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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

This Oversold TSX Stock Is So Cheap It’s Ridiculous

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks like a seriously undervalued buy as it looks to beef up its growth.

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Bank Stocks

The #1 Canadian Bank I’d Buy for Dividend Growth

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is an AI leader to buy for big dividend growth over time.

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Investing

2 Stocks for Stability in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) and another stock worth buying for a TFSA.

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Investing

Gildan Stock Looks Insanely Cheap After a $2.2 Billion Acquisition Unlocks Major Growth

| Joey Frenette

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) stands out as an impressively cheap momentum stock to buy in the fourth quarter.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Is a Buy Under $20 (Psst, That’s Now)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock stands out as a great bargain while it's back under the $20 mark.

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Bank Stocks

Lazy Investor: This Dividend Growth Stock Deserves a Permanent Place in Your TSFA

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM) looks like a dividend grower to buy and hold for life.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks With High Dividend Growth to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and another dividend payer worth buying up today.

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Investing

Quiet AI Winners: This 1 Canadian Stock Is a Stealth Beneficiary

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) is just one great stealth AI winner to buy and hold on the dip.

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Investing

This 3.6% Yield Looks Built to Last: Here’s Why I’m Buying

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) is a dividend grower to buy on recent strength.

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Investing

The 1 Canadian Stock I Plan to Pass Onto My Kids

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is a wide-moat firm that could do well over the many decades to come.

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Investing

1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy Right Now With $5,000

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock looks like a dividend-growth star to buy right now and over time.

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Investing

The AI Stock Canadians Are Sleeping On

| Joey Frenette

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is an AI winner in the making that Canadians might wish to look to buy here.

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Investing

2 Undervalued Stocks to Scoop Up While Others Flee

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and another great growth stock to buy while most others run to the exits amid volatility.

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Investing

A TSX Dividend Stalwart Every Canadian Should Own in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock is a great dividend stalwart worth buying while the yield is massive.

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks That Are Screaming Buys

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and another hot momentum stock have big dividends and the potential for year-ahead upside.

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Tech Stocks

1 Sleeper Canadian AI Stock I’d Buy and Hold Onto Forever

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock stands out as a sleeper AI play worth hanging onto amid volatility.

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Investing

Where Will Fortis Be in 5 Years?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stands out as a great stock to buy and hold for many years in a risk-off TFSA.

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Investing

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $500

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and another great Canadian stock are worth buying with smaller sums.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Rogers Communications a Good Buy for Its Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) is a recovering dividend stock, but shares are looking a bit pricey.

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Investing

Is Descartes a Good Canadian Stock to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Descartes Systems (TSX:DSG) may be a great buy after plunging more than 25% from its high.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

These Gold Miners Are the Best Bang for the Bullion

| Joey Frenette

iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) and another great mining stock are for the gold bugs out there.

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Investing

With Canadian Bank Stocks Soaring, Here’s How I’d Get in on the Bull Run

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock and the Big Six are on the rise, and they're still great buys at near…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks With Rich Dividends That Look Severely Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) and another great energy stock to buy for their sweet, growing dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

The Only 2 REITs I’d Buy Today (They Both Have Towering Yields)

| Joey Frenette

Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) and another REIT play are worth buying as rates drop into 2026.

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Investing

The Economy Shrank Last Quarter, so Here’s What Canadian Investors Should Do Now

| Joey Frenette

TFI International (TSX:TFII) stock is down and out but remains a great value buy as recession fears grow overblown.

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Investing

BMO’s Chief Strategist Likes These 3 TSX Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) and more interesting picks that BMO and company are right to highlight.

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Investing

2 Stocks I’d Buy Before the Loonie Rallies Back

| Joey Frenette

Magna International (TSX:MG) and another Canadian stock that can gain as the loonie rallies back.

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Investing

Better Hedge: Bitcoin or Gold Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) might be one of the best deals in the gold mining scene today.

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Investing

Why Canadian REITs Are Too Attractive to Pass Up

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) and another great REIT look too bountiful not to buy as rates fall.

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Bank Stocks

Can the Canadian Bank Stocks Keep Rallying?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) looks so cheap that it's getting quite absurd going into October.

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Investing

Food Celebrity Guy Fieri Could Be a Game-Changer for Couche-Tard

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) could soar as its new Guy Fieri collab looks to pay off.

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Investing

2 Top Defensive Growth Stocks to Buy in September 2025

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and another retail great worth buying up right here.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Sleep on These Deals That Pay Big Dividends

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) stock and another dividend stock are worth loading up on after their recent surges.

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Dividend Stocks

Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy: Enbridge, Telus, or BCE?

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and other dividend stocks might be rich with value going into the fall season.

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Investing

With a Whiff of Mergers in the Air, These 2 Stocks Are Prime Acquirers

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another stock that could benefit from lower rates and more M&A.

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Investing

Low Interest Rates Benefit Mid-Cap Stocks, and These 2 Are Ready for a Rally

| Joey Frenette

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI) and another well-run mid-cap play could benefit from lower rates.

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Dividend Stocks

I Think This Stock Is the Best Bargain on the TSX Today

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) stock could be in for a big move as it looks to stage a comeback after…

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 On-Sale Dividend Giants to Buy and Hold for Life

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another dividend grower are worth buying as investors focus on "hotter" momentum opportunities.

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Energy Stocks

1 Incredible Energy Stock to Juice Your Income in Retirement

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) is a cheap energy stock that's worth buying for income and dividend growth.

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Investing

This Way-Too-Cheap Stock Has Growth Potential Written All Over It

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) shares are looking way too cheap to steer clear of on the latest dip.

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