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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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The Top Growth Stocks for the Next 20 Years

| Kay Ng

Buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) over time and watch them grow!

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How to Grow a $100,000 TFSA to $1,000,000 in 13 Years

| Kay Ng

Feast your eyes on the path to your $1,000,000 TFSA through investing in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another…

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Bullish on Silver? 1 Stock to Buy Ahead of the Rush

| Victoria Hetherington

First Majestic Silver Corp. (TSX:FR)(NYSE:AG) is a top stock to buy ahead of a bull run on silver in the…

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How to Find Peace of Mind in Your TSX Stock Investments

| Debra Ray

Do this if you are losing money on stocks like Stars Group Inc (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAD:TSG) or Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT).

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Why Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN) Is Safer Than Gold

| Debra Ray

If you are looking for strong returns in a bear market, buy Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY).

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How to Make the Perfect TFSA Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Create the perfect portfolio with Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and these two other stocks.

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Retirees: 3 Attractive High-Yield Stocks for Passive Income

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), a financial stock, and a leading Canadian communications provider all deserve to be on…

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Canadian Couples: How To Grow Your TFSA to $1 Million

| Andrew Walker

Investing in reliable dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) can turn a modest TFSA fund into…

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Which Is a Better Dividend Stock for 2020: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) or Fortis (TSX:FTS)?

| Kay Ng

Which offers surer higher returns for 2020 and beyond: Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) or Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)?

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How to Prepare Your TFSA for a Market Downturn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A recession can provide the opportunity to reflect on your portfolio, so consider Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and this other stock to…

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5 Cheap Stocks for RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another four top TSX Index stocks appear oversold today and deserve to be on your RRSP…

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TFSA Investors: Buy This Stock Before its Ex-Dividend Date

| Debra Ray

Investors want to snap up Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) stock before its ex-dividend next month.

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Tech Stocks

How to Get Instant Exposure to an Overlooked Billion-Dollar Industry

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) could be a smart investment for Canadians seeking exposure to a potential gold mine of an…

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3 Highly Stable Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL), Western Forest Products Inc (TSX:WEF) and H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) are all stocks that…

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A Cheap Stock With Big Upside Potential for Dividend Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) stock is attractive right now.

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Should You Protect Your Portfolio Against an Ugly Brexit?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) might be a good place to stash some cash if you think Brexit will cause financial…

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The Best Way to Grow Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Grow your TFSA for many years to come with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)!

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TFSA Alert: 1 Top Stock to Start Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning shares of Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you retire wealthy.

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These 2 Rules Are Warren Buffett’s Keys to Success

| Daniel Da Costa

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a great stock for long-term investors. Buying Royal Bank at a fair price will…

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New Investors: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for Your Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and a popular silver stock are looking like safe additions to a brand-new TSX portfolio at today's…

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Brexit Will Be the Black Swan Event of the Century

| Victoria Hetherington

With investors migrating towards quality, Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is looking like a buy in the months preceding Brexit.

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Dividend Investors: The Best Canadian Bank Stock to Buy Right Now

| Kay Ng

Here’s why this cheap bank stock may be a better buy than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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A Canadian Stock Warren Buffett Would Love!

| Joey Frenette

Why CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) is a stock that Warren Buffett would own if he were Canadian.

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Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD): Is This Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) is an emerging star in the global POS market. Should you buy this stock today?

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This Dividend Stock Is Still Dividing Energy Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is still a divisive stock for some energy investors. However, here's why it's a moderate buy for…

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Recession Worries? Stash These Stocks and Stay Invested

| Victoria Hetherington

Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN) and two other defensive stocks make the cut in today's breakdown of risks in the global…

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3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks on the Verge of a Breakout

| Daniel Da Costa

SIR Royalty Income Fund (TSX:SRV.UN), Gamehost Inc (TSX:GH), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) are all stocks on the verge of…

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Is it Safe to Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is starting to look cheap, but market risks could push the stock price even lower in the…

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Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): Is a Stock Price Recovery Possible?

| Andrew Walker

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) (NYSE:BTE) was once a $48 stock. Today it trades for less than $2 per share. Are…

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3 Stocks That Could Be Ready to Take Off!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and two other stocks that may correct upwards.

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Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED): Is This Pot Stock Oversold?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) dropped 15% after reporting its latest quarterly results. Is the pullback overdone?

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Avoid These Costly RESP Mistakes

| Cindy Dye

The advantages of a RESP make it a great tool when saving for post-secondary education for a child. However, there…

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2 Top Stocks to Build TFSA Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and a top Canadian bank deserve to be on your TFSA radar.

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3 Cheap Dividend Stocks for RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

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

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5 Unique Tips to Prepare for a Market Crash

| Kay Ng

You don’t need to worry if you prepare for a market crash by having Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and…

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These Were the Worst-Performing Stocks on the TSX Last Week

| Will Ashworth

The S&P/TSX Composite Index off 1.17% last week while the performance of the S&P 500 was slightly better, down 0.61%.…

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90% of Warren Buffett’s Money Will Be Invested in This After He Dies

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The iShares S&P 500 Index Fund CAD Hedged (TSX:XSP) is, perhaps, the best way for retail investors in Canada to…

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3 Factors That Have Led to an Uptick in Market Volatility During August

| Jason Phillips

Three factors that have contributed to the uptick in volatility markets have been experiencing since the beginning of August.

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These Canadian Cannabis Stocks Are High-Risk Investments Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) is no longer the get-rich-quick stock early recreational cannabis investors thought it was.

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A Top Stock for Your 2020 TFSA Contribution Watch List

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) might skyrocket in 2020. Here's why.

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