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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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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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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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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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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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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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Forget Interest Rates: Start Buying Solid Dividend Stocks Today

| Kris Knutson

Rising interest rates are driving the stock prices of dividend payers like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) down hard. Take advantage of…

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Use These 3 Strategies to Protect Your Gains in Cannabis Stocks

| Kris Knutson

Investing in high-growth, high-valuation stocks like Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) can lead to massive gains or catastrophic losses. Use these three…

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New Investors: 2 Quality Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another stock in your TFSA for +10% long-term returns.

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You Probably Own 1 of These Top Canadian Stocks, But How Safe Is It?

| Victoria Hetherington

We examine three classically defensive stocks and ask: are Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and two others stable enough to hold…

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A 3-Stock Portfolio for New and Nervous Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

One thing that nobody seems to want at the moment is more risk. While the marijuana stock phenomenon rattles along…

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This Overlooked and Attractively Valued Oil Stock Is a Strong Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

We put Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) through a home-made stock screening tool to see whether or not it's a buy…

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Stocks for Beginners: Avoid These 3 Costly Rookie Mistakes!

| Jason Phillips

Avoid these three common investing pitfalls and save yourself the expense of paying "trader's tuition." Find out how these tips…

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3 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Boost Your Returns With Margin Leverage

| Kris Knutson

These three reasons prove why now is the time to boost your returns by buying shares of dividend companies like…

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So You Think You Know Canada’s Top 5 Defensive Stocks? Think Again!

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corporation (TSX:LUN) and four other well-valued stocks with good past performance make the cut for this list of…

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Putting Money in Cannabis Is Speculation: Don’t Confuse it With Investing

| Kris Knutson

Cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) are trading at high valuations that are not fundamentally justified. Money put into…

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Discount Lumber or Auto Stocks? 1 of These Sectors Offers More Shelter

| Victoria Hetherington

We put West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFT) head-to-head with an auto stock to see which one offers the best shelter for…

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Can a Big Food and Drinks Name Beat CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock on Defensiveness?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of the sturdiest stocks on the TSX index. Can it be dethroned…

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Top Dividend Stocks That Could Help Build a Perfect TFSA Portfolio

| Haris Anwar

For do-it-yourself investors. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one top dividend stock to consider for an income-focused TFSA portfolio.

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Which of My 2 Favourite Undervalued Lumber Stocks Is a Better Buy?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canfor Corp. (TSX:CFP) is a strong buy today, with attractive valuation and some growth ahead. But how does it fare…

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TFSA Retirement Investors: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks That Look Oversold

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Sun Life (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) and another two Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Marijuana Mutual Funds the Future of Canadian Pot Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

By spreading risk, funds such as Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) could take over from individual pot…

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Here Are My 3 Best Buys for Sturdy Balance Sheets

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other stocks have solid balance sheets. Find out which is the healthiest stock on the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Start Your RRSP Nest Egg

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another two Canadian dividend stars are attractive picks to start your RRSP portfolio. Here's…

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2 Green Energy Stocks for a Lucrative and Ethical Investment

| Victoria Hetherington

Polaris Infrastructure (TSX:PIF) and one other overlooked green energy stock offer investors an opportunity to build a lucrative ethical portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

Today’s Top 3 Unloved High-Growth Canadian Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR) and two other stocks have great multiples, undervaluation, and yet all signal high growth. Which should…

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Better to Invest in Quality Stocks or Bargain Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Which of these stocks will you invest in today? Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) or Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC)?

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Are These Really the Top 3 Dividend Rock Stars of the TSX Index?

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and two other great Canadian stocks are among the best dividend payers today.

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Is Attractive Valuation Enough to Lure Investors Back to Auto Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Is Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) too exposed to Brexit uncertainties, and would its competitor be a better buy all round?

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2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Next Decade

| Haris Anwar

Here is what makes Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) a dividend stock you can buy and hold to earn growing income…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Banks I’d Buy for My TFSA Before September Ends

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and one other bank stock is a screaming buy for your TFSA at current levels.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Own to Retirement

| Andrew Walker

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and another two Canadian dividend champions deserve to be on your radar today.

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2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy When They’re Selling Absurdly Cheap

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of two energy stocks that are selling cheap after a pullback in their prices.

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Which of These 3 Diversified REITs Will Help Canadian Investors Get Defensive?

| Victoria Hetherington

So, you're looking for diversified REITs? Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and two other Canadian real estate stocks have…

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2 Cheap Stocks for Value-Focused Investors to Buy and Hold

| Victoria Hetherington

Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) and one other stock offer value investors great quality at a discounted price. Here's why both…

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2 Iconic Canadian Clothing Stocks for Millennial Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and one other iconic Canadian clothing stock are popular choices for millennial investors – but are they…

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There’s Only 1 Stock I’d Buy Right Now for Positive Momentum

| Victoria Hetherington

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) has strong positive momentum, making it a good pick for capital gains investors. But is it…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) are generating impressive results. Is one…

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3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for New TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) and another two top Canadian dividend stocks deserve to be on your radar.

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Should You Buy REITs or Mining Stocks for Diversification?

| Victoria Hetherington

Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX:SMT) and two other stocks can offer investors ready diversification; but are REITs or miners the better…

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2 Canadian ETFs to Hold and Grow Your U.S. Dollars While You Wait for Opportunities

| Kris Knutson

After selling your growth stocks, use an ETF like BMO Mid-Term US Medium-Term Corporate Bond Index ETF (US Dollar Units)…

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How to Get Big Monthly Income for the Rest of Your Life

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a one-stop-shop investment with powerful long-term potential.

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These Under-the-Radar Stocks Will Keep Beating the Market Over the Next 5-10 Years

| Joey Frenette

TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) and one other undervalued growth stock will continue flying higher over the long haul.

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Cannabis or Cancer Treatment: 2 High-Growth Healthcare Stocks Compared

| Victoria Hetherington

Does CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) beat a traditional healthcare competitor on value and growth today?

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