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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

Attention: The Biggest Money Mistake Millennials Are Making!

| Kay Ng

You probably can’t believe that millennials are making this big money mistake. Here’s how not to be one of them.

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Bank Stocks

Are These Top Canadian Bank Stocks Buys Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is among a number of banks experiencing a steep drop in profits. Here’s what investors need to…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a “Canadian Barbell” Portfolio With TSX Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) are ripe for contrarian upside over the short term. Here’s how to balance the risk…

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Tech Stocks

Is White-Hot E-Commerce Stock Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Still a Buy After Soaring 177%?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) is a white-hot momentum stock that doesn't look like it can be stopped. Should Canadian investors still…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Docebo (TSX:DCBO) Is a Tech Stock With Room to Run

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) is a rapidly rising, AI-leveraging tech stock that Canadian TFSA investors should add to their radars right…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Canadian Bank to Buy After Q2: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just got clobbered post-earnings, making the Canadian bank a compelling bargain for long-term investors.

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Energy Stocks

3 Personal Finance Pillars to Protect Your Personal Balance Sheet

| Chris MacDonald

When times get tough, sometimes it is best to get back to the basics. Similar to companies, including Baytex Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Are Dividends Tax-Free in TFSAs?

| Kay Ng

There's no free lunch, but your Tax-Free Savings Account can earn tax-free returns. Well, mostly. Here are some exceptions.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Here’s How I’d Invest $6,000 if the Market Crashes Again

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a spec bet that TFSA investors may want to consider if they're looking to strike a…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Stocks That Can Make You Rich!

| Robin Brown

The 2020 TSX market crash is a buying opportunity of a lifetime for investors. Here are three top TSX stocks…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Stock Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Robin Brown

Canadian tech stocks have demonstrated strong 2020 performance. Here is one TSX tech stock that could make you a fortune…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Just Soared 12% — Time to Back up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just rallied following a better-than-feared second-quarter earnings report. Should you buy RBC stock after the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Overvalued: 2 TSX Stocks I’d Sell Now Before a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

I'd look to sell Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another overvalued TSX stock right now before they give up ground.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 1 Canadian Utilities Stock for Safe Dividends

| Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) suits a lot of different investment styles. Here’s why it’s a buy for any…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Aphria (TSX:APHA) the Best Canadian Cannabis Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors seeking long-term upside in the Canadian legal cannabis space have a strong play with Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA).

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Buy Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Before it Corrects Upwards

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) has been roaring lately, and it could be headed a lot higher as the economy returns…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $6,000 in Your TFSA? These 2 Battered Stocks Could Have Serious Upside

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and another high-upside stock that could make TFSA investors big money as the economy looks to return…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA WARNING: 3 Things You Need to Know About the $2,000/Month CERB!

| Robin Brown

The $2,000/month CERB payment, distributed by the CRA, has a number of important stipulations for Canadians. Here are three things…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a High-Dividend Portfolio

| Kay Ng

The 2020 market crash provides an incredible opportunity to boost your income with safe, high-yield dividend stocks. Here's how to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Next Stop $50 or $0?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a double or triple for risk-on investors who believe a coronavirus vaccine will arrive…

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Tech Stocks

Meet the Driving Force Behind TSX Index Growth Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) is one of the top tech stocks on the TSX. Is it a buy at…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Is 1 of the Best Recession-Proof Stocks in Canada

| Haris Anwar

Some of the best stocks to weather the economic downturn have solid cash flows, a strong balance sheet, and a…

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Energy Stocks

Why Buying Energy Stocks in 2020 Is a Necessary Risk

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can help investors keep an income portfolio exposed to energy while adding long-term wealth creation.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is This Stock a Contrarian Dream?

| Kris Knutson

The terrible and unusual situation of the global pandemic lockdown killed many companies. First among those have been retail and…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB Will Expire: Here’s How to Create a $1,000/Month TFSA Income Stream to Last a Lifetime

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a specialty-income ETFs that can help construct a TFSA income stream…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investors: 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and another 'moaty' stock that Canadian investors should buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Is There Any Such Thing as a Cheap, Safe Dividend Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors are looking for a mix of defensive qualities in their dividend stocks. But they’re also looking for value. Here’s…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Green Energy Stocks to Buy Now With $3,000

| Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and two other stocks are a buy for long-term green energy upside.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Iconic Canadian Stock Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a defensive growth staple that could be one of the timeliest TSX Index investments today.

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 Invested in These 3 TSX Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Kay Ng

The market crashed and many stocks are still cheap. Now you can make a fortune from these TSX stocks over…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: These Hard-Hit TSX Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should take a look at H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and another contrarian stock in a hard-hit industry while pessimism…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Young Investors Will Drive Upside in These TSX Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors seeking the next generation of ethical upside have some intriguing stocks to choose from, such as Magna International Inc.…

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Tech Stocks

These TSX Stocks Are Hitting 52-Week Highs!

| Victoria Hetherington

Names like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are dominating lists of outperforming stocks on the TSX. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Are the Sky-High Rewards Worth the Risk?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could be a potential multi-bagger in a bull-case scenario, but are the downside risks too high for…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Tip: How to Make a TFSA Work for You

| Kay Ng

If you want to pay lower taxes to the CRA in the future, make sure you are taking full advantage…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Retirees: 3 High-Yield Income Stocks to Buy on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and two high-yield dividend stocks for Canadian retirees to buy while they're on sale today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Top 2 TSX Index Value Stocks for June

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another dirt-cheap TSX Index value stock that TFSA investors should buy now.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice to Buy the Broad Stock Market?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Investors buying the whole stock market instead of picking stocks forego their chances of beating the market.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stock Investment Themes With Huge Upside Potential

| Victoria Hetherington

Names like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) offer growth opportunities. Here's why investors seeking growth have some strong plays in three disruptive sectors.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: High Debt Levels Are Weighing on Economies

| Kay Ng

How are the high debt levels around the world going to get paid? What can you do to protect you…

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