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Author: Sneha Nahata

Sneha is a M.Sc. in finance and has been a Motley Fool contributor since mid-2020. Sneha specializes in writing about bank, energy, consumer and TMT (technology, media, and telecom) stocks. She focuses on identifying winning long-term stock picks.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Should Have a Permanent Place in Your TFSA

| Sneha Nahata

Buying and holding this dividend stock in a TFSA can help generate significant tax-free passive income for decades.

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Investing

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Primed for Big Returns

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks are undervalued but have the potential to deliver above-average returns in the long term.

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Investing

The Smartest Canadian Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks are trading at low dollar prices, but have significant prospects, making them the smartest buying option.

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Tech Stocks

Alphabet’s AI Push Is Accelerating — Is the Stock a Buy Now?

| Sneha Nahata

Alphabet’s integration of AI across Search, advertising, and Google Cloud is already translating into solid revenue.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Don’t Cut Their Payouts

| Sneha Nahata

These dividend stocks have a strong record of never reducing payouts and are well-positioned to keep growing their dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Max Your TFSA Impact: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Sneha Nahata

These dividend stocks provide consistent income and steady growth, making them ideal candidates for your TFSA portfolio

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Dividend Stocks

Wake Up Every Morning Knowing Your Dividends Are Safe With These Stocks

| Sneha Nahata

While dividends are not 100% guaranteed, these TSX stocks have sustainable payouts, making them reliable income stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Is TC Energy a Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

TC Energy stock has been on a strong run, with its shares surging close to 34% over the past year…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Brookfield Asset Management Be in 10 Years?

| Sneha Nahata

Over the past 12 months, BAM stock has surged more than 53.6%. Further, it has more than doubled since December…

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks offer solid growth and income potential, making them no-brainer investments for the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian dividend stocks are likely to pay and increase their dividends in the coming years, making reliable investments.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra Safe Dividend Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years

| Sneha Nahata

These ultra safe dividend stocks have solid fundamentals and a growing earnings base, making them reliable investments for passive income.

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Investing

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

Investing in these TSX stocks and allowing them to grow tax-free, can snowball into meaningful wealth over the years.

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Dividend Stocks

My Top 3 Canadian Dividend Picks You’ll Want in Your Portfolio

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks have consistently paid and increased dividends for decades, offer attractive yield, and have resilient payout ratios.

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Investing

These Are 2 of the Worst-Performing Stocks in the TSX Index in 2025

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks are down over 34% year-to-date, reflecting tariff-related uncertainties and the volatility in crude oil prices.

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Investing

What’s Going on With Lululemon Stock?

| Sneha Nahata

Lululemon stock has been one of the worst performers in the S&P 500 Index in 2025, declining nearly 47% year…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Buying goeasy Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

| Sneha Nahata

An investment of $10,000 in goeasy a decade ago would be worth about $154,617 today, more than 15 times the…

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Investing

2 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These two top Canadian stocks are trading at a discounted valuation, leaving attractive entry points for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Blue Chip Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These blue-chip companies offer s a mix of stability, income, and decent capital gains, making them attractive long-term investments.

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Dividend Stocks

My Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy Today

| Sneha Nahata

This smart stock plans to distribute between $40 billion and $45 billion to shareholders over the next five years, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Inc a Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

BCE is showing signs of recovery, with momentum in fibre and wireless, AI-driven expansion, and strategic acquisitions driving growth.

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Investing

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These two Canadian stocks are trading at low dollar prices, but not for long as they have significant long-term tailwinds.

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy in August

| Sneha Nahata

These no-brainier stocks have consistently outpaced the broader market with their returns and still have significant growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

7 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These large companies represent a diverse mix of industries and have a strong commitment to pay and grow dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Wealth-Building Dividend Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

With the combination of dependable income and capital appreciation potential, these TSX dividend stocks can help build wealth over time.

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Investing

The Best Undervalued Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

Here are two TSX stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value but have significant growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Ease Your Worry About Running Out of Money in Retirement

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian dividend stocks can help you enjoy retirement with more confidence and less worry about running out of money.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Grow $20K Into a Lifetime of Passive Income

| Sneha Nahata

An investment of $20,000 in this high-yield TSX stock could produce roughly $1,150.48 in annual passive income right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Paid Every Month: 2 High-Yield Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Sneha Nahata

These high-yield dividend stocks can power your portfolio with reliable monthly dividend income.

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Investing

3 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Forever

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks have the potential to deliver above-average capital gains and create significant wealth for long-term investors.

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Investing

Down 13% After Earnings, Is Canadian Tire Stock Still a Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

Canadian Tire’s strong momentum in the second quarter signals a resilient business, but near-term growth could moderate.

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Investing

Is Waste Connections a Good Stock to Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

Waste Connections stock could remain volatile. Lower commodity volumes and macro uncertainty remains a short-term drag.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks offer solid growth potential. Moreover, they keep increasing their dividends in all market conditions.

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3 TSX Stocks Under $20 That Are Screaming Buys

| Sneha Nahata

These under $20 stocks have the potential to deliver solid returns, thanks to their solid business models and long-term growth…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks to Buy on the Dip and Hold for 10 Years

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX-listed stocks have exposure to high-growth sectors and solid prospects, making them top bets to buy on the dip.

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Tech Stocks

Prediction: Buying Shopify Today Could Set You Up for Life

| Sneha Nahata

While the significant rally in Shopify stock has naturally lifted the company’s valuation, the long-term story remains compelling.

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Investing

Should You Buy Air Canada Stock on the Dip?

| Sneha Nahata

Air Canada stock is down over 13% year to date. Air Canada is entering the second half of 2025 with…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use $10,000 to Transform a TFSA Into a Cash-Pumping Machine

| Sneha Nahata

Here are two Canadian stocks that can transform your TFSA into a cash-pumping machine even with a modest $10,000 initial…

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Investing

Shares of Dollarama Jumped 38% YTD: Time to Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

Dollarama’s recent rally has certainly pushed its valuation higher, but the stock still offers stability, income, and growth.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Commerce Zoomed 16% in July: Is the Stock a Buy?

| Sneha Nahata

With rising ARPU, customer growth in key markets, and increasing software and payments adoption, Lightspeed could deliver solid growth.

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