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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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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

Warning: The Market Can Crash 30-40% Again: 2 Top Stocks to Buy

| Kay Ng

Be ready to buy these top stocks in another market crash that may come sooner than you think.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Bitcoin As a Gold Replacement in a Market Crash!

| Joey Frenette

Don't look to Bitcoin as some sort of alternative to gold or gold miners like Newmont Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) to defend…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Student COVID-19 $7,000 Monthly Benefits

| Debra Ray

If the CRA is helping you pay your student expenses with CESB and you have extra cash, buy great stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Grow Rich Like Warren Buffett: Buy This Dividend Stock Today!

| Robin Brown

Want to build wealth the same way as Warren Buffett? Check out this top TSX stock that is very similar…

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Tech Stocks

2 Unreasonably Battered Stocks I’d Buy Before They Can Correct to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and another deep value stock could give value investors a huge bang for their invested buck.

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COVID-19: Is Now the Time to Buy TSX Stocks Hardest Hit by the Coronavirus?

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is one of many COVID-19 shares that investors should seek to scoop up en route to pre-pandemic…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Soared 14% in a Day: Should You Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) surged on Wednesday alongside many COVID-19 stocks, as promising vaccine news lifted the broader stock market.

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Why This TSX Stock Soared 200% Post-COVID-19 Crash

| Vineet Kulkarni

This TSX stock has soared more than 216% in the last four months., notably beating Canadian broader markets. But will…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks for Beginners to Buy in July

| Vineet Kulkarni

Juicy dividend yields, attractive valuation, and decent growth prospects make these TSX stocks attractive for long-term investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Make You Rich in 10 Years?

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has made a lot of investors rich over the past 10 years. Despite the pandemic, can…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s $10 Billion Bet: Here’s How to Mirror it the Canadian Way

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) looks like a worthy dividend stock to own if you wish to mirror Warren Buffett's latest…

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Dividend Stocks

Are CRA Benefits a Springboard to UBI?

| Debra Ray

If you have any spare cash left over after your CRA payments meet your basic needs, invest in stocks like…

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3 Top TSX Stocks for New Investors to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

It’s a tough year to make a first foray into equities. However, rare stocks like Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) are a…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 3 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Titans That Offer Juicy Yields

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some cash, consider these relatively safe, high-yield top TSX stocks for your long-term investments.

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Tech Stocks

Do You Ever Wonder How Big Your Fortune Would Be if Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Keeps Growing at the Same Pace?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) might not grow at the same pace for the next five years, but it remains a solid investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Where Should You Invest Your 2020 Tax Return?

| Joey Frenette

If you have a large tax return from the Canada Revenue Agency, consider buying a defensive dividend stock like Hydro…

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Millennials: 2 Stocks to Stash in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Millennials should seek to buy Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) and another stock for their TFSA portfolios amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Planes, Trains, or Automobiles? Where to Park $1,000 in July

| Kyle Walton

As people slowly begin to travel again, which Canadian transportation stock will deliver outsized gains for the rest of 2020…

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These 3 Canadian Mid-Cap Stocks Are Surging — But for How Much Longer?

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and two Canadian mid-cap stocks that have been hot, but are still worthy of buying at today's…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make $1,000 a Month in Passive Income

| Kay Ng

Here are three BIG dividend stocks for passive income that allow you to sleep well at night.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Added New $4,000 to CERB Benefits!

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider Manulife Financial Corp (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) for their retirement portfolios to supplement income from the Canadian Revenue Agency's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Utility Stocks Should Be Your Preferred Choice Right Now!

| Vineet Kulkarni

Though utility stocks might seem boring on the face of it, the stability and dividends play a big role in…

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Stock to Buy Now and Never, Ever Sell

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a bond proxy that looks way too cheap given the uncertainties and risks in this virus-plagued…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Canada’s Next Monster Tech Stock Is Here

| Vineet Kulkarni

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP). This emerging Canadian technology stock has soared a mammoth 1,350% in the last 12 months.

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Air Canada (TSX:AC) or BlackBerry (TSX:BB)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) are compelling deep-value bets with big upside, but which should you buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yielding Stocks Whose Dividends Will Double Over the Next Decade

| Kyle Walton

These three dividend stocks have high starting yields and high dividend-growth rates, which makes them perfect for generating growing income…

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Tech Stocks

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) Just Surged 242%: Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) stock just skyrocketed again after the meal-kit kingpin turned in a profit for the first time amid…

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Coronavirus

Ray Dalio Warns We Are in a Great Depression: The 2 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Kay Ng

It can take a long, long time for the economy to recover from a great depression. You’ll want to invest…

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2 Top TSX 60 Stocks That Are Stupidly Cheap Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another TSX 60 stock could surge in a correction to the upside in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy (and 1 Asset Type to Sell)

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out which asset type to trim today and why buying stocks like Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) might be a good…

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Got $1,000? Consider These 3 TSX Stocks Amid the Market Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three TSX stocks offer attractive growth potential and are also well placed to outperform in market downturns. Do you…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Manulife (TSX:MFC) Shares Before They Have a Chance to Bounce?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a dividend stock that got hit hard by COVID-19 but could have the most room…

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This Canadian Warren Buffett Stock Might Be the Cheapest TSX Index Stock

| Joey Frenette

Investing alongside Canada's Warren Buffett in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) hasn't been this affordable in a while.

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A Blue-Chip Stock With Huge Upside Potential

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a blue-chip growth king that, like a fine wine, looks to be getting even better…

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Crash: What’s Way Scarier Than Bad Earnings in Q2?

| Kay Ng

Get ready for an extremely volatile year or two in the stock markets. However, not all is lost.

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Buy Alert: 1 Top Stock to Buy in July!

| Robin Brown

This top retail stock just reported a challenging quarter. Yet it has incredible turnaround potential, and I think this stock…

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1,400,000 Canadians Still Out of Work: How to Increase Your Income Now Without Working

| Kay Ng

Too many Canadians are still out of work. If you've stashed some savings, you can boost your income immediately without…

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3 Amazing Stocks to Buy Now for Your Retirement

| Victoria Hetherington

Buying rich-yielding stocks such as Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is just one way to plan for retirement. Let’s explore the alternatives.

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Income Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks for a Yield up to 8%

| Kay Ng

Need to boost your income? Check out these dividend stocks that offer impressive dividend income at a discounted price.

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Energy Stocks

Forget the $2,000 CERB: Here’s How to Create Your Own $2,500 CERB for a Lifetime

| Vineet Kulkarni

How about creating your own CERB that would last for a lifetime? It’s totally doable, and all you need is…

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