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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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2 Dividend Stocks to Own in a Volatile Market

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are good picks for conservative investors.

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3 Sure-Fire Strategies That Will Help You Outperform in Any Market

| Jason Phillips

Beating the market is no easy task, but these three tips will help get you there, including how to play…

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2 Market-Beating Dividend-Growth Stocks for a New RRSP Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) have delivered some impressive returns over the past 20 years.

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Are These Behavioural Biases Hurting Your Returns?

| Patrick Giroux

Do behavioural biases affect your investing decisions? You can mitigate the effects by focusing on investing in solid companies such…

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3 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Snowball Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and two other stocks can jolt your TFSA to the next level.

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5 Tips That Will Help You Avoid the Next Market Crash

| Jason Phillips

These five tips will help you understand the role that companies such as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) play in…

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New Investors: How to Effectively Review an Earnings Report

| David Jagielski

For companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) that are involved in many changes and acquisitions, an earnings report can offer investors…

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A High-Yielding Dividend Stock for Your TFSA, but Is it Safe?

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock, with its 6.5% dividend yield, is a good candidate for your TFSA, but is it safe…

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Young Investors: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another two Canadian dividend aristocrats deserve to be on your radar.

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Young Investors: Top Stocks That Can Help You Save Serious TFSA Retirement Cash

| Andrew Walker

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

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10 S&P/TSX 60 Constituents That Raised Their Dividends in February

| Joseph Solitro

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and eight other stocks raised their dividends in February. Which should you…

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Beginners: Canadian Do-it-Yourself Index Investors May Not Be Properly Diversified

| Joey Frenette

Here's why the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^GSPTSE) is not a suitable one-stop-shop index for passive investors.

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Go Against the Grain and Purchase These 2 Cheap Contrarian Stocks for Your RRSP or TFSA

| Joey Frenette

You should add Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and one other stock to your RRSP or TFSA today.

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The RRSP Deadline Is Tomorrow! Give Your Retirement a Jolt With These 3 Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

You should strongly consider adding Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and two other dividend stocks to your RRSP before the…

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2 Top Reasons to Keep Dividend-Growth Stocks in Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Here is why TFSA investors should have dividend-growth stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) in their portfolios.

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Passive Investors, Beware: This Is a Do-it-Yourself Investors’ Market. Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

Here's why do-it-yourself stock pickers will have the advantage over indexers with the U.S. markets in overvalued territory. Stock pickers…

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RRSP Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks to Start a Balanced RRSP Portfolio Today

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another two top Canadian stocks might be attractive RRSP picks right now.

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RRSP Investors: 5 Dividend Stocks to Earn Stable Retirement Income

| Haris Anwar

Adding dividend-paying stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to your RRSP can help you earn stable retirement income.

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Look Out Below! These 2 Stocks Could Be Heading for a Massive Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Here's why IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) are dangerous stocks that value investors should be careful…

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New Investors: 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) might be good picks to launch your RRSP today.

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Should You Buy Stocks Today or Wait for the Correction to Worsen?

| Joey Frenette

When should investors be buying stocks like SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN)? As soon as they're ready or after…

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These 2 Dividend-Growth Stars Just Raised Their Rates by 4.8%

| Joseph Solitro

Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) and Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) just raised their dividends by 4.8%. Which should you buy today?

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Why You Should Invest in Canada Despite a Decade of Lacklustre Results

| Joey Frenette

The S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^GSPTSE) and individual Canadian stocks have been tough to invest in, but here's why Canadian investors…

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New Investors: Why Corrections Are Healthy and How to Embrace Them

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are currently on sale following the nasty correction. Here's why new…

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3 “Smart Beta” Canadian Stocks That Are Worthy of a Gold Medal

| Joey Frenette

Smart Beta ETFs are all the rage these days. Here's what the buzz is about and how you can use…

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Follow These 5 Tips and Become Filthy Rich!

| Jason Phillips

No one said becoming rich was easy, but the good news is that securing your financial future is completely within…

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Are You a New Investor Who’s Interested in Marijuana Stocks? Read This!

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is a compelling opportunity, but how should beginners approach such a risky investment?

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2 Cheap Stocks to Kick-Start Your TFSA Freedom Fund to the Next Level

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is just one of two stocks that beginners should consider adding to their TFSA freedom…

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Are Marijuana Stocks the Right Choice in the Current Market Environment?

| Jason Phillips

Right now, there are some truly great companies available at prices investors haven't seen in years. Find out how this…

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New Investors: Why You Shouldn’t Care How Much a Stock Costs

| David Jagielski

While stocks like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) may have high price tags, that really shouldn't matter to investors.

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It’s RRSP Season: 5 Strategies That Will Help You Save More for Retirement

| Jason Phillips

Learn what you should be doing to secure your financial future and find the next Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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What Are You Doing With Your RRSP Contributions?

| Kay Ng

Invest for your retirement by considering Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) and another stock today.

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Start Your TFSA With These 3 Safe Dividend Stocks

| Haris Anwar

Starting your TFSA retirement fund with safe dividend stocks such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a good strategy for…

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How to Begin RSP Savings

| Ryan Goldsman

In a rapidly growing market, investors in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) have a lot to look forward to, as the company…

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A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your TFSA Pension Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's how investing in top stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) can help you save a substantial pile…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Launch Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another two top Canadian stocks might be good picks to get your TFSA pension…

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In Your 20s? Take This Canadian Growth Stock for a Spin!

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a red-hot stock that should be in the portfolios of every growth-savvy 20-something.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology

| Jason Phillips

It’s safe to say that if you still haven’t heard of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, or blockchain technology by now, you’ve probably…

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5 Top Stocks for Your Starter Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A well-rounded, diversified starter portfolio includes top stocks such as CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB).

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Young Savers: Here Is the Best Way to Invest Your TFSA Dollars

| Haris Anwar

Investing in top dividend stocks, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB), is the best way for young savers to…

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