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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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Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) a Better RRSP Bet Today?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) are leaders in their respective industries. Is one attractive right…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in Both Good and Bad Times

| Haris Anwar

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of the top dividend stocks to buy for any buy-and-hold portfolio. Let's find out…

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Foolish Rookies: Wild Market Swings Can Make You Rich

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility CAD Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a bulletproof investment that'll allow you to focus your attention on opportunities…

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3 Superb Small-Cap Stocks Poised to Pop

| James Watkins-Strand

Stocks such as Altus Group Limited (TSX:AIF) are due to climb substantially when anxieties about their growth abate.

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Why Dividends Are Good for Both the Company and Its Investors

| Kay Ng

Here’s an example with Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) that is one of the best dividend-growth stocks in Canada.

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Danger for the TSX Index? Stocks Like This 1 Are Risky Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

At $44.64 a share, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is still overvalued, so should shareholders be selling right now?

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Which Canadian Dividend Stocks Are the Best to Earn Retirement Income?

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is among the best dividend stocks to earn growing retirement income.

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3 Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Income Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and another two stable dividend stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar today.

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1 TSX Index Dividend Stock to Power Up Your TFSA

| Victoria Hetherington

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a buy for anyone with a TFSA or RRSP looking for passive income: let's explore…

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An Oversold Canadian Dividend-Growth Stock to Stick in Your TFSA Stocking

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) deserves to be on your TFSA shopping list.

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This Canadian Media Stock Just Hit its 52-Week High

| Victoria Hetherington

It's shedding value after hitting a 52-week high; so is Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) a buy at its current share…

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2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Could Power Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is one of two high-yielding stocks that look attractive for TFSA portfolios.

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3 Top TSX Index Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA on a Market Dip

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another two top Canadian stocks are worth a closer look today for your TFSA.

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2 Superstar Stocks on the TSX Index to Watch for a Dip

| Victoria Hetherington

You may not hold Thomson Reuters Corp (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) stock, but it and one other Canadian TSX index are beating the…

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A Great Dividend Stock That You Can Hold in Your TFSA for Decades

| Haris Anwar

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) is one of the best dividend stocks to add to any TFSA. Let's find out why.

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A Top TSX Index Stock to Own for 50 Years in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) is down 20% from the summer high. Is this the time to buy?

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3 Hidden Gems Bay Street’s Brightest Are Buying

| James Watkins-Strand

Companies like NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) are favourites among fund managers and analysts alike.

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4 Top Stocks Trading Around $10

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These affordable stocks, such as Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU), have strong histories, strong management teams, and bright futures.

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Young Investors: 4 Dividend Stocks to Power Your TFSA

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Young investors should seek out stocks like Genworth MI Canada (TSX:MIC) to deliver income in their TFSA for the long…

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3 High-Yield Stocks to Consider for 2019

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another two Canadian dividend stocks could generate nice returns heading into 2019.

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3 Attractive TSX Index Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Right Now

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another two Canadian heavyweights deserve to be on your radar. Here's why.

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2 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Buy in This Deepening Downturn

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of two dividend stocks to buy if the current market…

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Own for 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) and another top Canadian stock should be attractive buy-and-hold picks today.

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Is it Time to Sell This Overvalued Dividend Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Park Lawn Corporation (TSX:PLC) goes through a stock-screening tool and comes out as a sell with the current available data.

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3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sell Your TD (TSX:TD) Stock in the Next 5 Years

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a bold pick for dark times. Read on to see why this stock can face down…

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3 Rebounding TSX Index Dividend Stars for Your TFSA Income Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other top Canadian dividend stocks deserve a closer look today.

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Aphria’s (TSX:APH) Share Price Is Still Too High for a Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is at the front line of Canadian weed stocks, but it's still not a buy – and…

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Should You Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) is starting to look oversold. Should you buy today?

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Is CIBC (TSX:CM) a Buy and Hold for Life Stock?

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock is tailor-made for the risk-averse passive income investor, and is good value today.

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1 Classic Canadian Financial Stock to Buy Now for Steady Dividends

| Victoria Hetherington

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has a good P/B ratio and pays a steady dividend, but is it a buy today?

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Millennials: 2 Small-Cap Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) and one other explosive growth stock that could help millennials retire wealthy.

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New RRSP Investors: 3 Top TSX Index Dividend Stocks to Start Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and two other top TSX Index stocks deserve to be on your RRSP radar today. Here's…

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Don’t Worry: You Haven’t Missed Your Chance to Buy These 3 Stocks

| Kris Knutson

When stocks start moving up, investors regret not purchasing at lower prices. Don't worry; there's time to buy stocks like…

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3 High-Yield Stocks to Stick in Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another two out-of-favour stocks offer attractive yield with growth on the horizon.

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This Top Dividend Stock Is Absurdly Cheap: Time to Buy?

| Haris Anwar

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), a top dividend stock, is selling cheap as bond yields climb. The time is right for long-term…

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Should Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) or Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) Stock Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are popular Canadian stocks. Is one a better RRSP bet today?

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A Rising TSX Index Stock for Your TFSA in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is soaring after the Q3 earnings report. Are more gains on the way?

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Why This Boring Dividend Stock Could Be a Great Candidate for TFSAs

| Haris Anwar

Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a dividend stock you could safely stash in your TFSA to earn growing income.

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RRSP Investors: Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) is down from the 2018 high. Is this a good time to buy?

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2 TSX Index Stock That Look Cheap and Could Surge in 2019

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top TSX Index stock look attractive today.

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