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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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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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New Investors: Do You Own the Current Top 3 Canadian Energy Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and two other stocks are the best in Canadian oil right now. Which should you own?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks To Buy When the TSX Index Gets Hit

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and another two sector leaders are finally pulling back. When should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

In-Depth Analysis: Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Really a Defensive Stock to Buy and Hold Forever?

| Victoria Hetherington

Analysing Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) using a home-made stock screener gives an interesting result.

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Energy Stocks

3 Scary Stocks to Exorcise Before Halloween!

| Victoria Hetherington

Do you own Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) or these two other frightening stocks? With the “October Curse” still upon us, it…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: These 2 Charts Could Change Your Life

| Nelson Smith

You won't believe how well a long-term investment in Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) or Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has done.

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Energy Stocks

Drop This Overvalued Utilities Stock and Buy a Discounted Energy Producer Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

Capital Power Corp. (TSX:CPX) is looking overvalued today compared to one profitable competitor.

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy on a Dip and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) and two Canadian industry giants deserve to be on your radar today. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

Danger in the Data: Sell This Canadian Cannabis Stock Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Instead of the wonderful growth stock it was hyped to be, overvalued Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) now seems a liability.

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Avoid the “October Curse” and Sidestep Overvalued Stocks Like These

| Victoria Hetherington

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other stocks are hiding overvaluation. Here's why now is a traditionally bad time to…

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Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) Stock Is Oversold and Overdue for a Big Bounce

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) took a hit to the chin of late. With the head-and-shoulders pattern in the rear-view mirror, here's…

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Canadian Pot Stocks Take a Big Hit As Legalization Harshes Their Buzz

| Victoria Hetherington

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and one other legal marijuana stock look ripe for selling today, as pot shares continue to take…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy When the Market Tanks

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and another Canadian industry leader tend to be great long-term buys when the market goes…

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Young Investors: These 2 Stocks Are Rocket Fuel for Your TFSA Hyper-Growth Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Why Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) are explosive growth gems that aggressive growth investors should be…

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Stocks for Beginners

Young Investors: So, You Want to Be a TFSA Millionaire?

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX:JWEL) is a millionaire-maker stock that should be at the core of your TFSA growth fund. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Own for 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) and another two Canadian dividend stocks might be interesting picks right now.

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks Trading Near 12-Month Lows

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another two top stocks might be great bargains right now.

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Tech Stocks

How Immune Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock to Market Turbulence?

| Victoria Hetherington

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) looks sturdy enough to weather the current storm of uncertainty, but should growth investors buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Take the Volatility Out of Your Portfolio With These 2 Stocks (And 1 ETF)

| Kris Knutson

Volatility can shake investors to the core, making them panic and do something they regret. Add some stability to your…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Start a New Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another two top Canadian stocks should be on your TFSA radar.

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Dividend Stocks

After a Nasty October Sell-Off, Here Are 3 of the Best Bargains to Pounce on Today

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and two other undervalued stocks to buy after a rough week!

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Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Discounted Dividend Payers Is Healthy Enough for Your TFSA?

| Victoria Hetherington

Magellan Aerospace Corp. (TSX:MAL) goes head to head with another undervalued Canadian stock.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks That Can Weather Market Storm Better Than Others

| Haris Anwar

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of the top dividend stocks that investors should buy to defend their portfolios from extreme…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oversold Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another two top Canadian stocks should be on your radar after the recent pullback.

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Dividend Stocks

Crash-Proof Your TFSA Portfolio With These “Steady Eddie” Dividend-Paying Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and one other resilient stock that should be on your correction shopping list.

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Stocks for Beginners

Risky Market Round-Up: 3 Fun Ways to (Probably) Lose Money on the TSX Index

| Victoria Hetherington

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) heads up a triple-layered “risk sandwich” of shaky Canadian industries. Find out which ones…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock a Top Pick for Your TFSA Retirement Fund?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has generated strong returns for long-term investors. Are more big gains on the way?

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Tech Stocks

Dow Crashes 832 Points on “Worrisome Wednesday”: Seek Shelter in This Stock As “Crazy Fed” Pushes Economy to the Brink of Recession

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is deeply discounted and will serve as a nice hiding place if things turn ugly.

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3 Top TSX Index Stocks to Buy on the Market Dip

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another two top TSX Index stocks look attractive on the pullback.

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Dividend Stocks

Despite the Hype, Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) Stock Still Isn’t Worth Buying

| Victoria Hetherington

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) still isn't good value, but should investors look past poor multiples?

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 3 “Hold Forever” Canadian Investments to Get Your TFSA Portfolio Started

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and two other essential investments for a young person's TFSA.

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Get Your TFSA Snowball Rolling

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and one other stock for TFSA dividend investors to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why You Might Want to Get Out of Stocks Like Saputo (TSX:SAP) Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Food stocks like Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) are not looking all that solid since USMCA. Could Canadian tech become the better…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Boost Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and another two top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors Still Think These 2 Dividend Stocks Are the Same Quality: They’re Not

| Victoria Hetherington

It seems nothing touches Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock for defensiveness – but is another contender a buy?

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Marijuanageddon: Here’s Why You Should Get Out of Pot Stocks This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

Can stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) outrun next week's potential pot stock bust?

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Beginners: Effective Adoption of Warren Buffett’s Principles Could Make You Very Rich

| Joey Frenette

By following the principles of Warren Buffett, beginners will be better able to tell the difference between a value play…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks to Hold in Your RRSP For 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and another four top Canadian companies are worth a closer look right…

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Dividend Stocks

Is This the Best Time to Lock-In BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) Stock’s 6% Dividend Yield?

| Haris Anwar

It's the best time of the year to buy BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock as its dividend yield gets closer to…

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Who Wants to Be a Millennial Millionaire With Non-Cannabis Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Why you could get rich slowly with names like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS)?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks to Own for 30 Years in Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) and another two market leaders deserve to be on your TFSA radar. Here's why.

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