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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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Retirees: Get a Double Dose of Monthly Income From These 3 Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Covered Call ETFs

| Joey Frenette

These three Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) ETFs are a must-have for any retiree's income portfolio! One ETF offers a near…

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Weed Investors: Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Stock the Best One to Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Aphria (TSX:APH) has nearly doubled since the middle of August. Is more upside on the way?

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2 Low-Risk Canadian Stocks for 1st-Time Growth Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and one other growth stock offer wary investors capital gains potential as well as some dividends.

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Real Estate Investors: Should You Buy the Income Property or the Bank?

| Andrew Walker

Will stocks like Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) or income properties generate better returns in the coming years?

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Are These Canada’s Best Unsung High-Yield Dividend Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Centamin PLC (TSX:CEE) is the high-yield gold stock you didn't know you needed. Are these other two dividend stocks must-buys…

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3 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Help You Retire Early

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another two top dividend payers can help investors meet their retirement goals.

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Young Investors: How Should You Invest Your Money?

| Kay Ng

Will you buy Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) for aggressive growth or Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) for steady income growth?

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A Great Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a great dividend stock to hold in your TFSA.

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Will the Canadian Yield Curve Inversion Make Mincemeat of Your Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

Overvalued stocks such as Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NYSE:DSGX) may suffer if a Canadian yield curve inversion leads to recession.

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Could Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock Hit $100?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) continues to defy gravity. Is this just the beginning?

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Should Value Investors Buy Copper Stocks — or This Gold Miner With a Huge Dividend?

| Victoria Hetherington

Centamin (TSX:CEE) and a Canadian copper mining stock look like great value today; but which is a buy, and should…

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Post-Earnings TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Is Perfect for Your TFSA or RRSP

| Victoria Hetherington

As if you needed any more reason to buy, the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just announced a huge leap in earnings.

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Energy Stocks

Is Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) or Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Walker

Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) are generating impressive cash flow. Is one a better bet today?

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for Life

| Haris Anwar

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of two top dividend stocks that you can buy today and hold on to for…

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Uber Eats Will Disrupt These 3 Stocks

| James Watkins-Strand

Even stable companies like Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) aren’t impervious to digital disruption.

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Prepare for an Amazing Retirement by Maximizing Your RRSP

| Kris Knutson

Allocate U.S. dividend-paying stocks, REITs, and limited partnerships such as Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) to your RRSP to maximize…

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How to Succeed With Investing: Maximize Returns in Your Registered TFSA Account

| Kris Knutson

Taking advantage of the tax-free status of your registered TFSA account can make a profound difference in your returns. RioCan…

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Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) Should Triple its Dividend

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD.B) has a lot going on behind the scenes, but in the meantime, it should be doing…

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RRSP Investors: Should Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) continues to deliver impressive earnings. Is this the right time to add the stock…

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2 Top High-Yield Canadian Stocks for Income Investors

| Andrew Walker

Emera (TSX:EMA) and another utility stock offer above-average yield and growing dividends.

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Would Reduced Corporate Disclosure Be Good for the TSX Index?

| Victoria Hetherington

Morguard REIT (TSX:MRT.UN) and other stocks like it might do well if corporate disclosure were reduced, but what are the…

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2 Top Dividend Growth Stocks for RRSP Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus (TSX:T) (NYSE:TU) and another industry leader deserves to be on your RRSP radar.

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2 Canadian Blockchain Stock Buys for Risk-Adverse Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Hive Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSX:HIVE) and one other blockchain stock look like strong buys today for low-risk Canadian investors.

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Beginner Investors: How to Invest Like Warren Buffett With a Canadian Twist

| Joey Frenette

How would Warren Buffett invest if he were a Canadian? Think stocks like Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and TFI…

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3 Unique Tips to Prepare for a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) can help protect you from a market crash.

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy if You Want to Play Safe

| Haris Anwar

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of two top dividend stocks with a strong appeal for investors who want…

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Here’s the Real Reason I Won’t Buy Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Are bullish investors overlooking an important detail with Canopy Growth Corp.’s (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) recent landmark deal?

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What Do Canadian Investors Need to Know About a No-Deal Brexit?

| Victoria Hetherington

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) stock may be a good contrarian play ahead of a potential soft Brexit. But what else do…

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Retirees: It Pays Massive Dividends to Consider This 1 Crucial Metric When Hunting Down High-Income REITs

| Joey Frenette

How to identify misunderstood REITs like SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) to give your retirement income the rocket fuel…

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15 Emerging Markets to Avoid and 1 Red-Hot Contrarian Gold Play

| Victoria Hetherington

Which 15 emerging markets should Canadian investors avoid right now, and is Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR) the best contrarian play…

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2 Rising Dividend Stocks That Could Go Much Higher

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and another top Candian dividend stock are moving higher. Is it time to…

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A Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Help Grow Your Retirement Fund Over The Next 30 Years

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) has generated impressive returns for long-term investors. will the trend continue?

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How to Succeed With Investing: Maximize Returns in Your Taxable Account

| Kris Knutson

Allocating stocks efficiently can be tricky. In your taxable account, stocks such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) pay excellent tax-advantaged dividends.…

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1 Simple Secret to Amass Profound Wealth Over the Long Term

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a rich investor's stock. Here's why.

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Crush the Market in a Socially Responsible Manner With This Incredible Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a socially responsible investment that can position a morally-conscious investor's portfolio for market-beating gains.

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Are These the Best Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy for Easy Money?

| Victoria Hetherington

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and two other energy-related stocks pay big dividend yields at the moment. Should you buy for…

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What Does a Slowing Housing Market Mean for the TSX Index?

| Victoria Hetherington

Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB)(NYSE:OSB) and other real estate-weighted stocks may suffer from a cooling global housing market. Should you stay invested?

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The #1 Way to Reduce Your Stress Levels in Volatile Markets

| Kris Knutson

After a calm 2017, volatility has returned with a vengeance. Investors who want to reduce their portfolio volatility should look…

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1 Canadian FAANG-Breaker for Your Tech Stock Wish List

| Victoria Hetherington

Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NYSE:OTEX) is a great Canadian alternative to the U.S. FAANG stocks, and beats one other tech stock on…

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5 Reasons Why a Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategy Can Save You Time and Make You Money

| Jason Phillips

Dollar-cost averaging is a proven strategy that can help reduce the frustration many investors deal with in trying to “time”…

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