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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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3 Canadian Ways to “Millennialize” Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and two other stocks will better position your portfolio to profit from millennial spending habits.

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2 Smart Ways to Bolster Your Monthly Income

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:SRU.UN) are two top monthly income picks for smart retirees.…

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Young Investors: 2 Solid Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are a beginner investor, it is a good idea to start your portfolio by buying low-beta stocks such…

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3 Smart Things You Can Do With $1,000 Right Now

| Kay Ng

Invest in Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) now and you’ll thank yourself in the future.

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Income Investors Beware: This Canadian Company Is “Diworsifying” Itself to the Max

| Joey Frenette

Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) is a stock to be avoided by all investors. Here's why.

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Why Value Investing Pays Off

| David Jagielski

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a great investment option for value investors, and for good reason.

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Is Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) a Deep-Value Play or a Trap?

| Joey Frenette

Should you buy Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) on the dip? Or is there more downside ahead?

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Diary of a Value Investor: Marijuana Stocks Make Me Sick

| James Watkins-Strand

Marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) don’t pass the litmus test for value and that’s a real problem.

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Young Investors: 2 Small-Caps Stock That Could Become Major Multi-Baggers

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another growth stock should be at the core of a young investor's portfolio.

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Is Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) or Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) Better for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) are two of Canada's top companies. Is one…

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It’s Time for These Debt-Free Stars to Shine

| James Watkins-Strand

Companies such as PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (TSX:PSK) with no debt and cash to spare may have an advantage as interest…

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Top 3 Canadian Mining Stocks With Low P/E Ratios

| Victoria Hetherington

Alacer Gold Corp. (TSX:ASR) and two other Canadian mining stocks are a buy right now based on their low P/E…

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What Would a Hard Brexit Mean for Canadian Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

A hard Brexit could help Britain to make better trade deals with non-E.U. partners. What would it mean for Canadian…

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Can You Become Rich as a Deep-Value Investor?

| Joey Frenette

Empire Companies Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) is just one example of a deep-value play that went right. Here's a deep-value play that…

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4 Top Stocks With Institutional Ownership

| James Watkins-Strand

Stocks such as Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL), with high levels of institutional ownership, can provide a margin of safety in…

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2 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is one of the two top dividend stocks to buy for your…

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A Practical and Rewarding Way to Invest

| Kay Ng

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and another stock are cash cows you can buy and hold for rewarding, growing…

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Protect Your Portfolio From Market Volatility

| James Watkins-Strand

Low-beta stocks like CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) can make your portfolio less sensitive to market volatility.

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TFSA Investors: This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Trading at a +50% Discount

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) offers investors a defensive stock that combines good value with reasonable growth. But why else is…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks for New TFSA Investors

| Andrew Walker

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and another two top Canadian stocks should be on your buy-and-hold TFSA radar.

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Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (TSX:CP) or Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) for Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) have delivered impressive long-term results for shareholders. Is one a…

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RRSP Investors: 2 Stocks to Anchor Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

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

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Tech Stocks

How Useful Is the Fear and Greed Index to Canadian Investors?

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) can be seen as a tech stock analogue when cross-referencing U.S and Canadian markets. Can the Fear…

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Benefit From Market-Beating Funds Without the Fees

| James Watkins-Strand

Investors can use the strategies of top-performing funds to find great additions to their portfolios, like Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT).

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Understanding How Your Psychological Makeup Can Affect Your Investment Decisions

| Jason Phillips

Learn how your own psychological makeup can provide valuable insights as to whether a stock like Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc.…

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Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) vs. Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB): Which Stock Is a Better Buy?

| Haris Anwar

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of two top utility stocks that long-term investors can buy to earn stable income.

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Are You Keeping Tabs on What Management Is Doing With Your Money?

| Jason Phillips

Find out what you can do to keep yourself from staying up at night wondering about what companies like Valeant…

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2 Solid Dividend Stocks to Diversify Your Retirement Income

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is one of the two dividend stocks to boost your retirement income.

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There’s More to Canadian Stocks Than the S&P/TSX Composite Index

| Victoria Hetherington

New Canadian investors are drawn to the S&P/TSX Composite Index. But are other TSX stocks, like Continental Gold Inc. (TSX:CNL),…

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Understanding Leverage: The Gift and the Curse

| Jason Phillips

Leverage can be both a gift and a curse. Find out what makes the cases of Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and…

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2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold in Your TFSA This Summer

| Haris Anwar

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of two dividend stocks that TFSA investors should consider for their buy-and-hold portfolio.

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3 Factors That Contribute to Good Corporate Governance

| Jason Phillips

Research suggests that companies employing sound corporate governance strategies are more likely to outperform markets over the long-term. Find out…

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Exploring Value: These Stocks Trade Below Book

| James Watkins-Strand

Companies like Morguard Corp. (TSX:MRC) have more value on their balance sheets than is reflected in their share prices.

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Start a Self-Directed RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another two top companies can provide a solid foundation for your new retirement fund.

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3 Reasons Why You Might Be Wise to Consider Selling Some of the Holdings in Your Portfolio

| Jason Phillips

Here are three reasons why you might want to consider selling one of your holdings, including a change at the…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks Selling Cheap Equals Opportunity

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of two top dividend stocks which are offering higher than average dividend yields, creating an…

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How to Survive a Stock Market Crash and Keep Buying Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) leads the top stocks to hold in the event of a stock market crash. What other stocks…

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A Real Estate Stock You Can Safely Stash in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is one of the safest bets for young investors who want to make use…

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5 Behavioural Biases to Avoid If You Want to Improve Your Investment Returns

| Jason Phillips

Learn about the most common investing pitfalls and how to avoid them in order to help you towards your financial…

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3 TFSA Superstar Stocks Trading at a Deep Discount

| Victoria Hetherington

Three of the best dividend stocks on the TSX have huge discounts right now. Here’s why Exco Technologies Ltd. (TSX:XTC)…

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