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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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Got $1,000? Here Are 3 TSX Stocks That Could Skyrocket Post-Pandemic

| Vineet Kulkarni

Markets will be at new heights maybe five years from now, and the pandemic will just be like a bad…

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What’s Next for Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Now That Berkshire Hathaway Is on Board?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock soared almost 11% after Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its stake in the miner.

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These Stay-at-Home Stocks Could Make You an Absolute Fortune!

| Robin Brown

Looking for long-term, sky-rocketing returns? These two stay-at-home stocks are seeing a massive acceleration during the pandemic, and its not…

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Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Has Become Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock looks like a must-buy for value-conscious income investors who are hungry for a bargain amid the…

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2 Top Stocks for Retirees

| Kay Ng

Want to protect and grow your money and earn safe dividends at the same time? Consider these two top stocks.

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CRA Update: New Tax Deadline Extension!

| Debra Ray

The Canada Revenue Agency extended the tax deadline through September, but should you wait until the last minute to file…

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8 Top Rich-Yielding Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why rich-yielding dividend stocks such as Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) could suit a retirement portfolio.

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ALERT: Warren Buffett Bought Barrick Gold Stock — Should You?

| Victoria Hetherington

News that Berkshire Hathaway had invested in Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) sent the stock rocketing more than 10% today. But is…

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Warren Buffett Amazes the Markets Again and Buys Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)

| Vineet Kulkarni

It was surprising when Warren Buffett stayed away during the huge market sell-off in Q1 2020. But he made a…

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3 UNDERVALUED TSX Bank Stocks Yielding Above 4%

| Vineet Kulkarni

While TSX stocks at large soared almost 45% in the last four months, bank stocks have notably lagged the rally.

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What’s Common in Air Canada and Chorus Aviation’s Q2 Earnings?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Top airline stocks Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) have lost 65% in 2020. What's next for the embattled…

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Beginners: 3 Lessons to Take Away From the 2020 Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

The 2020 market crash was a horrific experience for many beginner investors, but there were vital lessons to be learned…

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Bank Stocks

2 Undervalued Bank Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Kay Ng

Some of the soundest banks in the world -- the big Canadian banks -- are cheap this year. Get big…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Bought Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock

| Kay Ng

Is Warren Buffett finally bullish on gold after all these years?! Let’s dig deeper into Berkshire Hathway’s (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) latest buy…

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TFSA Growth: 2 Stocks Under $10 I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) and another low-dollar amount stock that fearless TFSA investors should consider buying amid the pandemic.

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Dividend Stocks

7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out what makes TSX stocks like Northland Power (TSX:NPI) suitable for the super-long-term, low-risk investor in 2020.

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Will Air Canada Crash Land in 2020?

| Chris MacDonald

As one of the most popular stock picks on the TSX, will Air Canada (TSX:AC) sink or swim? Here's my…

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Key Lessons From Previous Bubbles and How To Build Wealth Now

| Chris MacDonald

Sage advice from sage investor Warren Buffett and key lessons learned from previous stock market bubbles.

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TFSA Passive Income: A Dividend Stock Trading at Unprecedentedly Cheap Valuations

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Inc. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is my top pick for TFSA passive-income investors who seek a wide margin of safety amid this…

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Forget Shopify: This Stock Could Have 820% Returns by 2025

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors have run Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) to the point that it’s now overvalued. Is there a better alternative for upside?

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Beginner Investors: Should You Start Investing Amid a Pandemic?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a beginner-friendly defensive dividend stock that beats bonds and cash, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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These 2 Fired Up Small-Cap TSX Stocks Could Make You a Fortune

| Vineet Kulkarni

These two small-cap TSX stocks have more than doubled in the last four months. Interestingly, their growth seems to have…

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Wherever the Market Goes, Sit Tight With These 3 TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

Consider these three TSX stocks that can give decent, consistent returns over a longer period, irrespective of the market direction.

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CRA CERB Program Ending: Prepare Now!

| Debra Ray

Prepare for the end of the CRA's Canada Emergency Response Benefit by investing in shares of dividend stocks like BCE…

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Buy Alert: The Top Tech and Gold Picks to Beat the Market

| Chris MacDonald

You've probably never heard of my top two stock picks. These will beat the market in these tough times: CGI…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Investor Patience May Be Rewarded Profoundly

| Joey Frenette

The stakes are high with Air Canada (TSX:AC), but should you place a bet on the high-upside stock after Warren…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO): Should You Buy Before a Big Bank Bounce?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) looks like the best bank for your buck as the Canadian economy looks to recover from…

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A Top Stay-at-Home Stock to Buy If You Think This Pandemic Will Worsen

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is one of the cheapest COVID-resilient stay-at-home stocks for Canadians who want to hedge against a…

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Got $2,000? Invest in These 2 Top TFSA Stocks!

| Victoria Hetherington

Discover today why top TSX stocks like TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are practically tailor-made for a Tax-Free Savings Account.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Your CRA CERB Ending Soon? Do This to Keep Getting $2,000 a Month

| Kay Ng

Don't worry if your CRA CERB is running out, because you can get $2,000 a month from doing this.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Turn a $6,000 Contribution Into a Million-Dollar Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: A longer investment period is more important than the invested amount, as it allows compounding to do the…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 1 Great Canadian Stock in August

| Victoria Hetherington

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) could have significant upside. But why is it down this week, and what sets it apart from other…

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Telus (TSX:T): Should You Buy Before the 5G Boom?

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is a resilient telecom that recently launched its 5G network across select Canadian cities, but is the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Savers: Sick of Low Interest Rates? 2 Great Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another TFSA-worthy dividend stock blow low-interest savings accounts out of the water.

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3 TSX Stocks for 1st-Time Investors to Buy in August

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three top TSX stocks that are trading cheap. Their current discounted valuation indicates more room for upside from…

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How to Get Rich From Stock Investing

| Kay Ng

Everyone can get richer from investing in stocks. Here are a couple of ways you can do so.

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Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways the TFSA Can Be a Bane

| Vineet Kulkarni

The TFSA offers numerous benefits for Canadian investors. But the boon can easily become a bane if not used wisely.

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Why I’d Buy TSX Shares Despite the Rising Threat of Another Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of several undervalued stocks that Canadians should look to buy, even as the markets…

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Bank Stocks

Should You Buy TSX Bank Stocks or This 1 ETF?

| Victoria Hetherington

Should investors buy individual bank stocks or the the BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (TSX:ZEB) in the current market?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): A High-Upside Bet for Young Investors

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) may not be Warren Buffett's cup of tea, but young investors may find the high risks are…

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