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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

Stocks for Beginners

5 Things To Know About Dollarama Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are just five reasons why Dollarama is one of the top Canadian stocks to buy and hold in your…

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Investing

Better Buy: Air Canada Stock vs. Cineplex

| Daniel Da Costa

Both Cineplex and Air Canada stock are still cheap. But given their risks as well as the potential upside, one…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

B2Gold Stock: How High Could it Go in 2023?  

| Daniel Da Costa

After struggling through 2022 while gold stocks were out of favour, B2Gold has some significant upside in 2023 as interest…

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Dividend Stocks

Down Almost 20% Off its High, Is A&W Stock Worth Buying Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

With A&W stock now fully recovered from the pandemic, is it worth buying today, or could it continue to sell…

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Tech Stocks

Is Rogers Stock a Buy in January 2023?

| Daniel Da Costa

With a recession almost certain to materialize in 2023, is Rogers stock worth buying today, or are there better stocks…

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Investing

2022’s Top Small Caps on the TSX: Are They Buys Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

These top small-caps were some of the few gainers on the TSX in 2022. But are these stocks worth buying…

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Energy Stocks

Freehold Royalties Stock – Can This Top 2022 Gainer Keep on Running?

| Daniel Da Costa

Freehold Royalties gained over 40% in 2022 compared to a loss of 8% from the TSX. Here's why it could…

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Investing

Here’s the Next TSX Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

In this market environment, high-quality, defensive growth companies such as this TSX stock are some of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

As we head into 2023 and a flood of uncertainty, here are two of the best high-yield dividend stocks for…

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Investing

3 Absolute Bargain Stocks to Buy Now and Hold 

| Daniel Da Costa

As we head into 2023 and the market looks to rebound, here are three of the best Canadian stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Not Too Late to Buy These Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

After the major sell-off in 2022, many dividend stocks now trade ultra-cheap and offer attractive dividend yields worth locking in…

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Investing

Want to Be a Millionaire? Invest $75,000 Into These 4 Phenomenal Stocks and Wait 20 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks can help make you a millionaire, because they each offer compelling value today and have significant growth…

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Energy Stocks

Why This Energy Giant Looks Like a Major Bargain 

| Daniel Da Costa

This energy giant is a top stock to buy now, as it's highly reliable, pays a significant dividend, and is…

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Investing

TSX’s Worst-Performing Stocks: Deals or Duds Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks have been some of the worst performers this year, but does that make them deals, or…

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Investing

The TSX Stocks I’m Watching in This Wild Market 

| Daniel Da Costa

While the market continues to struggle, here are two of the top TSX stocks I'm watching and waiting to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Selling Losers Before 2023? Buy These Stable TSX Stocks With the Proceeds

| Daniel Da Costa

As we head into a highly uncertain 2023, here are two of the best and safest TSX stocks to add…

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Investing

Could Investing in Aritzia Stock Help Make You a Millionaire?

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing in high-quality stocks like Aritzia that have years of growth potential is one of the best ways to put…

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Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed Stock a Buy in December 2022?

| Daniel Da Costa

Down over 85% from the high it reached in September 2021, is Lightspeed a top stock to buy today or…

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Tech Stocks

Buy This TSX Stock Deal (Before Everyone Else Does)

| Daniel Da Costa

This TSX stock consistently grows its sales and has an average analyst target price more than 200% higher than where…

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Investing

The Market Hates Corus Stock: Is Now Actually the Perfect Time to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Corus stock down 55% year to date and now offering a dividend yield upwards of 11%, is it worth…

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Energy Stocks

2 Up-and-Coming TSX Venture Stocks to Keep an Eye On

| Daniel Da Costa

The TSX Venture Exchange is one of the best places for investors to find high-potential small-cap stocks to add to…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock Rose 1% in November: Is it a Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

After a mostly flat November, is Telus one of the best stocks to buy in December, as we head into…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: An Easy Way to Boost Your Payouts to $350 Per Month

| Daniel Da Costa

Because of the tax-free nature of the TFSA, investors have several advantages, especially when buying high-quality dividend stocks.

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks That Reported Surprisingly Solid Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy in this environment after an eventful and important earnings season.

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Investing

2 Safe Stocks I’m Buying Hand Over Fist Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there is still a tonne of uncertainty about the economy heading into 2023, here are two safe stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy in December for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX dividend stocks are some of the best to buy today and can offer years of growing passive…

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Investing

3 Dirt-Cheap Gems That Won’t Be on Sale Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are some of the best to buy while they trade cheaply. But you'd better act soon. These…

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Investing

4 TSX Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why TSX growth stocks, and these four stocks specifically, are some of the best investments you can buy in…

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Investing

3 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy if the Market Keeps Falling

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best growth stocks in Canada to add to your buy list if the market continues…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s Why I Just Bought WELL Health Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Although there are several high-quality stocks you buy undervalued today, WELL Health Technologies has to be one of the best.

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks That Could Continue to Beat the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks have been some of the best performers this year and could continue to outpace the market…

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Investing

Here’s My Top Growth Stock to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although investors have several high-quality choices of stocks to buy in this environment, here's my top growth stock to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks You Can Confidently Own in an Upside-Down Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many stocks have lost major value this year, here are three high-quality companies you can confidently own in this…

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Dividend Stocks

These Canadian Stocks Actually Pay You to Own Them

| Daniel Da Costa

While the stock market continues to face significant headwinds, consider these Canadian stocks that will pay you to own them.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is a No-Brainer for Bear Market Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market continues to face uncertainty, here's an ideal dividend stock to buy that can outperform during this bear…

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Top TSX Stocks

Don’t Wait for the Market Bottom: These 2 Top TSX Stocks Are on Sale Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Although waiting for the market bottom can be appealing, these two TSX stocks are already on sale and offer investors…

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Investing

The Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy With $100

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market environment continues to evolve, yet still has a tonne of uncertainty, real estate stocks are now some…

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Investing

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Consumer Discretionary Stocks?

| Daniel Da Costa

With inflation significantly impacting the demand for consumer discretionary items, are these stocks worth a buy or should they be…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Shopify or the Entire TSX?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Shopify stock down over 75% this year, is it an appealing bargain, or a stock to avoid at all…

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Tech Stocks

AcuityAds Stock Fell 10% in October: Is it Time to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

After falling nearly 10% in a month while markets saw a strong rebound, is AcuityAds worth a buy, or should…

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