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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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Why Did This Stellar Dividend Growth Stock Fall?

| Joey Frenette

Why investors should buy Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) on its recent unwarranted dip.

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How to Boost Your Retirement Income in a Low-Rate Environment

| Haris Anwar

Here is how stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) could help you boost your retirement income.

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Dividend Investors: Buy This Unbeatable Tag Team Before the Rush

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and another safe-haven stock could climb if recession fears continue.

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Should You Buy Bank Stocks Before a Canadian Rate Cut?

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) could do well if the Bank of Canada finally goes ahead with a cut — though there's…

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2 High-Growth Stocks With Minimal Downside

| Daniel Da Costa

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Parkland Fuel Corp (TSX:PKI) are two top investments because they offer significant growth in defensive…

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The Easiest Way to Turn Your $1,000 TFSA Into $10,000

| Debra Ray

High-yield dividend bank stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) are the best investments to grow your $1,000 TFSA into…

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This TSX Stock Just Hit a Strong Sell Signal

| Debra Ray

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is in a dying industry.

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TFSA Investors: An Overvalued Stock You May Want to Sell

| Joey Frenette

Why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) may be too frothy for your TFSA value portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

Jump on This Soaring Space Stock for 70% Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Maxar Technologies Ltd. (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) is soaring almost 15% on bullish investor sentiment. Is it a buy?

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Forget Recession: 2 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Victoria Hetherington

Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) and one other top TSX stock could satisfy a long-term, low-risk investor.

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Turn $10 Into $100 in 10 Years With This Simple TFSA Trick

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Maximize your TFSA contributions in 2019 by investing in high-growth stocks that have millionaire-making potential.

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How to Get to $1 Million in Your TFSA

| Debra Ray

How TFSA investors can get to $1 million by investing in high-dividend stocks like Nutrien Ltd (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR).

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How to Find the Best Long-Term Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

To find great long-term stocks, all one has to do is look for companies with consistently high returns on equity.…

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2 Cannabis Stocks Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Debra Ray

Why you shouldn’t be worried about the Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD-A)(TSX:ATD-B) 2-for-1 stock split announcement.

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Millennials: 2 Dividend Stocks Yielding a Staggering 8.6%

| Adam Othman

Dividends are one of the best ways for millennials to increase their income. In this regard, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and…

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The Top Dividend Stock to Buy Now for Big Upside and Income

| Kay Ng

CPPIB has Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) as a mammoth holding. Here’s why you should load up!

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Investing 101: Bonds

| Chen Liu

If you’re new to investing, then this five-part series is for you!

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The Number 1 Industry TFSA Investors Should Avoid

| Debra Ray

Canadians should avoid investing in capital-intensive oil producers like CGX Energy Inc (TSXV:OYL) and instead buy NFI Group Inc (TSX:NFI).

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Beware These 4 Major Risks to Your Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of the safest stocks on the TSX, but can it withstand these big threats to…

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Buy This Retail Stock for “Safe” Cannabis Exposure

| Victoria Hetherington

For newcomers to investment in legal cannabis, is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.A)(TSX:ATD.B) a good entry for low exposure?

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Income Investors: Avoid This Common Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors should consider CT Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRT.UN) as a stable dividend-paying company to compound growth for years.

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Why Your TFSA Will Fail to Earn Passive Income

| Debra Ray

Canadians should invest in stocks like Thomson Reuters Corp (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) to avoid common TFSA pitfalls and begin earning passive income.

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Income Seekers: This Forgotten Asset Class Can Make You Rich

| Victoria Matsepudra

Preferred shares are often overlooked in favour of common shares. Here are two names, including Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), offering…

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Why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Has More to Run

| Kay Ng

Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s (TSX:IPL) refusal to be bought indicates the stock is worth so much more.

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Should Dividend Stocks Be in Your Self-Directed RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a good example of a dividend stock that looks cheap, but is it…

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Investing 101: Stocks

| Chen Liu

If you’re new to investing, then this five-part series is for you!

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RRSP Investors: Retire Rich With These Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Here’s why you might want to buy undervalued Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and U.S. dividend stocks in your RRSP.

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3 Things Investors Shouldn’t Worry About

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Yes, we know a recession is coming, but don't be a fool and get stuck on the small stuff.

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How Can Canadian Banking Investors Avoid Unseen Risks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Do Big Five bank stock like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) have what it takes to survive a correction?

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Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Safe for New Investors?

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a top choice for banking investors, but is it fit to hold through a recession?

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR): 1 Reason That Makes it a Top TFSA Pick

| Haris Anwar

Here is what makes Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock a top candidate for your TFSA.

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TFSA Investors: Get a Secure 5.85% Yield from Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are undervalued and offer incredible income.

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Should You Really Invest Before a Recession?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investing now can be tricky, but choosing stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are a no brainer.

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Are You Missing Out on These Top Material Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) and another top TSX chemicals stock offer passive income in an integral industry.

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This Cheap Growth Stock Still Has a Tremendous Growth Runway

| Kay Ng

Here’s why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.A)(TSX:ATD.B) is still a great growth stock.

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Why Village Farms International Stock Rose 22% in August

| Debra Ray

Village Farms International Inc (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) reported earnings August 13, but the 22% gains didn´t last until the end of the…

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Why You Should Invest in These 2 Canadian Tech Stocks

| Debra Ray

Why these 2 tech stocks are better than Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and promise higher returns.

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Diversifying Your Investments: Everything You Need to Know

| Daniel Da Costa

Diversification is the most important element of investing that will reduce a portfolio's risk without sacrificing upside exposure. Here are…

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These 2 Great Canadian Stocks Are Hot Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and one other stock on the TSX have been getting especially positive press lately.

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5 Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another four top Canadian stocks deserve to be on your TFSA radar…

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