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Stocks for Beginners

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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3 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three of the best rallying TSX stocks that could continue to inch up further in the…

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3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold for 10 Years

| Kay Ng

Here are three dividend stocks to help you outperform in long-term returns while getting a nice income.

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Here Are 4 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With $400 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks have been rising, but there are still some bargains to be found. Here are four top stocks to…

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Warren Buffett: The Only Stock Recommendation He’s Ever Made

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett is one of the smartest investors of all time. Despite this, however, this is the only stock he's…

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1 High-Growth Canadian Stock That’s Taking Off

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) stock could be headed back to its all-time highs with a favourable macro backdrop and compelling long-term…

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What Happened to Dogecoin?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dogecoin was one of the most popular cryptocurrencies to start the year. But ever since Elon Musk went on SNL,…

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2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Never Sell!

| Robin Brown

Speculating on meme stocks is fun but dangerous. Avoid market volatility by owning top Canadian stocks and never selling them.

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Will BlackBerry Stock Hit $35 Again After its Q1 Earnings?

| Vineet Kulkarni

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock may soar higher due to the ongoing meme stock frenzy due to its lower-than-expected loss.

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Where to Invest $5,000 When Markets Are at Record Highs

| Vineet Kulkarni

It is vital to avoid exorbitantly overvalued TSX stocks and invest in quality, reasonably valued names. Here are three names…

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3 Ultra-Popular Canadian Stocks Analysts Think Are Overvalued

| Daniel Da Costa

You'll want to steer clear of these three highly popular Canadian stocks that are likely sitting in many investors' portfolios.

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5 of the Best TSX Stocks That Could Heat Up This Summer

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are five of the best TSX stocks that have been outperforming the broader market lately and could continue to…

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3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Before They Take Off

| Daniel Da Costa

This trio of Canadian growth stocks offers impressive growth potential for years, making them some of the top investments to…

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What Happened to Facedrive Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Down 75% off its high, here's why one of the most popular stocks in Canada, Facedrive, has lost all its…

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Worried About an Expensive Market? Buy 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Massive Yields

| Kay Ng

The Canadian stock market is expensive! Thankfully, investors can still earn decent returns from massive dividends.

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock vs. theScore (TSX:SCR)

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock are popular Canadian trades, but should long-term investors also buy?

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2 TSX Stocks to Buy As Canadian Exporters’ Confidence Jumps to 20-Year High

| Jitendra Parashar

As Canadian exporters’ confidence has reached its highest level in over two decades, investors buy these two export-oriented companies’ stocks…

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Buy CN Rail Stock Because it Won’t Stay This Depressed for Long

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a wonderful dividend-growth stock that Canadian investors should strongly consider buying on the KSU-induced dip.

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1 of the Best Canadian Stocks for Beginners to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

The momentum behind Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) stock is unlikely to subside anytime soon, making it a top Canadian stock for value…

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The Best Canadian Stock to Buy Today With $500

| Vineet Kulkarni

The 5G revolution will open up notable growth opportunities for telecom companies in the next few years. Here is my…

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Dollarama Stock Could Be in for a Summertime Breakout

| Joey Frenette

The stage looks to be set for a big breakout in Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock, as investors pile back into the…

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Canadian Retirees: 2 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy in a Fragile Market

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another safe dividend stock that Canadian retirees should buy while they're still unloved and undervalued.

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3 Top TSX Tech and Auto Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Long-term investors can buy these three tech and auto stocks in June to get outstanding returns on their investment.

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest, High-Yield Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Kay Ng

These solid income stocks are currently doling out a 4.1% to 6.8% yield to income-hungry investors.

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B of A Backs Canadian Stocks Over Pricey S&P 500: 3 Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three relatively undervalued TSX stocks that are poised to outperform in the long term.

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1 Canadian Momentum Stock I’d Buy Over Bitcoin

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) is a Canadian momentum stock that could outshine Bitcoin going into year's end.

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U.S. Stocks Are Pricey: 2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Check Out Instead

| Joey Frenette

The broader TSX and S&P 500 may be expensive, but IA Financial (TSX:IAG) and Cascades (TSX:CAS) are the cheapest they've…

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Air Canada Stock: Could the “Delta” Variant Drag it Back to 2021 Lows?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks to be in great shape going into the summer, but don't discount the threat of…

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3 Reasons Air Canada’s Stock Could Hit Turbulence After Planes Begin Flying

| Daniel Da Costa

Many investors are hoping for a big recovery from Air Canada stock when travel can return. However, the stock still…

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5 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy Before June 2021 Ends

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of five of the best TSX stocks you can buy right now and diversify your portfolio before…

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Shopify Stock Is Still a Buy at an All-Time High!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just blasted to a new all-time high, but Canadian investors may still wish to buy the breakout.

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Analysts Expect These 3 TSX Gold Mining Stocks to Jump 70% in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three Canadian gold stocks that Bay Street analysts expect to rise by nearly 70% return within a year.

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Got $5,000? Here Are the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have the cash to invest today, I'd look to buy these three hot Canadian stocks soon. They offer…

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3 Under-$5 TSX Stocks That Could Double in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Bay Street analysts expect these three under-$5 stocks to more than double within a year. Buy them today to get…

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A Top TSX Stock to Watch in July 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a hard-hit TSX stock that Canadian investors should add to their watchlists this July 2021.

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BlackBerry Stock Is Down 35% From its Recent High: Time to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the hottest stocks this year, BlackBerry, has been selling off recently. Now down 35% from its high at…

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3 Reasons Shopify Stock Could Still Crush the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify stock is up over 5,000% since it went public six years ago. Despite this rapid growth, here are three…

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Air Canada vs. Cineplex vs. BlackBerry: Which Is the Top Stock to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex, BlackBerry, and Air Canada stock have been three of the most popular investments among Canadians. Of the three, here's…

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2 TSX Stocks I Like More Than Dogecoin and GameStop

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Dogecoin and GameStop stock have gone to the moon this year. But are you really comfortable with their…

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3 Skyrocketing TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Amid a Market Correction

| Jitendra Parashar

These three skyrocketing tech stocks could help you minimize downside risks to your stock portfolio amid the ongoing market correction.

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Should Canadians Dump Their Gold for Bitcoin?

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin may seem like a portfolio mainstay for true believers in the blockchain, but should Canadians be replacing their gold…

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