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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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Is Canadian Tire a Smart Stock to Buy? 

| Puja Tayal

Explore the best strategies for investing in stocks like Canadian Tire, balancing risks and returns effectively.

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5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This 1 Canadian Stock Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This hydrovac leader could be a quiet compounder as North America digs into decades of infrastructure upgrades.

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Billionaires Are Selling BlackBerry Stock and Picking Up This TSX Stock Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Billionaires are losing patience with BlackBerry and shifting to a cash-generating gold miner. Here’s what that says about where value…

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Emerging Canadian AI Stocks With Big Potential

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian AI stocks are turning hype into recurring cash flow. Here’s why they could lead the next decade.

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2 Stocks That Could Be Worth More Than Shopify by 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify’s next decade may be slower, but two overlooked Canadian plays could ride AI and energy megatrends to outgrow it…

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How to Structure a $50,000 TFSA for Consistent Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $50,000 in your TFSA into smooth, tax-free monthly income with two steady REITs and a simple, diversified plan.

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Don’t Sleep on These 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two overlooked Canadian compounders could quietly turn patience into real wealth for investors who don’t chase hype.

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2 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Happily Buy and Hold Forever (and Ever)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX lifers to tuck in your TFSA: a logistics compounding machine and a dependable power producer.

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3 Bargain Stocks Perfect for a $3,000 Investment

| Puja Tayal

Some stocks have dipped significantly in the second half but have a promising 2026.

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Where Will Brookfield Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Jitendra Parashar

Brookfield’s proven strategy of buying, optimizing, and scaling assets could continue to drive its momentum in the next five years.

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Wake Up and Buy These 3 Canadian Stocks Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three overlooked Canadian stocks could be early in multi-year uptrends as electrification, automation, and real assets go mainstream.

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The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in a TFSA Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Discover why now is the time to invest in stocks, especially with new opportunities arising from changes in government budgeting.

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3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Are Top Buys for Capital Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want dividend income and growth, these three overlooked Canadian stocks could quietly compound for years.

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2 Dead Simple Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

Discover why investing in stocks like Descartes Systems and Hive is a smart decision despite recent dips in the market.

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These Common Mistakes Could Make TFSA Withdrawals Taxable

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Keep your TFSA truly tax-free. See why First National could be a simple, steady dividend pick to hold for years.

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Energy Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 17% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power’s dividend cut stung, but its 2030 growth plan could turn today’s slump into opportunity, if management delivers.

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A Recession-Resistant Dividend Stock for Lifelong TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This Canadian waste giant could be a TFSA-friendly dividend grower built to hold up when the economy slows.

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This Canadian Stock Could Turn $20,000 Into $200,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This under-the-radar transformer maker could be a quiet multi-bagger as electrification and data centres supercharge demand.

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1 Canadian Stock to Rule Them All in 2025

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the key factors behind the growth of top stocks in 2025 and which stock is poised for sustained success.

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Seize These TSX Stocks Before the Holiday Surge 

| Puja Tayal

The market correction has created a buying opportunity for these holiday season stocks.

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The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Backed by soaring U.S. demand and sharp earnings growth, Aritzia might just be the top growth stock to buy right…

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Got $1,000? BNS Stock Can Turn It Into a Passive-Income Stream

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want to build a passive-income stream? If you’re starting with a $1,000 pool, Scotiabank can be the anchor for your…

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TSX on Fire: 2 Momentum Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

These two red-hot TSX stocks are showing no signs of cooling off anytime soon.

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A Dirt-Cheap Stock to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite a massive pullback in its share price lately, this cheap TSX stock continues to build strong momentum with big…

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3 No-Brainer TSX Stocks to Buy with $300

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for TSX stocks under $300? Here are three no-brainer picks every portfolio should own.

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Dividend Stocks

The 6% Dividend Stock You Can Set Your Watch to

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dependable monthly income? CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) uses long-term Canadian Tire leases and triple-net contracts to deliver steady, inflation-resistant monthly…

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2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life in a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free compounding? Put durable Canadian stocks like Wheaton Precious Metals and Dollarama in a TFSA to grow wealth quietly…

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The Only Canadian Stock You’ll Need for a Million-Dollar TFSA Blueprint

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want to be a TFSA millionaire? Calian's (TSX:CGY) recurring contracts, disciplined acquisitions, and diversified services could quietly compound into huge…

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Canadian Investors: The Best $7,000 TFSA Approach

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Starting a $7,000 TFSA? Cargojet (TSX:CJT) offers steady, long-term growth through essential overnight air-freight contracts, making it a smart, low-maintenance…

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OpenText Earnings Surprise Sends Shares Higher

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

OpenText looks past its fix-up years. Cloud momentum, rising margins, and a huge free-cash-flow rebound suggest its turnaround is finally…

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The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Investors have great options to consider for their TFSAs. Here’s a trio of options to buy now and hold…

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1 No-Brainer Buy and Hold Canadian Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Atco combines regulated utilities, essential infrastructure, and conservative management into a low-drama, buy-and-hold stock built for steady compounding.

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Better Long-Term Buy: Dollarama Stock or Canadian Tire?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Considering retail stocks? Here’s a look at two retail titans in Canada to determine which is the better long-term buy.

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Should Investors Dump Enbridge Stock and Buy This Dividend Knight Instead?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge’s growth and heavy debt raise concerns, while Brookfield Infrastructure offers diversified assets, healthier financing, and steadier distribution growth.

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5 Reasons to Buy and Hold This Canadian Stock Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI International is a buy-and-hold logistics powerhouse that compounds cash flow through disciplined acquisitions, resilient services, and steady capital returns.

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The 2 Canadian Stocks I’d Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enghouse’s debt-free, recurring-software model and QSR’s global, franchise-driven cash flow make them ideal buy-and-hold Canadian stocks.

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This Canadian Bank Stock Could Be the Best Buy for 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Laurentian Bank’s 2025 turnaround, deep discount, and 5.8% yield make it a contrarian bank pick with meaningful upside for patient…

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Build a Lucrative Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $35,000

| Demetris Afxentiou

Building a passive-income portfolio takes patience and the right stocks. Here’s a trio of options to get started with today.

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Canadian Investors: Turn $20K Into a Cash Flow Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $20,000 to become a growing, tax-efficient income machine? Transcontinental’s 4.6% yield and packaging pivot make it a steady dividend…

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TFSA Wealth Plan: This Single Canadian Stock Could Make Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Badger Infrastructure is a dominant hydro-vac provider with steady cash flow and modest dividends, a TFSA-friendly compounder for patient investors.

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