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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

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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Dividend Stocks

Prediction: This Stock Might Go on a Run by Year-End

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) could be a sleeping giant that might just be ready to wake up in Q4.

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Investing

Canadian Tire Stock Is a Screaming Deal Hiding in Plain Sight

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock might be getting too cheap to ignore after underperforming in recent years, especially if consumer confidence…

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Investing

1 Practically Perfect Canadian Stock, up 115% in a Year, to Buy Higher and Sell Even Higher

| Joey Frenette

Cameco (TSX:CCO) stock is an incredible momentum stock that's still worth buying at today's peak.

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Investing

1 On-Trend Canadian Clothing Stock to Buy Now — and 1 to Absolutely Avoid

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock looks like one of the strongest apparel growth plays in North America right now.

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Investing

Lower Interest Rates Could Boost These Magnificent Value Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and another stock that could gain big as interest rates fall further.

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Investing

What’s Happening With Fairfax Financial Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) stock has been going sideways of late, but don't expect the long-term momentum to fade.

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Investing

AI Investing on the Cheap! 2 Inexpensive Tech Stocks Worth Buying Up Now

| Joey Frenette

Celestica (TSX:CLS) and another AI play that could be a great bet in September.

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Investing

The TSX Index Is Beating the S&P 500 So Far This Year! What Next?

| Joey Frenette

Vanguard FTSE Canada Index ETF (TSX:VCE) could continue to do well, but it's best to stay diversified and insist on…

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Bank Stocks

Can the TSX Index Keep Beating the S&P 500 From Here?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) and the big banks have helped power an incredible year of gains for the TSX Index.…

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Dividend Stocks

This Telecom Stock Is Hitting New Highs, and It’s Still a Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) stock looks way too cheap, even after winning analyst praise at new highs.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

My 2 Favourite ETFs to Bet on Gold and Silver

| Joey Frenette

iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) and another gold and silver play to look into buying today.

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