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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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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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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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A Top Dividend Stock to Buy and Then Forget

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a top dividend stock to buy and then never sell.

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New TFSA Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks to Hold Until Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another two top Canadian stocks are a good start to build a TFSA retirement fund.

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BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) vs. Telus Corp. (TSX:TU): Which Stock Is a Better Buy?

| Haris Anwar

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are among the best telecom stocks in Canada. Let's find out which one…

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A Dividend Growth Stock to Charge Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of the best dividend growth stocks to keep in your TFSA.

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Is Now Canada’s Top Banking Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is Canada's premium banking stock, and pays a good dividend. But why else are TD stocks…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Fuel Growth in Your Retirement Income

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is among the top dividend stocks that could help you to generate solid retirement income.

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Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Is the Growth Story Canada’s Been Waiting For

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) could be the single greatest Canadian IPO of the decade! Should you buy after the…

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Is Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR) an Attractive Stock Pick for Your Dividend-Focused RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Improving conditions in the crop nutrients market bode well for Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) investors. Is this the time to buy?

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4 TFSA-Worthy All-Star Companies With the Urge to Merge!

| Joey Frenette

Alimenation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and three other earnings-growth stars that Canadian investors ought to consider buying.

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A Value Dividend Stock You Can Safely Own in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) offers a good value for TFSA investors who want to earn…

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Beginners Beware: Avoid These Types of Stocks Like the Bubonic Plague

| Joey Frenette

When it comes to paid promos, it can be difficult to know what's trustworthy. Here are some tips on telling…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start a Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another two market leaders deserve to be on your radar.

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2 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Haris Anwar

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Enbridge Inc.(TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are two dividend-growth stocks that could multiply your retirement wealth.

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Retirement Planners: Is Toronto-Dominion Bank a Top Stock to Create TFSA Wealth?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) has generated some impressive returns for buy-and-hold investors. Is this the time to buy?

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When Should You Sell a Stock?

| Kay Ng

When should you sell stocks, such as Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) and Katanga Mining Ltd. (TSX:KAT)?

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2 Unloved High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and one other stock on the TSX are going unnoticed, despite having high growth potential. Are…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks You Can Safely Stash in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are two top dividend stocks you safely include in your TFSA.

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2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Build RRSP Wealth

| Andrew Walker

Here's how companies such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save some serious cash…

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Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): Is This Stock a Top Pick to Launch Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) has made some long-term investors quite wealthy.

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The Top 10 Canadian Stocks Ranked by Overall Strength

| Victoria Hetherington

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) heads up a list of the 10 strongest stocks on the TSX, analyzed for income, track record,…

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