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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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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 Crash: Partial COVID-19 Lockdowns Could Cause More Panic-Selling

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a quality dividend growth play that is at risk of losing ground amid a drastically…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Get Ready to Buy the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) faces a difficult road to recovery amid surging coronavirus cases, but with renewed vaccine hopes, the name…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Make Your Money Last Forever

| Kay Ng

Don't worry if you're forced to withdraw from your TFSA this year to make ends meet. Here are some tips…

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Dividend Stocks

Wherever the Market Goes, I’m Buying These Top TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Here are three Canadian giants to bet on, irrespective of the market direction.

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Dividend Stocks

Got Extra Cash? 2 Smart Moves to Make

| Kay Ng

If you have some extra cash, you’ll definitely want to do this.

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3 Fantastic TSX Utility Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Here are three fantastic utility stocks to buy on the Toronto Stock Exchange, including Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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Got $1,000? Here Are 2 TSX Stocks to Play the Vaccine Euphoria

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are two TSX stocks that are trading at considerable discounts but could skyrocket in 2021. Do you own these…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is More Defensive Than It Looks

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors eyeing defensive stocks may be overlooking a wide-moat dividend stock. Here’s why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a buy.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Bet on Bitcoin Amid its Massive Rally to US$18,000?

| Joey Frenette

It's tempting for Canadians to place a big bet on Bitcoin amid its recent surge, but there are better opportunities…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Put Your Cash to Work and Earn $100 per Month in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadians, with excess cash, can consider moving a part of your savings into stocks. It will generate passive income and…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Now or You’ll Probably Kick Yourself Later

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is in full-on rally mode, with shares soaring 82% since I recommended the stock just over two…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Are You Financially Ready to Retire?

| Kay Ng

You may be able to retire earlier than you think thanks to the big income opportunities available in safe dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Aristocrat That Could Make You Filthy Rich

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is just one of many Dividend Aristocrats that could make you huge money over the long…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Here’s How to Turn $10,000 Into $75,000!

| Robin Brown

There is no better place to multiply your wealth than through your TFSA. Here's how to turn a $10,000 TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

2 UNDERVALUED Canadian Bank Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Earnings

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian bank stocks are only a few percentage points shy of their all-time highs. Will Q4 earnings push bank stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 3 TSX Retail Stocks to Watch

| Debra Ray

Three top Canadian retail stocks to watch on the Toronto Stock Exchange including Canadian Tire  (TSX:CTC-A) and Dollarama (TSX:DOL).

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Is the Superior Investment if You Seek Massive Gains

| Joey Frenette

Versus the likes of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a better high-upside bet on all fronts.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Save $10,000 of Taxes

| Kay Ng

You can potentially save $10,000 in taxes or more EVERY YEAR down the road. But you've gotta do this first.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Brace Yourself for Another 10% Drop

| Joey Frenette

Another market crash or correction probably won't derail regional bank stocks like Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB), as they continue to…

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Dividend Stocks

Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice and Invest in These 2 TSX ETFs

| Vineet Kulkarni

Warren Buffett: How can one follow and replicate the investing habits of the Oracle of Omaha? Here's a start.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) and Another Stock Could Skyrocket in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and another TSX retail stock could soar in 2021 as a part of a discretionary…

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Alert! Canadians Are Hoarding Cash: Should You?

| Kay Ng

Do you find yourself holding a lot of cash right now because of pandemic worries? Perhaps there's a better option.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Passive Income Now? Earn $200 a Month With This Stock!

| Robin Brown

Need passive income now? Check out this beat-up TSX stock that yields over 8% and has ample upside, as the…

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Dividend Stocks

Despite the Dullness, You Have to Have Utility Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

Many investors overlook utility stocks, as they lack superior growth. But in the 2008 financial crisis, they outperformed the S&P…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 1 Electric Vehicle Stock for Multiple Investing Strategies

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stock ticks a lot of boxes. Find out how this top TSX name could reward investors.

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3 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Research

| Debra Ray

Here are three top TSX energy stocks to research on the Toronto Stock Exchange, including Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA).

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3 Red-Hot TSX Stocks That Stood Out This Earnings Season

| Vineet Kulkarni

Some companies are struggling to survive, while some are showing notable green shoots. Are you betting on failing TSX stocks?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Top Pick: Undervalued With Room to Run, This Lesser-Known Stock Is Begging to Be Bought!

| Joey Frenette

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) stock looks to be a buy on all fronts, but should you wait for the…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Earn $6,000 Per Month and Pay $0 in Canada Revenue Agency Passive-Income Tax

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is just one passive-income play to own in your TFSA to shield…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Just Trimmed This TSX Stock: Should You?

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) was trimmed by Warren Buffett in the latest quarter, but should you follow him out of the…

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Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $500/Month TFSA Income the CRA Can’t Get

| Kay Ng

The TFSA is the perfect tool to increase and maximize your tax-free income. Here's how.

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Trims Stake in Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX): Should You?

| Vineet Kulkarni

While Warren Buffett himself is a strong devotee of long-term investing, his company sold a major chunk of Barrick Gold…

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The Best 5G Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

All Canadian investors should own top 5G telecommunications stocks like TELUS (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Warren Buffett Just Made Huge Bets in This Surging Industry: It’s Time to Follow Him!

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) stock is a great TSX stock to buy if you're like Warren Buffett and see…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency Tax Tips: Make the Most Out of Your $6,000 TFSA Contributions

| Joey Frenette

Horizons S&P TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:HXT) is just one tax-efficient investment for TFSA investors seeking the best Canada Revenue…

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Coronavirus

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) Just Exploded 31%: Should You Buy or Bail?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) just popped over 31% on good vaccine news that points to the pandemic's end.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Market Crashes: Stocks Could See One of the Greatest Years in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

What market crash? The TSX Composite Index has soared more than 50% while the S&P 500 is up nearly 65%…

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Coronavirus

Market Rallies on COVID Vaccine Hopes: What Should You Do?

| Kay Ng

You can't go wrong with staying invested in quality businesses for the long run. Here are some discounted stocks you…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks: Get Ready for a Glut of December IPOs!

| Victoria Hetherington

If you missed Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD), watch out for the fresh round of tech stock IPOs about to hit the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best TSX Financial Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Now is the perfect time to buy top financial stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange like Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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