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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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2 TSX Growth Stocks Paying a 3% Dividend or More

| Robin Brown

TSX growth stocks that pay a nice dividend are hard to find these days. However, here are two great growth…

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TSX Today: Should You Buy Canadian Bank Stocks Now?

| Kay Ng

On the fence about buying (more) Canadian bank shares at current levels? Reading this can help!

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Air Canada Stock: When to Pull the Trigger

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada is a stock that continues to gain interest from investors. Here's how to know when to pull the…

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TSX Superstar: 1 of the Better Growth Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a retail superpower that growth investors should look to load up on while shares are depressed.

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

How are you playing the market rally? Here’s a portfolio idea that has three TSX stocks to outperform in all-weather…

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Millennials: How You Can Achieve Financial Freedom

| Kay Ng

Doing this will help you achieve financial freedom sooner!

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3 Canadian Cyclical Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Joey Frenette

CAE (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and two other Canadian cyclical stocks that investors should look to buy in May for outsized gains in…

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CN and CP Rail Battle for Kansas City Southern: Who Will Win and Which to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are going after Kansas City Southern, but who will walk away the winner?

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1 Sneaky Trick to Turn Taxes Into Your Retirement Fund

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There is one sneaky trick you can do to create a retirement fund, even if you're young! Just take a…

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Forget Coinbase! 3 Canadian Ether ETFs Just Went Live!

| Joey Frenette

The Coinbase IPO isn't a great deal for crypto and Bitcoin investors, but the new slate of Canadian Ether ETFs…

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Here Are 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in April 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are getting more pricey. Yet I've got three top TSX stocks today that are growing rapidly but are…

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Think Beyond Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA): This TSX Stock Is a Better EV Play

| Vineet Kulkarni

Orocobre stock is up 220% in the last 12 months. It will likely continue to soar, driven by enthusiasm for…

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Warren Buffett Advice: Buying the Best Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett has offered some priceless advice over the years. Today, we look at his advice on selecting stocks that…

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3 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Smart Canadian investors should buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another two cheap TSX stocks right now.

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Bank Stocks

TSX King: TD Stock Is a Top Dividend Stud to Bank On

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock and the high-dividend-yielding Canadian banking giants are TSX kings that should be bought before rates rise.

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Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC): Multi-Bagger or Value Trap?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could make you rich if the international vaccine rollout accelerates, but are the downside risks too…

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Tech Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in May and Go Away

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) and another Canadian growth stock to buy in May 2021 and go away for the long…

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX): High Risk, Higher Reward!

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may be the ultimate turnaround stock for Canadian investors looking to strike it rich in the post-pandemic…

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This Canadian Cathie Wood Stock Could Offer More Upside Than Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and not Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), may be the Cathie Wood stock with the most room to run over the…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Stocks Paying Over 4% Dividends

| Robin Brown

The TSX has been soaring, but there are still dividend value stocks to be found. Here are four Canadian stocks…

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TSX Stocks: 3 Bargain Plays That Offer Decent Return Prospects

| Vineet Kulkarni

Although TSX stocks don a premium valuation amid their all-time highs, many Canadian names are still trading below their fair…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): The Risks May Outweigh the Rewards

| Joey Frenette

Even after the latest round of financial support, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock isn't out of the woods yet, as COVID-19…

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Warren Buffett Indicator Hits Ominous Record High! What Now?

| Joey Frenette

The Warren Buffett Indicator continues its ascent past record highs, but is the stock market really overvalued and overdue for…

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1 TSX Stock Has Been Beating Its Bigger Peers!

| Kay Ng

Like RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) or SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN)? You might like this small dividend stock even more!

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Got $3,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Market Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks at large have gained around 50% in the last 12 months. Despite the strong gains, markets seem in…

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2 Great Canadian Stocks With Huge Upside Potential

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and Boyd Group (TSX:BYD) are top Canadian stocks for those seeking big upside potential in 2021.

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Retirees: How to Boost Your Passive Income Despite Low Interest Rates

| Kay Ng

Interest rates are too low. Interest income from retirement savings won't be much. Here's how to increase your passive income…

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How to Use Dividend Stocks to Double Your Money

| Kay Ng

Here’s how you can turn $10,000 into $20,000 via dividend stocks. Two strategies are discussed.

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4 Top Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian small-cap stocks have pulled back, and now is a great opportunity to load up. Here are four great TSX…

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Ottawa Invests in Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You?

| Joey Frenette

Ottawa is poised to take a hefty stake in the Canadian airline which has fallen on hard times amid the…

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3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Today With $3,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: If you are an aggressive investor, consider investing a significant portion of your portfolio in growth stocks.

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Market Melt-Up: 1 Canadian Growth Stock That Could Soar!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful company with a stock that trades at a massive discount amid this market melt-up.

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Dividend Stocks

What Do Experts Think of a Stock Market Correction in 2021?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Will stock markets correct this year as well amid growing COVID-19 cases in many parts of the world? Let’s see…

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Tech Stocks

A Top Canadian Stock to Buy in Cathie Wood’s ARKK

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a great Canadian stock in Cathie Wood's ARKK ETF, but is she right to still own…

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2 Bargain TSX Stocks I Recently Bought More of

| Joey Frenette

I recently bought more of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another dividend bargain of a TSX stock.

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2 Cheap Canadian Stocks Under $50 to Buy With $6,000 in TFSA Cash

| Joey Frenette

You should buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another cheap Canadian stock under $50 before they correct upwards.

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Millennials: 4 Tips to Start Investing Today!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials: here are tips on getting started and making millions by the time you retire.

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How Much Should You Have in an Emergency Fund?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Everyone needs an emergency fund, and there's a simple way to figure out how much you need and fund it…

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2 Canadian Stocks That Wall Street Sees Soaring Over 30%

| Joey Frenette

NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) and another great Canadain stock could skyrocket over 30%, according to the folks on Bay and…

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Top TSX Stocks: 3 Incredible Value Picks to Buy NOW

| Joey Frenette

Canadian investors should look to add Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and two great TSX value stocks to their portfolios while they're…

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