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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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3 TSX Stock Investment Themes With Huge Upside Potential

| Victoria Hetherington

Names like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) offer growth opportunities. Here's why investors seeking growth have some strong plays in three disruptive sectors.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: High Debt Levels Are Weighing on Economies

| Kay Ng

How are the high debt levels around the world going to get paid? What can you do to protect you…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett “Cigar-Butt” Dividend Stock Investing

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett made a fortune using this investing strategy. Here are some relevant dividend stock examples for your consideration today!

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Which Stocks Should You Buy for a TFSA Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

Banks like Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are strong additions to a long-term TFSA. But is there a sector to avoid right now?

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Young Investors: Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Looks Like a Top Retail Stock

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) looks like a compelling bargain as the Canadian economy looks to reopen for the summer months.

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring? Buy These 2 Dividend Stocks Now!

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why stocks like Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and one other top TSX name are solid buys for retirement.

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Investors: Cheer This Income Stock

| Debra Ray

TransAlta Renewables Inc (TSX:RNW) is a relatively safe investment with a 6.8% dividend yield at the current market price of…

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Stock Market Crash 2.0: How to Prepare Your Stock Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Weakened global economies may get worse before they improve. Here are several things you can do to improve your stock…

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WARNING: The CRA Can Take Back Your $2,000/Month CERB Payments!

| Kay Ng

You've been warned! Don't be complacent with the $2,000/Month CERB payments. Do this to secure income that's yours to keep!

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Market Crash Part 2 Is Coming — Here’s How I’d Prepare

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a risk-parity investment that can hold its own in a market crash while allowing investors…

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Canada’s Warren Buffett: Why NOW Is the Perfect Time to Invest in Him

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) allows Canadian investors to invest alongside Canada's Warren Buffett at a discount.

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Tech Stocks

Why Lightspeed POS (TSX:LPSD) Just Soared 38% in a Day

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) is white hot after its incredible earnings, but is it too late to back up the…

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2 Strong TSX Stocks for Super Long-Term Investing

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and one other stock are likely to provide steady wealth creation for years to come.

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Warren Buffett: Top Lessons on Building Wealth for TSX Investors

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has remained cautious through the 2020 market crash. Here are three top lessons you can learn from him…

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Is it the Perfect Time to Buy Pot Stocks?

| Debra Ray

Are cannabis analysts correcting in saying that Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) stock may not be getting the attention its…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Ignore Warren Buffett and Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) looks like a bargain, but with Warren Buffett's loss of confidence on the airlines, does it still…

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is More Solid Than You Think

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has generated more buzz than just about any other stock on the TSX during the pandemic. But…

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A TSX Stock That Could Correct to the Upside in a Big-Time Way!

| Joey Frenette

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is a top cyclical infrastructure play to maximize your upside come the next phase of the…

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Coronavirus

Forget the Market Rally and Buy Healthcare Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) could cut a middle path through the oscillating stock markets. Here’s how to get defensive.

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TFSA Wealth: 2 Top Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Consider Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and another stock if you're a young investor seeking to grow your TFSA wealth at…

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Buy Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Now Before it Takes Off

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a defensive growth stock that deserves a much higher multiple given where we're at in the…

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: Want to Beat the Market? Buy 1 of the Cheapest Stocks on the TSX Index Now

| Joey Frenette

Hungry contrarian TFSA investors should consider shares of a battered bargain like Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) if they're looking to…

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Cannabis Stocks

Here’s Why Gold and Cannabis Stocks Are a Powerful Combo

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) have outperformed their industries. Find out why gold and cannabis makes a strong combined play.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

The market is rallying, but can it last? Let’s explore two ways to play the current market, including top consumer…

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#1 Income Stock for Unstable Markets

| Debra Ray

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) may not be a top growth or value stock to buy, but it is a…

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If You Have $6,000, Buy These 3 TSX Stocks Today!

| Robin Brown

The recent TSX volatility has created some long-term opportunities to buy stocks. Got $6,000 to invest? Here are three solid…

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Coronavirus Canada: Your TFSA Comes in Handy Now

| Kay Ng

Your TFSA can help you now if you're tight for cash. It can also help you to save substantial money…

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CRA Can’t Tax This Income: 2 TFSA Top Picks for Tax-Free Dividends

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another cheap dividend stock that investors should strongly consider adding to their TFSAs for tax-free…

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Does Warren Buffett Trust This Market?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett sounded pretty bearish in his recent annual shareholder's meeting, but should that concern investors as stocks move on…

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3 Top Stocks I’d Buy Over Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is a speculative investment at best. Take advantage of the market crash and own these three…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Better $2,000/Month Than CRA’s CERB

| Kay Ng

The $2,000 per month CERB money from the CRA is temporary. Here’s how you can generate passive income of more…

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Cannabis Stocks

Which TSX Cannabis Stocks Should You Buy Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadians eyeing upside in the legal cannabis space have some strong options. Here’s why names like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)…

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Coronavirus Canada: These TSX Stocks Are Set to Spike

| Kay Ng

These stocks can jump from a change in the Canadian coronavirus situation. Can you guess which stock is a safer…

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Stocks for Beginners

Have CERB Cash Left Over? Fund Your TFSA Income Stream

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a top stock you may want to buy for your TFSA if you've got leftover CERB…

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Energy Stocks

Which Energy Stocks Should TSX Investors Buy Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

The ship might have sailed for stocks like Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ). Here’s another way to play the energy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Just Doubled in 2 Days: Is This Just the Start?

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock is starting to heat up again, but should investors jump after one of the biggest moves…

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Dividend Stocks

#1 Billionaire Energy Stock to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy Northland Power (TSX:NPI) clean energy stock for its low beta and strong forward dividend yield during…

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Tech Stocks

Is This Blue-Chip Tech Stock a Buy Before Earnings?

| Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) is about to release its latest quarterly report. But should investors wait to buy this…

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Energy Stocks

Should Canadians Buy Energy Stocks in 2020?

| Victoria Hetherington

First-time investors have long favoured names like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS). But are top stocks like these still a buy mid-pandemic?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: Big Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2020

| Kay Ng

Take market dip opportunities to lock in high yields in your TFSA. Then sit back and earn a massive passive-income…

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