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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Motley Fool Staff

AI energy consumption is expected to double by 2026, and these companies could be set to profit from the boom.

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10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Can You Guess the 10 Most Popular Canadian Stocks? (If You Own Them, You Might Be Losing Out.)

| Iain Butler

The list is woefully predictable.

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2024 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

The Motley Fool's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Subsector Trends: Mining vs Tech vs Energy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI is powering a TSX breakout and mining, tech, and energy stocks are set to benefit from rising demand for…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Dividend Stocks for Canadians in 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend income with value: three TSX stocks offering yield, growth, and stability for 2025.

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2 Undervalued TSX Stocks I’d Buy Before They Correct to the Upside

| Demetris Afxentiou

There are plenty of undervalued TSX stocks to consider right now, despite the market still trading at highs. Here’s a…

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Energy Stocks

Clean Tech & AI: Two Forces Reshaping Canadian Investing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Clean tech and AI are converging, so here’s how Canadians can invest smartly, from renewables and miners to Brookfield Renewable…

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Why Mining & Energy Could Drive Canada’s Next Leg Up

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Mining and clean energy are converging, so here’s why Lundin Mining and Northland Power are practical TSX plays for the…

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Tech Stocks

The TSX Portrait of a High-Growth Canadian Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want high‑growth Canadian stocks that actually last? Here are three quality names to consider for durable growth.

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How Royal Bank Just Jumped Ahead of the Pack

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Royal Bank of Canada posted record earnings, so here’s why its scale, diversified growth, and attractive valuation could keep it…

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Tech Stocks

Where Canada’s Real AI Opportunities Are Hidden

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under-the-radar AI plays offer durable recurring revenue, AI advantages, and steady cash flow for long-term investors.

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My Top 5 Canadian Stock Picks for New Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These five Canadian stocks for new investors can deliver higher returns from growth and dividends.

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TSX Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership You Should Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Insider stakes speak volumes, so here’s why goeasy, Aritzia, and Enghouse deserve a closer look before you add them to…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Pullback? These Defensive TSX Names Could Cushion the Drop

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Market pullbacks are opportunities, so here are three defensive TSX dividend stocks (BCE, Metro, Fortis) to buy, hold, and collect…

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Tech Stocks

The Best AI Stocks in Canada You’ve Never Heard of

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under‑the‑radar AI stocks promise recurring‑revenue growth and generative‑AI tailwinds, so here’s why Coveo and Docebo deserve a second look.

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Dividend Stocks

The TSX’s Best Performers So Far, And Why They Outpaced the Rest

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica, Aritzia, and Lundin Gold led the TSX surge. Respectively, hardware demand, U.S. retail expansion, and record gold cash flows…

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3 Stocks to Protect Your Retirement Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to protect your retirement income? The market has no shortage of great options, and here is a trio to…

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Energy Stocks

Clean Energy in Canada: The TSX Names Powering the Shift

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s clean‑energy leaders Brookfield Renewable, Boralex, and Northland Power combine scale, project pipelines, and attractive yields as renewables accelerate.

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $21,000 

| Puja Tayal

Discover why now is the time to invest in stocks. Find out which Canadian stocks are bouncing back after recent…

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Dividend Stocks

The Steady Dividend Stock That Could Outlast Any Recession

| Demetris Afxentiou

Outlast any recession by investing in the right defensive stock to bolster your portfolio. Here's one that offers both growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Kings: TSX Stocks That Pay While They Grow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fortis and Canadian Utilities are Dividend Knights, providing decades of consecutive raises that offer steady, growing income for long‑term, income‑focused…

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Stocks for Beginners

Royal Bank’s Momentum Surge: What It Means for Bank Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Royal Bank just reported record Q3 profits and big shareholder returns, but can that momentum hold as rates and credit…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $250 

| Puja Tayal

Buy-the-dip investors should pay attention to the trading patterns of these seasonal and cyclical stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

TerraVest, Hammond, & More: Canada’s Industrial Comeback Stories

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Industrial stocks are staging a comeback, with roll‑ups, organic recovery, and infrastructure cash flows power TerraVest, Hammond Power, and Brookfield…

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2 Safer Canadian Stocks to Buy Now With $7,000

| Robin Brown

Are you worried about the market peaking? Here are two safer Canadian stocks to add to your portfolio if there…

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Mining Mania Returns: Who’s Winning Big on the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Big miners are turning soaring commodity prices into cash, buybacks, and pipeline growth – and one speculative copper junior is…

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Stocks for Beginners

Agnico’s Breakout: Is Gold Canada’s Safe Haven for 2025?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Agnico Eagle just turned sky‑high gold prices into record cash, paid down debt, and pushed big projects forward, making it…

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Tech Stocks

TSX30’s Top Stocks: Who’s Dominating Canada’s Market Rally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica and Lundin Gold topped the TSX30 thanks to explosive server‑and‑AI demand and record gold production, respectively, that turned macro…

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Celestica & Hammond: 2 Canadian Stocks That 10X’d. What’s Next?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica and Hammond Power have surged as AI/cloud server demand and grid‑electrification needs translate into rising revenue, cash flow, and…

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Tech Stocks

Why Kinaxis Might Be Canada’s Stealthy AI Superstar

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) pairs AI‑infused Maestro supply‑chain software with sticky recurring revenue and accelerating profitability, making it a long‑term AI investment…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Roadmap: Crucial Canadian Stocks for Dependable Income

| Kay Ng

These three stocks are solid TFSA income picks, but recent price gains make them better as holds — wait for…

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60 Easy Canadian Stock Picks for Your $500

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

You can buy 60 of the best blue-chip stocks in Canada via this low-cost index ETF.

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The TSX Small Cap Index Is at Record Highs: 2 White-Hot Stocks to Watch

| Jitendra Parashar

As the TSX Small Cap Index is breaking records in 2025, these two rising stars are helping drive the momentum…

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Trump Puts New Tariffs on Canadian Lumber: Here’s What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New U.S. lumber tariffs create immediate uncertainty for Canadian timber firms, so here’s which names may suffer and which might…

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Dividend Stocks

What the U.S. Government Shutdown Means for Canadian Investors

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A U.S. government shutdown could spark short‑term cross‑border disruption. Here’s how Magna, CAE and Canadian Pacific might fall or rise…

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Energy Stocks

Buffett Goes Big: 2 Canadian Energy Stocks to Watch Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buffett’s big energy moves have traders excited. Here are two Canadian stocks that could profit from renewed investor interest in…

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Dividend Stocks

Nike Is Rebounding: What Canadian Investors Should Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nike's comeback looks real after an inventory cleanup and product pivot, but tariffs and China weakness cloud whether Canada Goose…

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3 Stocks to Help Secure Your Family’s Financial Future

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry and Telus are two stocks that can contribute greatly to your family's wealth, both in the short term and…

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Dividend Stocks

Is OpenText a Good Tech Stock to Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

OpenText looks cheap and yields about 3%, but heavy debt and a recent profit slump make it a turnaround play…

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Energy Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Utility Stock Up 30% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Capital Power's big acquisitions and rising cash flow make it a hybrid utility for income-seeking investors willing to accept added…

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3 Canadian Stocks That Could Make You Rich Over the Next Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want decade-long winners? Constellation, Stella Jones, and Lightspeed each offer different paths to long-term wealth from steady compounding…

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The Best $14,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Robin Brown

Are you new to investing and wondering how to invest tax-free ? Here's how I'd invest $14,000 into a mini-TFSA…

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This Undervalued Stock Could be Your Ticket to Lasting Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Copper demand is rising. Lundin Mining's strong cash flow, low net leverage, and copper assets make it a solid pick…

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