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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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A Key TSX Index Stock Hitting New 12-Month Highs

| Andrew Walker

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) is on a roll and the stock still appears undervalued. Here's why.

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An Infrastructure Stock That’s a Good Bet for Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Despite a massive rally in 2019, I still find Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) stock a right bet for your TFSA.

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5 Top Passive-Income Stocks for Pensioners

| Andrew Walker

Power Financial Corp. (TSX:PWF) and another four top income stocks deserve to be on your radar today.

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The CannTrust (TSX:TRST) Stock Shocker Makes 1 Cannabis Competitor Look Great by Comparison

| Victoria Hetherington

The plunge in CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) stock has dragged down the cannabis sector, but do quality value opportunities exist?

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2 Stable Passive-Income Stocks With Yields Higher Than 7%

| Joey Frenette

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is on fire. Here's why now is the time to load up on the name and…

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Why You Should Avoid Buying Utility Stocks Today

| Kay Ng

Here’s why you should wait for a better opportunity to buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and other utility stocks.

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Top 10 TSX Index Stocks: Which Are the Best Buys for July?

| Kay Ng

Here’s why you should seriously consider Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) right now!

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Fork in the Road: 2 Lucrative Plays in the Electric Vehicle Market

| Victoria Hetherington

Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX:LAC)(NYSE:LAC) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) offer two very different routes to riches in the EV space.

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RRSP Alert: 3 Stocks to Build Retirement Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and another two Canadian giants have made buy-and-hold investors rich.

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3 Top TFSA Stocks to Buy in July and Earn Higher Yield

| Haris Anwar

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is among three top stocks that look ideal for your TFSA.

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How to Buy Into Energy and Railways With Just 1 Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) remains popular, as investors continue to migrate towards defensive dividend stocks.

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TFSA Top Pick: 3 Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and these two other attractive stocks provide an average yield of 5.5%.

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A TSX Health Stock With Ample Room to Run in the Second Half of 2019

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is a top health play that could be ripe for a rebound in the second half.

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RRSP Investors: 2 TSX Index Stocks I’d Buy Today With an Extra $10,000

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and one of Canada's top dividend-growth stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar.

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Retirees: Complement Your CPP Payments With These 2 Reliable REITs

| Kay Ng

Get reliable and juicy income to complement your Canada Pension Plan payment from Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) and another…

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Why Buying TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Offers Growth to First-Time Dividend Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) offers newcomers to the TSX an often elusive element in dividend investing.

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Top Pick Tuesday: 2 TSX Index Giants for Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) and another leading commodity stock deserve to be on your contrarian radar right now.

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A 9.7% Yield for TFSA Retirement Income

| Andrew Walker

Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) now offers a yield of nearly 10%. Is the reward worth the risk?

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Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Is Back on the Growth Track: Time to Load Up?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) found a solution for its revenue-growth woes. Should you buy it for your TFSA?

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High-Yield TFSA Investors: Is CIBC (TSX:CM) or Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) offer above-average yields and appear oversold. Is one a better…

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How to Bet on Canada’s Rebounding IPO Market

| Vishesh Raisinghani

TMX Group Ltd. (TSX:X) is the perfect proxy for Canada's startup culture and entrepreneurial spirit.

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This U.S. Cannabis Producer Would Be an Amazing Acquisition Target for Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

| Victoria Hetherington

As major cannabis producers like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) ready for Cannabis 2.0, this U.S. company would be a smart…

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Buy Alert: 2 Canadian Aviation Stocks Hitting All-Time Highs

| Victoria Hetherington

Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX:HRX) and one other Canadian aviation stock just broke records with rocketing share prices, but is it time…

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Raptors Lose Kawhi: Should You Sell BCE (TSX:BCE) or Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Stock?

| Andrew Walker

The media divisions of BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) received a nice boost from the NBA championship…

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3 Small-Cap Stocks That Could Double by Year End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors wanting to double their money by year-end can rely on the strong earning potentials of small-cap stocks like Stingray…

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How to Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here's how owning top dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) can help you meet your early retirement…

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Here’s How TSX Investors Should Start Managing Risk in Case of a U.S. Recession

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(TSX:FTS) is looking like a sensible stock for pre-recession investing as the U.S. yield curve inversion passes a…

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If You Like Dividends, You Should Love These 2 Stocks

| Kay Ng

Get high yields and growing income from Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another discounted quality stock right now!

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Why Adding a Retirement-Care Stock to an RRSP Makes Perfect Sense

| Victoria Hetherington

Here's why Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) might be a sensible addition to an RRSP or RRIF.

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This Top Dividend Stock Should Pay You for the Rest of Your Life

| Haris Anwar

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one top dividend stock that pays regularly and is well suited for income-seeking investors.

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Which of the 2 REITs Is a Better Buy for You?

| Kay Ng

Should you buy RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) or this other real estate stock? Let’s compare the two and…

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Not All Infrastructure Stocks Are Worth Buying, But This 1 Is

| Victoria Hetherington

Can Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) beat other infrastructure stocks for a place in your portfolio? Let's take a look.

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Millennials: These 3 REITs Are Your Back Door Into Real Estate Investment

| Victoria Hetherington

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) is looking like a strong play for young investors looking for a defensive dividend…

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2 Unloved Stocks That Could Double

| Andrew Walker

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) and an unloved oil producer might be interesting contrarian picks today.

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3 RRSP Stocks to Own for Decades

| Andrew Walker

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

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Top TFSA Idea: 1 Stellar Stock to Buy With Your Next $6,000 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Why Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) should be your next TFSA bet.

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2 Stable Utilities to Anchor Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Hydro One Ltd (TSX:H) and Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) are two solid Canadian utilities. They both have stable cash flows and…

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3 Top Stocks to Buy in July

| Kay Ng

It’s time to back up the truck in these top stocks, including Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), as they trade…

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2 Smart Ways to Add Renewable Energy Stocks to Your TFSA This Weekend

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and one other green energy stock are stable long-term investments for a dividend portfolio.

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Revealed: The Biggest Canadian IPO of 2018 Is Now a Buy

| Joey Frenette

Ceridian HCM Holdings Inc. (TSX:CDAY) is a 2018 IPO that could make you rich.

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