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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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Dividend Stocks

The Best Restaurant Stock to Invest $500 in Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) is one of the best restaurant stocks to invest in right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 32% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite growing debt and a significant payout ratio, is BCE still one of the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy…

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Enbridge Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Daniel Da Costa

After 29 straight years of increasing its dividend and a current yield of 6%, here's why Enbridge is one of…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These top dividend stocks both offer attractive yields and trade off their highs, making them two of the best to…

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Investing

Here Are My Top 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks both trade cheaply and have years of growth potential, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Fortis Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Daniel Da Costa

With interest rates declining and Fortis's dividend expected to grow at least 4% annually through 2029, is it worth buying…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Stock a Buy for its 7.3% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the 7.3% dividend yield Telus offers is attractive, it's just one of many reasons why the telecom stock is…

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Investing

4 Value Stocks That Are Must Buys for Canadians in November

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you want to add growth or defence to your portfolio, these four stocks are some of the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Safe Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold During Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

Diversify your portfolio with these safe Canadian utility stocks, plus one more diversified play.

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Dividend Stocks

Want a 4.3% Yield? The 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top TSX dividend stocks to buy now and confidently own for years, these three are among…

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks That are Screaming Buys in October

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates continue to decline, these two undervalued growth stocks are some of the best investments you can buy…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Buy for Its 6.4% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Enbridge rallying the last few months and its dividend yield starting to decline, is it still a top stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy for its 0.2% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite a dividend yield of just over 0.2%, here's why Dollarama stock is one of the best in Canada and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs: Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With these two top real estate stocks both trading undervalued, they are undoubtedly two of the best Canadian REITs to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Feel Confident Buying Aggressively

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates continue to fall, here are three of the top Canadian dividend stocks that investors can buy now…

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Investing

If You Had Invested $1,000 in Dollarama Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You’d Have Now

| Daniel Da Costa

As Dollarama's share price consistently grows year over year, here's how much long-term investors are making owning the top stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Stock a Buy for its 4.4% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian Tire may have a current dividend yield of 4.4%, but that's not the only reason to buy the high-quality…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With interest rates now declining and the economic environment improving, here are two of the smartest dividend stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These top stocks have tremendous growth potential and are trading off their highs, making them some of the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Rogers Stock a Buy for its 3.8% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

With a dividend yield that's much lower than two of its main peers, is Rogers stock still a good investment…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Good Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With a market cap north of $120 billion and well-diversified operations, is Enbridge one of the best stocks Canadian investors…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Currently 6.7%, But Is This Dividend Safe?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Enbridge generating just $2.79 in EPS last year but paying out $3.55 per share in dividends, is its 6.7%…

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Investing

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks That Offer 7% Dividend Yields

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian dividend stocks are cheap and offer attractive yields, making them some of the best to buy…

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Energy Stocks

This 6.6% Dividend Stock is My Pick for Instant Income

| Daniel Da Costa

With a 6.6% dividend yield and operations that provide reliable and steady income, this top Canadian stock is one of…

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Investing

3 Must-Own Canadian Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian growth stocks have tremendous potential and reliable operations, making them must-own businesses in this environment.

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Investing

The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These cheap stocks have the potential to rally rapidly in the coming months, making them two of the best investments…

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Investing

Is it Finally the Right Time to Buy WELL Health Technologies Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

With WELL Health Technologies trading unbelievably cheap, yet continuing to grow its profitability, is now the ideal time to own…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Feel Confident Buying Aggressively

| Daniel Da Costa

It’s essential to find the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy that you can have confidence in holding for the…

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks are some of the best companies in Canada and offer plenty of growth potential, making them…

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Investing

If You’d Invested $1,000 in Dollarama Stock in 2010, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how much money you could have made investing in Dollarama stock, one of the best growth stocks in Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Ready for Dividend Hikes in 2024

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks offer significant dividend growth potential and are highly reliable, making them some of the best…

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Tech Stocks

The AI Gold Rush: How to Strike it Rich With the Right Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Although AI offers tremendous growth potential over the coming years, it's essential to ensure you buy the right stocks for…

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Investing

3 Stocks to Buy While They Are On Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks each still trade off their highs, making now the ideal time for investors to buy while…

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Tech Stocks

Why Investing in AI Stocks Is a No-Brainer

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can take advantage of the incredible technology AI offers and find the highest-quality stocks to buy and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Affordable Passive-Income Stocks That Pay Monthly

| Daniel Da Costa

These top TSX stocks pay investors monthly and offer yields above 7%, making them ideal investments for passive-income seekers.

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Energy Stocks

6.9% Dividend Yield! I’m Buying This TSX Stock and Holding for Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

With reliable operations and consistent long-term growth potential, this impressive TSX stock is one of the best to buy and…

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Investing

2 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for 10 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These TSX stocks each have a tonne of growth potential and impressive track records, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian blue-chip stocks are highly reliable and pay attractive dividends, making them must-own stocks for every investor.

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Investing

Is it Finally the Right Time to Buy Cineplex Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

With a strong recovery in profitability expected for the second half of the year, now looks like the perfect time…

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Tech Stocks

Why Every Canadian Needs to Be Investing in the AI Revolution

| Daniel Da Costa

With the impressive potential of AI technology and the rapid innovation we're seeing each day, here's why it's worth investing…

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