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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

Passive Income: How to Make $15 Per Day Starting in 2021

| Puja Tayal

Passive investing is a tried and tested way to generate wealth from investment. But there is a way to earn…

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Alert! Hedge Your Portfolio Against Inflation With the 3 Best TSX Stocks

| Puja Tayal

High inflation is coming, and it can impact your returns negatively. Here's how you can protect your portfolio from the…

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Tech Stocks

3 Mistakes Regular Investors Make in Meme Trading

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to make some money on meme stocks? Avoid making these three common mistakes that regular investors make…

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Tech Stocks

My Short-Squeeze Gains: Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) a Hold at $18?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has surged 76.5% and is trading at $18. If you are in dual minds to hold or…

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Coronavirus

Forget Dogecoin: This Canadian Stock Is a Better Alternative in June 2021

| Puja Tayal

Dogecoin has been falling since mid-May, as many traders cash out their digital currency. Here is an alternative to invest…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Claim Your Ticket Refund Before June 12

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is giving cash refund on flights cancelled during the pandemic. You can earn from this refund. Here’s…

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Investing

You Think Dogecoin Is Crazy? Wait Till You See This Stock’s Growth

| Puja Tayal

Dogecoin fever has cooled after a crazy rally of 6,800%. But there is one crazy rally in the stock market.…

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Tech Stocks

Could Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Be the Android of Omnichannel Commerce?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) announced two e-commerce acquisitions. It is on track to become the Android of omnichannel commerce. 

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Dividend Stocks

This 3-Year Prediction for Oil and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has surged 43% year to date and has more upside. The next three years are crucial for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks With Strong Upside in 2021

| Puja Tayal

This is a ripe time to pluck some good dividend stocks with 25-30% upside potential in 2021 as they ride…

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Coronavirus

3 Recovery Stocks That Could Make You Richer in June — and Beyond

| Puja Tayal

You don’t grow rich by chasing a rally but by riding a recovery rally. Here are three stocks that are…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Two TSX Stocks to Buy

| Puja Tayal

Instead of buying in a lump sum, buy small sums over a period of time to get the best of…

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Coronavirus

My 1-Year Prediction for Air Canada (TSX:AC): Runway to $40

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is on a road to recovery, as investors eye pent-up air travel demand. The next 12…

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Coronavirus

Reading Thoughts of Air Canada (TSX:AC) Investors: Is Recovery in Cards?

| Puja Tayal

A news-sensitive stock like Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock did not react strongly to the executive bonuses. What do investors have…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: How to Book Profits in This Reddit Frenzy

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is at the cusp of the Reddit frenzy 2.0. The hedge funds are buying. Book profits while…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Dips: Should You Invest in Meme Stocks?

| Puja Tayal

A new stock market term has been coined: “the meme stocks." Here is a complete guide to meme stocks and…

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Dipped 7% After a 37% Jump Over 2 Days

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock jumped 37% in the last two days on meme trading. And now the Redditors are cashing in…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry vs. Dogecoin: How to Make Money From Meme Stocks

| Puja Tayal

It started as a joke. But now meme stocks and coins have taken investors by surprise. How do you make…

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Dividend Stocks

Enhance Your Crypto Gains: 5 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Now!

| Puja Tayal

While the future of crypto is unpredictable, that of stocks is not. These five stocks can improve your crypto gains…

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Tech Stocks

This 1-Week Prediction of BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is in the middle of a short squeeze. This week is crucial. If you own the stock, it…

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Energy Stocks

A $100 TFSA Portfolio: Start Small and Build Big With 3 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Are you planning to build a TFSA portfolio? You can start with $100 and build big with regular investing in…

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Energy Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Is the CRB Extension Coming in June?

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government proposed a 12-week CRB extension in the 2021 budget. Will this proposal materialize in June before…

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Tech Stocks

Will Dogecoin Go up Again? Buy These 2 Growth Stocks Instead

| Puja Tayal

It takes 20 days for Dogecoin to more than double and another 20 days to more than halve. Is another…

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Tech Stocks

How to Make Money From BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) 2nd Wave of Short Squeezes

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is being hit by the second wave of the Redditor short squeeze. It’s time to book some profits.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Momentum Returns: Is $50 the Next Destination?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada's (TSX:AC) stock price momentum has returned. The stock surpassed the $27 mark since the bailout. Will it surge…

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Tech Stocks

Reddit Alert! BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Jumps Over 10%

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock saw a sudden influx of buyers on May 26. It was also a hot topic on Reddit.…

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Dividend Stocks

If 5G Is the Future, These 2 Stocks Are a Screaming Buy

| Puja Tayal

The 5G opportunity is far greater than you might think. Here are two stocks that can unleash the potential of…

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Coronavirus

Waiting for the Recovery Rally? It’s Time to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Time waits for no one. Air Canada's (TSX:AC) stock price dip has passed, and stock price stagnation shall, too. And…

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Energy Stocks

How to Avoid Losing Money in Bitcoin and Dogecoin

| Puja Tayal

Recently, Bitcoin and Dogecoin dipped 30%. Is this a sign of a crypto bubble? Here’s how you can avoid losing…

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Coronavirus

Will Spring Come for Air Canada (TSX:AC) in September?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has hit a plateau. There is not much momentum for almost two months. Is this the…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP and OAS Are Not Enough: Should You Delay Retirement to Fight Inflation?

| Puja Tayal

Are you depending on the CPP and OAS pension for your retirement? Then you are up for some disappointment. 

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Planning: How Much Should You Save to Retire With $1 Million?

| Puja Tayal

Do you dream of a million-dollar retirement? You can make your dream come true, even at age 40 with as…

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Energy Stocks

Top 4 Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $100

| Puja Tayal

You don’t need thousands of dollars to invest in the stock markets. You can build a well-diversified, winning portfolio with…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock Jump 13%?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock surged 13% after robust fiscal 2021 earnings. What did the earnings state?  

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Investing

If Bitcoin Is the Future, This ETF Is a Screaming Buy

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin is down 30%. If you believe in the future of BTC, buy the dip. A tax-effective way to get…

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Tech Stocks

What Is Lightspeed POS’s (TSX:LSPD) Fiscal 2022 Growth Potential?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock surged 145% last year. Can it replicate this growth this year? Find the answer in this…

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Tech Stocks

3 Recovery Stocks to Buy Before May Ends

| Puja Tayal

May saw a correction in the stock market, creating a buying opportunity. Buy these three stocks that will benefit from…

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Investing

This 5-Year Prediction of Magna (TSX:MG) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stock has surged 30% in five months. Could it continue to grow? This five-year prediction will tell…

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Dividend Stocks

Bitcoin Down 40%: How to Protect Your Portfolio From the Crypto Fallout

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin fell 3% in one day on the China regulatory crackdown. Here’s how you can protect your portfolio from the…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks to Build a Market Portfolio That Outperforms

| Puja Tayal

In the stock market, you gain when patient and lose when you panic. You can build a market-outperform portfolio by…

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