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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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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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Dividend Stocks

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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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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2 Canadian Warren Buffett Value Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Smart value investors should invest in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and another top value stock for the next decade…

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Dividend Stocks

A $2,000/Month Income Stream Better Than the CRA’s CERB

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) and another investment can help your portfolio obtain income to outlast the…

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2 Explosive Growth Stocks I’m Itching to Buy on the Dip!

| Joey Frenette

I will be looking to buy Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and another hot tech stock if the weakness in growth…

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2 Great TFSA Growth Stocks

| Debra Ray

There are some great long-term investment opportunities available for your TFSA.

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3 COVID-19 Stock Market Tips

| Debra Ray

You can find some great stocks that will easily adapt and recover from the changes the COVID-19 pandemic brought upon…

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E-Commerce Stocks: Is it a Good Time to Buy Shopify?

| Debra Ray

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock may be correcting along with the tech sector after e-commerce optimism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3 TSX stocks to Buy Today if You Have $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

These 3 TSX stocks offer handsome dividend yields and slow stock movements which could outperform amid higher broader market volatility.

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Dividend Stocks

Will CRA Audit Your CERB Payments?

| Debra Ray

Should you buy the dividend stock, Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), on the dip to prepare for the end in CERB payments from the…

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How to Build a Dividend Stock Portfolio That’s Impossible to Fail

| Kay Ng

Have you experienced dividend cuts this year? Are you taking too many risks? Here's how to build a dividend stock…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Got $5,000? Buy This 1 TSX Mining Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) offers investors diversification, dividends, and capital appreciation, all in one defensive stock.

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Does a 50% Stock 50% Bond Portfolio Still Make Sense?

| Kay Ng

Is your investment portfolio allocation meeting your financial needs? Do you need more income or growth? You can find both…

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The 1 Thing You Must Do to Retire Early by 10 Years

| Kay Ng

Executing this one investing strategy can allow you to retire early by 10 or more years!

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U.S. Unemployment 5 Times Worse Than Pre-COVID-19 Levels: How to Invest Your Money

| Kay Ng

Despite COVID-19 disruptions to the economy, there are ways to safely invest your money for nice income and returns. Here’s…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Shopify Stock Fall 12% This Week?

| Victoria Hetherington

Tech stocks will lose out as a vaccine comes closer to reality. Here’s why Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) trailed the TSX this…

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WARNING: Don’t Miss This Key Advice From Banks in July

| Chris MacDonald

Here is the key advice and strategy from banks on how to get rich.

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3 Top Stocks That Will Soar Out of This Pandemic

| Robin Brown

Despite significant stock market volatility, these three top stocks are set for major growth from a recovery out of the…

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Revealed: 2 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Kings That Haven’t Missed a Payout in 100 Years

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another Dividend King look attractively valued amid the coronavirus crisis.

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Outperform Wherever the Market Goes

| Vineet Kulkarni

These top TSX stocks have notably outperformed the TSX Index amid the pandemic. Do you own any of these Canadian…

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Millennials: 1 ETF Is All You Need to Retire Wealthy

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a terrific one-stop-shop investment that can help millennials grow their retirement wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Recipients: An End to CRA Payments

| Debra Ray

Prepare now for the end of CRA's CERB payments by investing in top name TSX stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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