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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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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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Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX): Why the Skeptics Are Wrong

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex stock remains dirt cheap as conventional wisdom says streaming will kill movie theatres. Yet, attendance is soaring as theatres…

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Young Investors: 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Now is the perfect time for young Canadian investors to dip their toe into the market. Here's three Canadian hold…

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How to Make a Fortune Investing in Stocks in 20 Minutes or Less

| Jitendra Parashar

Investing in stocks might not be as risky and time-consuming as most new investors think.

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Here Are 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in March 2022

| Robin Brown

There's reasons to be optimistic this March. Here are two high-quality Canadian stocks you can be optimistic about now and…

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1 Safe Trick to Finally Ditch Your Dud Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Suffering from losses from your once glorious growth stocks? I've been there. So here's a safe way to ditch those…

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Canadian Stocks: 2 Sectors Where You’ll Find the Best Value on the TSX Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to find top Canadian value stocks to buy on the TSX today, these two sectors are easily…

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Canadian Pacific Just Prevented Inflation From Stealing More of Your Money

| Jitendra Parashar

While Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) stock didn’t see a big rally after the agreement, this news comes as a big…

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1st-Time Investors: Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Forget market volatility. Consider these top TSX stocks for the long term,

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2 of My Top-Performing Canadian Stocks Over the Last Year

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of my top-performing Canadian stocks over the last year and how you can find high-value investments just…

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DIY Investors: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Are you investing on your own? Here are three blue-chip stocks you should add to your portfolio!

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1 Top Canadian Growth Stock for DIY Investors

| Robin Brown

Do-it-yourself investors can actually outperform big-time money managers. Here's one Canadian stock that could help you do it.

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Nearing Retirement? 1 of the Cheapest Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) has a huge dividend yield and an attractive valuation, making it a great retiree stock for…

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Beginners: This 1 Blue-Chip ETF Is All You’ll Need

| Joey Frenette

The iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:XIU) won't make you rich, but it can help you build real wealth in…

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Buy Alert: These Top Canadian Stocks Won’t Be Cheap Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

In today's market, many top Canadian stocks to buy are cheap. But as we saw when the market started to…

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My Top Real Estate Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why this top Canadian real estate stock is not just one of the best to buy in the industry…

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New Investors: 3 Stocks You Should Hold for the Long Term

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to build a portfolio for the first time? Here are three stocks new investors should hold.

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Think Investing Is Risky? These Canadian Stocks Are as Safe as They Come

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried about the uncertainty in markets but still want to buy high-quality Canadian stocks, these two companies are…

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New Investor? 2 Canadian Stocks to Put on Your Buy List

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to start investing now, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy today and start…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, March 21

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX stocks continued to scale new heights last week to post their highest weekly gains in more than a month.

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CP Rail vs. Couche-Tard: Better Breakout Buy?

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) are massive bargains, but which is the better buy in April?

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Want to Start Investing? Here Are 3 ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to get started investing, here's an easy way to put your money to work with three of…

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The 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy While They’re Dirt Cheap

| Robin Brown

Here are three of the best quality stocks you can find for great value right now.

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2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian growth stocks are some of the best to buy while they're on sale, but that may…

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New Investors: Should You Buy Dividend Stocks or Growth Stocks?

| Kay Ng

New investors may have too many stock ideas to choose from. Starting with dividend stocks is the conservative way to…

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1 TSX Stock to Watch Right Now Before the Market Rallies

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is fresh off a 10% correction that may not be warranted, given its resilience through tough…

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Air Canada Stock: Is Cineplex a Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock may look cheaper than Cineplex, but could Cineplex be the better buy based on what these stocks…

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3 Surprisingly Cheap Stocks Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Price-friendly stocks are available for investors looking to make money from their limited seed capital.

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2 of the Safest Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are some of the safest investments to buy now, given all the factors impacting the…

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Invest in Your TFSA

| Robin Brown

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the best places to build wealth in Canada. Here's why now is…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Is it Time to Buy the Airline Stock Right Now?

| Adam Othman

It might not be the right time to pick up shares of this battered and bruised airline stock amid rising…

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Retirees: 2 ETFs That Pay Large Dividends

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for an ETF with high dividend income, consider the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB).

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Canadian Stocks: 3 Smart Value Picks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian value stocks are some of the smartest assets you can buy for your portfolio in the current…

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3 Incredibly Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy in March

| Robin Brown

There are plenty of incredibly cheap stocks Canadian investors can pick up today. Here's three I'm eyeing right now.

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Beginner Investors: Here’s the Best Way to Fight Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is a value stock that I think could be an effective inflation fighter over the next two…

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Worried About a Recession? 1 Must-Buy Safety Stock to Hang Onto!

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) is a great low-beta dividend stock to buy and hold if you're not yet ready for a…

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $5 a Share

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks offer some of the best value on the TSX, which is why they are some…

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Air Canada and Cineplex Stocks: 1 Top Pick to Buy That Can Outperform Them Both

| Daniel Da Costa

While Air Canada and Cineplex stocks offer recovery potential, this Canadian real estate investment trust could be the top stock…

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2 Wide Moat TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Corrects

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two companies have sustainable competitive advantages that persist even when the market does poorly.

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2 Canadian Stocks Gaining Value in the Current Market Environment

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have proven to be highly reliable, which is why they have been gaining value recently…

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3 Cheap Stocks for Safe Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Cheap stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) pay rivers of income.

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