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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 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why investors seeking safety should buy shares in Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and two other great businesses.

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Charlie Munger Stays Cautious Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Why You Should, Too!

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's right-hand man, Charlie Munger, didn't sound as greedy as you think he'd be after the latest coronavirus-induced market…

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TFSA Investors: I Wouldn’t Follow Warren Buffett Into This Industry

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should resist the urge to follow Warren Buffett into stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) if they're strangers…

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Market Rally: 2 Battered Stocks to Invest With an Extra $2,000

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and another hard-hit play that deep-value investors should consider buying after the latest pandemic-induced pullback.

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Market Rally: Buy Stocks Now or Wait?

| Kay Ng

Is this market rally a cue for investors to continue buying stocks or is it a better move to wait?

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RRSP Investors: Buy These Stocks for Emerging Market Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a top stock for exposure to emerging markets and why it belongs…

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4 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Super Long Term

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) may look toxic now. But investors should already be thinking about recovery, and what comes…

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TFSA Investors: How to Retire Early With Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

TFSA investors can retire early as long as they can generate the income they need or want. Here are some…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks: What Investors Can Expect in 2020

| Kay Ng

Canadian bank stocks are a core part of dividend investors’ portfolios. Now is the time to buy, but make sure…

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Buy This 1 TSX Growth Stock Now to Beat a Recession

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has rallied 36% this week. Here’s why this high-flying TSX tech stock is a big hit right…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Buy at $17?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) may be severely undervalued, but proceed carefully, because immense pain could come before tremendous gain.

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Buy This 1 TSX Dividend Stock for Your Retirement Plan

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is popular, diversified, and offers access to a hot growth sector. Here’s why it’s a…

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Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): 1 Bargain TSX Stock to Buy Instead

| Kay Ng

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock doesn’t pay you to wait. This TSX Dividend Aristocrat stock does! Get an awesome 6.6% yield…

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Market Recovery: Warren Buffett’s Best Advice for Investors

| Kris Knutson

It can be stressful to ride out a historic market collapse. By following these three nuggets of wisdom from the…

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2 Dividend Stocks Yield 5%: Only 1 TSX Stock Is a Buy Now

| Kay Ng

Not all yields are made equal. Here's why Sun Life (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) stock is a better buy than this other 5%-yield…

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TSX Stock Investors: The Market Crash Isn’t Over Yet

| Victoria Hetherington

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is outperforming the TSX. Here’s why investors should only be buying quality stocks right now.

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TFSA Investors: Invest $6,000, Multiply Your Money, Pay No Tax!

| Robin Brown

Put your hard-earned cash to work in a TFSA account. Double your money with this stock and pay no tax!

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Buy TSX “Green Power” Stocks for Safer Long-Term Returns

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why green power stocks like Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) could be a safer long-term bet than the hydrocarbon industry.

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock a Buy After the OPEC Oil Price Boost?

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has long been an energy sector favourite, with its wide-moat model and tasty dividend. But is it…

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2 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now if You Have $2,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

These TSX stocks offer huge growth potential for long-term investors and have become particularly attractive after the recent market crash.

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Market Recovery: 1 Lesson You Should NEVER Forget

| Joey Frenette

Timing the market is a sucker's game, and so too is trying to time the bottom of a market to…

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Should Canadians Buy Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Should Canadian cannabis investors keep holding Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), or should they switch to a popular competitor?

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is a Crazy-Good Bargain Today!

| Robin Brown

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock is an absolute bargain, trading with a whopping 8% yield. Take advantage by buying today!

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Forever Stocks: 1 Top TSX Dividend-Payer to Buy and Hold

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why names like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are among the best forever stocks for TSX investors right now.

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Want to Buy TSX Stocks? Look for These 3 Qualities

| Daniel Da Costa

Although many TSX stocks look like a buy trading this cheap, it's paramount any potential investment has these three qualities…

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Stash This Cheap Growth King in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a top TFSA growth king that Canadians should load up on now while it's cheap.

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Hedging the Recession? Try These Surprising TSX Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) have emerged as strong contenders this week after the TSX rallied. Are they safe…

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) vs. Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A): Which Is a Better Buy?

| Kay Ng

Should you invest in Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock or Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock? Which is a better investment for you?

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Canadian Energy Stocks: Should Investors Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Victoria Hetherington

Should investors keep buying shares in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), or is the the time to start trimming energy stocks from…

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Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock a Buy After Last Week’s Monster Rally?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock rallied an incredible 46% last week. But is that enough to make the nation’s flag-carrying aviation…

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Dividend Stocks

Big Buy Signals in Enbridge (TSX:ENB) and This Dividend Stock

| Kay Ng

Get paid handsomely while you wait for these dividend stocks to appreciate. This big buy signal suggests they are substantially…

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Coronavirus

The Case for Buying Uranium Stocks Just Got Stronger

| Victoria Hetherington

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is a top name in an overlooked field. Could the oil price war and the coronavirus add…

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Why Every Investor Needs to Start Building a Passive-Income Empire Today

| Kay Ng

Increase your passive income immediately by investing in these solid dividend stocks at cheap valuations in this market downturn.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Turn $500 a Month Into $1,000,000

| Kay Ng

This recession-proof tech stock is a must buy in this market crash to propel the growth of your wealth in…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: How to Retire With $500,000

| Kay Ng

This market crash allows you to retire with the help of this +12% yield stock. Load up on the stock…

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TSX Rally Rundown: What’s Hot — and What’s Not — in Stocks This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has lost almost half its value in the last 12 months. Which stocks are a better buy…

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3 Top Stocks for Beginners in 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Top stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) should be on your radar for 2020 if you're a beginner.

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Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Now if You’re Willing to Hold for 2 Years

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada stock (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is a must-buy for long-term investors who seek outsized gains over the next two years and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A): Should You Sell This Iconic Stock Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) is responding to the spread of COVID-19. But how are investors reacting to the new…

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2 TSX Stocks at All-Time Highs: Should You Buy Them?

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and another Canadian stock are actually above where they were before the start of the coronavirus…

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