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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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Stocks for Beginners

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

5 Top TSX Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More

| Robin Brown

You can't get any yield from interest or bonds anymore. So why not check these five TSX dividend stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Can Help You Form a TFSA Income Stream That’ll Outlast CERB

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of many blue-chip dividend kings that can form a TFSA income stream that'll last…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s an Air Canada (TSX:AC) Pair Trade to Act on Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC), alongside this COVID-19-resilient stock, can help tilt the risk/reward tradeoff heavily in the favour of the Canadian…

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BUY ALERT: A Mid-Cap TSX Stock That’s on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Park Lawn Corp. (TSX:PLC) just fell into must-buy territory, with shares of the pandemic-resilient play now trading at absurdly low…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 6 Great Dividend Aristocrats for Stock Portfolio Safety

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) and five other TSX stocks can satisfy a low-risk portfolio style.

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Now a Must-Buy Value Stock?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a dirt-cheap TSX tech stock that most value investors misunderstand due to its vast complexities.

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Kay Ng

Want quality, good value, stable returns, and dividends in one stock? Take a closer look at this best-in-class utility now.

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Stocks for Beginners

If You’ve Got $6,000 in Your TFSA, Buy These 2 TSX Stocks Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another stock are must-buys if you've still yet to spend your $6,000 TFSA contribution.

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UPSIDE ALERT! 2 Stocks About to Break Out

| Victoria Hetherington

Interfor (TSX:IFP) and one other stock could see some steep gains in the coming months. Here’s why they’re strong buys.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This 1 Mistake Could Stop You From Getting Rich

| Joey Frenette

The BMO High Dividend Covered Call Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a must-buy, passive investment for those seeking to build…

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Market Rally: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Amid the market rally, investors can consider these defensive TSX stocks that could stay strong in bullish as well as…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Bitcoin to Hedge Against Inflation?

| Kris Knutson

Central banks are printing money and issuing debt at an incredible rate. Thanks to the wonders of technology, cryptocurrencies are…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Right Now!

| Robin Brown

The S&P/TSX Index has hit a range, but there are still deals to be found. These two TSX stocks have…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? Buy This Dividend Stock to Stabilize Your TFSA Income Fund

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is precisely the type of dividend stock you'd want to buy if you're looking to sure…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now for +85% Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Norbord (TSX:OSB)(NYSE:OSB) could be an overlooked growth stock, plus one big mining name with the potential for 100%…

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2 Top TSX Stocks That Can Seriously Multiply Your Wealth

| Robin Brown

Renewable power is massive growth industry today! Here are two top TSX stocks in the sector that could seriously multiply…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Air Canada’s Cargo-Only Flights Mean for Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to generate buzz. Here’s the latest reason why this stock could break out in the latter…

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Tech Stocks

5 Breakout Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD)(NASDAQ:VMD) is a hot stock right now. Here’s what else is on its way up on the TSX.

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: A Strategy to Help You Beat the Market in This Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a risk-on stock for a COVID-19 barbell portfolio that can help investors tilt the risk/reward in…

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Tech Stocks

The New Stock Trends That Could Make Investors Rich

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) could generate plenty of upside in the next few years.

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Energy Stocks

3 Higher-Risk Stock Types to Sell Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Are names like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) too risky to hold in a stock portfolio right now?

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 TSX Dividend Stocks Are the Perfect Father’s Day Gift

| Kay Ng

Get a unique gift for your dad this Father’s Day so that he can buy what he wants with some…

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Dividend Stocks

Saudi Arabia Bought This TSX Energy Stock

| Debra Ray

Active and momentum investors should consider buying stock in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) following news that Saudi Arabia opened a long…

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Day Traders: 3 Volatile Stocks That Could Make You Rich

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Day trading stocks like Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) could be the ideal strategy for these volatile times.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Stock to Buy With $2,000

| Debra Ray

If you have $2,000 to invest, you may consider Manulife Financial Corp (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) as a number one top stock to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada: #1 Stock to Watch Now

| Debra Ray

Every Canadian investor should be watching airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) for the right time to buy, as COVID-19…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks That Could Soar Once a COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and another stock could skyrocket if a coronavirus vaccine were to arrive sooner rather than later.

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Dividend Stocks

Better 6% Dividend — BCE (TSX:BCE) or Manulife (TSX:MFC)?

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are two top 6% dividend stocks to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: It’s the Best Time to Build a Tax-Free Dividend Portfolio!

| Kay Ng

Increase your tax-free income now by investing in these cheap TSX dividend stocks in your TFSA!

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4 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

| Vineet Kulkarni

These four top TSX stocks offer premium dividend yieldS and solid capital gain potential. Do you have them in your…

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire on a $250,000 Dividend Portfolio?

| Kay Ng

How much income can you generate from a $250,000 dividend portfolio? What are the risks of maximizing your dividend income?

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Stocks for Beginners

The Next Stock Market Crash Is Coming: Here’s How to Prepare

| Robin Brown

Another stock market crash could happen again this year. Check out these three tips on how you can survive and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Where I’d Invest $5,000 Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why an investment in stocks like Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) could bring in huge returns in the long-term.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Start Building Your Own Real Estate Empire With As Little As $1,000

| Nelson Smith

Start your own real estate empire today with great REITs like Choice Properties REIT (TSX:CHP.UN).

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Will the Stock Market Crash Again?

| Kay Ng

A stock market crash may be looming on the horizon. Here’s how you can prepare by selling three types of…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD): An Oversold Dividend Stock to Stash in a TFSA Today

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of many dirt-cheap dividend stocks that TFSA investors should buy now, rather than waiting for…

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Should Buy This Oil Stock Now

| Debra Ray

Why Saudi Arabia Sovereign Wealth Fund's recent buy in the TSX oil stock, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), makes sense.

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2 Stocks I Wouldn’t Dare Touch

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and another stock that I wouldn't buy, even though they look ridiculously cheap today.

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Beginner Investors: Stop Speculating and Do This Instead!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is one of many high-upside speculations that beginner investors may be flocking into for all the wrong…

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Stocks for Beginners

Recession: Bulletproof Your TFSA With This Dividend Stock

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a dividend stock that you'd want to own in the face of this coronavirus-induced recession.

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