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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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5 Great TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Learn how stocks like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) can support a growth thesis, as some top names suddenly take…

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Dividend Stocks

WARNING: These Stocks Are Being Dropped from the S&P/TSX Composite Index

| Victoria Hetherington

Bye-bye, Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B). Here are the stocks that will be leaving the TSX Composite Index next week.

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Stocks for Beginners

Undervalued: These 2 TSX Stocks Are the Cheapest They’ve Been in Over 8 Years

| Joey Frenette

Investors should buy BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and a heavily discounted stock while they're historically undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A): Next Stop $180 or $80?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) has been on a huge run of late, but can shares continue to all-time highs or…

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Energy Stocks

CRA Warning: You’re Making Too Much in Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA offers investors a great opportunity to make money, but the CRA has a warning: there can be too…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB of $2,000/Month Extended: How You Can Get $2,000/Month Forever

| Kay Ng

CRA’s CERB is extended this time. Here’s how to get your own $2,000 per month forever!

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Shopify Stock Just Jump 12%?

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is about to enter a new phase in online retail. Find out why it matters, and what shareholders…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today If You Have $3,000

| Robin Brown

The recent volatility on the TSX has presented some great buying opportunities. Check out these three top TSX stocks that…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Blue Chips: Top Gainer and Loser TSX Stocks of 2020

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) keeps the throne among top gainers while Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) tops the chart among losers.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: A High-Upside Stock That Could Double

| Joey Frenette

Millennials with the appetite for high risk should consider cheap high-upside bets like Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) that won't become…

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: How Likely Are Further Lockdowns in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) may not be a wisest bet for Canadian retail investors if more COVID-19 lockdowns are in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Hertz (NYSE:HTZ) Stock: These Value Stocks Are a Sure Win!

| Kay Ng

The Hertz (NYSE:HTZ) stock story is incredible, but investors need to beware of the stock. Here are some stocks for…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today if You Have $3,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

These TSX stocks are trading below their fair values. If you are sitting on some cash, consider these stocks with…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy in the Next Market Crash

| Robin Brown

A second TSX market crash is not out of the question for 2020. Here are three top stocks that are…

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Dividend Stocks

Hooray! CRA’s CERB Will Be Extended — But There Will Be Changes

| Kay Ng

It’s great that there will be an extension to the CRA CERB, but here’s a permanent way to increase your…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB: How TFSA Investors Can Supplement Their Income as CRA Benefits Expire

| Joey Frenette

The Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) won't last forever, but income from your TFSA can have the potential to last…

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Energy Stocks

4 Renewable Energy Stocks for TSX Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and three other renewable energy stocks are strong choices for access to this high-growth market.

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Dividend Stocks

11% Yield: My Top REIT to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is just one of many 11% yield REITs that income investors shouldn't fear buying amid the coronavirus…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Create Your Own CERB for a Lifetime

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada Revenue Agency: Government aid will not last for a lifetime. But you can generate a passive-income stream with high-quality…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing $1,000 in These 3 Top TSX Stocks Would Be a Brilliant Move

| Kay Ng

As you experience market volatility this year, you should highly consider buying these top TSX stocks for income and growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is it Finally Time to Sell Those Risky Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Risk is in the air, with several well-known stocks dropped from the TSX. Here’s why investing in names like Nutrien…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best and Worst Stocks of Last Week’s TSX Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Risky assets plunged last week, while stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)NYSE:GOLD) emerged as strong long-term playS.

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Dividend Stocks

The CERB Won’t Last Forever, But This $2,000/Month Will!

| Robin Brown

Unfortunately, the CERB benefit will not last forever. Here is one way you can earn $2,000/month that far outlasts any…

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks: What to Avoid and What to Buy This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

As the pandemic weighs on the markets, some big names are being delisted. Here’s what to buy instead of Bombardier…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: A TFSA Investor’s Time to Shine!

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is just one of many deep-value bets that TFSA investors should buy on this TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Market Crash: 1 Heavyweight Dividend Champ I’m Buying on the Next Dip

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one dividend-growth stock to buy in the next TSX index market crash.

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: How TFSA Investors Should Invest in Times of Great Uncertainty

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is one of many COVID-19 stocks that TFSA investors should consider for the risk-on portion of a…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Get Safe Income From This Stable REIT

| Kay Ng

Retirees should feel at ease generating monthly passive income from this stable REIT as a part of their diversified income…

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Coronavirus

See the Stocks That Beat This Week’s Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Only a handful of names defied Thursday's selloff. Here’s why stocks like Transcontinental (TSX:TCL.A) beat the market.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why You Should Buy These 5 Top TSX Metals Stocks in 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

North American Palladium Ltd. (TSX:PDL) and four other stocks are good value for money and could see steep growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Strong Canadian Dollar: 2 Stocks That Benefit

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The Canadian dollar's strength translates to higher profits for importers such as Dollarama (TSX:DOL).

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Here’s a Better Way to Bet on an Air Travel Rebound

| Joey Frenette

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) looks safer than Air Canada (TSX:AC) for those looking to bet on a recovery in the air…

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Coronavirus

Deep Value Alert: 2 Stocks I’m Buying If the Market Rolls Over Again

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another dirt-cheap stock that have fallen into deep value territory amid the coronavirus crash.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks That Will Make You Richer in 2020 (and Beyond)

| Kay Ng

Looking to make a nice fortune on a market pullback? Start your research with these solid dividend stocks available on…

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Pot Stock Earnings: 3 Takeaways This Week

| Debra Ray

HEXO (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) and Neptune Wellness Solutions (TSX:NEPT)(NASDAQ:NEPT) reported earnings this week. The pot stocks have been making strong progress in…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming: How to Be Ready

| Kay Ng

A market selloff might have already started last week. Here's how you can prepare your stock portfolio over this weekend.

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3 Top Growth Thematics for New Stock Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is a key stock in a high-growth sector. Find out what other stocks to buy for…

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Coronavirus

Recession Investing Is Back: Here’s Why to Buy Defensive Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

As the markets get an injection of reality, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a strong buy for consumer staples safety.

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Stocks for Beginners

Neptune Wellness: 3 Numbers You Should Know

| Debra Ray

Three numbers you need to know from Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc (TSX:NEPT)(NASDAQ:NEPT) fourth-quarter earnings and fiscal year 2020 results.

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Dividend Stocks

Why the “Canadian Tesla” Is a Solid Growth Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) may not have the momentum of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), but it does satisfy other investment theses.

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