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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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Canadian Investors: Time in the Market vs. Timing the Market

| Kay Ng

Should you time the market or focus on time in the market? Here’s how they can play a role in…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks That Have Gained 50% or More in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks have all gained 50% or more so far in 2021 and continue to be some…

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Air Canada: 2 Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're considering buying Air Canada stock because you think it's cheap, I'd consider these two top Canadian growth stocks…

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3 of the Best TSX Blue-Chip Stocks That Could Skyrocket in June 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three of the best stocks that investors can buy today to get solid returns on their investment. I…

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GameStop or BlackBerry: How to Play the Recent Meme Stock Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

Why doesn't everyone invest in meme stocks? After all, they have the wherewithal to multiply money by hundreds and thousands…

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3 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Own Forever

| Robin Brown

The TSX Index is hitting all-time highs, but are any cheap Canadian stocks left? Here are three top value stocks…

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2 Hot TSX Stocks That Are Overdue for a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial (TSX:IAG) and another red-hot momentum stock could be in for a nasty correction, as their rallies look to…

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3 of the Best Under-$30 Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Don't know what type of stock to own today? Here are three cheap Canadian stocks trading under $30 with potential…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor (TSX:QBR.B) is just one of three top TSX stocks that long-term Canadian investors should buy right now before June…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Probably Made a Mistake by Ditching Suncor: Don’t Follow Him!

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is still a wonderful business at a wonderful price, even though Warren Buffett may have changed…

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Bank Stocks

RBC (TSX:RY) Stock’s Jump in Q2 2021 Earnings Explained

| Kay Ng

If you like RBC (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock or another big Canadian bank, this is a must read!

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A Top Canadian Growth Stock to Buy This June 2021!

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSXV:SCR) is in the doghouse right now, but it's a Canadian growth stock that could enrich…

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The 2 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are plenty of Canadian stocks to buy at a discount, but I would focus my attention on these two…

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TFSA Investors: 3 ETFs That Could Set You up for Life!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even if you just have a little to spare, investing in a TFSA for decades could bring immense growth from…

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TSX Today: 3 Things You Can Do in This All-Time High Market

| Kay Ng

The TSX today is at an all-time high. Sometimes, the best thing to do is do nothing but hold your…

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Canadian Banks Ace Q2 Earnings: Here’s a Top TSX Stock to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian banks have given an encouraging outlook of the economy for the post-pandemic world. Here's a top TSX stock to…

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Bank Stocks

The Reality Behind Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock’s Impressive Q2 2021 Earnings

| Kay Ng

If you like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock or another of the big Canadian banks, this is a must-read!

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Tech Stocks

3 Incredible Canadian Growth Stocks That Won’t Stay Down Forever

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) and other incredibly resilient Canadian growth stocks that investors should load up on right now.

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2 Recently Corrected TSX Stocks That Could Bounce

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are fresh off a correction and ready to bounce back into year's end.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Robin Brown

Having a hard time finding out which Canadian stocks to own today? Here are two stocks to pick up now…

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Dividend Stocks

This Top Canadian Stock Is Far too Cheap to Ignore Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one of the cheaper top Canadian stocks that's hiding in plain sight on the…

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Canadian Investors: 3 Warren Buffett Lessons on Buying Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the best tips Warren Buffett has ever given investors on buying stocks and investing your hard-earned…

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Tech Stocks

Why Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Is the Stock to Hold for a Decade

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian non-bank payment processor Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) has witnessed the same growth in the last few years. Should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Proven TSX Stocks: Buy the Dip Today!

| Kay Ng

Here's an opportunity to buy the dip in these proven TSX stocks for long-term investment.

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Stocks for Beginners

BCE Stock Is a Buy While its Dividend Still Yields 6%

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock is a top income pick for dividend investors looking for bargains in the Canadian stock market today.

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Is Canada’s Housing Market About to Change Course?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The boom in the Canadian housing market has really been unstoppable for years. But will the exuberance last?

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Forget Dogecoin: HIVE Stock May Be the Best Play on the Crypto’s Future

| Joey Frenette

Dogecoin investors are still euphoric, but here's why HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) or HIVE stock is a better long-term crypto…

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5 Reasons Not to Buy Ether

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is one of the most promising assets you can buy today. However, it's entirely possible to buy the right…

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The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Kay Ng

You don’t need a whole lot to get started on making money with stock investing: $500 will do fine for…

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2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Own for the Next Five Years

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks have been rallying. Here are two top Canadian stocks you can buy today and plan to own for…

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This Iconic Canadian Stock Is in the Middle of an Unstoppable Rally

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is an iconic Canadian stock that almost seems unstoppable after powering higher after the worst of last…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Income Stocks to Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Canadians should look to buy Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) and two other top TSX income stocks now if they seek cheap…

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Where to Invest As TSX Stocks Linger Around All-Time Highs

| Vineet Kulkarni

While TSX stocks look well placed for further upside, rising inflation poses a serious threat to overvalued assets.

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3 Ways to Get Rich From Inflation

| Robin Brown

Inflation is making everything more expensive. Here are three top Canadian stocks that beat the effects of inflation today!

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Equities have been relatively stable and continue to offer decent prospects. Here are three top TSX stocks to consider for…

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What TSX Stocks Should You Buy in May 2021 Amid the Inflation Surge?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Inflation and stock returns are generally inversely correlated. But there is no need to panic and sell stocks as inflation…

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Canadians: Don’t Sleep on These Top 2 Incredible TSX Bargains!

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and another TSX bargain that Canadian investors should buy right now amid inflation woes before June 2021…

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Beginners: How to Invest As Inflation Rears its Ugly Head

| Joey Frenette

Fortis or Emera are great bond proxy stocks that Canadian beginner investors would be wise to buy as inflation worries…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Here’s How Inflation Can Impact Your Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

With inflation expected to pick up rapidly, here's what Canadian stocks you'll want to buy and which you'll want to…

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Personal Finance

High Inflation: Avoid Doing These 2 Things With Your Money

| Kay Ng

High inflation may be with us for a long time. If you want to beat inflation and more than maintain…

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