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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

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Investing

Trump Effect: 2 TSX Safe Havens for Canadian Investors

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) and another great stability stock could still rise in a recession year.

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Investing

My Top 2 Canadian Defensive Stocks for Uncertain Times

| Joey Frenette

Own Metro (TSX:MRU) and another great low-beta dividend stock amid volatility.

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Investing

Poilievre Proposes a $5,000 TFSA Top-Off: 2 TSX Stars to Watch

| Joey Frenette

I'd buy Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another top stock if I had an extra $5,000 in TFSA funds.

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Investing

A Canadian Safety Stock to Pivot Toward in April

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock looks like a defensive growth stock poised to rise into April and beyond. Don't miss the melt-up…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Canadian Mining Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA for Long-Term Resource Exposure

| Joey Frenette

Cameco (TSX:CCO) and another miner could boom again in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Tariff-Resilient Income: 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Weather Economic Uncertainty

| Joey Frenette

Emera (TSX:EMA) and another dividend stock are worth buying despite tariff threats.

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Investing

Monthly Passive Income: 2 REITs That’ll Pay You to Ride Out the Tariff Tremors

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) and another great passive income play are worth stashing away for the long run.

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Investing

1 Canadian “Safety Stock” for Volatility Protection This Summer

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) stock is a volatility fighter that's worth a fat premium going into summer!

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Tech Stocks

Mag 7 Stocks Are Massively on Sale, and Here’s the Biggest Bargain of Them All!

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands out as a top Mag Seven stock for Canadian investors to buy amid tariff fears.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy on the Cheap

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and another fantastic TSX dividend stock could surge high in summer.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify vs. Constellation Software: Where I’d Allocate $8,000 for Tech Exposure

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock and another tech play look like bargains right now.

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Investing

My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025: Where I’d Invest $10,000 for Diversified Exposure

| Joey Frenette

Investors looking for less choppiness should consider iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) and another great passive play.

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock I’d Buy With $1,000 Whenever it Dips (Further) in Price

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is one of the names to check out should it fall below $100 per share.

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Asset Management
Investing

Got $100? Where I’d Invest This Starter Amount in Small-Cap Stocks With Long-Term Potential

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness (TSX:JWEL) stock could be a great starter stock for investors looking to buy the dip.

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Investing

BCE vs. Rogers Communications: How I’d Divide $10,000 Between Telecom Leaders

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) have been hit way too hard in recent years.

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Investing

Stock Market Correction: 1 Safe-Haven Stock for TFSA Stability and Future Appreciation

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock could be a great way to ride out more tariff volatility in April 2025.

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Investing

Nike Stock Is Hitting Lows: Is It a Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Nike (NYSE:NKE) could be a great value buy worth venturing south of the border for this April!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks Worth Their Weight in Gold

| Joey Frenette

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) are shining stocks on the TSX this quarter!

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Investing

Cargojet Stock: 1 Mid-Cap Rocket Canadian Investors Are Overlooking

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock looks like a deep-value bargain in the Canadian mid-cap scene.

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Tech Stocks

2 Oversold Tech Gems for Canadian Investors to Scoop Up at Discount Prices

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock and another tech stock are worth buying today.

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Investing

Couche-Tard Stock Looks Ready for a Big Bounce

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) could be overdue for a recovery in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy the Dip: 1 Stock Down 22% That’s a Smart Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Leon's Furniture (TSX:LNF) looks like a huge bargain this March.

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Investing

Shopping for Safety: Walmart and Another Retail Stalwart to Own During Market Turbulence

| Joey Frenette

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and another staple stock could stand tall in a rocky market.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Impressive Dividend Stocks With Towering Yields

| Joey Frenette

Consider Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock and another dividend bargain today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants Trading at Bargain Prices After Market Dip

| Joey Frenette

North West Company (TSX:NWC) stock looks like a dividend bargain for those looking to play defence.

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Tech Stocks

1 Severely Oversold Stock to Buy as the TSX Takes a Dive

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock looks like a fantastic deal after its latest bearish descent off 52-week highs.

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Investing

1 Misunderstood Growth Stocks to Buy Now While They’re Down Over 18%

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) shares look deeply undervalued in March.

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Investing

The 1 Single Stock I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) looks like a solid growth buy for a TFSA.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Nutrien: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) stock could be a bargain going into the second quarter.

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Investing

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) looks like a great buy for new investors right here.

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Investing

BCE vs. High-Yield REITs: Better Passive-Income Bet for Retirees?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and another great income play are fit for investors this spring.

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Bank Stocks

The Canadian Bank Stock to Buy in a Trade War

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) could still do well in a turbulent 2025.

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Investing

2 Overlooked Mid-Caps That Demand Attention Today

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness (TSX:JWEL) and another mid-cap stock look ready to surge higher in 2025.

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Investing

Waste Connections: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) stock isn't cheap, but it's still looking attractive at current prices.

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Investing

Stocks on the Move That Are Still Deals Today

| Joey Frenette

Magna International (TSX:MG) has been choppy but shares look cheap here.

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Investing

Tariffs Are Here: 2 Ways Canadians Can Safeguard Their Savings

| Joey Frenette

Consider BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) and another asset to help insulate your savings from tariff tumbles.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock could be a smart dividend pick-up right here!

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Investing

Top TSX Retiree-Friendly Stock to Own in 2025

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) could be a top retiree stock to own for a choppy year.

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Investing

Invest in These 2 Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next Decade

| Joey Frenette

Consider Fortis (TSX:FTS) and another top stock to buy and hold for decades at a time.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock vs. Cameco: Which One Is a Better Buy on the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Consider Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and another great momentum play to energize your TFSA.

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