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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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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top growth stock or two on the TSX today, these two companies are some of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Ether a Better Buy Than Bitcoin?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is the second most valuable cryptocurrency and has been rallying rapidly lately. But is it a better long-term investment…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Facedrive Stock a Buy Below $4?

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive stock is now trading almost 95% off its all-time high reached earlier this year, but does that mean it's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Value Stocks: 5 of the Cheapest Canadian Picks for September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a value investor that's looking to buy a cheap Canadian stock, these five companies offer the most attractive…

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Energy Stocks

Got $1,000? Here Are 2 of the Best Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash that you're looking to invest today, these two energy stocks are some of the best businesses…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried You’re Underperforming the Stock Market? Here’s 1 Easy Tip to Consider

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been underperforming the stock market consistently you may want to make this one simple change that Warren Buffett…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Ether the Best Cryptocurrency to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is one of the highest potential cryptocurrencies and is already up by roughly 50% in the last month. But…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

| Daniel Da Costa

The Tax-Free Savings Account is an incredible tool for investors, so it's crucial that you use your TFSA to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Cineplex: Here Are 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Cineplex stock may look cheap, these three Canadian stocks offer far more value for investors who are looking to…

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry the Best Tech Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

With BlackBerry starting to rally again recently, here's what to consider when looking for the best tech stocks to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Recession? 5 Top Canadian Stocks You’ll Want to Own

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're concerned about a slowdown in the economy or even a recession on the horizon, these five stocks are…

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Dividend Stocks

Can the Stock Market Keep Up This Record-Setting Pace in September?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's what to consider for Canadian investors looking to invest in the highly volatile stock market as we head into…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is this Buffett’s Favourite Investing Sector?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to invest like Warren Buffett, these two top Canadian stocks are some of the best stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks for Passive Income: Here Are 2 Top Dividend Aristocrats

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to build a safe passive-income stream that is growing consistently, these two stocks are some of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy stocks in September, start with these three. They are three of the top Canadian stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Ahead of the 4th Wave

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have some of the safest and most resilient operations, making them some of the best…

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Cannabis Stocks

Forget Pot Stocks: Here Are 3 Canadian Growth Stocks With Far More Upside

| Daniel Da Costa

Although pot stocks seem like some of the best Canadian growth stocks you can buy, these three companies are much…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cheap Canadian Stocks: 2 Top Picks to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking to buy some dirt-cheap Canadian stocks today, these two gold stocks are some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $250 a Month of Tax-Free Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can start to build a growing passive income stream that will earn you $250 a month --…

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Stocks for Beginners

Undervalued Stocks: 3 Top Canadian Picks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the top Canadian stocks to buy, here are three value picks to consider as…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Dividend Stocks in Canada for High-Yield Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

High-yield stocks can sometimes mean more risk for investors. However, these two high-yield dividend stocks are some of the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Air Canada the Top Value Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock still trades down more than 50% from its pre-pandemic price. Does that make it the best value…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Could Outgrow Lightspeed

| Daniel Da Costa

Lightspeed is currently one of the top growth stocks you can buy in Canada. However, these two tech stocks look…

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Stocks for Beginners

WELL Health vs. HIVE Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

While HIVE Blockchain Technologies and WELL Health Technologies are two of the top growth stocks in Canada, here's which stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 up on Bay Street: The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can spot some of the best Canadian stocks to buy well in advance of professional stock analysts…

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Stocks for Beginners

Where Will Crypto Stocks Go Next?

| Daniel Da Costa

After a strong month of August, you may be wondering whether these crypto stocks can keep up the growth in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada: 2 Value Stocks That Are Far Cheaper

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock may be cheap, but these two top Canadian value stocks offer far more potential for investors looking…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you are a growth, value, or dividend investor, here are three of the best stocks for Canadian investors to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Stock Market Correction? 2 Ways to Lower Your Portfolio’s Risk

| Daniel Da Costa

With the Delta variant causing a tonne of uncertainty for investors, here's what to do if you're concerned about a…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Suncor: 2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Energy stocks are some of the best to buy now. But rather than considering an investor favourite like Suncor, here…

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Tech Stocks

2 Small-Cap Tech Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are a growth investor or just looking for a high-potential investment, these two small-cap tech stocks are some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Alert: 2 Recovery Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Although markets have set new all-time highs multiple times already this year, these two top recovery stocks are still some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Can the Crypto Stock Bull Run Continue Much Longer?

| Daniel Da Costa

Lately, the cryptocurrency industry has seen a resurgence, leading many crypto stocks to rally, but can this significant bull run…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Qualities That Make a Growth Stock the Best One to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three common qualities to look for to help you identify which growth stocks are the best ones to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Value Investing: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With most stocks having recovered from the pandemic by now, these two value stocks are some of the best investments…

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Stocks for Beginners

Earnings Season: 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

After an impressive earnings season from several Canadian stocks, here are two of the best to buy now before they…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Best Stocks to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the best Canadian stocks to buy for your portfolio, these two are easily some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Advice: What the Best Investments Look Like

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to invest like Warren Buffett, the greatest investor of all time, here is an important piece of…

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Stocks for Beginners

After the Takeover of SCR Stock, Is FLT Next?

| Daniel Da Costa

After SCR stock was taken over, earning investors a major payday, could FLT be the next high-quality Canada growth stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How $500 a Month in Savings Could Grow to $1 Million in Just 25 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how anyone can begin to save and grow their money towards a portfolio of $1 million simply by buying…

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