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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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Canadians: Don’t Give Up on TSX Shares — Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

The S&P TSX Index Composite has been a huge underperformer amid the pandemic, but should Canadians jump ship to the…

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Top 3 Canadian Stock Picks for the Next Year

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and two deep-value Canadian stocks could soar high in the next year.

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Got $1,000? Here Are 2 Safe TSX Stocks to Tackle the Volatile Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Here's how long-term investors can place their bets amid the changing economic environment and surging market volatility.

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Gold and Silver: 2 Top TSX Precious Metal Stocks to Watch Amid the Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Gold is up almost 30%, while the silver is up more than 50% so far this year. How…

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Market Crash 2.0: Are We Headed for a Depression?

| Joey Frenette

The Canadian stock market crash may be in the rear-view mirror, but should investors assume that we won't be headed…

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Jim Cramer: Keep Cash to Buy Stocks

| Debra Ray

Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A) stock has been rebounding since the March market crash. Should you still buy this retail stock?

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The Smartest Folks on Wall Street Are Buying These TSX Stocks: Should You Follow?

| Joey Frenette

The "genius money" can't get enough of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another TSX stock amid this crisis.

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DANGER: TSX Stocks I’d Avoid Amid Canada’s Recession

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and another consumer discretionary stock may struggle to recover from the coronavirus recession for years to come.

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2 Bulletproof Stocks Perfect for Young TFSA Investors

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and CP Rail Ltd. (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are two hot transportation stocks that young TFSA investors should buy right…

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Need More Income? These 3 Dividend Stocks Can Help You!

| Kay Ng

Interest rate income not enough for you? Consider these safe dividend stocks to double your income!

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Forget Oracle and Buy This 1 TSX Tech Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why one of the best tech stocks on the TSX might be a better long-term investment than Oracle…

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2nd Wave? Buy TSX Stocks for Another Shutdown

| Victoria Hetherington

With the prospect of another shutdown in Ontario looming, here’s how stocks like CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) could factor in.

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The Best Canadian Stocks: Don’t Undervalue the Power of Dividends

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend stocks: Most of the time, dividends contribute way higher in total returns than that of the stock appreciation in…

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Canadians: 2 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy With $5,000

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) and CN Rail Co. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are compelling momentum stocks that should be bought on any dips.

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2 Blue-Chip TSX Stocks Nearing 52-Week Lows: Should You Back Up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are on the retreat, but is now a good time to…

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Opportunities Still Exist on the TSX: Just Ask Warren Buffett!

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of many COVID-hit Warren Buffett stocks that contrarians should look to if they seek…

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Warren Buffett: The Next TSX Stock Market Crash

| Debra Ray

Warren Buffett sold Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock, according to an August filing. Should you look into utility and gold stocks?

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September Market Crash: A Massive Buy-the-Dip Opportunity?

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is one of many severely undervalued bargains to buy after the September market crash.

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Stock Market Crash: Time to Buy Utility Stocks

| Debra Ray

Is it time to buy utility stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) as a safety net in case there…

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3 Top Stocks to Buy Before They Gap Up

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why big names such as Air Canada (TSX:AC) could recover quickly, and why it’s just a matter of…

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Falls 20% From its All-Time High: Time to Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has fallen nearly 20% since its all-time high early this month. What should investors do?

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2 Boring Value Stocks That Could Make You a Small Fortune in 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another underrated boring stock could make you filthy rich when held over the long haul.

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TFSA Investors: A Dirt-Cheap Canadian Bank You Should Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a top-tier Canadian bank stock that disciplined long-term TFSA investors should load up on right…

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3 TSX Dividend Stocks for Beginners to Buy in September

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks have recovered most of the ground that was lost in the pandemic crash, but some are still trading…

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How Canadians Are Managing Their Money During the Pandemic

| Kay Ng

Take a look at what other Canadians are doing with their money during this pandemic and update your plan as…

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Tech Stock Sell-Off: Is the Worst Over?

| Debra Ray

Is the bubble in technology stocks deflating or should you still buy into top growth stocks like Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX)…

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3 TSX Tech Stocks to Handle With Caution

| Victoria Hetherington

Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) and two other latecomers to the momentum stock party look ripe for selling, as the growth…

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Could Skyrocket, But Is It Worth the Risk?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a high-upside stock that could make you rich if COVID-19 were to be eliminated sometime soon,…

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How to Play the Great Tech Stock Sell-Off

| Victoria Hetherington

It’s not the first time this year that Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has ditched 10%. But here’s why this time is different.

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2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Now for a 2021 Recovery

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) could crush it next year.

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Bank Stocks

Don’t Miss This Digital Bank Stock for Growth

| Kay Ng

Thinking of buying some RBC (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) or TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock? Then you should also check out this digital bank.

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Market Meltdown 2.0: How Beginner Investors Can Protect Themselves

| Joey Frenette

The stock market took a spill to kick off September, punishing many beginner investors that suddenly found themselves unknowingly skating…

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Where to Invest $1,000 Amid the Recent Stock Market Correction

| Vineet Kulkarni

Stock markets turned volatile recently amid the tech sector's weakness. Here are two TSX stocks that offer solid growth prospects,…

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Got $2,000? Here Are 2 Stocks You Can Buy and Forget

| Vishesh Raisinghani

How do you buy stocks that grow forever? Focus on robust industry leaders such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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How to Follow Warren Buffett’s Game Plan to Outperform in a Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) is a great way to de-risk your portfolio like Warren Buffett if you're overexposed to risks…

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2 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Amid Market Crash 2.0

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) and Goodfood Market Inc. (TSX:FOOD) are two oversold Canadian growth stocks that could come surging back.

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Could Manulife (TSX:MFC) Stock Make You Rich on the Latest Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) looks like a ridiculously cheap generational bargain, but is it really given the COVID-19 risks?

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2 Reasons Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Is a Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a high-upside bet that some young investors should look to buy if they can afford to…

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After Air Canada and Chorus, Transat AT Demands Federal Support

| Vineet Kulkarni

Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) expects its merger with Air Canada (TSX:AC) will go through in Q4 2020. If not, the smaller…

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Are TSX Tech Stocks Still Safe to Buy?

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has had some of the wind taken out of its sails. What’s next for Canadian tech stocks?

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