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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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Investors: Beware of the 52-Week-High Fallacy

| Chris MacDonald

Here's an overview of the 52-week-high fallacy for new investors with Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) as an example.

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New Investors: Should You Focus on Income or Growth?

| Kay Ng

Should you invest in Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) or a stock with higher growth if you’re relatively new to investing?

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2 Common Mistakes Young Investors Should Avoid

| Colin Beck

Learn from these common mistakes; buy and hold great companies such as Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) forever.

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Compounding Tips to Reach $200,000 or More!

| Ryan Goldsman

Shares of Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) may just be the key to unlocking your first million!

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New Investors: 3 Reasons Why You Should Start With Dividend Investing

| Kay Ng

Clear out the market noise and invest in simple, tried-and-true dividend stocks, such as Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU).

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New Investors: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Put in Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

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

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Young Investors: 3 Tips for Building Your Million-Dollar TFSA

| Colin Beck

Use these three tips, buy stock in great companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Manulife Financial Corp.(TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC),…

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3 Great Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next Decade (or More!)

| Nelson Smith

Simplify your portfolio with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS), Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP), and one other company.

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Young Investors: 3 Tips for Beginning Your Quest to Financial Freedom

| Colin Beck

Follow these three tips, buy shares in companies like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis (TSX: FTS)(NYSE:FTS), and watch…

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How to Become a Better Self-Directed Investor

| Kay Ng

What does it mean to be a better investor? Should you invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) or Royal Bank of…

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Home Capital Group Inc.: Just Because it’s Cheaper Doesn’t Mean it’s a Value Play

| Chris MacDonald

You can't have an increased return without more risk. Buying a broken-down lemon of a vehicle for half the price…

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How to Start Investing RSP Money

| Ryan Goldsman

For new investors, shares of Jean Coutu Group PJC Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) may be just what the doctor ordered.

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Create Your Own Passive-Income Empire With These 3 Dividend Studs

| Nelson Smith

Invest in great stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), and Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), and…

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Young Investors: Why Do Dividend Stocks Belong in Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

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

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TFSA Investors: Dividend Stocks Can Make You Seriously Rich!

| Andrew Walker

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) are great examples of stocks that can help you turn a…

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Millennials: Who Said Generating Income Has to Be Boring?

| Alexander John Tun

This ain't your grandma's portfolio. Generate yield with some exciting names such as Callidus Capital Corp. (TSX:CBL).

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How to Use Comparable Company Analysis to Derive the Value of Any Stock

| Alexander John Tun

Here's how you can find the value of any stock, including Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:CGC).

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Young Investors: How Dividend-Growth Stocks Can Help You Retire in Comfort

| Andrew Walker

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

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2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for New Investors in 2017

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should be on your radar.

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Young Investors: How to Become a TFSA Multi-Millionaire

| Joey Frenette

If you're a young investor, then you can grow your TFSA to become a millionaire or billionaire by buying terrific…

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New Investors: 2 Oversold Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) should be on your radar.

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Nervous About Stocks? Hide Out in These Safe-Haven Assets

| Nelson Smith

Bearish on the market? Then hide out in Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU), Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share ETF (TSX:CPD), and iShares…

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How Canadian Millennials Can Use the TFSA to Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Here's how a top dividend-growth stock such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you save a bundle for…

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How to Amass a $1 Million RRSP

| Nelson Smith

Amassing $1 million in an RRSP starts with investing in great stocks like H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) and…

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Why You Should Ignore Share Prices

| Kay Ng

Focusing on share prices can cost you. An example with Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) will explain what I mean.

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Canadian Millennials: 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Help You Retire Wealthy

| Andrew Walker

Here's how stocks such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help you set aside some…

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Just Starting Your Portfolio? Here Are 3 Great Stocks Under $100 to Consider

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) are great investment opportunities for any portfolio.

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New Investors: How Does Focusing on Dividends Help You?

| Kay Ng

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) is a prime example of a quality company that pays a safe dividend. How does…

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Create Your Own Pension With These 4 Income Stocks

| Joseph Solitro

Don’t have a pension? Don’t worry. Create your own by investing in Northview Apartment REIT (TSX:NVU.UN), Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA),…

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4 Dividend Stocks That Belong in Your TFSA

| Joseph Solitro

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H), Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF), Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN), and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.…

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4 Great Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

| Joseph Solitro

Looking for a dividend stock to add to your RRSP? If so, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN), Manulife Financial…

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Is Shaw Communications Inc. a Buy After Its Transformative Q3?

| Joseph Solitro

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) released its third-quarter earnings results this morning, and its stock has reacted by moving lower. What…

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4 Great Dividend Stocks for Young Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Looking to buy your first dividend stock or build a portfolio full of them? If so, Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL),…

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4 Undervalued Stocks I’d Buy With Extra Cash

| Joseph Solitro

Are you on the prowl for a value play? If so, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Leon’s Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF), Macdonald Dettwiler…

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Begin Building Your Own Real Estate Empire With as Little as $1,000

| Nelson Smith

Anyone can start building their own real estate empire today, starting with Dream Office Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:D.UN) and…

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Why Rookie Investors Should Not Own This $3 Billion Company

| Will Ashworth

There is a holding company that trades on the TSX Venture Exchange that owns some great investments, including Brookfield Asset…

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What Kind of Stock Portfolio Should You Maintain?

| Kay Ng

By building your unique portfolio, you might buy Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) or iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (NASDAQ:IBB). However, you should…

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How to Invest Successfully by Starting With a Plan

| Kay Ng

With no plan, an investor won't know if they're succeeding or not. If you're an income investor, you might be…

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New Investors: How to Choose Your 1st Stocks

| Kay Ng

Don't know what to invest in? Why not consider Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) for quality income?

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Millennials: How Anyone Can Become an RRSP Millionaire

| Nelson Smith

Amassing a $1 million RRSP isn't hard. It just takes good savings habits, time, and great stocks such as Telus…

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