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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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Dividend Stocks

4 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy With Social Distancing Built In

| Victoria Hetherington

Great Canadian stocks like Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and three others have been resilient during the market crash. Here’s why they’re…

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Market Crash: 2 Screaming Buys

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The coronavirus may have sent stocks plummeting, but there are some that don't deserve the dip in share price. Here…

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Energy Stocks

Market Crash: Become a Millionaire Millennial in 20 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you aren't already invested in Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA), this market crash gives the perfect opportunity to reach millionaire…

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$6,000 in This Stock Could Deliver $399 in Passive Income

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Passive-income investors should take a closer look at TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW).

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Is Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock an Upside Machine in Disguise?

| Victoria Hetherington

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is a falling knife. But has it hit the bottom, and just how much upside could it…

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Market Crash: Is Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) Stock About to Implode?

| Ryan Vanzo

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) has been hit by the market crash, pushing its dividend up to 8.8%. The worst…

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Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Are Cutting the Dividend

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The bear market of 2020 has not only led to depressed stock prices but companies are slashing the dividend. This…

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Could Telus (TSX:T) Make You Rich in a Downturn?

| Joey Frenette

Should you buy Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) for its rich dividend and compelling defensive growth runway?

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Retire Rich: 3 Crash Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It seems odd, but now is the best time to think about retirement with these three stocks perfect for investors…

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Better Buy: Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or CIBC (TSX:CM)?

| Joey Frenette

Should you buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) or CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) after the recent coronavirus-driven market crash?

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The Market Crash Has Made This Toy Company a Top Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Investing in a toy company in a bear market may seem loony. Read Chris MacDonald's take on why now is…

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5 Top TSX Stocks to Invest $5,000 in This April

| Victoria Hetherington

You may have $5,000 to invest this month, or you may have $1,000. From Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) to four other…

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How to Retire as a Passive Landlord in This Market Crash

| Kay Ng

The market crash allows investors to buy high-yield REITs at super attractive valuations. Become a passive landlord to enjoy their…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in a Bear Market

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Fortis and two other stocks are well poised to recover in the current bear market.

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No Savings at 50? I’d Buy Cheap Dividend Stocks After the Market Crash

| Peter Stephens

Purchasing dividend stocks right now could boost your retirement prospects.

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Market Crash: Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Plunged 68%

| Ryan Vanzo

The market crash has caused Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock to crater by nearly 70%. The coronavirus is clearly to blame,…

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Market Crash: Here Is How You Can Turn $20,000 Into $1 Million!

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors should look for opportunities after the market crash, as stocks like National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) boast tremendous value…

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Market Crash Alert: Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Just Plunged 27%

| Ryan Vanzo

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) was once one of Canada's most reliable stocks. The recent market crash has put that…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Should You Buy the Dip in April?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and the whole airline industry is facing a massive crisis, but this may be just the right…

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Market Crash: 2 TSX Stocks I’ve Doubled Down On

| Daniel Da Costa

A stock market crash can bring a lot of quality opportunities for long-term investors who have the cash to invest,…

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What the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 Tells Us About the Stock Market

| Andrew Button

Despite the economic effects of the Spanish Flu, the Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) still paid its dividend.

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Buying Opportunity: 3 TSX Stocks Are Down Over 50%

| Aditya Raghunath

Stocks such as Lightspeed and CI Financial have lost considerable market value in the market sell-off and are trading at…

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Market Crash 2020: Do Not Fear — Buy Like Buffett

| Robin Brown

Take advantage of a fearful market and buy best-in-class stocks like Warren Buffett would.

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Would Warren Buffett Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett has been buying airlines on the dip. Would he buy Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

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Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Fell Over 10% Yesterday

| Cindy Dye

Shares of Shopify (TSX: SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock tumbled by more than 10% on April 2, even as other stocks in the…

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TSX ETFs: 2 Top Investments to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadians who want to invest in the market but aren't sure what to buy should consider these two top TSX…

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Market Crash 101: How to Invest During the Bear Market

| Ryan Vanzo

The market crash has destroyed portfolios, but it has also created dozens of lucrative opportunities. Here's how to profit during…

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Should You Buy Airline Stocks?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While the airline industry may be suffering now, given time these stocks are likely to soar high once again.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) to Be Sued Over COVID-19 Refunds: Should You Sell the Stock?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) could fall further if the lawsuit against it goes ahead.

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Market Crash: 2 Stocks I Wouldn’t Touch With a Barge Pole

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and another stock that prudent investors would be wise to avoid in the face of a…

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A “Stay-at-Home” Stock to Buy Right Now!

| Joey Frenette

A "stay-at-home" stock can help your portfolio hold its own, as the pandemic and looming recession continue to take a…

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Market Crash 2020: 2 Crazy-Cheap Blue-Chip Stocks!

| Jared Seguin

Stocks have been bouncing around with the recent market crash. If you're looking at a long-term investment horizon, these blue-chip…

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Is a V-Shaped Recovery on the Way for Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Should investors brace themselves for a sharp V-shaped recovery, as some pundits in the mainstream financial media are predicting will…

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Buy Alert: This High-Quality REIT Is Now Selling for 75% Off

| Nelson Smith

Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) has a net asset value of around $40 per share. You can buy in today for…

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Stock Market Crash 2020: Your Chance to Turn $50,000 Into $1 Million

| Aditya Raghunath

The market crash provides long-term investors with an opportunity to buy growth stocks at cheap valuations and build massive wealth.

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3 Dividend Stocks to Wait Out the Crash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there was ever a time to invest in dividend stocks, now is the time. Consider these three as the…

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Legendary Investor Jim Rogers: This Market Crash Could Get Much Worse

| Nelson Smith

Legendary investor Jim Rogers is still worried about the global economy, but he does have one trick to help individual…

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Follow Warren Buffett and Buy Top-Quality Dividend Stocks Right Now!

| Aditya Raghunath

Warren Buffett likes to invest in stocks that pay regular dividends and have strong fundamentals. Here we look at two…

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Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Top CRA Tax Breaks in 2020

| Aditya Raghunath

The Canada Revenue Agency has extended the tax filing deadline for individuals and businesses. Here are the top CRA changes…

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Fell 54% Last Month

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Air Canada remains a solid bet for long-term investors despite a massive decline in stock prices.

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