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Daniel Da Costa

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

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Investing

Canadian Investors: Why Slower-Growth Stocks Are Some of the Best to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

While the economy faces significant headwinds and has the potential to contract, these are the best growth stocks to buy…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Down Over 75% Year to Date

| Daniel Da Costa

The stock market has faced significant volatility all year, but Shopify stock has fallen much more than the rest of…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy if You’re Worried About a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

Recessions can impact many stocks severely, but these two top Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons InterRent REIT is 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy one of the best value stocks in Canada, here are three reasons why InterRent is…

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Investing

Got $1,000? Buy These 2 Stocks and Hold Until Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality Canadian stocks are investments you can buy with confidence in this environment and hold until retirement.

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Investing

3 Top Stocks You Can Still Buy for Under $20 a Share

| Daniel Da Costa

While these three Canadian stocks trade undervalued and below $20 a share, they are easily some of the top investments…

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Investing

2 Top Utility Stocks for Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

As risk and uncertainty continue to pick up in the market and economy, here are two of the top utility…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Beat Their Earnings Expectations This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top Canadian stocks to buy, here are three impressive companies that continue to perform well in…

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Investing

Why Real Estate Stocks Are a No-Brainer Addition to Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

While there are plenty of high-quality stocks in each industry, real estate stocks are some of the best long-term investments…

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Investing

WOW! Pizza Pizza Royalty Stock Smashed Earnings This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

Pizza Pizza Royalty stock managed to grow its earnings by more than 20% year over year, despite a challenging operating…

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Investing

WELL Health: Is Time Running Out to Buy this Stock Cheap?

| Daniel Da Costa

WELL Health stock just reported yet another quarter where it beat analyst expectations and raised its guidance.

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Investing

Cineplex Stock: Do its Recent Earnings Make it 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

After Cineplex stock beat its earnings estimates in the second quarter, is it one of the best value stocks to…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Buy Before They Rally Any Further

| Daniel Da Costa

Although plenty of top Canadian stocks have been rallying recently, these two still offer great value and are perfect for…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Offering Dividend Yields Above 6%

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian energy stocks are excellent long-term investments and offer unbelievable dividend yields if you buy them today.

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Top TSX Stocks

Got $2,000? Here Are 3 Smart TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got some cash that you're looking to invest now, here are three smart investment options on the TSX.

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Energy Stocks

For the 7th Time in Under 2 Years, Freehold Royalties Stock Increases its Dividend

| Daniel Da Costa

After another record quarter generating funds from operations, Freehold Royalties stock just increased its dividend again!

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Investing

Buy the Dip: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 3 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

There's no telling when the market could recover, so while many TSX stocks are still cheap, here are three of…

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Top TSX Stocks

3 TSX Stocks You Can Hold for the Next 3 Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

While the market faces significant headwinds, it's crucial to ensure that you can commit to the TSX stocks you're holding…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Oversold TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

While these high-quality dividend stocks are oversold, they are some of the best stocks to buy for passive-income seekers.

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Investing

With Economic Growth Slowing, What Are the Best Stocks to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

While the market faces strong headwinds and high-quality companies remain cheap, here are two of the best stocks you can…

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Dividend Stocks

CT REIT: 1 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy While Uncertainty Persists

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there is still a tonne of uncertainty in today's markets, CT REIT is easily one of the best dividend…

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Investing

3 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Could Soar

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX growth stocks are trading ultra-cheap, giving them the potential to soar significantly when the market rebounds.

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Investing

2 Stocks to Invest in U.S. Real Estate

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best real estate stocks to buy, offering impressive long-term growth potential with exposure to U.S.…

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Investing

After the Market’s Recovery in July, Here Are 2 Stocks You Can Still Buy for Dirt Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

After many stocks saw a recovery in July, these two still offer unbelievable value, which is why they're some of…

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Investing

2 of the Most Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in August

| Daniel Da Costa

Some Canadian stocks have already started to rebound, but these two undervalued companies remain ultra-cheap, and no-brainer buys.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge: 1 of the Best Canadian Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Long Haul

| Daniel Da Costa

As markets continue to face a tonne of uncertainty, there's no question that Enbridge is one of the best Canadian…

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Investing

2 Stocks I Own and Will Buy More of if the Stock Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best long-term stocks in Canada that you'll want to buy as cheap as possible if…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Crucial Numbers to Watch as Canadian Stocks Report Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

As the majority of Canadian stocks report their earnings over the coming weeks, here is what investors should pay attention…

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Investing

Is A&W Revenue Royalties a Top Stock to Buy in This Environment?

| Daniel Da Costa

After reporting another quarter of impressive earnings growth again last month, is A&W a top stock to buy in this…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in August

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to boost your passive income ahead of a potential recession, here are three top TSX stocks to…

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Investing

Can Cineplex Stock Earn a Profit by the End of the Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock has rapidly recovered from the pandemic in 2022, but can it swing to a profit? And is it…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Energy Stocks That Could Increase Their Dividends Soon

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian energy stocks are some of the best to buy now, and each offers investors incredible dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks on Earth Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

In this environment, ensuring that the dividend stocks you own are resilient and some of the safest companies on the…

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Investing

Morguard North American Residential REIT’s Q2 Earnings Show it’s 1 of the Top Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

With reliable earnings and an undervalued stock, Morguard Residential REIT has quickly become one of the best stocks to buy…

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Investing

Want to Grow Your Passive Income as Inflation Surges? 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

Although inflation is negatively impacting most stocks, these two can help protect your capital, making them among the best to…

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Investing

Recession or Not, These 2 Real Estate Stocks Are Already Ultra-Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there's a potential recession on the horizon, these two real estate stocks are highly reliable in addition to trading…

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Tech Stocks

3 Unbelievably Cheap Tech Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a value investor or just looking to get the most bang for your buck, these three tech stocks…

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock Expected to Make a Profit in The 2nd Half of 2022?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the travel industry rapidly recovering in 2022, can Air Canada stock finally make a profit, and is it worth…

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Investing

Are You 1 of the Millions of Canadians Making This TFSA Mistake?

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is one of the most important tools that Canadian investors have, but not all Canadians use the TFSA…

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Investing

Is Corus Entertainment Stock at Risk of Cutting its Dividend?

| Daniel Da Costa

Corus stock has become ultra-cheap lately. But is it worth an investment, or is it a sign that there's more…

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