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Author: Puja Tayal

Puja Tayal has been writing for Motley Fool Canada since 2020. Her love for writing inspired her to start a college newsletter. With a Bachelors's degree in Finance and Accounting and CFA Level 1, Puja strives to transform stock discussions into breakfast table chats through her articles. A movie buff and a finance geek, Puja weaves superheroes, cartoons, and novels to tell you a story touching different aspects of investing, from portfolio and tax planning to retirement savings. Follow her on Twitter for more stories.

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Coronavirus

The TSX Composite Index Down 2.7%: Bulls Prepare to Buy These 4 Stocks

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The fast-spreading Delta variant is putting downward pressure on the stock market. It is time for bullish investors to buy…

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Tech Stocks

The July Correction: 3 Under-$10 Stocks to Buy the Dip

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The TSX Composite Index fell 2.27% as the Delta variant revived the stock market bears. Buy these stocks in the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Investing Tips to Retire a Millionaire

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It is not rocket science to retire a millionaire. Follow these simple investing tips in a disciplined fashion, and you…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Prices Up 95%: 2 Stocks to Buy Today

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Oil prices have surged 95% since November 2020. The oil stocks are seeing short-term bears, but it presents an opportunity…

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Tech Stocks

Digital Age Utilities: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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Are you looking to invest in tech stocks but fear volatility? You can buy and hold these digital-age utility stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Buy Facedrive (TSX:FD): Buy This Stock Instead

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Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock dipped 78% from its January high of $59.95. Don’t buy this stock. Instead, check out this better…

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Coronavirus

Fears of Delta Variant Plague Airline Stocks: What Should You Do?

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The Delta variant brings chills to airline stocks. How can you profit from this correction?

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Energy Stocks

Oil Prices Down 4%: Should You Buy Oil Stocks?

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Oil prices have dipped 4.4% in July for many reasons. Is this dip temporary or something that will have a…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Dips Below $13: Is it a Good Buy This Week?

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock dipped 32% from the short-squeeze high of $19, as traders booked profit. Is it a long-term buy at…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Hovering Around $25: Is it a Good Buy Next Week?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is hovering at $25, and the next week could bring a positive surprise when it releases…

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Dividend Stocks

Why am I Bullish on Pipeline Stocks?

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Pipeline stocks have been making news, as oil prices soar to a three-year high. But there is a lot more…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Surged 3.25% Today

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Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) stock surged 3.25% after Brookfield Infrastructure Partners upped its bid. How can you profit from this? 

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Dividend Stocks

The CRB Extension Is Here: The $300/Week CRB Starts From July 18

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The CRA has reduced the CRB amount from $500/week to $300/week. The new CRB will apply from the periods starting…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks to Begin the 2nd Half of 2021

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The second half of 2021 holds the promise of recovery and seasonality. These five stocks have the potential to surge…

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Tech Stocks

How Elon Musk Became the World’s 2nd-Richest Man

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Elon Musk’s journey to become the second-richest man shows the world is moving to green tech. Follow these trends and…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Over BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Get Peace of Mind With These 2 Stocks

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock’s short squeeze is easing. It’s time to take a break from momentum trades and go long-term. 

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Price Falls: What Should You Do?

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The energy and finance-heavy TSX Composite Index dipped 1.3% as oil prices fell due to supply disputes. What does this…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $110 GST Refund? Begin Investing With Top 3 Stocks Under $50

| Puja Tayal

Have you received your GST refund of up to $114? This is the time to start investing in stocks and…

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Tech Stocks

Coinbase Is Down 31% Since IPO: 2 Best Crypto-Related Stocks to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

Coinbase stock has plunged 31% since its April IPO. But blockchain mining stocks show a ray of hope in crypto…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks to Help You Retire a Millionaire

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How many years does it take to become a millionaire? It depends on the stock you choose and the amount…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): 2 Stocks Ready to Ride a Recovery Rally

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After rising 80% on a recovery rally, Air Canada's (TSX:AC) stock growth has plateaued. Here are some stocks currently rising…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Jump 7.5% in a Day?

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Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock continued its year-long rally and jumped 7.5% yesterday. What led to this rally, and how long will it…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why These 2 Stocks Under $20 Made Big Moves Yesterday

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On July 5, stocks of Cineplex (TSX:CSX) and Cascades (TSX:CAS) surged 5.39% and 6.34%, respectively. What led to this surge? 

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Coronavirus

My 1-Month Growth Prediction of Cineplex (TSX:CGX): 100% or 0%?

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock surged 5.7% today, and it could grow 100% in July if Redditors are eyeing it for a…

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Tech Stocks

3 Growth Stocks I Expect to Double in 3 Years

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Having founder-led tech stocks in your portfolio can give you a boost. But vet your options carefully, as not every…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Hive (TSXV:HIVE) Stock Surge Over 4%?

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Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) stock surged 4% as it announced a partnership with Nvidia. See what doors this partnership opens.

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks You Can Count On to Grow for the Next 10 Years

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Technology adoption has created digital age utilities. These are software stocks that are sticky and can continue growing in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Double Your $110 GST Refund in July With 4 Stocks

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The CRA will credit the GST refund by July 5 if you have filed your returns. Use this refund wisely…

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Tech Stocks

Crypto Regulatory Crackdown: 3 Digital Stocks to Buy

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After China, the United Kingdom is doing a regulatory crackdown on crypto. Forget crypto and invest in these stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention: The CRA Says $500/Week CRB Ends After 21 Periods

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The CRA website says that you can no longer receive CRB payments after 21 periods. What does that mean? What…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in July 2021

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The second half of the year is bullish for the stock market in the run-up to the holiday season. This…

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Investing

Why am I Bullish on Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)?

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Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) has caught my attention since its bid to acquire Shaw Communications. Here’s why I am bullish on…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks to Avoid in July

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This July, restructure your portfolio for profit and wealth creation. If you have these three stocks in your portfolio, book…

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Dividend Stocks

Unlock the Power of 5: $500, 5 Stocks, 5 Years

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Here is a strategy for a winning portfolio. Take $500, invest it in these five stocks and hold them for…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): 1 Stock With Better Recovery Potential

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is going through restarting hiccups. While AC can ride the recovery rally, one stock has a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Conundrum: Real Gold vs. Digital Gold Stocks

| Puja Tayal

For years, gold has been a symbol of wealth. But now it faces a contender in Bitcoin, which is popularly…

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Investing

Value Trap: 2 Stocks to Not Buy at the Dip

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They say buy the dip, but not every dip is a buy. Some stocks are value trap. Free your portfolio…

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Millionaire Maker: Buy and Hold Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Stock

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Are you looking for high-growth stocks that can help you outperform the market? Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) could be a millionaire maker. 

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Dividend Stocks

Mega Acquisition Is Back: 1 Stock to Buy This July

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Acquisitions are a good way to exit a business. And if it is a mega acquisition and the premium is…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $40

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A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny invested in stocks is 1.05 penny earned. It takes less…

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