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Air Canada Stock Fell 5% in November: Is it a Buy Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock saw remarkable improvements during its last quarter but still dropped 5% with more recession hints. So,…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Airlines are on the rebound. Does Air Canada stock deserve to be on your buy list?

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Retirees: 2 Healthcare Stocks That Could Help Set You up for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Healthcare stocks offer an incredible opportunity for growth for those investors who look to the right stocks, such as these…

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Remember March 2020? Grab Those Growth Stocks Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three growth stocks soared in the double- and even triple-digit range once and are bound to do so once…

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Why TSX Stocks Rebounded on Tuesday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TSX stocks started climbing back, as investors perhaps believe the worst of the worst is over, and it's time for…

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Bombardier: Could This 2021 Top Gainer TSX Stock Keep Pace in 2022?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock soared a massive 260% last year against TSX stocks' average 20% gain.

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Why Loblaw Stock Soared 65% in 2021

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Loblaw (TSX:L) managed to be a major defensive play during the last year, and yet it could still be a…

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How Cineplex Stock Is Placed in 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock gained 47% and outperformed broader markets. But will it continue to rise in 2022?

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Better Buy: Canada Goose Stock vs. Lululemon Stock

| Aditya Raghunath

Is it possible to choose between the two retail giants?

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Tech Stocks

The Best Defensive Stock to Buy if You Have $2,000

| Robin Brown

Technology stocks are the new defensive stocks to own. Got $2,000 to invest? Consider this TSX-outperforming stock for your portfolio…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Just Part of a Total Market Sea-Change

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and one other Canadian stock offer ways to invest in two strong themes already emerging in the…

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Stock Market Crash Round 2: Now’s the Time to Prepare Yourself

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about a renewed stock market crash, a utility like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) could be your best friend.

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Will Canada’s Big Banks Cut Their Dividends?

| Matt Smith

Canadian dividend stocks are under substantial pressure to cut dividends with even the big six banks particularly vulnerable.

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CRA Stimulus: 3 Stocks That Benefit the Most

| Vishesh Raisinghani

CRA stimulus measures could support airlines and private equity businesses such as Onex Corp. (TSX:ONEX).

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$2,000/Month CRA CERB: Will it Become Universal Basic Income?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian government is being called out to make CERB a universal basic income. Many industries are in a financial…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Canadian Tire: Buy its REIT

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It could be some time before Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) rebounds after the pandemic, but its REIT might see some positive…

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COVID-19 Crisis: Can Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Rebound in 2020?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) bounced back in April, but the rest of 2020 still holds a lot of uncertainty for the…

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Top Growth Stocks on the TSX Index

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Top growth stocks such as Real Matters (TSX:REAL) and Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI)(USA) are poised to outperform over the next few…

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Can Canadian Bank Stocks Make You Rich?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a top Canadian bank that actually looks buyable after the coronavirus market crash.

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2 Value Stocks Too Cheap to Ignore

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a lot of value stocks out there, but these two offer the best chance at significant growth both…

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2 TSX Energy Stocks With 30% Upside in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

Both these TSX stocks have robust business models that can offer stability, and are significantly undervalued, making them top buys…

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Another Market Crash: What’s the Probability?

| Adam Othman

Even though it’s not accurately quantifiable, the probability that another market crash is coming is high right now.

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Enbridge Stock: 3 Reasons to Buy This TSX Giant for Your TFSA

| Aditya Raghunath

The share price of Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is up 35% after bottoming out in March. Is the stock still a buy?

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TFSA Strategy to Profit From a Market Crash

| Matt Smith

Add national flag carrier Air Canada (TSX:AC) to your TFSA today to build wealth and achieve your financial goals sooner.

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Warren Buffett Dumps Airlines: Time to Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett admitted his mistake of investing in the airline industry. By dumping his airline stocks, investors in the Air…

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Why Should You Stay Away From Sierra Wireless (TSX:SW)?

| Puja Tayal

Sierra Wireless (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) stock is down more than 15% after the company reported wider losses in the first quarter.

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Warren Buffett: Why You Need to Heed His Words of Wisdom

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett had a lot to share with investors in his recent annual meeting, most notably his cautious stance on…

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TSX Stocks: Where to Invest $5,000 Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian investors should consider increasing the defensive bias in their portfolios to protect from an impending market crash.

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3 Reasons Why Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) Is in Good Shape for the Rest of 2020 and Beyond

| Kyle Walton

Dining habits will undergo a radical transformation as the economy re-opens, and some previously thriving restaurant chains are going to…

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Canadians: 3 Ways the CRA Can Help You During COVID-19!

| Andrew Button

If you hold stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC), the Canada Revenue Agency has got your back.

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Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Major COVID-19 Tax Breaks by the CRA

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's how you can supplement CRA tax breaks with a steady stream of dividend income.

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Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Go Belly Up in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

In a shocking comment, David Calhoun is calling the bankruptcy of one airline this year. Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) be…

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Green Energy Stocks Could Make You Rich

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) ticks the box for green economy upside. Here’s why it’s a play for the long-term.

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This TSX Stock Is Good for Health and Wealth

| Sneha Nahata

This Canadian company could ensure good health and generate significant wealth.

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Market Crash 2020: Brace Yourself: A Resilient 5G Stock to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) is a wonderful defensive dividend stock to own as you're looking to prepare for another market crash.

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CRA Begins Enrolment for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)

| Cindy Dye

For many students, the Canada Emergency Student Benefit represents a lifeline to help them continue with their education.

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This TSX Stock Made Investors Rich, and the Rally Isn’t Over Yet

| Sneha Nahata

Real Matters stock is among the best-performing TSX stocks this year with potential to grow further.

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: 2 Dividends That Could Be Next on the Chopping Block!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another blue-chip TSX dividend stock that could be next in line to cut their dividends.

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Top High Yield Dividend Stocks on the TSX Index

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Avoid high yield traps by investing in companies that are committed to the dividend and are supported by an investment…

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Market Crash 2020: Should You Sell in May and Go Away?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Economic devastation and market coming out of a red-hot April has generated conditions that could potentially lead to a second…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Executives Just Released a Bombshell

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been crushed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Executives just revealed a scary prediction…

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TFSA Investors: Now’s the Time to Get Rich

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Your TFSA is the perfect place to get on the path to riches, but what stocks are the perfect choice…

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Cannabis Investors: A Boom Is Coming

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cannabis producers have hit new lows lately, but there are a few reasons that this could be the year that…

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Why Bausch Health (TSX:BHC) Stock Is a Smart Risk to Take

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) stock falls, as guidance is reduced due to coronavirus disruptions, but if we look beyond this temporary…

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3 Reasons Another Stock Market Crash Is Ahead

| Matt Smith

Brace yourself for another stock market crash that could cause the TSX to plunge lower than it did in March…

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TSX Stocks: 3 Assets to Hold During 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

As we continue to progress through 2020 with such little certainty, these are the top three assets and TSX stocks…

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1 Telecom Stock for Stable Income and Growth Potential in the Current Crisis

| Kyle Walton

Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) possesses one of the safest dividends in the country, but also has a little-known growth catalyst in its…

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Why Home Capital (TSX:HCG) Stock Is a Sell

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With home listings plummeting and unemployment soaring, Home Capital stock will feel the pain of deteriorating credit quality.

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