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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.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in August 2021

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To earn millions from investing, you've got to invest in growth stocks that have risks. Two growth stocks have rewarded…

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Coronavirus

Invest in Real Estate With 3 Top Canadian REITs Under $100

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Canadian real estate market is lucrative, with property prices in a long-term uptrend. Get exposure to these prices with REITs. 

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks Trading Above $1,800: Should You Buy?

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Are you confused about whether to buy stocks trading above $1,800? What can you expect from these stocks? Is there…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) Gamma Squeeze Cycle Ends: Is There Growth Left?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has dipped 35%, as the gamma squeeze cools off. Is the stock a buy at its current price…

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Investing

Here’s Why I’m Bullish on Magna (TSX:MG) Despite the 18% Correction

| Puja Tayal

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is a long-term stock to ride the EV wave. But its growth faces short-term roadblock of chip…

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Investing

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock up 11%: Be Glad You Didn’t Sell at the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock surged 11% in the hopes of a recovery that its second-quarter earnings portray.

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Dividend Stocks

Did You Turn 75? One-Time $500 OAS Pension Coming Your Way in August

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada will add a one-time OAS payment of $500 into your account on August 16 if you are eligible.…

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Tech Stocks

The E-Commerce Wave Is Here to Stay: 4 Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Puja Tayal

So you thought the e-commerce wave would cool post pandemic. But the earnings show otherwise. You can still ride this…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Pipeline Stocks to Buy If You Love Dividends

| Puja Tayal

Canada’s rich energy reserve has made oil and gas pipeline operators Dividend. Aristocrats. Here are three stocks with healthy dividends. 

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Dividend Stocks

2 Contrarian Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

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Buy the dip and sell the rally. Here are two contrarian stocks that dipped on short-term issues, but their long-term…

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Tech Stocks

You Won’t Believe This: 3 TSX Stocks Surged Over 20% in 5 Days

| Puja Tayal

The last five days saw some bull runs in the crypto and e-commerce stocks as some of the companies reported…

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Tech Stocks

The Unconventional Investment: Crypto Stocks to Buy When They Dip

| Puja Tayal

The crypto revolution is coming. The trick to earning millions in stocks is by investing in future and living in…

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Dividend Stocks

The 4 Best Canadian Stocks to Lock In a 6% Dividend Yield

| Puja Tayal

A 6% average dividend yield can double your money in 12 years. But some dividend stocks have more to offer. 

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Tech Stocks

Intermediate Investors: How to Convert Stock Losses Into Profits

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As an intermediate investor, you might have experienced profits and losses. Here’s how you can convert your stock losses into…

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Investing

2 Alternative Investment ETFs to Hedge Your Portfolio Against Inflation

| Puja Tayal

Earlier, alternative investments were mostly for the wealthy because of their high cost. But ETFs have made them accessible to…

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Energy Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Corrected Over 20% Recently: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

The stock market corrected in July, and now it is back to rallying. Three stocks dipped over 20%. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy With $400

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to invest in the stock market but don’t know where to start? A good place to start…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Beginners Guide to Investing in TSX Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Are you considering investing in stocks? Where to start can be intimidating. Let’s start with the workings of stocks and…

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Energy Stocks

4 Stocks to Buy Today

| Puja Tayal

The international borders open today in a phased manner. It is time to buy travel stocks that corrected in July…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About BlackBerry’s Losses? Hedge Your Portfolio With 3 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is seeing a cool-off. If your BlackBerry holdings are in the red, hedge them with dividend stocks. 

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Top TSX Stocks

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B): A Turnaround Stock That Surged 240%

| Puja Tayal

The recovery rally saw some great growth stocks, and one of them is Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B). The stock surged 240% year…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Qualities That Help a Fool Beat the Stock Market

| Puja Tayal

Do you know how a Fool beats the market? They possess three qualities needed to succeed in the stock market. 

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Coronavirus

3 Reasons I am Bullish on Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock continued to decline throughout this week, despite recovering earnings. Is the stock still on the road…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Can Make You Rich

| Puja Tayal

Chinese bamboo analogy works in the investing world as well. Some stocks experience spurts of growth. See how to make…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TX:LSPD) Stock Up 4.5%: Key Takeaways From Q1 Earnings

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) pleased investors once again with accelerated revenue growth organically and through acquisitions. 

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Tech Stocks

Crypto Is Back: Should You Invest in These Bitcoin-Related Stocks?

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin saw some momentum after 45 days of silence. Are you confused about whether to invest in Bitcoin-related stocks? Then…

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Coronavirus

Why Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Still Trading Below $25?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) latest earnings showed improvement, but it could not boost the stock price. Why is the stock still…

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Tech Stocks

How a Monkey Beats the Stock Market

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett says that a sensible monkey can make money in the stock market if he or she remains patient.…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks Dipped Over 15% in July: Should You Buy or Sell?

| Puja Tayal

The most common mistake investors do is to sell the dip and buy the rally. Don't make this mistake with…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Look for Stellar Earnings This Week

| Puja Tayal

Many companies are seeing a recovery in earnings. Two stocks will report stellar second-quarter earnings this week.

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Tech Stocks

4 TSX Stocks to Make Big Moves Next Week

| Puja Tayal

The next week is the time for some important earning releases. Four Canadian stocks could see big moves pre- and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Value Stocks to Buy Under $50 in August 2021

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for stocks that you can buy and hold for the long term? Here are some value stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Investing Guide: 5 Things to Do to Become a Millionaire

| Puja Tayal

What does it take to become a millionaire? Discipline? Hard work? Luck? Find out the role of investing in your…

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Tech Stocks

2 Future Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

The tried and tested method to win in the stock market is to buy and hold. But to become rich,…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) Q2 Earnings Preview: A Play of Increased Energy Demand

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will release its second-quarter earnings on July 30. The earnings could reflect the recovery in energy demand. 

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Jumped 7.85%

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock jumped 7.8% after a 10% dip. Is this jump due to any news or is it another…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks To Fall Back on As the CRA Phases Out CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is phasing out the CRB. It is time to stop playing risky bets and invest in fundamental stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Stocks Under $100 That Can Earn You a Lifetime Dividend

| Puja Tayal

Are you done with risky meme stocks, cryptocurrencies, and are looking for stable returns? These stocks can earn you a…

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Dividend Stocks

A Beginner’s Guide to Dividend Investing: 2 Stocks to Begin With

| Puja Tayal

What are dividends? How does one identify the right dividend stocks and build an optimal portfolio of passive income? Read…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks to Book Profit and Invest Elsewhere

| Puja Tayal

The buy-and-hold strategy is the most effective in the stock market. But sometimes it is better to book profit and…

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