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Stocks for Beginners

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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Energy Stocks

Should Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) or Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) Stock Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are popular Canadian stocks. Is one a better RRSP bet today?

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Stocks for Beginners

A Rising TSX Index Stock for Your TFSA in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is soaring after the Q3 earnings report. Are more gains on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Boring Dividend Stock Could Be a Great Candidate for TFSAs

| Haris Anwar

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a dividend stock you could safely stash in your TFSA to earn growing income.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) is down from the 2018 high. Is this a good time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Index Stock That Look Cheap and Could Surge in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top TSX Index stock look attractive today.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Nutrien (TSX:NTR) Stock a Buy for the General Canadian Investor?

| Victoria Hetherington

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is a hold for the general shareholder, but could it be suitable for a more dynamic investment…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks to Start Your RRSP Portfolio Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and another two top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock Is Still a Hold for TSX Index Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) looks like a solid dividend payer to buy and hold for the long term -- except it…

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Stocks for Beginners

Young Investors: 3 Stocks to Start a Balanced TFSA Portfolio for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and two other market leaders give TFSA investors great international exposure across different industries.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Alternative Energy Stock to Grow Old With in Your RRSP

| Brad Macintosh

If you agree that alternative energy is here to stay and a growing business then Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) may…

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Stocks for Beginners

RRSP Investors: Is Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) Stock a Top Pick Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) has generated solid returns for investors over the years. Will that trend continue?

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Dividend Stocks

Is This Really the Best Gold Stock on the TSX Index?

| Victoria Hetherington

How is Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) looking in terms of value, quality, and momentum, and is it a buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Auto-Pilot Your TFSA to Tremendous Wealth With These 3 “Forever” Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and two other severely undervalued TFSA-worthy stocks have tremendous long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire Early? Then You’ve Gotta Read This

| Nelson Smith

A successful early retirement starts with great stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Green Energy Stocks for Dividend Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Green energy stocks like Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) are paying big dividends and have growth ahead of them too –…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Investors: This Is the Pullback You Have Been Waiting for

| Kris Knutson

If you've been waiting for expensive, high-growth tech stocks like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) to pull back enough to buy, start…

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Stocks for Beginners

How You Can Counter Market Volatility With the Right Investment

| Demetris Afxentiou

Changing market conditions have some investors doubting the potential for REITs, but RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) offers investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Keep Calm and Buy These Foolish Stocks to Get Rich Prudently

| Joey Frenette

Investors should be thinking about buying Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and one other Dividend Aristocrat as the market crumbles.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Unloved TSX Index Stocks That Could Soar In 2019

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and another two industry leaders look attractive heading into 2019.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors, Don’t Panic: The Market May Be Just 1 More “Big Vomit” Away From a Rally Back to All-Time Highs

| Joey Frenette

Now is not the time to be fearful. Buy low-beta plays like BMO Low Volatility CAD Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Should Be Doing When the TSX Index Turns Red

| Jason Phillips

Markets are on pace for their third consecutive month of losses. Find out what you should be doing about stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Sell All Your Stocks? Sure, but Keep This 1 Defensive Dividend Payer

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of a rare handful of stocks worth holding onto if the economy tanks.

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Energy Stocks

3 Oversold Canadian TSX Index Giants for Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and two of its TSX Index heavyweight peers are starting to look attractive. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Why These 2 Top Dividend Stocks Are Great Buys Today

| Haris Anwar

Canadian National Railway  (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the two dividend stocks which can be great buy-and-hold additions to any income…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock for Your RRSP Today?

| Andrew Walker

BCE (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) are starting to look oversold. Is one a better RRSP bet?

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Energy Stocks

Warning: 4 Overheated Stocks to Sell Now Before the Market Worsens!

| Victoria Hetherington

As global uncertainty weighs on the markets, Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and three other stocks look ripe for selling.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Expansion-Hungry BMO (TSX:BMO) Stock Is Only a Moderate Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

Customer-hungry Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) should be a strong buy – but here's why the data says it isn't.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Probably Licking His Chops Right Now: Here’s Why You Should Be, Too!

| Joey Frenette

Why defensive investors with holdings like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYS:FTS) and excess cash reserves are licking their chops, like Warren Buffett…

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Dividend Stocks

Use These 4 Strategies to Avoid Making Ridiculous Decisions When the Bear Market Roars

| Kris Knutson

Falling markets can make investors panic. Having a plan like owning a solid stock like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can save…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Maintenance Dividend Stocks That Beat the TSX Index P/E Ratio

| Victoria Hetherington

IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and two other Canadian stocks have low P/E ratios and high quality indicators right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in the Canadian Banks When They Hit This Important Buy Point

| Kris Knutson

Buying the Canadian banks, like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), has been a winning strategy over the years. This is…

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Dividend Stocks

Stocks for Beginners: 3 Qualities You Should Look for in Every Investment

| Jason Phillips

Any time you make an investment you'll want to keep these 3 simple factors in mind. Find out how the…

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Stocks for Beginners

An In-Depth Reading for HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Stock Indicates a Strong Sell Signal

| Victoria Hetherington

I put HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) through a stock screening tool and got a sell signal. Have a look at the…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Beaten-Up TSX Index Stocks That Look Oversold Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another two Canadian heavyweights deserve to be on your radar today.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Risk to International ETFs? The IMF Sounds the Alarm on Global Growth

| Victoria Hetherington

As the IMF cuts its global outlook forecast, should Canadian investors still buy iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index…

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Dividend Stocks

In a Market Like This, Defence Wins Championships

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock surged on one of the ugliest trading days in recent memory. Here's why overly bullish investors need…

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Dividend Stocks

I Tracked 3 Defensive REITs Over a Month: Here’s What I Found

| Victoria Hetherington

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) heads up a list of deepening discounts among REITs -- but are they a…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks To Buy When the Market Is Falling

| Haris Anwar

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of the two dividend stocks which TFSA investors should consider buying in a…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: 3 Top Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Fund Today

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and another two Canadian stocks deserve to be on your TFSA radar.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now for Retirement

| Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and two more wonderful dividend payers make up today's suggestions for retirement investors.

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