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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 Retail Stocks You Shouldn’t Ignore in October

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should take a look at strong-performing retail stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange like Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A).

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Did Investors Miss This 1 BIG Hint of a Stock Market Recovery?

| Victoria Hetherington

The pain isn’t over yet. But investors should look at the sudden bounce in Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE:HTZ) as a…

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Think the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Last Through 2023? Here’s a Stock That Should Be Worth More

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is one of many COVID-19 long-haul stocks that could double over the next few years of…

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3 Top TSX Technology Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Here are three top technology stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange to consider buying in October 2020, including Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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You’d Be Wise to Follow Warren Buffett Into This Stock

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one of Warren Buffett's latest stock picks, and it's one that Canadians should mimic.

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Space Investing: 1 ETF & 3 Hot Stocks to Buy in Fall 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

The space industry could be all set to go stratospheric. Stocks like Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) satisfy a growth thesis.

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2 Stocks I’d Buy in the Next Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another misunderstood value stock that investors should back up the truck on come the next…

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The U.S. Election Could Spark a Nasty Sell-Off: Here’s 1 Top Pick to Prepare

| Joey Frenette

North West Company (TSX:NWC) is one absurdly-undervalued stock that can help prepare your defences come a U.S. election-driven market crash.

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COVID Market Crash: These 3 Dividend Stocks Can Make a Strong Comeback!

| Kay Ng

There's still much room for these dividend stocks to recover. Get paid well while you wait for price appreciation!

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2 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Investors interested in energy stocks should consider buying strong net income performers like TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) on the Toronto Stock…

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This 1 Unknown Canadian Growth Stock Just Popped 63%

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why H2O Innovation (TSXV:HEO) stock could be an important addition to a long-term portfolio built on safety and…

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TFSA Investors: Buy and Hold This Much-Hated Dividend King Through 2030

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) used to be a premium Canadian bank, but in the era of COVID, the stock is now…

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CRA: CRB Is Now Available. Here’s How to Apply Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

The CRA started accepting applications for the new coronavirus benefits, including the CRB, this week. Here's how you can apply.

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2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has made his fortune by investing in "forever" stocks. Take a page from his playbook and buy these…

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2 Top TSX Financial Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should start putting their savings into top Toronto Stock Exchange financial stocks like Manulife Financial Corp (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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CIBC (TSX:CM): A Screaming Buy for its Cheap 5.8% Yield?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is back, with a premium multiple and a lofty 5.8% dividend yield, but should you bite on shares…

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3 Top TSX 5G Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy these three top 5G telecom stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange including TELUS Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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TSX Top Pick: This Industry Leader Turns Trash Into Cash!

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is one of those defensive growth stocks that can help you navigate rougher market waters.

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2 Emerging Market Bargains to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another battered emerging markets play that long-term investors should buy on the dip.

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This Severely Undervalued Stock Could Double!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of those rare defensive growth stocks that qualify as a pound-the-table buy today.

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The War in Canada’s Telehealth Space Is Heating Up!

| Vineet Kulkarni

While there was a limited usage of telehealth before the pandemic, Canada has seen a notable acceleration in the last…

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TFSA Investors: The 2 Best Stocks to Invest $6,000 Into Now

| Robin Brown

Maximize your TFSA portfolio returns with these two top TSX stocks! They give you a mix of income, growth, and…

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Why Dividend Income Is Better Than CRB’s $500 a Week

| Kay Ng

It’s helpful to collect CRB payments, but you can benefit even more from generating dividend income.

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How $50 a Week Can Build You a Fortune

| Kay Ng

Are you ready to build a fortune? Here's how to get time and your money to work hard for you.

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3 Losing TSX Stocks Not to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

In addition to avoiding Air Canada (TSX:AC), here are two other Toronto Stock Exchange stocks that you may not want…

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New CERB: Be Aware of These Crucial Requirements

| Daniel Da Costa

The new benefits the government has introduced to replace CERB have a lot of improvements. However, be aware of these…

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Warren Buffett: Why Now Is a Great Time to Be Cautious

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) may be too cheap to ignore given record uncertainties and Warren Buffett's vote of confidence.

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Passive Income: A Canadian REIT With a Swollen (But Safe) 9% Yield

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a REIT that I see as a baby that has been thrown out with the bathwater…

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TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into a $2 Million Reserve — and Pay Zero Taxes to the CRA

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: The capital gain created over the years in your TFSA will be tax-free throughout the holding period and…

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Growth Investors: 2 Top 5G Stocks on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

5G technology is now starting to roll out, and it's offering investors massive growth potential. Here are two 5G stocks…

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$10,000 Invested in Shopify (TSX:SHOP) IPO Would Be Worth This Much Now!

| Vineet Kulkarni

A $10,000 in Shopify IPO in May 2015, would have accumulated around $455,835 today. The same investment in TSX stocks…

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Warning: Has a Bubble Inflated in This Canadian Industry?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and the renewables have been on a tear this year, but could they be forming…

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Investing for the Post-Pandemic World: A Top Pick to Buy and Hold

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is a dirt-cheap bargain that could have 50% upside in a post-pandemic world.

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3 Top TSX Mining Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

If you want to invest in gold, check out these top three TSX mining stocks to buy in October 2020,…

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Got $3,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Amid Their Higher Earnings Outlook

| Vineet Kulkarni

The third-quarter earnings season will begin soon. Notably, some top TSX stocks will continue to rally based on their higher…

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Revised Offer from Air Canada (TSX:AC) Sends Transat Shares 26% Higher

| Vineet Kulkarni

Even if the revised price is notably lower, it seems like the Air Canada (TSX:AC) merger is the only option…

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Growth Stocks: Risk vs. Reward in a Digital Hollywood

| Victoria Hetherington

As the movie distribution industry suffers setback after setback, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a speculative buy for market contrarians.

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Market Crash: Are Negative Surprises Coming?

| Joey Frenette

Billionaire money manager Howard Marks didn't sound too bullish in his latest note, but should investors fear a second market…

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3 Top TSX Gold Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

If you are still bullish on gold, then you might want to buy Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) or another top…

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5 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are worried there might be another market crash but don't want to miss out on short-term gains, here…

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