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Stocks for Beginners

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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: 2 Dividend Stocks I’m Absolutely Holding Through 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Not sure where to park your money? Get nice income and steady price appreciation from these quality dividend stocks.

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Coronavirus

Here’s Why You Need to Go Long on Pandemic Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

As the pandemic continues to impact markets, here’s why key tech stock Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could be a name to hold.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Generate up to $6,000 in Passive Income in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: If you have never invested in the TFSA, you will have a full contribution room of $75,500 for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash 2.0: Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Rally Overdone?

| Joey Frenette

The stock market has been surging on the back of positive COVID-19 vaccine news. But is it too late to…

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Coronavirus

Buying Vaccine Stocks? Buy This 1 Top TSX Stock Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadians looking at buying top pure-play vaccine stocks such as Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) may want to consider an alternative.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Racing Toward $50?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has more than doubled in just over a month. But will the momentum continue? Or is…

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Stocks for Beginners

Spending Boom 2021: 3 Discretionary Stocks That Could Double

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) are top stocks to buy for a spending boom…

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Stocks for Beginners

My Top 3 Contrarian Stock Picks for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) are two high-upside COVID-19 recovery plays that I think could soar in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

A Little Tweak to Your Cash Reserve Can Earn $100 Monthly in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

Allocating excess cash in safe dividend stocks that offer fair yields can fetch you a stable passive income for a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Almost Ready to Retire? Get Ready for a Huge CPP Change

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

More cuts are coming for the Canada Pension Plan, so make sure you're prepared by doing your research and investing…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Safe Passive-Income Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Want to build a safe passive-income portfolio from dividend stocks? Come in and I'll show you how.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Own Going Into 2021!

| Robin Brown

Now is the time to start preparing your investment portfolio for 2021. Here are some of the best Canadian dividend…

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Tech Stocks

Investors: Stocks Make the Perfect Holiday Gift

| Cindy Dye

The gift of stock may start someone on a lifetime journey of investing. It's perhaps one of the greatest gifts…

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Stocks for Beginners

The $1,984 Credit Almost Everyone in Canada Is Eligible to Claim!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Make sure you claim everything you can in the next few months before another market crash hits!

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Better Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) reek of value, but which is the better buy for your TFSA?

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Preparing for Market Crash — and You Should too!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Another market crash is coming in the next few months! So prepare with a stock that even Warren Buffett would…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Put the Majority of Your Portfolio in This Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a retail investor looking to maximize your returns, consider this crucial Warren Buffett tip to help you improve…

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock looks pricey, but the stock could be ready to skyrocket past $64 on the back of…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Is up 550% Since March: Is There Any Upside Left?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is one of the hottest stocks on the entire TSX, but is there any more steam…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Before 2021

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors will have the opportunity to boost their contribution by $6,000 next year. However, don't wait -- these TFSA…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s Why January 2021 Is When the Market Will Crash!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The markets have been rebounding, but another crash is coming. Here's why it's very likely to happen this upcoming January!

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada: Buy WestJet Airlines’ Parent for a Big 2021 Recovery

| Joey Frenette

ONEX Cororation (TSX:ONEX) is a cheper, diversified way to play a 2021 recovery from the COVID-19 crisis than the likes…

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Stocks for Beginners

Parents: Make Sure You Claim This $1,000 Payout!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Parents have really struggled this year, so make sure you're getting all you can from the Canada Revenue Agency!

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Virtually Unknown Tax Credits to Claim in 2020!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Take full advantage of tax credits this year, and make sure to look into these little known tax credits.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Invest $100 a Month and Get $2,083 in Monthly Income!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you can put just $100 aside each month, you can not only create a solid nest egg, but investing…

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Tech Stocks

3 Frothy Stocks I’d Sell Ahead of the Next Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and two other expensive tech stocks could be on the receiving end of the next stock market…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Is Warren Buffett Still Worried About the Pandemic’s Impact?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett looks to be bullish on stocks again and he could be buying more with more clarity on the…

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Stocks for Beginners

CRA: Grab the $400 GST Tax Credit Before it’s Too Late!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With the new year upon us, make sure you're taking full advantage of every tax break you can!

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Dividend Stocks

Buying Air Canada Stock? Invest in This 1 Asset Type Too!

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors should consider balancing near-term money-spinners with long-term dividend stocks such as Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Stocks for Beginners

Could Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Double Again?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock recently doubled, but is the vaccine-driven rally over with? Or could the stock just be getting…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Overvalued Yet Rewarding TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three TSX stocks that have remarkably rallied in the last few months but still seem to have steam…

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Tech Stocks

Buy the Dip in These 2 Growth Stocks or You’ll Be Kicking Yourself Later

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another growth stock that investors should buy as they look to run out of steam.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Avoid These 3 Big Mistakes in Tax-Loss Selling

| Kay Ng

How does tax-loss selling help you save money? What are the three big mistakes to avoid? Find it all out…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: It’s a Bad Time to Be a Passive Landlord

| Kay Ng

Here's what passive landlords could have experienced this year and what you can learn from it.

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Tech Stocks

Growth Investing? Buy This 1 Beat-Up Electric Vehicles Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why investors should buy the dip on this one unloved electric vehicles stock, plus why Docebo (TSX:DCBO) is a…

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Bank Stocks

COVID-19 Investment Prep: Should You Invest Your TFSA in U.S. Stocks?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are going to be a lot of changes coming in January, and with COVID-19 predicted to cause further market…

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Dividend Stocks

How Can You Be Your Own Warren Buffett?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Warren Buffett: If we follow and implement his investing values, it will certainly make us better investors.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Joins Forces With Amazon, Shares Skyrocket: Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Inc. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock took-off on Tuesday following news it had partnered with AWS on a new platform named IVY.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Unloved Value Plays to Buy for the Post-COVID World

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Inc. (TSX:IAG) and Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) are well on their way to pre-pandemic highs. But should you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash: If You’re Invested in These Stocks, It’s Time to Sell

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) has been hot over the last few months, but is the stock vulnerable in the next…

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