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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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Save Your Portfolio With These 3 Tips

| Chris MacDonald

Covid has changed the market which means you need to save your portfolio following these three key tips.

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If I Were a New Investor, I’d Buy This 12% Dividend Stock Now

| Kay Ng

This safe 12% dividend stock still has lots of upside left. Find out more to decide if it's right for…

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TSX Gold Stocks: Buy on Market Volatility?

| Debra Ray

Should you invest in Toronto Stock Exchange gold stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) after the COVID-19 market volatility?

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Got $3,000? These 3 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune Over the Next Decade

| Robin Brown

Got $3,000 that you are looking to invest for the next decade? Here are three top stocks that stand to…

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This Pot Stock Just Soared 200% and it’s Not Done Yet!

| Joey Frenette

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) is a dirt-cheap pot stock that could make young investors very rich over the…

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Warren Buffett of Canada: Shares of This Value King Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Bet on the Warren Buffett of Canada with Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) stock before it has a chance to…

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Market Crash Prep Class: Should You Sell Your Stocks Now?

| Chris MacDonald

All (or most of us, at least) know that the next market crash is coming. How should you prepare for…

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Is This 500% Gainer TSX Tech Stock About to Reverse the Course?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The ride-hailing company Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock grew from $2 to $28 this year. Will the rally continue, or will it…

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Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Just Corrected 12%: Is This Your Shot to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) just suffered from a correction, but with shares still down 30%, is now a good time…

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2 Expensive Stocks I’d Avoid Before a Rotation Out of Tech Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another frothy tech stock are riding high on pandemic tailwinds. I think they could be at…

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3 Smart TSX Stocks to Invest $300 Into Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Despite the broad market rally, many TSX stocks are still trading way below their fair values. Consider these 3 for…

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Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Soar to $50 by Year-End?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could have major upside potential if a vaccine were to land this year, but should millennials place…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Don’t Make This Huge Mistake

| Kris Knutson

Contrarian investing is extremely hard and requires the ability to stay the course when others are doing something different. Look…

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Get Rich and Retire Early With These TFSA Tips

| Chris MacDonald

Becoming a millionaire and retiring (very) early are possible with these tips and these dividend king picks: Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS),…

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Get $1,500 Every Year and Pay ZERO Tax to the CRA

| Kay Ng

You could be paying more taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency than you need to. Here's how you can earn…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Reports a Big Loss in Q2—Will Peers Follow?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)()NYSE:SU) posted a big loss in Q2 driven by the pandemic. Will the stock change the course now…

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Forget Bitcoin! 2 Cheap TSX Growth Stocks More Likely to Soar

| Joey Frenette

GoodFood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) and another ridiculously-cheap growth stock that value-conscious growth investors should buy over Bitcoin.

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Get Ready: 5 Reasons a Second Market Crash Is Imminent

| Robin Brown

A second market crash is still possible for 2020. Here are five reasons market volatility is set to increase, and…

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Breakout Alert: This Stock Just Hit a Major Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) stock could be on the verge of a massive upward move as shares look to breakout.

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3 High-Growth TSX Tech Stocks for Aggressive Investors

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three top TSX tech stocks certainly look expensive. But they offer superior growth potential and could notably outperform broader…

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Canada Revenue Agency Warns Late Filers

| Debra Ray

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) might not be the best stock to buy with your Canada Revenue Agency refund on the TSX…

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3 High-Yield TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Ex-Dividend Dates

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three TSX stocks offer handsome dividends and attractive growth potential for the long term. Do you have them in…

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TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $6,000 Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: High-quality TSX stocks that pay stable dividends will likely outperform broader markets in the long term.

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Should You Buy Cargojet (TSX:CJT) Stock Ahead of its Q2 Earnings?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock looks expensive ahead of its Q2 earnings. But its attractive growth prospects might outweigh the premium valuation.

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Which Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Should You Buy?

| Victoria Hetherington

Discover the top 10 highest-yielding dividend stocks and find out whether names like Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are good investments right now.

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Opportunity of a Lifetime: 2 High-Yield REITs With Yields up to 10.5%

| Joey Frenette

Passive-income investors should look to buy SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and another high-yield REIT right now amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Got $1,000 to Invest? This Badly Bruised Dividend Stock Has Your TFSA’s Name on it!

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a bruised dividend stock that I'll be looking to buy for my TFSA on…

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Forget the Recession: These 2 TSX Stocks Win No Matter What

| Kay Ng

There are too many losing businesses in this pandemic-triggered recession. Thankfully, there are also winners, like these TSX stocks.

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CRA Aid Not Enough? Do This to Increase Your Income

| Kay Ng

Are you getting CRA benefits, but they’re not enough? Increase your income in a flash by doing this!

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CPP & OAS Retirees: Boost Your Income Today

| Debra Ray

Supplement your CPP and OAS payments with dividends from owning the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) stock on the Toronto…

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Market Crash 2020: Do as Warren Buffett Says, Not as He Does!

| Joey Frenette

Instead of panicking in a market crash, channel Warren Buffett by being greedy while others are fearful with stocks like…

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COVID-19: Here’s Where the Biggest Opportunities Still Lie on the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is one of many battered opportunities on the TSX Index that contrarian investors should capitalize on today,…

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Tech Stocks

Hotter Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP), This Underrated TSX Tech Stock Has Room to Soar!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has been white-hot, but Docebo (TSX:DCBO) has been an even hotter tech stock amid the pandemic.

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How Can I Be a Millionaire by 2025?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Millionaire by 2025: A prudent combination of high-growth and slow-growth stocks will provide stability as well as growth to the…

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ALERT: Why Now’s the Time to Get Greedy on This “Budding” Industry as Others Bail

| Joey Frenette

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) is a dirt-cheap cannabis company that could be ready to explode higher over the…

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SALE ALERT: These Top Stocks Are About to Drop

| Victoria Hetherington

Forget overpriced gold for now. Here’s why stocks like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are about to go on sale.

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Canada Revenue Agency: $400 GST Refunds

| Debra Ray

If you are receiving special tax relief from the Canada Revenue Agency, you can buy some shares of Royal Bank…

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Tech Stock Selloff: What Canadians Need to Know

| Victoria Hetherington

The TSX outperformed Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock last week. Here’s why it happened, and what investors should do about it.

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Dividend Stocks

New to Markets? Consider 3 TSX Dividend Stocks for Greater Stability

| Vineet Kulkarni

Consider these top TSX stocks to generate a passive-income stream with dividends and slow stock movements for stability.

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Energy Stocks

3 Signs That Suggest the Crude Oil Rally Is Fading: Watch These 3 TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

Near-term challenges like the pandemic and weaker Q2 earnings will weigh on TSX energy stocks. However, these two are well…

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