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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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2020 Recession: Which TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Safety?

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors looking for the top Canadian income stocks to buy and hold have strong plays in names like Canadian Apartment…

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1 Warren Buffett Canadian Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy Today

| Kay Ng

Get rich through dividends and price appreciation with these Warren Buffett TSX stocks! Should you buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock…

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Buy, Hold, or Sell? See Bombardier’s (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Price Target

| Victoria Hetherington

How should shareholders treat the latest news about Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) stock?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Should You Buy Now or Later?

| Kay Ng

Airlines like Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock can be some of the most under-the-radar value stocks that could generate outperforming returns.…

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3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Hold in a 2020 Recession

| Victoria Hetherington

With so much uncertainty in the markets, Canadians should be buying stocks like Newmont Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM).

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How to Make $150 a Week in Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

Safely bet on high yielders with BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) and other lucrative income investments!

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CPP Pensioners: Here’s Why 70 Is the New 60!

| Joey Frenette

Here's why it's ideal for retirees to delay pension payments as late as possible if they're able.

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CPP Pension User: 3 Easy Tips to Reduce or Even Eliminate OAS Clawback

| Kay Ng

You deserve your OAS pension when the time comes. Here's how you can make sure you can get the full…

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How Warren Buffett Invests in Growth Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Here's how you can invest with value in mind without missing out on generational growth opportunities like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Warren Buffett vs. Ray Dalio: Is Cash “Trash” or Should You Be Hoarding It?

| Joey Frenette

Ray Dalio and Warren Buffett seem to have conflicting viewpoints. Here's what investors can make of it all!

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Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Price Fell in 2019

| Debra Ray

You must understand why Canopy Growth's (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock price fell in 2019 to recognize the signs of a correction in…

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Canadians: Buy 1 Top TFSA Stock for “Forever Dividends”

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) is a surprisingly diversified stock which also offers access to one of the Big Five…

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Last-Minute RRSP Contributions: 2 Cheap Dividend Stocks With Safe and Over 4% Yields

| Kay Ng

Get safe but juicy dividend income from Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another quality but cheap stock now!

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Should Investors Buy, Sell, or Hold Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

After an alarming Q2, a consenus is emerging for Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock.

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The Big Aurora (TSX:ACB) Stock Price Gamble: Time to Sell?

| Victoria Hetherington

As Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) posts a disappointing quarter, has the time come to cut your losses?

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Retirees: 2 Nifty Tricks to Boost Your After-Tax CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you're about to take your CPP Pension soon, read this. Investing in low-volatility stocks such as Dollarama stock is…

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TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into $1 Million in Just 25 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is the perfect millionaire-maker investing account, so stick to a disciplined long-term strategy and buy top long-term stocks…

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TFSA Investors: Like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)? Buy This Growth Stock!

| Kay Ng

If you like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock, you’ll love this quality stock to diversify your growth portfolio.

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TFSA Stocks: 2 Top TSX Dividend Picks With Up to 13% Yields

| Victoria Hetherington

Looking for a richly rewarding dividend stock? Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) can help Canadians create wealth.

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1 Top TSX “Bear Market” Dividend Stock to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Here’s why Canadian National Railway Co. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is such a strong addition to an income portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

The Best Stock Predictor for Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Debra Ray

This is the best predictor of Canada's Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock, but it may be misleading investors on the TSX…

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Cheap Growth Stocks for Low-Risk Investors

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and another oversold growth stock at a value multiple.

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A Canadian Stock to Sell Immediately!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is facing a new slate of risks at a time where its valuation is historically rich.

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Should Investors Buy Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) or TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are two of Canada’s largest banks. But should you buy them?

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My Top TSX Stock to Buy Before March 2020

| Debra Ray

Buy TFI International Inc (TSX:TFII)(NYSE:TFII) before March 2020 to profit from growing dividends, and more liquid security trading, post-NYSE IPO.

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Here’s the Best Way to Invest for Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

When buying stocks ahead of retirement, it's important not only to focus on the income potential of the stock, but…

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A Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Kay Ng

You wouldn’t want to miss out on outperforming utility Brookfield Infrastructure (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) that is anything but boring.

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TSX Cannabis: Which of These 4 Top Stocks Is a Buy Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CNSX:MMEN) and The Flowr Corp. (TSXV:FLWR) are still attracting cannabis investors – but are they a buy?

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Buy This 1 Wide-Moat TSX Stock If You Fear a Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Buying shares in Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) can help bolster a stock portfolio ahead of a downturn.

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Retirees: Start a Real Estate Empire With These Impressive REITs!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) and another promising REIT are must-buys for the retired who still desire growth.

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A Growth Stock of a Lifetime: Don’t Miss Out on its Dividends, Too

| Kay Ng

Buy Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) before the bargain disappears! Start with a 3.1% dividend yield.

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Forget Gold: 3 TSX Metals Stocks to Buy for High Returns

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) and two other key mining stocks offer investors successful strategies beyond gold.

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TFSA Investors: Earn $3,000 a Month With This Dividend-Growth Heavyweight

| Joey Frenette

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is capable of growing its dividend by leaps and bounds over most other Dividend…

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Does Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Price Make It a Buy Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

Investing in Canadian cannabis stocks? Here’s why Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is a buy.

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Millennials: How Your TFSA Can Make You $100,000 a Year (Tax-Free) by the Time You’re 65!

| Joey Frenette

Here's why it's vital for millennials to keep up with TFSA top-ups if they desire to retire comfortably.

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TFSA Investors: Keep It Simple, Silly — and Invest in This 1 High-Yield Dividend Stock

| Jason Hoang

If you are looking for a core stock to add to your TFSA, BCE is the one to consider, offering…

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#1 Stock to Buy Now: SNC Lavalin (TSX:SNC) Prediction

| Debra Ray

You should buy and hold SNC Lavalin Group Inc (TSX:SNC) for at least one year to earn alpha-level returns on Canada's…

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1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now for High Returns

| Victoria Hetherington

Buying stocks for a recession? Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) taps into the global growth market of green power.

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TSX Stock Investors Should Know This About the Coming Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors looking to recession-proof a portfolio have strong long-term options in diversified stocks like Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN).

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TFSA Investors: Can You Retire on OAS and CPP Pension Payments and ZERO Savings in the Bank?

| Joey Frenette

Here's how your TFSA can be used to supplement your income if you're heavily reliant on OAS and CPP pension…

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