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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Aristocrats to Boost Your Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend aristocrat stocks are all highly reliable and can significantly boost your passive income.

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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Tech Stock I’d Buy Before Shopify Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Shopify has incredible growth potential, this top Canadian tech stock looks like an even better investment today.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Canadian REITs Are July’s Top Real Estate Income Opportunities

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to boost your passive income in this economic environment, these two top Canadian REITs are some of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks I’d Buy With a $6,500 TFSA Contribution

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are all high-quality businesses with plenty of long-term potential, making them ideal stocks to buy for your…

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Investing

2 Unbelievably Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Before the Market Recovers

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have years of growth potential and trade well undervalued in this environment, making them ideal…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap TSX Stocks I’d Buy Before the Bull Market Arrives

| Daniel Da Costa

These TSX stocks are all high-quality with plenty of long-term potential, and they're ultra-cheap, making them some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Stocks to Buy in Canada for July 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

As the economy continues to worsen, here are three of the best safe stocks that you can buy in Canada…

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Investing

Is Now Actually The Right Time to Buy Dollarama Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama has been an incredible growth stock for years, with shares trading just off their highs, is now the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yielding Canadian Stocks That Are Bargain Buys

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks all trade significantly undervalued and offer ultra-high yields, making them some of the best stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Steer Clear of Volatility: Canadian Dividend Stocks for Stable Returns

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian dividend stocks both have low volatility and offer consistently growing passive income, making them ideal investments.

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Investing

5 Canadian Stocks for Beginners in July 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are five of the best Canadian stocks to buy now and hold for years, with each offering different qualities…

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Dividend Stocks

This 6.2% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

This impressive stock offers a yield of more than 6%, pays cash every month, and has increased the dividend seven…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Companies With Rising Dividends to Boost Your Retirement Wealth

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are all reliable companies with essential operations, making them some of the best dividend stocks to buy…

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Investing

3 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 5 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

While many stocks trade cheaply in the current environment, these three are some of the very best stocks you can…

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock Still a Good Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada stock still trading well off its pre-pandemic highs, is it on the verge of a recovery rally,…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Stock Is a Steady Dividend Player for Your Energy Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the uncertainty in the current market environment, a reliable dividend stock like Fortis is an ideal investment for…

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Investing

Is Aritzia Stock a Good Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Aritzia trading roughly 40% off its all-time high, the stock offers a tonne of value, but is it a…

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Investing

Could Dollarama Stock Hit $100 by 2024?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Dollarama stock continuing to fire on all cylinders, could the discount retailer hit $100 a share by the end…

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Investing

3 Top Canadian Stocks I’m Buying for July 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the top Canadian stocks to buy now that have massive growth potential but are also trading…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: The Perfect Investment for Growing Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

BCE stock is a high-quality company that generates billions in cash flow, is highly reliable, and offers an attractive dividend…

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Investing

3 Reasons Cineplex Stock Is the Best Canadian Stock to Buy in July

| Daniel Da Costa

With Cineplex stock trading at less than 9 times its 2024 estimated earnings, it's one of the best investments to…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Screaming Buy Below $50 a Share?

| Daniel Da Costa

Given Enbridge's resiliency, long-term growth potential and attractive dividend yield of 7.2%, it's one of the best stocks to buy…

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Investing

Value Investors: 3 Once-in-a-Decade Discounts to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are ultra-cheap and some of the best long-term investments you can buy, making them ideal for…

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Investing

Better Long-Term Buy: Dollarama Stock or Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although both Air Canada and Dollarama are two of the most popular stocks among Canadian investors, one is a much…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Selloff: Now’s the Perfect Time to Grab Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Each of these dividend stock trades unbelievably cheaply, has incredible growth potential, and offers an attractive yield today.

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Investing

How to Make Money in the Stock Market Without Paying a Cent in Taxes

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why long-term investing in your TFSA is easily the best way for Canadian investors to make a tonne of…

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Dividend Stocks

Rock-Solid Returns: Canadian Dividend Stocks That Can Weather Any Storm

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian dividend stocks are highly reliable and provide significant passive income, which is constantly growing each year.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest for the Long Haul: TFSA Stocks for a Blissful Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks have well-established businesses and plenty of long-term potential, making them perfect investments for your TFSA.

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Investing

2 Top TSX Stocks That Benefit From High Inflation

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX stocks are highly defensive and offer attractive growth potential, making them two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Fleetingly Low Prices Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These high-yield dividend stocks offer compelling value and are reliable passive income generators, making them top investments to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks are excellent long-term investments, and with both trading at discounts, they are some of the best…

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Investing

This Growth Stock Is a No-Brainer Buy for Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian stock has tonnes of growth potential and is highly defensive, making it a no-brainer buy for investors…

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Investing

How to Invest in Retail Stocks When Everyone’s Talking About a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite fears of an upcoming recession, plenty of retail stocks are great long-term investments to buy in this environment.

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Investing

Grab and Go: Couche-Tard Stock Is a Convenient Long-Term Holding

| Daniel Da Costa

Couche-Tard is one of the most impressive stocks you can buy, earning investors a total return of more than 5,000%…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $2,500 in Fortis Stock in 2006, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite being a low-risk stock that investors typically buy for defence, Fortis has significantly outperformed the TSX since 2006.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Real Estate Stocks for Stability and Growth Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality real estate stocks offer Canadian investors a great way to gain exposure to an essential sector in…

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Dividend Stocks

Powering Growth: Canadian Utility Stocks to Light Up Your Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian utility stocks can protect your capital and are constantly increasing the passive income they provide to…

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Retailer Has Been Flying Under the Radar

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian retail stock trades cheaply, offers an attractive dividend yield, and has years of growth potential ahead of it.

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Dividend Stocks Make Your Money Work Harder

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian dividend stocks offer investors both capital gains potential and attractive passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $2,500 in Thomson Reuters Stock in 2004, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Thomson Reuters is one of the best and most reliable Canadian stocks to buy now and hold for years, especially…

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