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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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Energy Stocks

This Energy Titan Paying 8.7% is Practically Giving Money Away

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want growth from an energy stock, along with dividends, with minimal risk? Then this is the one for you.

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4 TSX Stocks Worth Adding to Your $7,000 TFSA Right Now

| Robin Brown

If you recently topped up your TFSA with the $7,000 contribution limit increase, here are four TSX stocks that would…

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Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want to establish decades of passive income from a handful of stocks? Here are three options that can do that…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $20,000 in This TSX Stock for $1,183.42 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're hoping to make even more cash from a $20,000 investment, then certainly consider this top dividend stock.

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Energy Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Energy Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

One of the safest investments in Canada remains within the energy sector, and this stock offers up cash in bulk.

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2 Breakout Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Jitendra Parashar

Buy once, hold for years -- these two breakout stocks are showing the kind of strength that rewards long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Bet My Entire TFSA on This 7.2% Monthly Dividend Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock is one of the "smartest" out there for those seeking passive income.

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How to Invest Your First $5,000 in the Stock Market as a Canadian

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investing in the stock market as a Canadian doesn't need to be scary. In fact, it can be a profitable…

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent TSX Stock With Massive Growth Potential Down 32%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Few tech stocks offer the potential growth that Lightspeed stock provides.

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A 7.2% Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Single Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock pays out constant cash, and investors can use that to make even more!

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2 Canadian Stocks That Could Turn $15,000 Into $150,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want to create some amazing cash, you need dividend stocks to reinvest again and again.

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The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $300 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock is a top choice for investors, with analysts loving the look of this future winner.

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Where I’d Invest $10,000 in the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These are some of the top stocks on the TSX today, with analysts drooling all over them.

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The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.
Stocks for Beginners

The Best $21,000-TFSA Approach for Canadian Investors

| Demetris Afxentiou

Do you have a TFSA approach? Here's a look at how to make the most of your TFSA, as well…

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The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Analysts love this Canadian stock, not just for its balance sheet, not even for its dividend, but its stable future.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock Could Be the Best Investment of the Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tech stocks can be risky, but this Canadian stock is certainly one that's due to rise higher and higher.

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I’d Put $7,000 in This Canadian Bank for Decades of Growth and Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want the safety of a bank stock as well as the security of growth, this is the one…

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Dividend Stocks

This 11.4% Monthly Dividend Stock is a Cash Flow Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock has a super-high yield, but should investors be watching for red flags?

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Stocks for Beginners

Where Will Scotiabank Be in 3 Years?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Scotiabank stock has long been a strong bank stock, but what do the next few years look like?

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1 Magnificent Canadian Stock Down 27% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This Canadian stock may be down from 52-week highs, but has soared upwards in the last few months.

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Dividend Stocks

I’d Invest $12,000 in These 3 High-Yield Dividend ETFs for Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These ETFs not only provide you with a portfolio of top options, but high dividends to boot!

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $250 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're an investor wanting long-term income for cheap, this dividend stock is a prime option.

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Where I’d Invest $7,000 in the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're hoping for long-term growth from the TSX today, then this is where you need to look.

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The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama stock is one of the strongest investments out there, and has been for years.

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This 2.3% Dividend Stock Consistently Pays Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want cash right away? This energy stock is one that offers it up in bulk.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $20,000 in 2 TSX Stocks for $1,165.60 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX stocks are perfect for those wanting some extra income, and both pay consistently!

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Dividend Stocks

Buy the Dip: The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy When Markets Fall

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're worried about the future of the markets, these three stocks could be a good buy when the markets…

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Energy Stocks

The Smartest Canadian Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there is one material that investors will want to invest in for the long term, it's certainly lithium.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Stock That Could Be the Best Investment This Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This top Canadian stock is one of the best options out there as infrastructure demand ramps up.

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2 Low-Risk Canadian Stocks That Could Thrive in Any Market Condition

| Jitendra Parashar

Even when markets get volatile, these two safe Canadian stocks have a way of holding strong and rewarding patient investors.

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Legend Yields 8.3% and Looks Absurdly Cheap

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cheap? Check. Income? Check. Every single month? Check and check!

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Got $5,000? How I’d Allocate it Across 5 Financial Stocks for Lasting Sector Exposure

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Scotiabank, goeasy, and three other Canadian financial sector stocks are favourite buys in a long-term investing strategy today.

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This Financial Stock Down 9% Could Secure Your Retirement Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want a top stock that you simply won't have to worry about, this is the one I'd pick.

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Canadian Tire: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

| Puja Tayal

Canadian Tire stock is trading closer to its 52-week high. Learn its challenges and opportunities in 2025 and whether to…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Transform $7,000 Into a Growing Stream of Monthly Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are quite a few monthly dividend stocks, but this one offers a growing stream of cash from a growing…

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The Smartest Recession-Resistant Stock to Buy With $2,600 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The fear of recession is making investors apprehensive, and they are stalling investments. But this stock can earn you money…

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For a Market Volatility Shield, Consider These Canadian Stocks

| Jitendra Parashar

Markets may be on a high, but risks haven’t disappeared. Here’s a look at two safe Canadian stocks built to…

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This Banking Powerhouse Yielding 4.4% Has Paid Dividends for 196 Straight Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This bank stock is one of the oldest banks out there, and it has been pumping out dividends since day…

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TFSA Million-Dollar Blueprint: The Must-Have Canadian Stocks You’ll Need

| Jitendra Parashar

From AI innovation to waste management, these high-performing Canadian stocks could turn your TFSA into a million-dollar machine.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Financial Services Stock to Buy With $8,300 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This finance stock remains one of the top choices for investors, especially with long-term dividend income on deck.

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