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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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Next Tesla! 1 EV Tech Stock to Buy Amid the March Pullback to Make Millions

| Jitendra Parashar

The shares of Canadian tech companies are going through a correction phase in March. The ongoing tech pullback has made…

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Why You Should Have Utility Stocks in Your Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

Utility stocks might seem dull on the face of it, but stability and dividends play a big role in driving…

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Top Growth Stocks to Buy and Avoid After Tech’s 10% Correction

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is dropping alongside high-growth tech, but is the name too risky to scoop up on this growth…

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Got $1,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy in Volatile Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

Investors can consider these top three defensive TSX stocks to take shelter if markets continue to remain volatile.

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in a Correction

| Kay Ng

No market crash can weigh down these two solid dividend stocks for long.

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New Investors: How Embracing Market Volatility Can Make You Rich

| Kay Ng

Here are some simple tips to get you started on making good money in the stock market!

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A Top Canadian Stock Ready to Soar in March

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a wonderful business that could pick up meaningful momentum as value makes a comeback.

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Personal Finance

TFSA Investors: The 2 Best Stocks to Buy in March and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

The TFSA is a perfect mechanism for building wealth. Forget "high-interest" savings accounts and start investing with these two great…

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3 Top TSX Stocks That Raised Dividends for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

A dividend increase suggests that the company has fair visibility of its future earnings. Here are three TSX stocks that…

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Start of a Stock Market Crash? Probably Not. Here’s What Beginner Investors Should Do

| Joey Frenette

High-flying growth stocks like Shopify Inc. could continue to drop at the hands of the tech stock market crash, but…

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3 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Tumbled Up to 35% This Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Many high-flying TSX stocks tumbled this week after an enormous rally last year and continuing in 2021. Should you buy?

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Canadians: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Rising Bond Yields

| Joey Frenette

With the Nasdaq 100 in correction territory over rising U.S. bond yields, I think it would wiser for investors to…

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This 1 Best Canadian Dividend Stock Is a Buy Now!

| Kay Ng

Buy and forget this outperforming dividend stock now when it's attractive. Then, earn growing passive income and witness your stock…

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5 Tips to Defend Against Stock Market Pullbacks

| Kay Ng

Are you ready for market corrections? If not, prepare with these five tips that can be super useful!

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Worried About a Market Pullback? These TSX Stocks Will Help You Sleep Easy at Night

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are taking a bit of dip, but it's not a worry if you have a balanced portfolio. Here…

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Be a Millionaire! Top 3 Tech Stocks to Buy Amid a Market Pullback

| Jitendra Parashar

These three amazing Canadian tech stocks fell sharply on Thursday amid the market-wide sell-off. It could be a great opportunity…

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New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Portfolio Today

| Kay Ng

Just starting out on your stock investing journey for your TFSA? Consider these three cheap dividend stocks.

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4 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now!

| Robin Brown

Forget bonds. These Canadian dividend stocks have income and upside potential now. Looking for a mixed-income portfolio? These stocks are…

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Put Your Cash to Work and Make $100 Monthly in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on extra cash, consider it putting in some top TSX dividend stocks for a stable passive…

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Buffett Thinks This Investment Could Face a Bleak Future: Here’s What You Should Do

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett recently came out with a strong warning towards one investment in particular. Here is one top TSX stock…

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Is it Too Late to Buy These 2 Popular Dividend-Growth Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Investing is forward looking. One of these dividend stocks is a better buy.

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TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Bigwigs Yielding up to 8%

| Vineet Kulkarni

Looking for a stable passive income? Here are three TSX stocks with highly juicy and stable dividend yields.

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Start Your TFSA Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The world is changing, but even if you're just opening a TFSA portfolio today you can take advantage of safe…

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Canadians: Growth Stocks Could Take a Backseat in 2021 — Here’s How to Prepare

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other high-flying tech and growth stocks could still have room to fall, even if bond yields…

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Market Correction: How to Maximize the Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

When the stock market crashes, investors have a unique opportunity to find new, high-quality investments for their portfolio at ultra-cheap…

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1 Growth Stock I Like More Than Bitcoin

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR) looks like a far more compelling high-upside bet than Bitcoin or Canada's first Bitcoin…

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2 Top Reopening Stocks That Could Skyrocket Into Year’s End

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) are cheap reopening stocks that could soar.

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Top Pick Tuesday: This Great Canadian Growth Stock Has a “Value” Multiple

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful growth stock at a wonderful price, but should you buy the strategic pivot?

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It’s All About EVs and Cryptos: 2 TSX Stocks to Play the Boom

| Vineet Kulkarni

Electric vehicles and cryptocurrencies were some of the most rewarding bets recently. If you want to play the rally, here…

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The 1st Canadian Bitcoin ETF Is Here: Is Now the Time to Get in?

| Joey Frenette

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) has finally arrived, but should Canadians purchase shares, as the cryptocurrency trade heats up?

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Warren Buffett and Couche-Tard Have More in Common Than You Think

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has a lot in common with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, but should you buy this dip?

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3 Battered TSX Stocks That Could Soar in March

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Inc. (TSX:IAG) and two other battered TSX stocks that investors should look to buy right now before they…

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Next Tesla! This 1 Top TSX EV Stock Just Started March With a Bang

| Jitendra Parashar

This Canadian EV tech firm started March with a bang, as its stock rose 7% on Monday. Even now, it’s…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in March 2021

| Kay Ng

Consider buying these market-beating Canadian growth stocks before they run away from you!

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Need Income? Start Earning 5% Yields Right Now!

| Kay Ng

Boost your income with these 5%-yield dividend stocks. Here's what you need to watch for.

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Warren Buffett Just Signaled a Massive Market Rally in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett’s latest letter to his investment firm’s shareholders could be pointing towards a big market rally. Here’s how you…

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$1,000 Invested in Air Canada (TSX:AC) March Last Year Is Worth This Much Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is currently trading beyond $25, indicating a remarkable recovery of 170% in a year. Is it…

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Dividend Stocks

March 2021 Buy Alert: 2 Dividend Stocks on Sale for Income!

| Kay Ng

Looking for safe income in defensive dividend stocks at a good price? Consider these two stocks in March 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Bond Investors Face a Bleak Future — Here’s How to Cope

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a deeply discounted dividend-growth stock that Warren Buffett fans should consider at these levels.

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Tech Stocks

MARCH OUTLOOK: Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Lost 28% in February

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock tanked by 28.3% in February 2021. Let’s find out what went wrong last month and whether its…

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