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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution [PREMIUM PICKS]

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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]

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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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New Investors: How to Choose Your 1st Stocks

| Kay Ng

New investors should start with stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), a quality telecom.

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New Investors: How to Choose Your 1st Stocks

| Kay Ng

Are there too many stocks to choose from? New investors should start with stocks such as Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS), a…

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Attention Young Savers: Build Your RRSP Pension With These Top Stocks

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can help young people build their own pensions.

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3 Great Monthly Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Want to earn monthly income? If so, H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN), Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), and CI Financial…

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3 Great Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Want to build a portfolio of dividend stocks? If so, Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Canadian Utilities Limited (TSX:CU), and North…

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Attention Millennials: Here’s How the TFSA Can Help You Build a Massive Nest Egg

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are great examples of stocks that can make investors…

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New Investors: It’s Dangerous to Invest Like This

| Kay Ng

You shouldn’t aim for quick gains in the stock market. Consider investing in value dividend stocks such as Manulife Financial…

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Young Savers: Here’s How the TFSA Can Help You Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are great examples to show how investors can turn a small…

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2 Top TFSA Picks to Help Millenials Build a Giant Nest Egg

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) should be on your TFSA radar.

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Dividend Investors: How to Get the Income You Want

| Kay Ng

Don’t want to pay more than you want for a quality dividend stock, such as Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)?…

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New Investors: How Should You Pick Your First Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Don’t know what to buy? Don’t sweat it. Ask yourself these questions and consider quality dividend stocks such as Brookfield…

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3 Monthly Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Looking to build an income portfolio? If so, Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF), Enbridge Income Fund Holdings Inc. (TSX:ENF), and Cineplex…

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3 Top Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Are you looking to build a dividend portfolio? If so, Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), Thomson Reuters Corp. (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI), and…

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New Investors: Should You Buy ETFs or Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Should you buy ETFs or dividend stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)? What things do you need to…

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Which of Canada’s Big 2 Rail Companies Is the Better Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Does Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) represent the better long-term buy today?

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New Investors: Start With Simple Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Investors should start with simple dividend stocks such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) to earn passive income and for long-term gains…

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New Investors: Tips for Smart Investing

| Kay Ng

Getting a 5.4% yield from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) helps improve your overall returns. Here are more tips…

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My Top 3 Retail Stock Picks for 2016

| Joseph Solitro

Looking to gain exposure to the retail industry? If so, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), and Sleep Country…

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Young Investors Shouldn’t Worry About Falling Markets

| Kay Ng

Do you have 10 or more years to invest? Stop worrying about a falling market and stay invested in quality…

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3 Industry Giants That Recently Raised Their Dividends

| Joseph Solitro

First National Financial Corp. (TSX:FN), Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) recently increased their dividends. Should you…

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The Quest to Double Your Income

| Kay Ng

Quality investments, dividend growth, and time all play a part in the quest to double your income. You can start…

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Why Millennial Investors Should Contribute to Their RRSPs

| Andrew Walker

Here's how dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) can rescue millennials when they…

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New Investors: Dividend Stocks for High Income

| Kay Ng

Want a safe, growing income with starting yields of over 4.5%? Consider Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and one other…

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Winning Investing Strategy: Know Yourself. Know Your Stock.

| Kay Ng

To win in the stock market, you must know your investment style and the types of stocks you're buying. According…

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Why New Investors Should Stop Hoping for Quick Gains

| Kay Ng

Using Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) as an example, I illustrate why new investors should stop using volatile stocks for…

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New Grads: Start Your Portfolio Off Right With These 3 Rock-Solid Stocks

| Nelson Smith

Just starting your investing journey? Then check out Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), and Royal Bank of Canada…

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3 Quality Dividend Stocks for New Investors

| Kay Ng

Are you at a loss as to what to invest in? Start with quality dividend-growth stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)…

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Why Young Savers Should Put Stocks in Their TFSAs

| Andrew Walker

Here's how putting stocks such as Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) in a TFSA can help…

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Should New Investors Buy Canadian National Railway Company?

| Andrew Walker

The profit train continues to roll at Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Young Investors: 2 Worry-Free Dividend-Growth Picks for Your Portfolio

| Andrew Walker

Here's why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and one other company are strong picks to get new investors started.

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The Instant 3-Stock Dividend Portfolio for Beginner Investors

| Joseph Solitro

Looking to build a dividend-based portfolio? If so, consider buying Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), National Bank of Canada…

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Attention New Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Get You Started

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) are good picks for beginners.

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Attention Young Investors: 2 TFSA Picks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Walker

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) can deliver big returns for long-term investors who reinvest the dividends.

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A Simple 3-Stock Dividend-Growth Portfolio for New Investors

| Kay Ng

Don't know where to start generating passive income? Start with these three solid dividend stocks including Bank of Nova Scotia…

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1 of These Retailers Should Be Atop Your Shopping List

| Joseph Solitro

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU), and Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) all represent attractive investment opportunities. Which should you…

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7 Dividend Stocks for New Investors

| Kay Ng

New to investing? Here are seven high-quality, stable dividend payers for your portfolio, including Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and…

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9 Stocks to Beat the Market

| Kay Ng

Dividend stocks tend to beat the market over the long term. Representative stocks from stable industries that pay consistent dividends…

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2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for New Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Telus Corporation (TSX:TU)(NYSE:TU) are top picks to start your portfolio.

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New Investors: 4 Dividend Stocks to Start a Solid Portfolio

| Kay Ng

If you're looking for solid income from a diversified portfolio, look no further. Start with Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), Fortis Inc.…

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Millennials: 3 Easy Ways You Can Start Getting Rich Today

| Nelson Smith

Millennials, getting rich isn't so hard. It just takes smart moves, patience, and loading up on stocks like Rogers Communications…

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