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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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How to Increase Your Income for 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Interest income too miniscule? Consider this option to increase your income immediately.

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Top Buys: 1 Great Growth Stock for Retirement Investing

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why a top green power stock like Northland Power (TSX:NPI) could suit a range of retirement investing strategies.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Book a Loss and Trim Your Tax Bill Substantially

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada Revenue Agency: If capital gains are out of your TFSA or RRSP, they might attract a significant tax burden.…

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Market Crash: If You Own These Stocks, it’s Time to Trim

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one major November winner that investors should trim before the next market crash hits.

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TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Gems That Could Make You a Millionaire by 2030

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Supporting external factors and their competitive advantages will likely enable market-beating returns for these Canadian companies.

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Aim for a Million With Your TFSA: Buy and Hold This Top Stock for the Next 30 Years

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of many wide-moat stocks that can help a million-dollar TFSA becomes an inevitability rather than…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Are Investors Selling Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Again?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock had an epic run alongside COVID-19 recovery plays in November, but why have investors become bearish…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Cruise Through Any Market Crash

| Kay Ng

Tired of guessing when the next market crash will come? Invest in these dividend stocks (at the right price) and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Now Is the Perfect Time to Buy Pot Stocks

| Debra Ray

Now is the perfect time for investors to buy pot stocks like Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy in December

| Vineet Kulkarni

As we come close to the end of the year, here are three high-growth TSX stocks that offer handsome growth…

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TSX Stocks Weekly Brief: Top Gainers and Losers of Last Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

As the markets have shrugged off the pandemic pain for the last several months, TSX stocks at large continued their…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada: Things Could Get Ugly Really Fast

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has got a shot in the arm amid renewed vaccine hopes. But investors should expect more…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Warren Buffett Signaling a Bull Market in This Industry?

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is a top dirt-cheap TSX stock to follow Warren Buffett into the pharmaceutical space.

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Canadians: This Unloved TSX Blue-Chip Just Fell After a Stellar Earnings Beat — Buy it!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a ridiculously cheap blue-chip stock that Canadian value investors should buy now.

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The 2 Perfect Bank Stocks to Buy in December

| Debra Ray

Financial stocks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are great assets to buy before the end of the…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: These 2 Top TSX Recovery Stocks Are Just Getting Started!

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two top COVID-19 recovery plays for low-risk investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Forget Your RRSP This Year. Do This Instead!

| Kay Ng

It could be a smart move to not make RRSP contributions for this year. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $6,000 TFSA Into $100,000

| Kay Ng

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to invest for good returns. More good news? You can get to a $200,000…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) on the Toronto Stock Exchange before the year ends.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Better TSX Stocks to Buy in December

| Debra Ray

There are better stocks to buy in December on the Toronto Stock Exchange including Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Commodity Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors may want to consider buying Toronto Stock Exchange stocks like Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) for their TFSA or RRSP.

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Stocks for Beginners

Top 3 Value Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA in December

| Joey Frenette

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) and two other dirt-cheap, TFSA-worthy defensives have been unfairly battered in recent weeks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency Issued Warning Letters to Some Canadians

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is a white-hot cyclical stock I'd be inclined to sell to raise money for the Canada…

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Tech Stocks

Buying Dividend Stocks? These Small Yields Could Grow in Time

| Victoria Hetherington

Looking to buy stocks for their dividends but also some passive-income growth? Cargojet (TSX:CJT) and two other names have you…

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Warren Buffett: Buy This Top Energy Stock Before it’s Too Late!

| Robin Brown

Looking to get rich the Warren Buffett way? Check out this unloved TSX energy stock that is set up for…

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2 Ways to Get Rich From Your 2021 TFSA Contribution

| Robin Brown

Now is the time to think about your 2021 TFSA contribution. If you want to build a lifetime of wealth,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Perfect TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Debra Ray

Molson Coors Canada (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) is the perfect stock to buy on the Toronto Stock Exchange before the year ends.

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Dividend Stocks

AirBoss of America: A Better Stock to Buy

| Debra Ray

AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) is definitely a better stock to buy than SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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2 Must-Own TSX Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Railroad stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are long-term winners on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Got $3,000? 2 High-Yield COVID Recovery Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) are dirt-cheap COVID recovery plays to buy now.

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CRA: How to Earn $3,500 Completely Tax-Free!

| Robin Brown

Want to earn $3,500 completely tax-free from the CRA? Check out how to build a TFSA portfolio starting with these…

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Tech Stocks

New Investors: Buying Tech Stocks Doesn’t Have to Be High Risk

| Victoria Hetherington

Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) might not be a growth stock for strict momentum investors. But it brings other benefits.

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Stocks for Beginners

100% Returns Over 10 Years or 10% Returns Over 100 Years?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Top stocks like RioCan Real Estate (TSX:REI.UN) could be better for your personal finances over the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Turn $6,000 Into $10,000 in 2 Years With My Top Value Pick for December

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a TFSA top pick that young investors should scoop up amid Mr. Market's pricing blunder.

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TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $6,000 Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: Decent dividends and stable stock appreciation will be rewarding enough in the long term.

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Bank Stocks

CRA: What’s Your TFSA Contribution Room for 2021?

| Kay Ng

New TFSA contribution room in 2021 can propel your wealth that much further with awesome tax-free returns! What's your strategy?

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Stocks for Beginners

This Severely Undervalued TSX Stock Could Soar 40% in 13 Months

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is both oversold and undervalued following an incredible quarter and dividend hike.

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Got $1,000? 3 Top UNDERVALUED TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

The recent rally has again made stocks notably expensive. However, some TSX stocks are still trading at a discount and…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: REITs Could Rally Like it’s 2009

| Joey Frenette

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) is one of many REITs that could rally like it's 2009. That makes them screaming buys for…

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Passive-Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Utilities for Dividend Income

| Kay Ng

Disappointed in your GIC income? It's time to consider these dividend stocks for passive income.

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