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Stocks for Beginners

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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Dividend Stocks

Beware These 4 Major Risks to Your Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of the safest stocks on the TSX, but can it withstand these big threats to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy This Retail Stock for “Safe” Cannabis Exposure

| Victoria Hetherington

For newcomers to investment in legal cannabis, is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.A)(TSX:ATD.B) a good entry for low exposure?

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Avoid This Common Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors should consider CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN) as a stable dividend-paying company to compound growth for years.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Your TFSA Will Fail to Earn Passive Income

| Debra Ray

Canadians should invest in stocks like Thomson Reuters Corp (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) to avoid common TFSA pitfalls and begin earning passive income.

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Income Seekers: This Forgotten Asset Class Can Make You Rich

| Victoria Matsepudra

Preferred shares are often overlooked in favour of common shares. Here are two names, including Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), offering…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Has More to Run

| Kay Ng

Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s (TSX:IPL) refusal to be bought indicates the stock is worth so much more.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Dividend Stocks Be in Your Self-Directed RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a good example of a dividend stock that looks cheap, but is it…

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Investing 101: Stocks

| Chen Liu

If you’re new to investing, then this five-part series is for you!

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Retire Rich With These Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Here’s why you might want to buy undervalued Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and U.S. dividend stocks in your RRSP.

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3 Things Investors Shouldn’t Worry About

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Yes, we know a recession is coming, but don't be a fool and get stuck on the small stuff.

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Dividend Stocks

How Can Canadian Banking Investors Avoid Unseen Risks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Do Big Five bank stock like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) have what it takes to survive a correction?

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Dividend Stocks

Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Safe for New Investors?

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a top choice for banking investors, but is it fit to hold through a recession?

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR): 1 Reason That Makes it a Top TFSA Pick

| Haris Anwar

Here is what makes Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock a top candidate for your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Get a Secure 5.85% Yield from Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are undervalued and offer incredible income.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Really Invest Before a Recession?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investing now can be tricky, but choosing stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are a no brainer.

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Missing Out on These Top Material Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) and another top TSX chemicals stock offer passive income in an integral industry.

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Dividend Stocks

This Cheap Growth Stock Still Has a Tremendous Growth Runway

| Kay Ng

Here’s why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.A)(TSX:ATD.B) is still a great growth stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Village Farms International Stock Rose 22% in August

| Debra Ray

Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) reported earnings August 13, but the 22% gains didn´t last until the end of the…

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Why You Should Invest in These 2 Canadian Tech Stocks

| Debra Ray

Why these 2 tech stocks are better than Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and promise higher returns.

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Stocks for Beginners

Diversifying Your Investments: Everything You Need to Know

| Daniel Da Costa

Diversification is the most important element of investing that will reduce a portfolio's risk without sacrificing upside exposure. Here are…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Great Canadian Stocks Are Hot Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and one other stock on the TSX have been getting especially positive press lately.

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5 Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another four top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your TFSA radar…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: How to Safely Snowball Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Consider Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) for the core of your TFSA, especially if you're new to the markets.

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Energy Stocks

Should Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) or Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock Be in Your Dividend Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) are trading at attractive valuations. Is one a better buy?

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Marijuana Investors Beware: 1 Pot Stock I Wouldn’t Touch

| Joey Frenette

Why Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) pales in comparison to its peers in the cannabis scene.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Forget Penny Stocks and Buy This High-Growth Stock Instead

| Joey Frenette

Why Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) could make you rich with its proven growth strategy.

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Why WeedMD (TSXV:WMD) Stock Rose 6% in August

| Debra Ray

WeedMD Inc (TSXV:WMD) stock rose 6% pre-earnings only to fall again on muted shareholder response.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Bargain Dividend Payer to Boost Your TFSA

| Debra Ray

Transcontinental Inc (TSX:TCL.A)(TSX:TCL.B) stock came down from a bubble in the past year. Now is the perfect time to buy…

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New Investors: 2 Stocks to Buy as We Fall Into Recession

| Joey Frenette

Why you should own Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and this other stock before a recession becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Half of Canadian Millennials Are Making This TFSA Mistake

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Four out of five millennials are saving, but half are making this tragic mistake.

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1 Cloud Tech Stock With 1,000% Growth Estimates

| Debra Ray

Descartes Systems Group Inc (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) stock has been quickly growing its earnings through cloud-based logistics software.

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Dividend Stocks

The Number 1 Defensive Stock for Your TFSA

| Debra Ray

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD.A)(TSX:ATD.B) stock combines cannabis investment with the safety of consumer defensive retail.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Defensive: This Top Dividend Stock Is Recession-Proof

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is one of the best TSX energy stocks for investors concerned about a downturn.

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Retirees: This Is the Income Stock for You

| Kris Knutson

Retirees are facing tough times, with low rates punishing responsible savers looking to generate income. Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) is…

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Dividend Stocks

Energy Investors: Buy CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock for Oil Upside?

| Victoria Hetherington

Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock an overlooked entry point into the oil space?

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Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Best Bank Stock to Buy Heading Into 2020?

| Kay Ng

The Big Six banks are great long-term dividend investments. Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) or National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) the…

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Go Long on “Big Cannabis” and Ignore Edibles?

| Victoria Hetherington

Newcomers to the cannabis space, or those eyeing the edibles market, might want to stick to Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)…

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Why Magna (TSX:MG) Stock Rose 4% in August

| Debra Ray

The U.S.-China trade war and foreign direct investment boosted Magna (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stock in August.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Dump Your Oil Stocks for Alternative Energy?

| Victoria Hetherington

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) could be a strong replacement for some of the oil stocks in an energy…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Supercharge Your Income With This Undervalued, High-Yield Stock

| Kay Ng

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) offers a 4.4% yield and plenty of upside!

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