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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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3 Top TSX Stocks for 1st-Time Investors to Buy in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider putting it in these TSX stocks for decent long-term growth.

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Will Energy Markets Really Recover in 2021?

| Vineet Kulkarni

With the underlying uncertainties, it seems certain that the year 2021 will see a paradigm shift in the global energy…

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The Canadian Amazon: Could Shopify Stock Make a Run to $3,000?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks unstoppable right now, but just how high can the Canadian growth king soar from here?

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Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Could Be the Best Buy for Passive Income Investors in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a dividend heavyweight that passive-income investors should look to back up the truck on today.

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Warren Buffett: How to Invest in the New Year

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett invested through 2020 with a cautiously-optimistic stance. But could the man be more aggressive now that the pandemic's…

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Market Selloff: 2 Defensive Growth Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are dirt-cheap defensive stocks to help you weather the next market sell-off.

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1 Top Growth Stock to Buy and Hold

| Kay Ng

This unique growth stock is a great buy right now to buy and hold for the next decades!

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Tech Stocks

Which Tech Stocks Should I Buy in 2021?

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks such as Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) fit a tech investing strategy but with less risk attached.

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How a TFSA Can Be Used to Create a Million Dollars and Passive Income for Life

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: The Tax-Free Savings Account is one useful option Canadians have to grow wealth tax-free.

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3 Top TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying top 5G telecommunication stocks on the TSX like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) in 2021.

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Why Air Canada Stock May Be Headed for a Steeper Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks like a no-brainer buy for maximizing your upside in a post-COVID world, but there are…

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Market Crash Worries? Here’s My Highest-Conviction Safety Stock for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a 2020 TSX dog that could make a huge comeback this year, whether or not we're…

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Canadians: The 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are my top picks for the new year.

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Value Stocks Should Beat Growth in 2021 and Beyond: Here Are My 3 TSX Stock Picks

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Value stocks should outperform growth in the next few years amid the looming economic recovery and expected higher…

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Revealed: The Top Canadian Bank Stocks for 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Which are the top Canadian bank stocks you should buy in 2021 and beyond?

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Fear or Greed? Here’s What’s Happening in the Stock Market Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is reasonably priced this week, despite the stock markets skirting a potential correction.

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today if You Have $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: If you are sitting on some cash, consider putting it in these growth stocks for a decent gain…

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Fearless Investors: 2 High-Risk Stocks Worth Buying Right Here

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) could skyrocket, but they could also halve. Which is the likelier scenario in…

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3 Volatile TSX Stocks to Watch in 2021

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should watch some of 2020's most volatile stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) during the new year.

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Bank Stocks

Investors: Canadian Bank Stocks Are Still Ridiculously Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Big Six Canadian banks are soaring, and they're not about to slow down as…

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Here’s What Experts Think of the Stock Market Crash in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Will there really be a stock market crash, especially when the economies are re-opening and amid the great vaccination efforts?…

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Top TFSA Pick: 1 Great Canadian Stock With a Growing Dividend

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of many dividend growth stocks I might buy for my TFSA before a 2021…

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A Top Gold Stock to Buy if You Fear a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) may be one of many great gold stocks to hedge your bets for a potential…

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Canadians: Top 3 Common TFSA Mistakes to Avoid in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: Are you sure that you are using the TFSA properly and are not inviting any clawbacks?

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for the New Year

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy top Toronto Stock Exchange financial stocks like the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in January 2021.

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Buy This 1 Top TSX Dividend Stock With +250% Returns Potential

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) is among the strongest and healthiest of diversified value metals stocks on the TSX.

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Warren Buffett Wisdom to Help You Retire Early

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may have played it a bit too safe in 2020, but the man is still worth following for…

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Investor Beware: 3 Stocks That Are Too Expensive for My Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) have been coming in way too hot to consider buying here.

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2 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Kay Ng

Don't want to spend too much time on managing your stock portfolio? Buy these cheap buy-and-hold Canadian stocks now!

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When Will the Stock Market Crash in 2021?

| Robin Brown

Many Canadian investors may be wondering when we might see a stock market crash in 2021. Here's some tips on…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Retirement Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: An organized investment in your TFSA regularly will create a huge, tax-free retirement reserve over the long term.

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TFSA Investors: 4 Top Canadian Stocks to Own in 2021

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors now is the time to get your money working for you. Here are four of my top TFSA…

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Stock Market Crash 2021: 3 Do’s and Don’ts

| Kay Ng

A stock market crash can happen in the new year! Here are things to do and not do.

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Got $6,000 to Invest? These Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks Are Worth the Risk

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another cheap dividend stock that value investors should check out.

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Should You Take a Hint From Warren Buffett and Buy Gold Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Should you follow Warren Buffett into gold miner Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) or Ray Dalio, with bullion ETFs in 2021?

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How to Buy Top Stocks for a New TSX Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is an exemplary Canadian stock, and how to build a position in a volatile market.

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Is Skyrocketing, But Warren Buffett and I Won’t Bet on it Ever

| Jitendra Parashar

Bitcoin is skyrocketing, but it’s a terrible long-term investment. That’s why neither I nor great investors like Warren Buffett will…

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TD Bank Stock: A Top Pick to Buy Ahead of a Growth-to-Value Rotation

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of many dirt-cheap value stocks that could make you a considerable amount of gain in…

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Personal Finance

TFSA Increase 2021: How to Make Your Money Work for You

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors: it’s that time of year where your contribution limit increases! Here is how to turn your $6,000 contribution…

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TSX Stocks: 2021 Will Shape the Fate of These 2 Canadian Titans

| Vineet Kulkarni

Some Canadian titans are on the verge of a collapse, while some are readying for a dazzling recovery in 2021.…

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