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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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Metals and Mining Stocks

As Gold Prices March Toward US$5,000, Mining Stocks Are Too Risky—But These Choices Aren’t

| Joey Frenette

SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) might be a shining bet for investors going into the new year as crypto fades and…

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Bank Stocks

Why 2026 Could Be a Massive Year for Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (TSX:ZEB) looks like a great buy for dividend hunters.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Prices Have Cooled 5% in a Week: Should You Buy These Mining Stocks on the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) and another way to benefit from a comeback in gold after a rough…

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Tech Stocks

Are Canadian Bitcoin-Mining Stocks a Buy Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Bitfarms (TSX:BITF) shares look quite intriguing, especially after its dip.

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Investing

A Dirt-Cheap Stock to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is getting way too cheap after the latest pullback.

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Investing

The Best Discounted TSX Stocks to Snap Up Now

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) and another TSX stock are getting way too cheap to overlook in this hot market.

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Tech Stocks

Why Investing in This Canadian Quantum Computing Stock Could Have Big Upside

| Joey Frenette

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) is an exciting quantum stock, but be careful on the way down!

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Investing

Mutual Funds to ETFs: How Canadian Investing Changed Since the Last Blue Jays Title

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (TSX:VUN) is a fantastic low-cost ETF that just wasn't possible way back in 1993.

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Investing

Canadian Railroad Stocks Are Under Pressure: Time to Buy the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and the rail stocks might be overdue for some relief in 2026.

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Investing

Why Rogers Communications Stock Was up 5% Last Week

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) stock looks too good to ignore after a strong week of gains and tailwinds from the Blue…

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Investing

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Invest $5,000 in Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is a stellar growth gem worth putting an extra few grand on this fall.

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Dividend Stocks

Wary of Mining Companies? A Lower-Risk Way to Get in on the Gold and Silver Surge

| Joey Frenette

Frenco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) stock might be a wiser way to play the run in gold prices this year.

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Investing

My Favourite Canadian Stock Pick for Long-term Wealth

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock stands out as a deep-value winner for long-term investors.

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Tech Stocks

Celestica Stock Got a Big Vote of Confidence: Should Investors Buy This Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) stock has been gaining speed lately, but the turbulence has set in.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

A Must-Own Momentum Stock That Still Looks Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Kinross Gold (TSX:K) stock looks like a great bargain even after a hot past-year rally.

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Tech Stocks

Constellation Software Stock Is Down 29% From its High: It’s Probably Time to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) shares look like a steal after falling into a bear market amid the broad AI surge.

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Dividend Stocks

The Growth Potential of These 2 Dividend Stocks Is Totally Underrrated

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) and another dividend growth stock worth looking at closely.

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Investing

Income Investors: It’s a Great Time to Double Down on Canadian REITs

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) and other REITs could be smart buys for yield-seeking defensive investors.

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Tech Stocks

If You’re Worried About an AI Bubble, Buy This Stock Instead

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock is a great safety stock for investors worried about an AI-driven meltdown in stocks.

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Investing

1 Defensive Growth Stock to Keep Buying on the Way Down

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock looks way too cheap for investors seeking defensive growth that cannot be stopped.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Red-Hot Energy Stocks to Buy for Big Dividend Growth

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) and another dirt-cheap oil stock with a huge dividend and plenty of growth potential.

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Investing

The $5 Billion Partnership That Could Make Brookfield the King of AI Real Estate

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) just made a massive partnership that could make it one of the stars in AI real…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Joey Frenette

Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) stands out as a great stock for new investors seeking income.

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Investing

Worried About Volatility? These 2 Stocks Could Be the Most Reliable for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) and another lower-beta stock to help your portfolio combat higher volatility.

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Tech Stocks

2 Fantastic Tech Stocks to Buy Amid the AI Revolution

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and another AI stock that could become must-watch stocks for Canadian tech investors this year.

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Investing

2 Stocks I Like Better Than Shopify at Today’s Price

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and another great tech stock still worth buying up in this volatile month.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks I Wouldn’t Bet Against This Fall

| Joey Frenette

Consider buying Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) and another great TSX stock this autumn for dividends and value.

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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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