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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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Do Cannabis Stocks Belong in Your TFSA for 2018?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) keeps skyrocketing, but is it a good idea to double down by adding cannabis stocks to…

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New Investors: 3 Types of Stocks You Should Avoid

| Kay Ng

New investors should be especially careful of their stock picks. Avoiding stocks such as Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) may not…

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New Investors: What Makes a Great Stock Investment for You?

| Kay Ng

Why do investors love Canadian banks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)?

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New Investors: How to Effectively Use the Price-to-Earnings Ratio

| David Jagielski

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) normally trades at a low multiple, but that alone doesn't make the stock a good buy.

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New Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Put in Your TFSA for 2018

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) deserves to be on your radar.

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New to Investing? Avoid These 5 “Rookie” Mistakes

| Jason Phillips

Follow these five tips that will help you avoid common pitfalls of investing in stocks such as Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl…

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New Investors: How Can a Stock’s Price-to-Book Ratio Help You?

| Susan Portelance

Have you ever wondered what a price-to-book ratio is and how it helps you invest? We answer those questions here,…

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New Investor? Build Your Portfolio Around These 3 Pillars

| David Jagielski

You can't go wrong by starting off your portfolio with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and these two other blue-chip…

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Prepare for the Next Stock Market Crash With These Defensive Stocks

| Joey Frenette

As markets surge to all-time highs, now may be the time to consider adding defensive stocks such as Fortis Inc.…

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Which 2 Stocks Are the Biggest Short Sellers on the TSX Right Now?

| Susan Portelance

Which stocks top the TSX's short sellers list? One is Quebecor, Inc. (TSX:QBR.B). Find out who else tops the list…

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Ring In the Flu Season With Jamieson Wellness Inc.

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) will be one of the few winners of the flu season. Here's why investors should consider…

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New Investors: Which Stocks Should You Buy?

| Kay Ng

Should you buy Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) or another stock today?

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3 Top Small Caps With Yields up to 9.1%

| Joseph Solitro

Interested in small caps and dividend stocks? If so, consider investing in Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX:CHR), Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN),…

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Dividend Investors: This Costly Mistake Could Cost You Your Retirement

| Joey Frenette

Here's why income investors shouldn't pay huge premiums for high-yield stocks with meagre growth profiles, like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Is Soaring Over 10%

| Joseph Solitro

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is up over 10% following its Q2 2018 earnings release. Should you buy now? Let’s…

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Attention Millennials: 2 Best-in-Class Stocks for Your Starter Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer strong, steady dividends with good growth ahead.

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Are Canada’s Airlines Becoming More Recession-Proof?

| Joey Frenette

The airline industry may be taking an industry-wide shift for the better, as Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and WestJet Airlines Ltd.…

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How to Reach Your First $50,000 in Savings

| Ryan Goldsman

With earnings that have increased consistently, Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a fantastic way to get investors to the…

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Investor Beware: Why You Shouldn’t Over-Diversify Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Diversification is a great technique to reduce risk, but abuse it, and you probably won't be doing yourself any favours.…

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Beginner Investors: Use a Stock’s Market Cap to Help Determine its Growth Potential

| Susan Portelance

Are you new to investing? Today, we will explain the term "market capitalization" using Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) as an example.

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Start Your Portfolio With These Growth Greats Under $50

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of several great investments with strong growth prospects that would do well in any…

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Rookie Investors: A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Start Your RRSP

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) might be an interesting pick.

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New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Plan

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and another top Canadian stock have generated fantastic returns for investors over the past 20…

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New Investors: 4 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio for Long-Term Growth

| David Jagielski

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and these three other stocks are great stocks that can be pillars for your portfolio.

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The 5 Key Elements You Should Be Looking for in Your Next Growth Stock

| Jason Phillips

Growth stocks such as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) have outperformed value stocks by an impressive 21% since the start of the…

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Attention Millennials: A Top Canadian Stock to Own in Your Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has generated some impressive returns over the past 20 years. Can the trend continue?

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How to Navigate Your Company’s Dividend Strategy

| Jason Phillips

There is plenty of evidence to suggest a well-thought-out dividend strategy can play a critical role in generating returns in…

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3 Tips to Improve Your Portfolio’s Defence

| Kay Ng

Investing in Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is about stable growth and reliable dividends.

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Risk-Adverse Beginner? 3 Stocks to Own if Preservation of Capital Is Your Top Priority

| Joey Frenette

Here's why risk-adverse, new investors should consider defensive holdings such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) instead of hoarding cash.

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New Investors: Trying to Gauge Market Volatility? Look at the VIX Index

| Susan Portelance

Do you know how to gauge how volatile the overall stock market is? The S&P TSX 60 VIX Index will…

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3 Great Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Ready to build a dividend portfolio? If so, consider starting with Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN), National Bank of…

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This 5-Stock Portfolio Will Make Young Investors Rich

| Ryan Goldsman

Shares of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will deliver fantastic returns for at least a generation.

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New RRSP Investors: 2 Stocks to Buy Today and Own for 20 Years

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and one other top dividend stock have delivered big gains over the years.

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A 4-Stock Growth Portfolio to Amass a $1 Million TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Many investors have their own TFSA investment strategy. Here's one that will grow your TFSA to $1 million in the…

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How to Develop Personal Investment Goals

| Kay Ng

Everyone’s goals are different. Is Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) a good fit for your personal investment goals?

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New Investors: How to Use Dividend Stocks to Help You Save for Retirement

| Andrew Walker

Here's how using the TFSA and owning dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you set…

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Beginner Investors: 3 Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are a beginner investor, you may want to start your portfolio with solid stocks such as National Bank…

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New Investors: Should Canopy Growth Corp. Be in Your TFSA?

| Andrew Walker

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is a market leader in the emerging cannabis market. Is it time to buy?

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New Investors: 2 Things You Might Have Wrong About Stocks

| Kay Ng

Are the Canadian banks and Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) your kind of stock for income and long-term returns?

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Many Millennials Are Afraid to Invest: Here’s Why This Is a Serious Problem

| Joey Frenette

Millennials don't have confidence to invest in the markets these days. Here's why defensive stocks such as Canadian Utilities Limited…

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