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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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Market Crash: Don’t Overlook This Major Risk

| Joey Frenette

Once the next cash-crunching market crash hits, unjustly beaten-up dividend stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) ought to be picked up.

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1 Timely Growth Stock to Buy in October 2020

| Kay Ng

Buy this growth stock while it's cheap! Enjoy breathtaking price gains when the economy improves in a few years.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) and 2 Other Cheap Stocks to Buy and Hold in October

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and two other deep value stocks that just became way too cheap to ignore amid the crisis.

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Warren Buffett: He’s Not Running Scared Yet

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may seem like he foresees a worse market crash or a depression from this pandemic when he's actually…

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5 Top Stocks to Buy Now for a Vaccine Breakthrough

| Victoria Hetherington

Names such as Air Canada (TSX:AC) are key contrarian picks for recovery upside. Find out which other names are buys…

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3 Reasons Why Canadian Gold Stocks Will Outshine in Q4 2020

| Vineet Kulkarni

We might see a renewed rally in gold in the short term, which could ultimately boost Canadian gold miner stocks.…

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Top Up Your CRB Benefits With More Income Now!

| Kay Ng

CRB benefits may not be enough. If you need more income, consider doing this.

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is a Better Recovery Play Than Cineplex (TSX:CGX)

| Vineet Kulkarni

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock is currently trading close to its all-time lows, while Air Canada (TSX:AC) is trading close to its…

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2 Top AI Stocks for Tech Growth Investing

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and one other top tech stock could multiply an investment in artificial intelligence.

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How to Become a Millionaire in a Decade

| Vineet Kulkarni

Millionaire by 2030: While market pundits kept blaring about the economy getting weaker, some sectors have managed to thrive like…

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CERB to EI Move Have You Worried? Make Your Own Income Stream With These REITs

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is just one of many high-yield REITs that can help CERB users build their own income streams…

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Income Investors: Should You Buy BCE (TSX:BCE) or Shaw (TSX:SJR.B)?

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are bountiful plays for income investors, but which is better?

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TFSA Investors: How to Turn a $5,000 Portfolio Into $50,000

| Nicholas Dobroruka

A Tax-Free Savings Account is an excellent place to begin your path to earning $50,000. Find out what type of…

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Expect a Trump Win? Buy These 3 TSX Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) could improve this November, plus two more stocks to buy this fall.

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Anxious About the End of CERB? Here’s How Your TFSA Can Help!

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is a terrific income play that Canadian investors should consider buying if they're anxious over the end…

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Warren Buffett’s 2 Biggest Canadian Buys in 2020

| Vineet Kulkarni

The legendary investor Warren Buffett has amazed markets with his atypical moves this year. Will there be more of such…

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Stash This REIT in Your TFSA for Income the CRA Can’t Tax!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a compelling option for TFSA investors looking for income at a great value.

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The CRB Application Is About to Open!

| Kay Ng

Get ready to apply for the CRB when it opens. Here's another tip to increase your monthly income today!

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Top Stocks 2020: 3 Picks for the 4th Quarter

| Daniel Da Costa

The fourth quarter is shaping up to be another eventful period in 2020. Here are three top stocks to give…

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What’s Happening With Suncor Energy Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has seen increased share price volatility in the past week. How should investors buy this name?

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1 Top TSX Stock to Buy for a Fall 2020 Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) ticks more boxes than the American electorate for anxious investors this choppy fall.

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Wherever the Market Goes, I’m Buying These Top TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

Near-term weakness has brought some attractive opportunities. For dividend stability and long-term stability, consider these two top TSX stocks.

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Tech Stocks

Could Docebo (TSX:DCBO) Be Canada’s Next Great Multi-Bagger?

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) is a compelling buy-the-dip play for those who missed out on the white-hot LMS stock's massive gains…

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3 Factors That Suggest More Downside in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock

| Vineet Kulkarni

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) continues to look weak. The second wave of the outbreak and weaker expected Q3 earnings might push…

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5 Top Value Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Kay Ng

Get rich by receiving juicy dividend income while you wait for these cheap stocks to appreciate.

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Should You Pay 60x Sales for the Unstoppable e-Commerce Play?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has continued to defy the laws of gravity, but has the valuation become overstretched amid the…

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Warren Buffett-Approved Suncor (TSX:SU) Just Hit a Major Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's preferred way to play the Canadian oil sands Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) just hit a massive buy signal…

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Turn Your CERB Extension Into a Lasting Income Stream!

| Kay Ng

The government is reimaging the pandemic benefits. Here's how you can turn your CERB extension and savings into a passive-income…

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Market Crash or Not, This Dividend Darling Is Too Cheap to Ignore!

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is a top dividend darling that value investors should look to buy while it remains down amid…

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4 Dividend Buy-and-Hold Stocks to Buy in October

| Victoria Hetherington

“Forever stocks” can be hard to find. Read why dividend aristocrats such as Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are ripe to pick up…

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Election Fears? 1 TSX Stock To Buy Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Newmont (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) stock stands out right now, plus two easy ways for Canadians to play the U.S.…

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Take Warren Buffett’s Implicit Stock Tip and Buy This Stock!

| Joey Frenette

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a Montreal-based grocer that Canadians should consider, as Warren Buffett maintains bullish on the grocers.

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This 10.5% Dividend Stock Is About to Break Out

| Kay Ng

This high-yield dividend stock is still very cheap. The stock climbed 15% recently. Data suggests more appreciation is coming.

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Energy Stocks

Top 2 Stocks With Incredibly Robust Cash Flows

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and another cheap stock have remarkably resilient cash flows. Dividend hunters should scoop them up today.

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3 Top TSX Income Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Kay Ng

These top TSX income stocks are still depressed from the 2020 market crash. This means a bigger yield and more…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Heading Higher in Q4?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could hit new highs over the coming months, but is the time to buy before a potential…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE (TSX:BCE): A 6% Yield and a Great Place to Hide

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) is an unworthy growth stalwart, but as a low-beta bond proxy, it's one of the best plays…

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CRA’s CERB Ended: A TFSA Passive-Income Stream Can Help You Amid This Crisis

| Joey Frenette

The BMO High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a high-yield ETF that can help former CERB users make it…

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Canadian Stock Market: Brace for a More Volatile October

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian stock market will likely trade more volatile given the uncertain economic recovery and upcoming U.S. presidential elections.

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Warren Buffett: Create Generational Wealth With This Young Berkshire Hathaway

| Kay Ng

The growth stock is looking a lot like a young Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B). Importantly, the stock is a wonderful business…

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