage of the incredible technology AI offers and find the highest-quality stocks to buy and…

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