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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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TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks to Start a Canadian Dividend Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:TRP)(NYSE:SLF) might be attractive picks today.

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Protect Your TFSA Nest Egg From the Next Crash With This Top Stock

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is one of the best all-weather stocks that a conservative investor should own today.

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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR): A Top Dividend-Growth Stock to Launch Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top stocks such as Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save serious cash for retirement.

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2 Attractive Canadian Stocks Whose Dividends Could Double

| Haris Anwar

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of the two dividend stocks that are well positioned to double your returns.

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A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Launch Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) recently reported some impressive results. Is it time to buy?

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A Solid Dividend Stock to Buy With a Yield Over 5%

| Haris Anwar

Here is why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock is a good bargain with its dividend yield above 5%.

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New Investors: 3 Great Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around

| David Jagielski

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and these two other stocks are great options for any portfolio.

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2 Top Dividend Stocks You Will Find Attractive for Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is how you can quickly grow your TFSA savings by investing in top dividend stocks, such as Bank of…

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

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has raised its dividend every year for more than four decades.

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Will Millennial Stock Choices Reshape the TSX?

| Victoria Hetherington

What stocks besides Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are millennials buying, and what might be the impact on the future…

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TFSA Investors: Should Toronto-Dominion Bank Be a Top Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has a strong track record of dividend growth.

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2 TFSA-Worthy Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Before May Ends

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and one other dividend stock that TFSA investors may want to buy on weakness.

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New TFSA Income Investors: 2 Off-the-Radar Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 8.5%

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Russel Metals Ltd. (TSX:RUS) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) might be oversold today.

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Why it’s Time to Back Up the Truck on Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a premium business at a non-premium price. Here's why it's time to buy before shares soar.

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TFSA Investors: 2 Overlooked Stocks to Start Your Retirement Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) have generated impressive returns for long-term investors.

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Fortis Inc.: A Top-Quality Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) should be on your RRSP radar.

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2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Plan

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) have generated impressive returns for buy-and-hold investors.

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Why Bank of Nova Scotia Is the Dividend Stock Your TFSA Needs

| Victoria Hetherington

While adding a bank to your TFSA may seem like a no-brainer, don't overlook Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), with…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Canadian Tire and 1 Other Defensive Dividend Stock for a Solid Tag Team

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is about to get handed a freebie. Here’s how pairing it with a utilities giant…

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Andrew Walker

Investors often skip Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) in favour of their larger peers.…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Small-Cap Stocks for a Growth Investor’s TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and two other hidden gems deserve a spot in your TFSA if you're all about growth!

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Should You Sell in May and Go Away?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Following the adage "sell in May and go away" is rarely profitable, particularly for defensive stocks like Lassonde Industries Inc.…

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A Dividend-Growth Stock to Earn Steady Retirement Income

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) a solid dividend-growth stock to earn steady retirement income.

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2 Top Canadian Stocks to Start Your TFSA Today

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) have generated impressive returns for long-term investors.

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2 Great Dividend-Growth Stocks for Investors Just Starting Their TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is among the top dividend-growth stocks for anyone starting to invest through a Tax-Free…

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Here Is My Top Stock to Buy for Beginners

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and its wide moat is the perfect stock for beginners.

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Time to Buy Canadian National Railway Company Stock Before the Gravy Train Leaves the Station

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is facing a temporary setback. Here's why investors should jump into the stock before it…

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Why Warren Buffett’s Investment Strategy Is So Hard to Follow and What to Do About it

| Joey Frenette

It can be tough to be confident with your investments when they head south. Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Stash in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a top dividend stock. It suits TFSA investors who want to grow their…

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Should You Choose Cyclical or Defensive Stocks?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

When it is best to buy cyclical stocks such as Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX:HBM)(NYSE:HBM), and when you should rather buy…

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New TFSA Investors: Is it Time to Buy Fortis Inc. Stock?

| Andrew Walker

Here's how stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can help you save some serious cash for retirement.

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Why Asset Location Is as Important as Asset Allocation

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You can minimize your taxes and thus maximize your returns by considering asset location. A stock like AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)…

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A High-Yielding Dividend Stock for Your Retirement Income

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Canada’s largest telecom operator, BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock, is offering a good bargain for your retirement income…

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Young Investors Can Get Rich Safely by Listening to Warren Buffett’s Words of Wisdom

| Joey Frenette

Young investors can get very rich over the long haul by taking Warren Buffett's advice. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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An Options Strategy That Can Help You Add Yield While Reducing Your Risk

| Jason Phillips

Find out how to use a covered-call strategy in your trading account to help generate a little additional yield on…

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Tips for Beginners: How to Trade Options

| Jason Phillips

Derivatives can be a cost-effective way to manage risk in your portfolio. Find out how to apply an options strategy…

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2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in a Volatile Market

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and one other stock are top dividend names for long-term investors.

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1 Warren Buffett Principle That Investors Should Adopt to Beat the Market

| Joey Frenette

Here's why investors should follow Warren Buffett's teachings as volatility picks up. Deeply discounted stocks like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) arise…

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Is Telus Corporation Attractive for Your TFSA Retirement Fund?

| Andrew Walker

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) has generated some impressive long-term returns.

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Charlie Munger’s “Sit-on-Your-Bum” Approach to Investing Can Yield Market-Beating Results Over the Long Run

| Joey Frenette

Here's why investors should strongly consider using Charlie Munger's good, old-fashioned "sit-on-your-bum" strategy when it comes to forever stocks like…

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