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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

A High-Yield Dividend Payer With Stellar Earnings

| Debra Ray

It is time to buy National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) while its dividend yield is 4.5%.

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis Investing: The Safest Way to Gain Exposure Ahead of October

| Daniel Da Costa

For investors who believe the cannabis industry will continue to grow, Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) is a…

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Dividend Stocks

Pipeline Stocks Are Heating Up: Here’s Where to Invest

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) is one of the top midstream stocks to add to a long-term dividend portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Can’t Afford a Rental Property? Here’s a Better Way to Invest in Real Estate

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate is one of the best industries to operate in, and First Capital Realty Inc (TSX:FCR) and InterRent REIT…

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How High Could the Gold Price Go in 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Conditions are ripe for an extension of the gold rally into next year. As such, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) vs. Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO): Which Is a Better Buy Today?

| Kay Ng

Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) or Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) a better investment after reporting their Q3 results?

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3 Ways to Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Owning dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is just one way Canadians can build retirement wealth.

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TFSA Investors: How to Grow and Preserve Your Wealth the Easy Way

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a cheap bet that could make TFSA investors big money over time.

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3 Top Energy Stocks for 2020

| Kay Ng

Get massive price appreciation and safe dividends from undervalued Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) 1 of the Best Stocks for a TFSA?

| Haris Anwar

Here is what makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) one of the best stocks to stash in your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Danger: A Troubled Dividend Stock I’d Sell Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) blows a tire. Why you should sell the stock amid Steve Eisman's latest warning to…

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3 Stocks to Anchor a New RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR), a top bank, and a North American utility company should all be attractive picks right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Is Still a Buy for Cannabis Bulls

| Victoria Hetherington

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is polarizing investors, but does its recent performance make its stock a buy or a sell?

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Next CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Scandal: Drug Cartels May Be Funding TSX Pot Stocks

| Debra Ray

Foreign drug cartels might have more control over the legal pot stocks like CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) than you think.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Hold in Your TFSA for 50 Years

| Kay Ng

It’s time in the market that matters when it comes to investing in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and these two…

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4 Quality Canadian Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows

| Victoria Hetherington

Methanex Corp. (TSX:MX)(NASDAQ:MEOH) and three other stocks are trading at their lowest prices in a year. Are they falling knives?

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Stocks for Beginners

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Has Never Had More Value Than it Does Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) continues to be the most attractive investment if you are looking to get into the cannabis…

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TFSA Investors: Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) a Cheap Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) just reported steady results in a turbulent market. Is it time to buy the…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Could Make Ottawa the Next Tech Capital

| Debra Ray

Move aside Silicon Valley: tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are quickly turning Ottawa into the world’s next technology capital.

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Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED): At What Price Is This Pot Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is down 50% in the past four months. Is the stock oversold?

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Dividend Stocks

How to Prep Your TFSA for the Looming Recession

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is precisely the type of all-weather stock the smart money would want to own for rough…

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Bridge the Recession With This Wide-Moat Tag Team

| Victoria Hetherington

With a market correction looming, investors could pair Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) with a pipeline giant.

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How Bad Could the Recession Be?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Having BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) in your corner during the upcoming recession is the best means of protection.

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3 Tips to Prepare You for a Worry-Free Market Crash

| Kay Ng

How will you and your stocks fare in a market crash? Let’s use Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) as…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks at Rock-Bottom Prices

| Kay Ng

If you're looking for high yield at low prices, consider Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and two other quality stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Is a Buy After a Solid Third Quarter

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is fast becoming the stock pundit's Big Five ticker of choice.

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The Top Growth Stocks for the Next 20 Years

| Kay Ng

Buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) over time and watch them grow!

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How to Grow a $100,000 TFSA to $1,000,000 in 13 Years

| Kay Ng

Feast your eyes on the path to your $1,000,000 TFSA through investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another…

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Stocks for Beginners

Bullish on Silver? 1 Stock to Buy Ahead of the Rush

| Victoria Hetherington

First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) is a top stock to buy ahead of a bull run on silver in the…

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How to Find Peace of Mind in Your TSX Stock Investments

| Debra Ray

Do this if you are losing money on stocks like Stars Group Inc (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAD:TSG) or Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT).

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Dividend Stocks

Why Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN) Is Safer Than Gold

| Debra Ray

If you are looking for strong returns in a bear market, buy Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY).

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How to Make the Perfect TFSA Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Create the perfect portfolio with Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and these two other stocks.

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Retirees: 3 Attractive High-Yield Stocks for Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), a financial stock, and a leading Canadian communications provider all deserve to be on…

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Canadian Couples: How To Grow Your TFSA to $1 Million

| Andrew Walker

Investing in reliable dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) can turn a modest TFSA fund into…

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Which Is a Better Dividend Stock for 2020: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) or Fortis (TSX:FTS)?

| Kay Ng

Which offers surer higher returns for 2020 and beyond: Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) or Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)?

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How to Prepare Your TFSA for a Market Downturn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A recession can provide the opportunity to reflect on your portfolio, so consider Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and this other stock to…

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5 Cheap Stocks for RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another four top TSX Index stocks appear oversold today and deserve to be on your RRSP…

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TFSA Investors: Buy This Stock Before its Ex-Dividend Date

| Debra Ray

Investors want to snap up Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) stock before its ex-dividend next month.

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Tech Stocks

How to Get Instant Exposure to an Overlooked Billion-Dollar Industry

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) could be a smart investment for Canadians seeking exposure to a potential gold mine of an…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Highly Stable Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL), Western Forest Products Inc (TSX:WEF) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are all stocks that…

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