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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

Recent Articles

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Investing

Where Will Sun Life Financial Be in 5 Years?

| Joey Frenette

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) stock has been heating up of late, and it's still quite cheap!

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond BCE: 2 Stocks With Massive (but Safe) Dividends

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and another safe dividend play that still boasts a yield of more than 7% for July.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Has Been a Quiet Winner in 2025: Is the Stock a Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock's hot year-to-date rally could be just getting started.

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Investing

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Dollarama vs Canadian Tire?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and another impressive retail stock to consider picking up this summer.

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Investing

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Alimentation Couche-Tard vs Empire Company?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and Empire Company (TSX:EMP.A) are consumer staples worth a look before July arrives.

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Investing

2 High-Yield ETFs Fit for Canadian Passive Income Investors

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) and another great specialty income ETF for those who love high (but safe)…

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Tech Stocks

These 2 AI Stocks to Buy Combine Value and Next-Level Growth

| Joey Frenette

Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) and another great AI play that's getting cheap at these levels.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stellar REITs to Reel in Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) and another stellar passive income play to consider reeling in this summer.

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Bank Stocks

There’s Still Value in These 2 Canadian Bank Stocks

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and another great bank stock to trade on strength this July.

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Investing

Millennials: Now Is the Time for Tech Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) may be one of many tech stocks that could be a huge bargain after its huge slump.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Cheap During Tariff Turbulence and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another cheap stock that's worth buying as Trump tariffs continue to eat away at investor confidence.

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Energy Stocks

2 Lower-Volatility Stocks That’ll Let You Sleep Easy for the Next 25 Years

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) and another low-volatility stock that could come in handy once volatility returns.

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Investing

2 Ridiculously Cheap Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and another weakened stock are looking like bargain buys.

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Retirement

2 Ways to Make Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution Work Harder This Year

| Joey Frenette

Invesco Nasdaq 100 Index ETF (TSX:QQC) and another great investment to stash in your TFSA for the long run.

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Dividend Stocks

Set and Forget! A Standout BMO ETF to Buy and Hold for the Next Few Decades

| Joey Frenette

BMO Growth ETF (TSX:ZGRO) is a competitive full portfolio that's fit for long-term hands-off portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Why I’d Buy Telus Stock Over BCE Any Day

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) has a higher dividend yield and potentially more attractive comeback story.

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Dividend Stocks

High Yield + Growth: 2 Generous Dividend Heavyweights to Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and another dividend stock prove you can have gains, superior dividend growth, and high upfront yields.

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Investing

2 Generational Growth Stocks That Are Hiding in Plain Sight

| Joey Frenette

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a generational growth stock with room to roar in AI and quantum.

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Investing

2 REITs Worth Buying With $10,000 for Long-Term Income Generation

| Joey Frenette

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) and another top cash cow are worth buying right now.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Everyone’s Talking About Silver Stocks: Here’s 1 ETF to Consider

| Joey Frenette

iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA:SLV) and the silver stocks could be in for some summertime strength.

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Tech Stocks

The AI Trade Is Back in Play: 2 Stocks to Buy for Summer Sizzle!

| Joey Frenette

Consider Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and another cheap stock to be ready for a hotter AI trade.

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Loblaw Companies Be in 1 Year?

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) may be the best get-rich-slowly pick you'll buy all year.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best $7,000 TFSA Investments for Canadian Investors

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a great value and growth play for new TFSA investors.

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Investing

Forget McDonald’s: 2 Canadian Fast-Food Stocks for Beefier Dividends

| Joey Frenette

Skip MacDo! Income investors can do better with other fast-food firms that may offer more dividend yield at a value-menu…

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Dividend Stocks

A $7,000 TFSA Investment That Could Deliver Long-Term Growth

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) looks primed for even more strong gains in the second half.

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Investing

A $14,000 TFSA Allocation Strategy for Different Market Conditions

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) stock can fare well over even the most chaotic of market climates.

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Investing

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

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is a cheap growth stock that could sizzle for summer!

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Investing

Metro Inc.: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Joey Frenette

Metro (TSX:MRU) stock looks like a solid defenesive that's still worth picking up at over $105.

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Investing

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $250 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock stands out as more of a must-buy as shares look to recover from a bearish sell-off.

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Investing

Where Will Canadian Tire Be in 1 Year?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock is starting to pick up serious momentum going into the second half of 2025.

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Investing

Hydro One: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) stock is a stellar defensive utility to own in the face of higher risks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Bank Stocks Worth Buying During Trade Tensions

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock and another great Canadian financial that could be worth picking up on summertime strength.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Consider

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM) and another great dividend stock that Canadian investors should look to buy up in June.

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Asset Management
Investing

$5,000 and a Decade to Invest? 1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Consider Now

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock looks like a great value stock to own as food inflation heats up in Canada.

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Scoop Up Now and Build Wealth for Generations

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and another great AI stock that could be a great buy today.

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Investing

A TSX Stock That Could Surge if a New Canada-U.S. Trade Agreement is Inked

| Joey Frenette

Magna International (TSX:MG) is a seriously cheap stock that could be in for big gains if Canada and the U.S.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Powerhouse Dividend Stocks to Buy While They’re Still This Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Watch BCE (TSX:BCE) and another great dividend stock closely in June.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Outstanding Canadian REITs Offering Exceptional Yields

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) and another great REIT that are still worth buying on the dip!

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Investing

2 Deep-Value Stocks Worth Buying in May 2025

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and another top TSX value stock are worth buying this May.

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Tech Stocks

Beyond Nvidia: Why Shopify Could Be the Tech Comeback Story of 2025

| Joey Frenette

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) could have a huge bounce-back year after consolidating. But there's another stock that looks even timelier after last…

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