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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

The Motley Fool
Investing

2 Canadian Stocks That Will Benefit Profoundly From U.S. Tax Reform

| Joey Frenette

Canadian stocks with a great deal of U.S. exposure, like Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), are well positioned to be…

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railroad
Investing

Railway Stocks Plunge on U.S. NAFTA Pullout Fears: Buy the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are getting hammered on fears that President Trump will…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Could Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Be the Rebound Stock of the Year?

| Joey Frenette

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is a hot business with promising revenue drivers in the new year. With the tailwinds…

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Investing

2 Toxic Canadian Stocks I Wouldn’t Touch With a Barge Pole

| Joey Frenette

Here are two mediocre businesses that I wouldn't touch, even if they were far cheaper. One such stock is IGM…

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shopping mall, retail
Dividend Stocks

Bill Ackman Recently Shed Light on His Vision of Malls in the Future: Here’s How You Can Profit

| Joey Frenette

Here's what billionaire investor Bill Ackman thinks will happen to North American shopping malls over the next five to 10…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

2018: The Year of the Cryptocurrency Bubble Pop?

| Joey Frenette

It's hard to resist the hype following Bitcoin and anything related, like HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE). But here's a…

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Investing

Should You Buy Stocks With Your 2018 TFSA Contribution or Wait for a Crash?

| Joey Frenette

Should new investors jump into the markets today as they near all-time highs? Or should investors take a more cautious…

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Investing

Why Aurora Cannabis Inc. Will Outperform Canopy Growth Corp. in 2018

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) are the two top Canadian cannabis stocks to own, but which…

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Stocks for Beginners

Do Cannabis Stocks Belong in Your TFSA for 2018?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) keeps skyrocketing, but is it a good idea to double down by adding cannabis stocks to…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Technological Disruptors Are Subtly Disturbing This Overlooked Industry

| Joey Frenette

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) has a dominant position in the Canadian mattress market, but digital disruptors are emerging.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA Freedom Fund in 2018

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is just one of two dirt-cheap dividend stocks that I think can give your TFSA freedom fund…

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Investing

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. May Have Another Shot at Acquiring Casey’s General Stores Inc.

| Joey Frenette

Alimenation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) may finally have a chance to acquire Casey's General Stores Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) after activist shareholder…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Is 1 of the Most Undervalued Stocks on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is too cheap to ignore, especially with the recent rally in oil.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

This High-Yield Growth Stock Just Went on Sale

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and other renewable stocks have pulled back in the new year. Here's why you…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Is up Over 20% in 2018 Thanks to Baidu Inc. (ADR)

| Joey Frenette

Baidu Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) are teaming up. Here's why the rally is just getting started for…

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enterprise information management, improve efficiency
Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Invest in REITs as Interest Rates Rise

| Joey Frenette

Retirees and conservative income investors are in a tough spot as interest rates continue to rise. Here's what every income…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Why WestJet Airlines Ltd. Is My Preferred Airline Stock Going Forward

| Joey Frenette

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) is set to make a splash in the ULCC market. Here's why airline investors may want…

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Investing

Which Marijuana Stock Is Today’s Best Bet?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) are both riding momentum into the new year, but what's your…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Should You Ring In the New Year With Nutrien Ltd.?

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) hit the TSX, but should you pick it up? Or are the combined synergies going to be…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Dollarama Inc. Is Not Worth the High Price of Admission

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a hot momentum stock, but here's why I think it's too hot to handle for long-term…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Smart Money Invested in Bitcoin Will Soon Become Dumb Money

| Joey Frenette

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund is investing in Bitcoin, but here's why you should continue to avoid all things cryptocurrency, such…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Cannabis Investors: Why Now May Be a Good Time to Play With the House’s Money

| Joey Frenette

Here's a safer way to benefit from roaring cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) in the new year.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Will Hudson’s Bay Co. Turn a Corner in the New Year?

| Joey Frenette

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) is a deep-value stock, but is it worth the risk as we turn a page into the…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Here’s a Canadian Retail Stock You Can Own Without Losing Sleep

| Joey Frenette

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) is a wonderful retailer to own for the long haul. Here's what separates it…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Grow Your TFSA Safely With This Canadian Dividend-Growth Icon

| Joey Frenette

Here's why long-term investors should buy Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) with their 2018 TFSA contribution.

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Dividend Stocks

Aggressive Income Investors: 2 Artificially High-Yield Dividend Stocks Due for a Bounce

| Joey Frenette

Here's why contrarians should consider Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) and Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) as deep-value plays today.

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Investing

This 1 Trait Can Help You Spot Retailers With Staying Power

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and another stock are fast-growing retailers, but what separates them from their struggling peers?

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Investing

Could Meal-Kit Delivery Platforms Spark Excitement in Canada’s IPO Scene?

| Joey Frenette

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is battening down the hatches to prepare for the meal-kit revolution. Should you place a bet on…

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Energy Stocks

1 Risk to Consider Before Backing Up the Truck on Enbridge Inc.

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a great deep-value stock, but here's a long-term risk that you may want to think about…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Surges Over 20% in a Day: Why 2018 Could Be Another Huge Year for Cannabis Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) surged past $27. Here's why 2018 will be another huge year for cannabis stocks.

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Investing

2 Underrated Virtual Monopolies That Could Roar Loudly in 2018

| Joey Frenette

Canadian monopolies are few and far between, but are the few that exist, such as Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H), worthy…

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Investing

Is 2018 the Year to Invest in Canada?

| Joey Frenette

Here's why the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^OSPTX) could start to make up for lost time in the new year if…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

My Top 10 Stocks for 2018

| Joey Frenette

From Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) to WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA), here are my top picks for 2018.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

This Incredible New Tech Could Allow Canadian National Railway Company to Steal Glory From the Pipelines

| Joey Frenette

There's a huge opportunity in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) that many investors may be overlooking. Here's why the stock…

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Investing

2018 New Year’s Resolution: Avoid All Things Cryptocurrency Like the Plague

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is nothing more than a gamble. Here's why prudent investors should avoid cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and miners like…

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Energy Stocks

Ring in 2018 with These 2 Dirt-Cheap High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Now's a terrific time to back up the truck on value stocks if you're banking on another growth-to-value industry rotation.…

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Investing

These 5 Canadian Small Caps Are Great Stocking Stuffers!

| Joey Frenette

From Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) to Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY), here are five top small-cap stocks to spoil your loved…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Canadian National Railway Company: the Investment Gift That Keeps on Giving

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the best long-term core holdings for investors looking for a low-risk/high-reward investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Does it Still Make Sense to Invest in the Canadian Telecoms as Interest Rates Rise?

| Joey Frenette

While market darlings like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) may seem like duds as rates rise, here's why…

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Tech Stocks

Could Another Growth-to-Value Rotation Happen in 2018?

| Joey Frenette

A sector-wide rotation could be detrimental to investors who are overexposed to expensive, high-growth stocks such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).…

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