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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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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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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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TSX Stocks: How to Identify High-Quality Companies in Stock Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Investing in a high-quality company allows one to take reasonable risk and reap significant gains in the longer…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Dividend Tax Credit: 1 Top TSX Stock to Buy if Your TFSA Is Full

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of many stellar TSX stocks to buy for the Canadian dividend tax credit if your…

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2 Growth Stocks to Buy Before They Get Expensive Again

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO), and Nuvei Corp. (TSX:NVEI) are some of my favourite high-tech growth stocks that are must-buys on any…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Invest in Manulife Financial Stock After Earnings?

| Victoria Hetherington

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) beat expectations this week. Here’s why this stock’s stats add up to a buy thesis.

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Forget Growth Stocks: Value Investing Is Back in Vogue

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why top stocks such as Air Canada (TSX:AC) could be about to take over the high-momentum investing space…

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Passive-Income REITs I’d Buy Before an Epic 2021 Recovery Rally

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is one of two battered high-yield REITs that flashed a massive buy signal on last week's vaccine…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Top TFSA Tips for 2021

| Kay Ng

Kudos to you for thinking of your TFSA contribution ahead of the new year! Here's a few key tips to…

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2 COVID Recovery Stocks I’m Tempted to Buy Right Here

| Joey Frenette

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) are high-upside COVID recovery stocks that look like scremaing buys.

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How to Increase Your Passive Income Now

| Kay Ng

Increase your passive income immediately with these two ideas. You'll love it!

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How to Buy Air Canada Stock in a Volatile Market

| Victoria Hetherington

As the market froth continues, Air Canada (TSX:AC) has been generating a lot of press. But is the stock worthy…

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The Canada Revenue Agency Can’t Tax Your TFSA Income, So Buy This Dividend King Now

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should look to buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) if they seek the perfect blend of gains and income free…

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Passive-Income Investors: This TSX Stock Could Be a Life Changer!

| Robin Brown

Passive-income investors, this top TSX stock gives you growth, income, and safety all in one! The stock is going up,…

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Top 3 TSX Stocks to Avoid in November

| Debra Ray

Air Canada (TSX:AC) expects three years of depressed demand for air travel. Thus, this may be one stock to avoid…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Boost Your Passive-Income Stream Without Risking Your Shirt

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a passive-income play that can help income investors leverage options for…

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3 Stock Tips From the COVID-19 Market Crash

| Kay Ng

Here are some tips to improve your stock returns and allow you to sleep well at night.

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Income-Seeking Investors: 3 Biggest Canadian Energy Stocks for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are a long-term investor, betting on beaten-down Canadian energy stocks should be a wise move right now.

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Now Is the Best Time to Buy This Growth Stock in 11 Years!

| Kay Ng

This discounted growth stock with proven market-beating returns is about to do something super exciting!

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA 101: How to Earn $650 Per Month in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

TFSA income investors should have a look at Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock while its dividend yield is still above 8%.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Banks Could Melt-Up Before the Pandemic Ends

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a terrific Canadian bank to buy if you have your sights set on a 2021…

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Tech Stocks

Warning: 2 Tech Stocks to Sell as Pandemic Winners Turn to Losers

| Joey Frenette

Investors would be wise to take profits in Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and another red-hot tech stock before pandemic tailwinds weaken.

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3 Soaring Mining Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors could consider buying TSX mining stocks like Yamana Gold (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY) before the end of 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: TFSA Top Picks for Passive Income That the CRA Won’t Tax

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many top long-term picks that millennials should put in their TFSAs for gains that…

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Stocks for Beginners

TSX Stocks: This Canadian Miner Scores Big With a Huge Diamond Discovery

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stock: Small Canadian miner Lucara Diamond (TSX:LUC) recently recovered a huge white diamond in its Karowe mine in Botswana.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock: 3 Reasons to Buy the Dividend Stock Right Now!

| Kay Ng

Here’s why 8%-yield Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock is a no-brainer buy today.

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2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Today!

| Robin Brown

Canadian growth stocks have been nailed recently, but I see this as a perfect opportunity to truly buy the best…

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Market Rally: This Warren Buffett Stock Is Just Getting Started

| Kay Ng

The rally is just getting started in this Warren Buffett growth stock. Don't miss the opportunity to invest in this…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Popular TSX Gold Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Should Canadian stock market investors consider buying Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) on the Toronto Stock Exchange like Warren Buffett?

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2 COVID-Battered Stocks to Buy for Massive 18-Month Upside

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) could become great again in 2021.

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Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB): The Time to Exit the Stock Was a Long Time Back

| Vineet Kulkarni

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock tanked more than 26% on November 11 after soaring a massive 110% in the earlier three…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) Stock Is a Top “Market Crash” Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

As Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) reports its quarterly earnings, we examine the long-term potential for income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Investors: Buy REITs Before They Soar to the Sky

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is one of many high-yield REITs that passive-income investors should buy on Monday's vaccine breakthrough.

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Warren Buffett Advice: A 2020 Lesson You Should NEVER Forget!

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett is a great investor and teacher, but it is his implicit moves may hold some of the greatest…

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TSX Stocks: The Pandemic’s Biggest Winners Lose Big on the Vaccine News

| Vineet Kulkarni

While TSX stocks at large gained big on the vaccine news, the top-gainer sectors like tech and mining tumbled on…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Air Canada Stock: Top Contrarian Names to Buy and Sell This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

While all eyes are on this week’s winners, find out why stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are top contrarian buys.

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Falls Into a Bear Market: Should You Buy This Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is an incredible e-commerce king that fell into bear market territory again, but are shares buyable on…

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Could Triple on COVID-19 Vaccine News

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock surged on positive COVID-19 vaccine news on Monday, but shares are not done yet, as we…

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Market Rally Monday: Biden Win Triggers Flight to Big Dividend Stocks!

| Kay Ng

The Monday market rally was exciting with individual stocks like these two big dividend stocks gaining +10% in a single…

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Vaccine Breakthrough: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy for the Post-Pandemic World

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and another undervalued high-upside stock could skyrocket into the stratosphere in a post-pandemic world.

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Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Just Skyrocketed 25% in a Day: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) stock blasted off on Monday alongside its peers in the oil patch, but after the move…

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3 Top TSX Tech Stocks to Watch in November

| Debra Ray

Should Canadian investors still buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange so close to its 52-week high?

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