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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 This Top TSX Tech Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?

| Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) is set to report its quarterly earnings in May. But should investors wait to buy…

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Retire Early From the 2020 Market Crash

| Kay Ng

It doesn’t matter which stage you are in your life. You can retire early from this market crash with the…

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This 15% Dividend Stock Can Double Your Money

| Kay Ng

Buy this top TSX dividend stock now! Get a nice dividend income while you wait for the undervalued stock to…

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2 Top TSX Stocks for Ethical Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and one other Canadian stock could reward ethical investors for years to come.

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Stop Hoarding Toilet Paper: Buy These 2 Toilet Paper Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) and another toilet paper stock that investors should buy if they seek stable dividends through this pandemic.

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Millennials: 2 Awesome ESG ETFs to Stash in Your TFSA Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BMO MSCI Canada ESG Leaders Index ETF (TSX:ESGA) and another TFSA-worthy ESG ETF will make millennials get and feel rich!

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3 Top Stocks for Under $15

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Top stocks such as WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:WIR.UN) are trading below $15 and deserve a spot on…

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At 50% Off, Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Is Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) stock looks like a top deep-value pick for Canadian investors looking to profit big from the…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 7% Dividend Yields That Are Actually Safe

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) sport dividend yields that aren't too good to be true for…

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CRA Tip: Ignore the Deadline Change and Do This

| Kay Ng

The Canada Revenue Agency extended the tax-filing deadline to June, but you should ignore the change and do this for…

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Soars Past $1,000 to Become Canada’s Most Valuable Company: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just became Canada's most valuable company, but is it too late to buy the white-hot stock?

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Here’s What $5,000 Invested in This TSX Stock Will Make in 5 Years

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is a top stock to buy for a high-returning portfolio. Here’s what potential shareholders need to…

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$1,000 Is All You Need to Buy This Dirt-Cheap TSX Stock

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a dirt-cheap stock that deep-value investors should consider buying on weakness.

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Stock Day Trading Is Back! Is It Right for you?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Day trading may be popular, but buy-and-hold is easier and likely to be more lucrative. Why not pick the easier…

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Market Crash: How Much Will Canadian REITs Cut Their Dividends?

| Kay Ng

There's lots to watch out for when it comes to REIT investment safety, including industries of investment, dividend safety, and…

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is a Solid Buy After Q1 Earnings Beat

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may have a tough time replicating its Q1 beat. However, here’s why it’s a top stock to…

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Covid-19 Rebound: #1 Defense Stock to Buy

| Debra Ray

Top stock market movers of 2020 report profitable Covid-19 defence contracts and innovative, high return technology like Airboss of America…

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Airline Stocks: Has Air Canada (TSX:AC) Become “Uninvestible” in the Coronavirus Era?

| Joey Frenette

Should Canadians follow Warren Buffett by dumping airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) given the coronavirus headwinds?

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This Under-the-Radar TSX Stock Just Soared 111% — and Still Has Room to Run!

| Joey Frenette

GoodFood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is a white-hot momentum stock that's still attractively valued amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Canada’s Most Defensive Dividend Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the most strongly diversified dividend stocks on the TSX. Here’s why else…

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Rally in May? 3 Metrics to Watch

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) track the economy. Here’s what else to look out for.

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Buy a Brookfield (TSX:BAM.A) Stock and Get Rich Over a Lifetime!

| Robin Brown

Today is an attractive opportunity to buy Brookfield (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) stocks. Buy one or buy them all; they all have long-term…

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Is Warren Buffett Expecting a Retest of March 23 Lows?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a risky airline stock that Warren Buffett followers ought to avoid as the coronavirus could fuel…

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3 Top Stocks for TSX Investors to Buy in May

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and two other top TSX stocks are solid buys this month.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on 5G TSX Stock Returns

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock before the global stock market completes its rebound after the Covid-19 crisis.

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Market Crash: Another Chance to Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock

| Kay Ng

There is lots to like about Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock, but wait for the crash before buying (more)…

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Behind Cargojet’s (TSX:CJT) Stock Price Surge

| Debra Ray

You should buy Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock to profit from quick e-commerce trends rather than Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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#1 Tech Stock to Buy After COVID-19 Crisis

| Debra Ray

You should buy stock in Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) or the S&P/TSX Capped IT Index for strong returns during the COVID-19…

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Coronavirus: Invest Now or Wait Until the TSX Index Improves?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian investors should consider defensive dividend kings like Hydro One (TSX:H) that are easy to value in the coronavirus era

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4 Top Canadian Bank Stocks for Dividend Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) joins three other big names in Canadian bank stocks in a breakdown of buyability.

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Here’s What Makes a TSX Stock Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Deciding if a TSX stock is cheap goes beyond the share price. Numerous factors go into forming the valuation of…

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Real Estate: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Own in a Pandemic Crisis

| Robin Brown

Real estate stocks on the TSX have been challenged in the pandemic. Yet here are three best-in-class REIT stocks trading…

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Cannabis Stocks

Which Canadian Cannabis Stocks Should You Buy in May?

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and three other big names in Canadian cannabis are a buy.

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Warren Buffett Ditches Airline Stocks: Time to Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is starting to look like a top sell candidate after news that Warren Buffett had given…

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Coronavirus

2 Mistakes That Could Cost You Big in the Coronavirus Era

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and other stocks that have fallen somewhere between a sound investment and a pure speculation in the…

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Warren Buffett Advice: 2 Key Takeaways From the 2020 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's latest words of wisdom should inspire investors to re-evaluate their investment in stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) amid…

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Warren Buffett: The Top TSX Stock to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett held his annual shareholder meeting this past weekend. These are the main takeaways for long-term TSX investors.

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Coronavirus Recession: Should You Sell Your Stocks Now?

| Kay Ng

We're in a recession. Before you buy a stock, know what you plan to get out of it. Is it…

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TFSA Investors: How to Stay Rich During the Coronavirus Typhoon

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many dividend kings that TFSA investors should look to during these highly uncertain times.

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Buying Stocks in a Recession? Think Super Long Term

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors eyeing the frothiness of the markets should buy stocks for the long-term. Here’s why growth names like Shopify Inc.…

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