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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.

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Investing

Dollarama: A Bargain Stock for a Bargain Hunter

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama continues to fire on all cylinders, and with it now trading off its 52-week high, it's one of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Infrastructure Stocks: Building the Future and Your Wealth

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian infrastructure stocks are highly defensive and offer excellent long-term potential, making them ideal for this uncertain market.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Dividend Buy: Canadian Tire Stock or Dollarama Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Dollarama and Canadian Tire both being two of the top dividend stocks in Canada, here's how to choose which…

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Investing

This Canadian Value Stock is a Hidden Gem for 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

Although plenty of stocks offer value in this market, this hidden gem is so cheap and has so much potential,…

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Investing

Top TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX stocks have tonnes of growth potential and are highly defensive, making them some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overlook These Canadian Large-Cap Stocks Just Because They’re Everywhere

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian large-cap stocks offer major capital gains potential and attractive passive income, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Canadian REIT Is a Top Value Pick

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian REIT is highly reliable, has an impressive dividend yield, and, if you buy in this environment, offers…

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2 TSX Stocks With a Low P/E Ratio Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks are incredibly cheap but have begun to rally rapidly lately, making them two investments you'll want…

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Dividend Stocks Offer a Safe Haven for Your Money

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian dividend stocks are some of the most defensive companies on the TSX, offering a safe haven for investors…

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Investing

Could Cineplex Stock Be Impacted by the Writers’ Strike?

| Daniel Da Costa

Even as the writers' strike impacts the entertainment industry, could Cineplex be one of the top stocks to buy this…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Stock Worth Buying in May 2023?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama has been a top defensive growth stock to buy over the last year, but with inflation normalizing, is it…

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Investing

Value Investors: Take a Look at These 5 TSX Stocks Trading at a Discount

| Daniel Da Costa

These five value stocks all operate in different sectors and offer some of the best discounts on the TSX, giving…

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Dividend Stocks

These TSX Stocks Are a Smart Choice for Generating Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These TSX stocks pay attractive yields and have defensive business models, making them ideal investments for passive-income seekers.

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Investing

A Bull Market Is Eventually Coming: 2 Perfect Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks have years of growth potential and trade at dirt-cheap valuations, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Provide a Safe Haven in Turbulent Markets

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks have highly reliable operations, plus they pay attractive dividends, making them ideal for this environment.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With Lucrative Yields in May 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks offer major yields and, more importantly, safe dividend payments, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

2 Canadian Value Stocks for Long-Term Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks both trade dirt cheap and have tonnes of long-term growth potential, making them two of the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Royalty Stocks With Dividend Yields of +6.3%

| Daniel Da Costa

These royalty companies are some of the top dividend stocks that Canadian investors can buy, and all three return cash…

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Investing

2 Cheap TSX Stocks That Could Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX Stocks have tonnes of growth potential, but they are also extremely cheap, making them some of…

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Investing

3 Stocks to Buy Now to Capitalize on the Eventual Market Rebound 

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks are all excellent long-term investments and trade at compelling valuations, making them three of the best to…

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Sitting on Cash? These 2 Stocks Are Great Buys

| Daniel Da Costa

These two stocks are both significantly undervalued and could see a major recovery soon, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are all high-quality companies with sustainable dividends, making them some of the safest stocks in Canada to…

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Investing

TSX Stocks Are Still Dirt-Cheap! 3 Bargains I’d Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there are plenty of top TSX stocks trading on the cheap today, these three are some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy for Your TFSA: BCE or Enbridge Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

BCE and Enbridge are two of the top stocks to buy for dividend investors, but which is the better investment…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: WELL Health Stock or Shopify Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

WELL Health and Shopify are two of the highest-potential growth stocks in Canada. But which is the best stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

New to Investing? 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks are all high-quality companies with excellent growth potential, making them three of the best to buy right…

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Tech Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

While the market continues to offer unbelievable discounts on some of the best stocks, here are three to buy now…

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Investing

Dollarama Stock: Up 700% Over the Last Decade, Is it Still Worth Buying Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

After unbelievable growth over the last decade, can Dollarama stock continue to expand its business and earn investors attractive returns?

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Aritzia Stock Has Slumped 20% From its November High, so It’s a Great Deal Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Aritzia has the potential to nearly double its share price over the next 12 months, and it's one…

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Investing

Dollarama Stock: How High Could it Go in 2023?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama stock is already up 30% since the start of 2022 and continues to have impressive growth potential in today's…

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Investing

Can Air Canada Stock Reach $30 by the End of the Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

After years of being impacted by the pandemic, Air Canada stock is now on the verge of profitability, giving it…

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Investing

Up Over 10% This Year, How High Can Cineplex Stock Rally?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Cineplex stock seeing an improvement in box office numbers and on the verge of profitability, here's how high it…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Stocks With High Dividend Growth to Buy in 2023 and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

As inflation remains high and the market continues to have tonnes of uncertainty, these four dividend stocks are the top…

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Investing

This Beaten-Down Growth Stock Looks Like a Bargain Now

| Daniel Da Costa

This high-quality growth stock is trading down more than 33% off its high, despite increasing its sales rapidly over the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Stocks That Pay Out Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best to buy, offering yields upwards of 5.4% and returning cash…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Big Dividend-Paying Stocks for 2023

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks all earn strong cash flow and offer attractive dividend yields, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

1 Growth Stock Down 40% to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian stock has years of growth potential, and considering the significant discount it trades at now, it's a top…

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Dividend Stocks

This Must-Buy Dividend Growth Stock Could Pay You for Life

| Daniel Da Costa

With this dividend growth stock trading more than 50% off its all-time high, it's quickly become one of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy This Year

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best to buy for the long haul and have tremendous potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Stock a Slam Dunk Buy for Dividend Investors?

| Daniel Da Costa

This impressive Canadian dividend stock continues to perform well in this economic environment, making it one of the best to…

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