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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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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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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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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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A Cheap Stock With Big Upside Potential for Dividend Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) stock is attractive right now.

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Should You Protect Your Portfolio Against an Ugly Brexit?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) might be a good place to stash some cash if you think Brexit will cause financial…

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The Best Way to Grow Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Grow your TFSA for many years to come with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)!

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TFSA Alert: 1 Top Stock to Start Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning shares of Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you retire wealthy.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Rules Are Warren Buffett’s Keys to Success

| Daniel Da Costa

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a great stock for long-term investors. Buying Royal Bank at a fair price will…

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New Investors: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for Your Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and a popular silver stock are looking like safe additions to a brand-new TSX portfolio at today's…

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Brexit Will Be the Black Swan Event of the Century

| Victoria Hetherington

With investors migrating towards quality, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is looking like a buy in the months preceding Brexit.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Best Canadian Bank Stock to Buy Right Now

| Kay Ng

Here’s why this cheap bank stock may be a better buy than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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A Canadian Stock Warren Buffett Would Love!

| Joey Frenette

Why CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) is a stock that Warren Buffett would own if he were Canadian.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD): Is This Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) is an emerging star in the global POS market. Should you buy this stock today?

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This Dividend Stock Is Still Dividing Energy Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is still a divisive stock for some energy investors. However, here's why it's a moderate buy for…

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Recession Worries? Stash These Stocks and Stay Invested

| Victoria Hetherington

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and two other defensive stocks make the cut in today's breakdown of risks in the global…

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3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks on the Verge of a Breakout

| Daniel Da Costa

SIR Royalty Income Fund (TSX:SRV.UN), Gamehost Inc (TSX:GH), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) are all stocks on the verge of…

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Is it Safe to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is starting to look cheap, but market risks could push the stock price even lower in the…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): Is a Stock Price Recovery Possible?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) was once a $48 stock. Today it trades for less than $2 per share. Are…

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3 Stocks That Could Be Ready to Take Off!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other stocks that may correct upwards.

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Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED): Is This Pot Stock Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) dropped 15% after reporting its latest quarterly results. Is the pullback overdone?

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Avoid These Costly RESP Mistakes

| Cindy Dye

The advantages of a RESP make it a great tool when saving for post-secondary education for a child. However, there…

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2 Top Stocks to Build TFSA Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and a top Canadian bank deserve to be on your TFSA radar.

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3 Cheap Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and another two top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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5 Unique Tips to Prepare for a Market Crash

| Kay Ng

You don’t need to worry if you prepare for a market crash by having Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

| Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index off 1.17% last week while the performance of the S&P 500 was slightly better, down 0.61%.…

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90% of Warren Buffett’s Money Will Be Invested in This After He Dies

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The iShares S&P 500 Index Fund CAD Hedged (TSX:XSP) is, perhaps, the best way for retail investors in Canada to…

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3 Factors That Have Led to an Uptick in Market Volatility During August

| Jason Phillips

Three factors that have contributed to the uptick in volatility markets have been experiencing since the beginning of August.

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These Canadian Cannabis Stocks Are High-Risk Investments Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is no longer the get-rich-quick stock early recreational cannabis investors thought it was.

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A Top Stock for Your 2020 TFSA Contribution Watch List

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) might skyrocket in 2020. Here's why.

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Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Hits 3-Year Low: Now What?

| Andrew Walker

The share price of Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) is falling again. Can the company pull off another amazing rally, or is…

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Energy Stocks

Is This Divisive Stock the Best Play on the TSX?

| Victoria Hetherington

Everyone has an opinion about Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock, but is there a “right way” to invest in uranium?

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3 Important Steps Ahead of a Recession That Could Save You Thousands

| Daniel Da Costa

Being prepared for a recession can help you to save a lot of money in the long run. Adding a…

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These Quality Canadian Stocks Are Trading at 52-Week Lows

| Kay Ng

Feast on quality but cheap Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) stock and start collecting juicy, growing dividend income!

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Buy These Stocks to Make Your TFSA Recession Proof

| Haris Anwar

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is one of the defensive stocks that could add strength to your TFSA portfolio.

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Is Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Struggling to Hold Investors’ Interest?

| Victoria Hetherington

With a possible market correction on the way, mixed quarterly reports are the last thing that Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)…

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A Stock You Can Buy Now — and Get Paid for the Rest of Your Life 

| Haris Anwar

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a solid dividend stock to buy now and earn a steady flow of income the…

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Start Earning Passive Income Today With These 2 Rock-Solid REITs

| Nelson Smith

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) and Automotive Properties REIT (TSX:APR.UN) are two great choices to help start your passive…

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Millennials: 3 Things Not to Learn From Your Baby Boomer Parents

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't make the same mistakes as your parents! The best thing you can do for your future is start investing…

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Cannabis Investors: Should You Buy HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) (NYSE:HEXO) is up nearly 25% in the past two weeks. Should you buy this pot stock?

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Is Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock Your Top Bank Pick for 2020?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) is out of favour with investors this year. Will that change in 2020?

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3 Stocks to Own Should Interest Rates Tank in 2020

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and a Canadian gold stock should benefit from falling interest rates. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

This Is the Only Mistake You Need to Avoid in Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Don’t horse around with your TFSA portfolio. Buy dividend stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) when they’re cheap…

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2 Cheap Stocks for a TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) and Canada's oldest bank deserve to be on your radar right now.

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