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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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Market Crash: 3 Massive Reasons to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Right Now!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is severely undervalued and could make opportunistic contrarian investors filthy rich over the next two years…

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Market Crash 2020: 3 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Right Now

| David Jagielski

Investing in Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and these two other blue-chip stocks can help add stability and get your portfolio through this…

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2 Top TSX Defensive Stocks to Own in a Recession

| Robin Brown

Buy these two defensive TSX companies that are providing essentials services during the COVID-19 crisis.

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3 Stocks the Smartest Investors Are Buying

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The market bottom may be gone, so make sure you get these stocks while still on sale.

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Got $5,000? Make $100K the Easy Way

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You don't have to take risks to find a stock that'll make you some easy money. All you need is…

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TFSA Investors: It’s Time to Buy Warren Buffett’s Favourite TSX Stocks!

| Aditya Raghunath

Investors can look to follow Warren Buffett and buy two Canadian stocks for their TFSA.

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Retiring Soon? Why You Might Need Less Than You Think

| Nelson Smith

If you're planning on retiring soon, don't sweat the suddenly smaller numbers in your brokerage account. Here's why your golden…

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Market Crash: Warren Buffett Isn’t Making This Mistake as Stocks Tank, Neither Should You

| Joey Frenette

Far too many beginner investors are making a mistake as they attempt to buy stocks in their first market crash.

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CRA Emergency Relief: Don’t Pay Your Taxes Until September 1

| Adam Othman

In response to coronavirus disruptions, CRA has delayed the tax filing and payment dates.

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6 Great Canadian Retirement Stocks to Buy in April

| Victoria Hetherington

If you’re buying retirement stocks, names like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) will likely see even deeper discounts this month.

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TFSA Stocks: 4 TSX Companies to Buy in the Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

TFSA stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) fit all sorts of investment strategies right now, from value investing to contrarian buying

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How Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is Placed After a Nasty Q1

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock has surged more than 50% from its recent lows. But the stock certainly does not look…

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Market Crash: Is Real Estate the Next Market to Fall?

| Kris Knutson

Is real estate, with its high prices and equally high debt levels, the next market to fall? If so, perhaps…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): My Top Speculative Stock to Beat the Coronavirus Crash

| Matt Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) will survive the latest economic slump, making it an attractive high-risk, high-return play on the market crash.

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Market Crash: Why Did Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Drop 67%?

| Ryan Vanzo

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock has been crushed following the latest market crash. Is this your chance to buy at an…

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Planning for Retirement? Don’t Make This Simple Mistake After a Stock Market Crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can capitalise on low stock prices to boost your retirement prospects.

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Baby Boomers: This Coronavirus Market Crash Could Delay Your Retirement by 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The coronavirus is a blow to retirement plans. Baby boomers need to focus on both health and wealth. In case…

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How to Invest in a Market Crash

| Mat Litalien, MBA

How to invest during the most pronounced market crash in history is not easy. Consider undervalued stocks such as the…

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Market Crash: $5,000 in This TSX Dividend Stock Pays $580 a Year

| Aditya Raghunath

Investing in income-generating stocks such as Pizza Pizza seems a good bet in a volatile market.

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) just became one of the timeliest opportunities in the TSX Index after its latest COVID-19-driven plunge.

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TFSA Investors: Retire Rich Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There is one stock out there that could double in share price within a year and yet is still stable…

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Market Crash 2020: Why Are These Canadian Stocks Down So Much?

| Nelson Smith

Stocks unfairly punished by today's market crash include Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI), Molson Coors (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP), and Northwest Healthcare REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Do This If the Market Crashes Below 52-Week Lows

| Joey Frenette

As the market takes another turn, Canadian investors should plan to slowly buy the dip over the coming months without…

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Why Did BRP (TSX:DOO) Stock Plunge 70% During the Market Crash?

| Ryan Vanzo

The market crash has sent shares of BRP Inc (TSX:DOO) plunging. What's going on? Is this an opportunity to profit,…

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Market Crash 2020: Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Investors

| Cindy Dye

During this market crash, it’s scary to see investments decline, but now is a great opportunity to buy shares of…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Heavyweight That Won’t Stay This Cheap Forever

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a dividend heavyweight that income investors should consider if they're looking for a wonderful company…

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Will the Government Step in to Save Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Some are wondering if Air Canada (TSX:AC) may need a government bailout.

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Should You Buy or Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC) Right Now?

| Adam Othman

With the COVID-19 pandemic raging, Air Canada stock could be an excellent buy at its current valuation.

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2 Telehealth Stocks That Could Boom in This Pandemic

| Vishesh Raisinghani

It’s time for virtual healthcare and telehealth services to shine. Keep an eye on WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL) and TELUS…

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3 Stocks to Add $100

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are the perfect option even if you only have a couple hundred bucks lying around, as long…

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Got $1,000? 3 Top Stocks to Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These top stocks are the perfect investment if you have both $1,000 to spend, and a little bit of patience.

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Why COVID-19 Can’t Stop This Essential Services Company

| Aditya Raghunath

What makes Atco stock a solid bet for investors looking to beat the COVID-19 bear market?

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How to Retire Comfortably on Cheap Dividend Stocks After the Market Crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can build a growing passive income in older age after the stock market’s recent decline.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Is This Tech Stock Still a Great Buy?

| Kris Knutson

The entire stock market is pulling back, and Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is falling with it. The stock is much…

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TFSA Investors: This TSX Stock Is Unaffected by the Market Crash

| Aditya Raghunath

Northland Power is one of the few companies on the TSX that can outperform the coronavirus market crash.

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This Gold Stock Can Protect You From the Market Crash

| Ryan Vanzo

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) is one of the best gold stocks in history. It's a perfect buy during the…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the Price War: 2 Great Canadian Oil Stocks to Buy in April

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and one other Canadian oil stock are strong contrarian plays for the long-term value investor.

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Dividend Stocks

This Billionaire Real Estate Developer Reveals His Top Stock Pick Today

| Nelson Smith

Mitchell Goldhar is one of Canada's top real estate developers. And amid this financial crisis, he's buying shares of SmartCentres…

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This TSX Stock Is Beating the Coronavirus Bear Market

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Stella Jones has managed to beat the ongoing coronavirus bear market.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Pandemic: 3 CRA Emergency Measures to Help Taxpayers in 2020

| Andrew Button

The CRA's new tax deferrals can help you if you own dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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