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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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Panic-Buying for a Turbulent 2019? Try 1 of These 2 Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Does Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) offer spooked investors stability ahead of a potential downturn, or is one other stock a…

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2 Buy-and-Hold Stocks to Ride Out Market Volatility in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and another stable Canadian stock deserve to be on your radar today. Here's why.

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New Investors: Stock Investing Doesn’t Have to Be Risky

| Kay Ng

What makes Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) less risky than Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG)?

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Avoid 1 Famous Canadian Retail Stock in Favour of a Dividend-Paying Competitor

| Victoria Hetherington

Roots Corporation (TSX:ROOT) shows similar stats to one big competitor. But which specialty retail stock is the better buy?

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Beginner Investors: The Biggest Lesson of 2018 Comes Courtesy of Warren Buffett

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility CAD Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a top name for beginner investors after a lesson-filled year. Here's why.

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Is Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) Really a Good Stock for New Investors?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has a lot of strong points to recommend it to new investors; however, value isn't…

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3 TSX Index Giants to Start and Grow Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another two top TSX Index stocks are starting to look attractive. Is one a better long-term…

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Value Opportunity! 1 Hot Canadian Favourite Beats Tanking Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

As Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock crashes, one Canadian equivalent emerges as a moderate buy.

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2 Oversold Stocks Yielding 5% for Your New TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and another Canadian industry leader offer above-average yield and a shot at some nice upside in…

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2 Buy-and-Hold Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) deserve to be on your RRSP radar right now. Here's why.

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2019 Will Make or Break These 2 Legal Canadian Marijuana Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is looking decidedly dodgy, while one competitor shines. Is either stock a buy?

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3 Financial Stocks for TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and another two Canadian financial picks deserve to be on your TFSA radar.

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Canadian Railways Are Still 2 of the Best-Quality Stocks on the TSX Index

| Victoria Hetherington

Have grain-transport caps affected Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or its biggest competitor? Let's review their stats.

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Dividend Investors: Should Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) Stock Be in Your TFSA in 2019?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and TransCanada (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) appear oversold as we begin 2019. Is one a better…

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This Smart Retailer Will Thrive if the Canadian Economy Tanks in 2019

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is looking like a solid investment as uncertainty continues to worry the markets.

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1 Defensive RRSP-Ready Stock to Crush That Fear of Retirement

| Victoria Hetherington

RRSP investors should check out the defensive stats for insurance stocks like Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO).

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A Contrarian Stock Pick That Delivered Big Gains in 2018

| Andrew Walker

Cameco (TSX:CCO) (NYSE:CCJ) is up nearly 30% in 2018. Are more gains on the way?

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RRSP Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Start a Balanced Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

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

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2 TSX Index Stocks to Play a Strong U.S. Dollar

| Andrew Walker

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another Canadian company with a large U.S. presence should benefit from a rising greenback against…

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Miners and REITs: 2 Key Defensive Stocks Panicked Investors Are Overlooking

| Victoria Hetherington

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) and a popular miner are offering defensive dividends amid market turbulence.

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Which Is the Best Telecom Stock to Own in 2019?

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is one of the best telecom stocks to own in 2019.

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Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) Stock a Better Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) appear oversold heading into 2019. Is one a better bet right…

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2 Green Energy Stocks With Attractive Dividend Yields to Buy for 2019

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors eyeing energy stocks should watch the data for Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and one other green energy…

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This Growth/Dividend Stock Is a Great Buy for 2019

| Haris Anwar

Two reasons make Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) a great growth and dividend stock in 2019.

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Value Alert: Stalwart Stocks Have Fallen up to 33%

| Brad Macintosh

Two other big-name stocks are more discounted than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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5 Ways to Declutter Your Portfolio for a Minimalist 2019

| James Watkins-Strand

Many investment products such as Vanguard Balanced Portfolio ETF (TSX:VBAL) offer ways to simplify complex portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

In a Dangerous Market, Discounted Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Is a TFSA Super-Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is the kind of discounted stock that bargain hunters dream of. Here's why its dividends…

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Dividend Stocks

Alarmed Investors Should Get Defensive With Stocks Like Fortis (TSX:FTS)

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has all the characteristics of a defensive super-stock. Here's why the data says it's a buy.

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Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) Stock to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio in 2019?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) have delivered attractive returns to long-term investors. Is one a buy…

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Beginner Investors: Don’t Break These Top 2 Warren Buffett Rules and You’ll Do Very Well Over the Long Run

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is a screaming bargain buy. Follow Warren Buffett's top rules and you'll come out on top…

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Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) Is the Best Stock to Own in a Bear Market!

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is the perfect bear repellent that investors should keep in their portfolios, just in case the bear…

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Retirement Income: 1 Top Dividend Stock to Buy in 2019

| Haris Anwar

Here is why I like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), one of the top dividend stocks, to earn steadily growing…

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Energy Stocks

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) Too Cheap to Ignore?

| Andrew Walker

Crescent Point (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) owns attractive light oil resources that could bring buyout interest.

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Deep-Value Alert: 2 Oversold Canadian Stocks With Limited Downside

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and one other deep-value stock are for investors who don't want to lose big money on…

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2 Stocks That Could Be Takeover Targets in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and a 170-year-old Canadian bank could attract suitors after the steep sell-off in their stock prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Beat the Bear Market: 1 Cheap Safety Stock That’ll Keep Paying You Handsomely

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a cheap forever stock that you'll want to hold in your TFSA as the bear…

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RRSP Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy on the Correction and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU) and another two top Canadian companies deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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1 Top TSX Index Banking Stock to Buy Now and Beat a Recession

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is one of the most defensive stocks on the TSX index. Here's why to…

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Buying Stocks for the Next Depression? Try This Discounted Humdinger!

| Victoria Hetherington

Looking for a hot tip to beat those mid-economic meltdown blues? Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) might be a bold buy.

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3 Dividend Stocks to Launch Your TFSA Retirement Fund in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another two TSX Index dividend leaders deserve to be on your radar today.

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