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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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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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Young TFSA Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) has generated impressive returns for long-term investors.

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2 Ratios to Help Evaluate Companies That Have No Earnings

| David Jagielski

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has achieved strong sales growth over the years, but is the stock overpriced?

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A Bad Week for Weed: Paranoia and Bad Vibes Hit Pot Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

It’s been a bad week for pot stocks like Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED). What’s impacting the industry, and will the effects…

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Retirement Investing? These 4 Dividend Rock Stars Will Make Your RRSP Sing!

| Victoria Hetherington

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and three other well-known dividend payers are your retirement picks for the weekend!

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2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for a Self-Directed Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and a market leader in the energy infrastructure sector deserve to be on your…

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Should Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) Be in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) and Nutrien (TSX:NTR) (NYSE:NTR) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one a better RRSP pick…

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2 Market-Beating Growth Stocks to Buy in August

| Haris Anwar

Shopify Inc.(TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is one of the two growth stocks that are positioned to deliver market-beating returns.

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The Top 2 Things You Can Do to Retire Early

| Kay Ng

Whether you’re retiring in five years or 30 years, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another stock can help you retire sooner.…

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BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) vs. Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB): Which Dividend Stock Should You Stash in Your TFSA?

| Haris Anwar

Both BCE Inc. (USA) (NYSE:BCE) and Enbridge Inc. (USA) (NYSE:ENB) are two staple stocks for TFSA savers. Find out which…

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This Is the Best Strategy to Rearrange Your TFSA for the Bear Market to Come

| Kris Knutson

After an excellent run with growth stocks such as Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) in your TFSA, sell those shares and buy…

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Why Retirees Need to Be Wary of High-Yield Stocks

| Kay Ng

What you should keep in mind when investing in high-yield stocks, such as NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust…

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How Today’s Young Investor Can Propel Themselves to a Rich Retirement

| Joey Frenette

When it comes to building profound wealth over the long haul, you don't need to risk your shirt in high-risk…

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A Low(er)-Risk Strategy for Investing in Cannabis and Cryptocurrencies

| Kris Knutson

Investing in the latest trends can be risky. Stocks such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) rise and fall quickly. Reduce…

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Should You Buy Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP) Right Now?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is on a roll. Should this stock be in your portfolio?

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Millennials: Retire Young With These 2 TFSA Millionaire-Maker Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Millennials should buy and hold Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and one other stock forever if they desire to retire early.

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Preparing for Retirement? Consider Buying These 2 High-Performance Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Do you ned dividend stocks with some growth, or growth stocks that pay some dividends? Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Thrive in Retirement

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Rising interest rates and strong global trends make Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (MYSE:SLF)…

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Undervalued Dividend Stocks Just Right for Your Retirement Fund

| Victoria Hetherington

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) and one other dividend stock make for an odd couple that's just right for your…

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Timing the Markets Is a Waste of Your Time! Do This Instead

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) offers downside protection without overly inhibiting your returns, as the aging bull continues to roar.

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GARP Investors: Only 1 of These Popular Canadian Stocks Is a Buy

| Victoria Hetherington

Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX:LAS.A) and two other popular Canadian stocks get their fundamentals picked over. Are any of them a…

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3 Ways to Establish a Position in Your Favourite Stocks

| Kay Ng

This may sound contradictory, but you can build positions in your favourite stocks, such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), while having…

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3 Reasons Why Canadian Marijuana Stocks Are More Complicated Than You Think

| Victoria Hetherington

Hydropothecary Corp. (TSX:HEXO) is still a favourite for investors getting into weed stocks. But did you know just how complex…

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FAANGs for the Memories: How to Invest in Canadian Tech Stocks Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

Never mind the naysayers, Canadian DOCKS stocks like The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NYSE:DSGX) are worth a look.

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Which of These 2 Canadian Weed Stocks Is Most Likely to Make You Rich?

| Victoria Hetherington

Let’s compare multiples and outlook for CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST) and one other Canadian weed stock and see which one…

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This Top Weed Stock Just Failed a Value, Quality, and Momentum Test

| Victoria Hetherington

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH)(NASDAQ:APHQF) is one of the most talked-about Canadian weed stocks. But how does it hold up on value,…

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And the Award for Best Canadian Tech Company Goes To …

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) may be the most disruptive tech company on the TSX.

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Dividend Investors: 2 Utility Stocks to Light Up Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE) and another growing utility company deserve to be on your radar.

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3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Now for a Comfortable Retirement

| Victoria Hetherington

The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of the best stocks you can buy for your RRSP or RRIF.…

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Strengthen Your Core Portfolio With These 5 TSX-Listed Companies

| Kris Knutson

Stocks with solid earnings and consistent dividend profiles such as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be core additions to your…

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Lagging the TSX Index? Rethink Sector Exposure

| James Watkins-Strand

Stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are weighted heavily in the index, and the composite’s moves correlate most closely…

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Why Investors Ought to Heed This Recent Warning From Warren Buffett

| Joey Frenette

Why it doesn't take a complete fraud like a Valeant (now known as Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC)) in 2014 to…

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Green Gold or Real Gold: Which Growth Stocks Are Best?

| Victoria Hetherington

Hydropothecary Corp. (TSX:HEXO) is a high-growth weed stock. But does a stock from an alternative industry offer a safer play?

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Canopy Growth Corp.: Is Another Rally About to Begin?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) has stabilized after recent weakness. Is the stock a buy today?

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