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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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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth Stock Jumped 30% Last Month: What’s Going on?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) stock is picking up traction again, making it an enticing weed play to buy on strength.

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Investing

What’s Happening With Canada Goose Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS) might be going private, but investors should stay cautious.

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Investing

These 2 Growth Stocks Are Worth a Good Look

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) and another great growth stock worth stashing away for the long haul.

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Investing

1 TSX Stock That Skyrocketed and Could Stay There for Years to Come

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) is a massive gainer that can keep winning for investors in 2025.

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Retirement

Maximize Your TFSA: 2 Canadian Bank Stocks Poised for Strong Growth

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and the rest of the Big Six are really surging this season.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stands out as a perfect fit for many long-term-thinking TFSA investors seeking dividends and growth.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Best Silver Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Pan American Silver (TSX:PAAS) and the rest of the silver stocks are shining for investors right now.

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Dividend Stocks

These 7% Dividend Stocks Are Worth a Good Look

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and another 7% yielder actually look quite safe.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock has what it takes to keep its rally going strong.

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Investing

A Great Growth Stock That Looks Absurdly Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) isn't as expensive as it looks given the growth and AI leadership.

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Investing

Insurance Stocks Aren’t Done Rallying: Here’s 1 With Big Dividends and Upside

| Joey Frenette

Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) stock looks cheap despite its heated recent gains.

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Bank Stocks

Opinion: Here’s the Best Canadian Bank Stock for Your Buck in August

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock just had a great quarter, and it could be just the start.

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Investing

I’m Calling It Now: Aritzia Is My Top Momemtum Stock for 2026

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is a red-hot winner that could have more room to gain in 2026.

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Investing

Is Thomson Reuters a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI) stock may be a bit pricey, even after its latest correction, but its AI agent momentum is…

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Investing

Is Lululemon Stock a Buy After Tanking 60%?

| Joey Frenette

Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) stock keeps sinking, but it may finally have hit rock-bottom.

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Investing

Shares of BCE and Canadian National Railway Are Ridiculous Deals Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and CN Rail (TSX:CNR) are getting way too cheap to pass up going into September.

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Investing

The Yields Here Are Sky-High, and They Might Actually Be Safe

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock has a massive yield that might actually be safe and sound!

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Investing

Up 89% This Year, it’s Time to Buy High (and Sell Higher Later) on This Canadian Tech Stock

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) stock is a rising Canadian tech stock to keep watch of.

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Investing

Investors: Get Ahead of the “September Effect” Now

| Joey Frenette

Historical selloffs often strike in September. But it's unwise to make investment decisions based on something arbitrary and divorced from…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge is a Great Company, But I Think This Stock Is a Better Investment

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock looks like a better value for passive income seekers going into September.

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Tech Stocks

Better Canadian AI Stock to Buy Right Now: Kinaxis vs. Descartes Systems

| Joey Frenette

Descartes Systems (TSX:DSG) and another Canadian AI stock are worth exploring going into the fall.

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Investing

Have $500? 1 Absurdly Cheap Stock Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now.

| Joey Frenette

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is an underrated AI winner in the making, and it's going for absurdly cheap right now.

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: It’s Time to Bank on TD’s 4.2% Payouts (Tax-Free!)

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock is a great dividend payer that's poised to keep going strong into the fourth quarter.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stalwart Every Canadian Should Own in a TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is a top dividend titan that's worth buying even at these highs.

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Energy Stocks

It’s Time to Invest in Oil, and Here’s 1 Stock That Punches Above its Weight

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock is a fantastic oil juggernaut that's worth buying in a bear market.

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Investing

Here’s a Ridiculously Undervalued AI Stock That Even Cautious Investors Can Back Up the Truck On

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock is starting to look like a huge steal amid the AI boom.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Pounding the Table on This Dirt-Cheap Canadian Growth Stock

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock cannot catch a break, but shares are starting to get too cheap despite recent downgrades.

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Investing

2 Quality Stocks That Could Recover This Summer

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) and another quality stock have fallen but could get back on their feet quickly.

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Tech Stocks

1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Even Risk-Averse Investors Can Buy Without Hesitation

| Joey Frenette

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock has all the makings of a long-term AI winner, even as bubble fears grow.

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Investing

1 Dirt-Cheap Stock to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock is getting severely oversold after the latest implosion and guidance decrease.

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Investing

4 Reasons to Buy Canadian Tire Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) has gone from cheap to super-undervalued after its latest rough quarter, but investors should stick with the…

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Investing

So the Trump Tariffs Are 35%. Canadian Investors: Don’t Panic!

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF (TSX:VCE) is a great ETF to buy steadily over time, regardless of what happens next…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: It’s Time for These 2 Cash Cows to Shine

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM) stock and another cash cow that's worth picking up in the third quarter.

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Investing

Personally, I Think These 2 Canadian Tech Stocks May Have More Upside Than the “Magnificent 7”

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) and another magnificent Canadian performer I'd rather own over the Mag Seven stocks.

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Investing

My Top Handpicked Canadian Stock for the Long Term

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has been a laggard, but don't expect it to sit out for long!

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Investing

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $7,000 for Constant Income

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) share and another passive income play can help fuel a steady TFSA passive-income stream.

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Retirement

Passive Income FIRE’d Up: 2 Cash Cows That Could Fuel Early Retirement

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) stock and another cash cow with a huge dividend yield are worth considering for a FIRE portfolio.

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock in the Sweet Spot to Reel in Outsized Returns

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) stock has been gaining ground at a rapid rate in recent years.

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Investing

3 Stocks With Strong Momemtum Now That You’ll Want to Hold for Years

| Joey Frenette

Cameco (TSX:CCO) and other hot stocks that can stay hot for the long haul.

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Investing

Is Manulife Financial a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) shares are worth buying on the dip as the life insurance plays stay robust in today's uncertain…

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