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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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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Could Realistically Double in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock looks like it could realistically double in 2021, but should you go against the grain at…

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Retirees: 3 TSX Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Need more income? These dividend stocks provide passive income and protect your principal.

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The 3 Best Lesser-Known Canadian Stocks I’d Buy in February

| Joey Frenette

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) and another cheap, top Canadian stock could be ready to run in the post-COVID-19 world.

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Canadians: These 2 Top Stocks Got Hit Way Too Hard in Wednesday’s Sell-Off

| Joey Frenette

Contrarian investors should look to buy Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another stock after the recent pullback on the TSX.

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Looking for the Best Shares to Buy Now? I’d Take These 3 Simple Steps Today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on company track records and strategies could be a sound means of finding the best shares to buy now,…

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Dissecting the BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock’s Mind-Boggling Surge

| Vineet Kulkarni

The long-time laggard BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock broke through the roof this week. But will the rally last?

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A Great Canadian Stock to Buy and Never Sell!

| Robin Brown

This top Canadian stock just reported strong quarterly and year-end earnings. Its cheaper today and I see upside for 2021!

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Missed Buying Tesla Stock? 2 Top TSX EV Stocks to Get Super Rich in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Elon Musk-led Tesla will report its Q4 results today. Even if you missed buying Tesla stock at the right time,…

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2 Safe Dividend Stocks With Yields of +5%

| Kay Ng

Need income now? Get juicy passive income from these safe dividend stocks.

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2 Canadian Stocks Under $3 That You’ve Probably Never Heard of

| Joey Frenette

Young investors should add Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) and another top small-cap Canadian stock to their radars.

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How Much Higher Can BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Fly?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has been on an incredible run over the past few weeks, but is it time to take…

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Kay Ng

These top TSX stocks are excellent buys today. Together, the dividend stocks could beat the market in the long haul!

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Got $1,000? 3 Best TSX stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider putting it in these TSX stocks for some decent gains this…

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TFSA Contribution $6,000: Here’s the Passive Income Play I Just Bought

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a pretty cheap passive income investment for any contrarian dividend investor's TFSA fund.

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Why This Growth Stock Is Battered — and a No-Brainer Buy

| Kay Ng

Here's why this growth stock is battered and a great buy, and how you should think about the investment going…

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3 TSX Stocks to Watch for Earnings Surprises Next Month

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Earnings season has already been kickstarted. Here are three Canadian giants to look at for earnings surprises next…

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BCE Stock Is a Top 5G Dividend Pick for 2021

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock may be too cheap to ignore for passive-income investors seeking more yield for a lower price of…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks You Need to Own in 2021!

| Robin Brown

Canadian investors: why pay tax on investments if you don't have to? Unlock the power of compounding returns with these…

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Investor Beware: Are Markets Overvalued or Are Higher Multiples “The New Normal”?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry stock (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has faced massive mutliple expansion in recent weeks, but is it a sign that the TSX Index is…

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Worried About Volatile Markets? Here Are 2 Top Utility Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

While utility stocks are perceived as boring, they offer rewards that none of the other sectors do. Here are two…

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Should You Buy the Parabolic Rally?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock continues its incredible rally, but will it too late to get in with the latest pop off…

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Why I’d Avoid These 2 Top-Gainer TSX Stocks in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Investors need to be cautious and pay attention to valuations while investing for the long term.

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PUZZLED? Why Blackberry Stock Popped Over 48% on Monday

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock stunned everyone by surging over 48% on Monday -- before settling with 28% day gains. Here’s some…

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Passive Income: How to Earn $180 Per Week in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) and another 8% yielder that passive income investors may wish to buy.

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Warren Buffett: Forget Stock-Picking. Buy These ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

These days, selecting individual stocks can be quite difficult. Instead, investors should consider Warren Buffett's advice and buy these other…

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2 TSX Stocks That Can Gain 50% in 2021

| Kay Ng

Looking for +50% gains? Check out these cheap TSX stocks.

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Buy This 1 TSX Stock if You’re Worried About the Market

| Victoria Hetherington

Boasting a comprehensive range of quality indicators, Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) could be the heroic stock investors need.

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3 OVERVALUED TSX Stocks Investors Must Be Careful With

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks already at peaks with large premium valuation could see some pullback in the short to medium term.

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This Canadian Stock Could Be a Huge Winner in the Post-COVID World

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a top value stock if you seek a cheap way to play a recovery…

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Elon Musk: Top 2 EV Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Elon Musk’s Tesla saw massive gains in 2020. If you missed a rally in its stocks, you still have a…

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Stocks Could See Some of the Best Years Ever in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Forget a stock market crash: The year 2021 could bring some of the biggest gains for markets.

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3 Retail REITs: Which Stock Is Best for Income in 2021?

| Kay Ng

Thinking of fishing in seemingly cheap retail REITs for income? You might be surprised which of these REITs is a…

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Should You Take Profits in BlackBerry Stock?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) is picking up traction in the new year, but is it too late to punch your ticket…

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Tempted by Bitcoin? Here Are 2 Canadian Tech Stocks That Could Outshine the Cryptocurrency

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) have been white hot, but can they outperform Bitcoin?

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New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks You Can Start With in 2021

| Kay Ng

Don't know which stock to invest in? Start with these three proven dividend stocks. You won't regret taking this first…

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3 Top Auto Stocks for Tech Investors to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

The auto-tech growth thesis is switching up a gear. Discover top stocks like Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) today.

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3 Top TSX Materials Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Have materials stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) bottomed, or are they heading for another strong run on the Toronto Stock…

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4 Great TSX Stocks to Buy for a “Biden Bull” Market

| Victoria Hetherington

New year, new president. Find out why names such as Northland Power (TSX:NPI) strike a chord in a fresh political…

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3 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Robin Brown

2021 is looking to be a banner year for Canadian dividend stocks. Here are three of my top TSX dividend…

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3 Top TSX Software Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should purchase top Toronto Stock Exchange technology stocks like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) this year.

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