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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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Forget Bitcoin! Here’s What I’d Buy After the Stock Market’s Recent Slump

| Peter Stephens

There may be better investing opportunities than Bitcoin in the stock market.

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This Airline Has a Better Risk/Reward Tradeoff Than Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has seen massive moves of late, but here's why risk-averse investors may want to consider this alternative…

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Market Bounce: Should You Take Profits After a 26% Rally in the TSX Index?

| Joey Frenette

Should investors treat the latest TSX Index market bounce as a chance to take profits off the table?

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Market Crash 2020: The Best Ways to Invest $5,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Canadian investors can look to buy shares of Berkshire Hathaway right now.

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Beware of Air Canada (TSX:AC): Buy This Thriving Airline Instead

| Robin Brown

Why risk it with Air Canada (TSX:AC) when you can own this thriving airline stock instead?

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Energy Stocks

Coronavirus Is Crushing the Energy Patch: OPEC’s Latest Deal Isn’t Enough

| Matt Smith

Oil prices drift lower, despite the OPEC deal on production cuts, making Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) an unattractive investment.

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Will COVID-19 Lead to a Housing Market Crash in Canada?

| Aditya Raghunath

Is it time to exit REITs given fears of a housing market crash in 2020?

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Is This Battered Airline a Contrarian Buy?

| Kris Knutson

There's an old investing saying that you should buy when there is blood in the streets. Air Canada (TSX:AC) shares…

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Why You Should Keep Saving for Retirement During a Recession

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Even if the economy is in a recession and stock markets are volatile, it's not a reason to stop contributing…

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Canadian Energy Stocks: Should Investors Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Victoria Hetherington

Should investors keep buying shares in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), or is the the time to start trimming energy stocks from…

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Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock a Buy After Last Week’s Monster Rally?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock rallied an incredible 46% last week. But is that enough to make the nation’s flag-carrying aviation…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Is a Buy Before It Heads Back to $80

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is arguably the best bargain in the Big Six after the unprecedented coronavirus-driven Canadian bank sell-off.

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Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Lays Off 500 Workers: Bad News for Weed Stocks?

| Justin Liew

The bear market trend because of COVID-19 is painful enough as it is, and layoffs from companies like Canopy Growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Will BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock Crash in a Recession?

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the top TSX stocks to consider today is BCE (TSX:BCE); however, its stock is not completely immune to…

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The Coronavirus Is Decimating Air Travel: Is it Time to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Matt Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has been hit hard by the market meltdown, leaving it attractively valued, making it a speculative stock…

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1 Stock to Defend Your Portfolio and Another to Grow It

| Aditya Raghunath

There are a number of high-quality deals for long-term investors on the TSX, but these two stocks are among the…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Buy Before the Stock Skyrockets Into the Stratosphere?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock may be in for turbulent times, but there are many reasons why long-term thinkers should consider…

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Canadian Renewable Energy Stock Yielding 7% to Buy in April

| Matt Smith

The degree of perceived risk for Polaris Infrastructrue Inc. (TSX:PIF) is overblown, meaning it is attractively valued, making now the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX BUY ALERT: 1 Absolute Bargain Stock Yielding Over 8%

| Robin Brown

If you can stomach the risks, this stock is an absolute bargain with a yield over 8%.

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The Case for Buying Uranium Stocks Just Got Stronger

| Victoria Hetherington

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is a top name in an overlooked field. Could the oil price war and the coronavirus add…

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TSX Stocks: 2 Canadian Titans That Lost 25% Amid the COVID-19 Crash

| Vineet Kulkarni

These two TSX stocks are still trading 25% lower against their recent highs. Their discounted valuations and juicy dividend yield…

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TSX Investors: How Risky Are Restaurant Stocks in 2020?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant stocks like MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) are reeling as the Canadian restaurant sector tackles a generational crisis.

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3 TSX Stocks With Once-in-a-Lifetime Value

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX stocks are not only extremely cheap, but they are all top growth stocks, providing investors with major…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Gold! I’d Invest in Undervalued Dividend Stocks After the Recent Crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap income stocks today could lead to high returns in the long run.

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Could Plunge in 2020 if the Housing Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock could plunge in case a housing market crash happens in 2020. Despite its…

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CRA Emergency Benefit: Are You Eligible for $500/Week?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The applications for emergency benefits are swelling, as unemployment begins to surge in Canada. Aside from the sharp decline of…

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Dividend Stocks

Is the COVID-19 Stock Market Crash Already Over?

| Andrew Button

With Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock soaring, is the COVID-19 market crash already over?

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Dividend Stocks

It’s a Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Buy These 3 Cheap Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Cheap stocks like Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Cineplex (TSX:CGX), and RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) haven't been this low in over a decade.

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The Best Canadian Stock to Fight a Coronavirus Recession

| Matt Smith

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a top defensive stock to own during a recession.

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Market Crash: A Million-Dollar Idea to Make a Million

| Vineet Kulkarni

This market crash has brought a lot of opportunities for contrarian investors. Here's is a value play to make a…

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Soaring: Buy the Bounce?

| Andrew Button

With Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock soaring, should investors buy the bounce?

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Market Crash Alert: Is It Time to Buy Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Right Now?

| Aditya Raghunath

Long-term TSX investors can add fortune to their accounts by investing in oversold options like Canada Goose stock.

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Market Crash Alert: America’s Biggest Movie Chain Facing Bankruptcy — Is Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Next?

| Cindy Dye

With theatres across North America closed indefinitely due to COVID-19, is Canadian movie chain Cineplex (TSX:CGX) the next casualty?

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MARKET CRASH: This Hedge Fund Returned 3,600% in March!

| Andrew Button

You can't buy the hedge fund that rose 3,600% in March, but you can buy the BMO Mid-Term U.S. IG…

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TFSA Investors: Double Your Money With This Cheap Dividend Stock

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why income investors can look to consider this packaging and publishing giant for their TFSA portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

Market Crash Alert: Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Aditya Raghunath

With the market crash weighing heavily on stocks, long-term investors are identifying stocks with strong balance sheets. Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB)…

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Economic Depression: 1 Top TSX Food Stock to Buy and Hold

| Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) could be a strong buy for investors facing the possibility of an economic depression.

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Millennials: 2 TFSA Millionaire-Maker Stocks to Buy in the Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another stock that could make long-term investors filthy rich in the stock market crash.

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Bank Stocks

Market Crash Alert: Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Plunges 25%

| Ryan Vanzo

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is well known as a reliable stock. Has the recent market crash provided a rare buying…

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If You Have $2,000 to Invest, Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and another badly-hit retail stock that reek of value after the coronavirus crash.

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