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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]

| 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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3 High-Yielding Small-Cap Stocks to Consider Buying Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you searching for a dividend-paying stock? If so, take a look at Valener Inc. (TSX:VNR), Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN),…

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3 Reasons Why Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s Stock Could Rise Over 25%

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three reasons why Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s (TSX:IPL) stock could rise over 25% from its current levels.

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3 Reasons to Add Bank of Montreal to Your Portfolio Today

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three reasons why Bank of Montreal’s (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock could outperform the overall market going forward.

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Should You Buy Enbridge Inc. or TransCanada Corporation Today?

| Kay Ng

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is fit for income investors, while Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is perfect for total-return investors. Here’s why...

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3 High-Yield Real Estate Investment Trusts to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a high-yield REIT? If so, take a look at RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN),…

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4 Reasons to Make Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. a Core Holding Today

| Joseph Solitro

You should consider making Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) a core holding of your portfolio for the following four reasons.

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3 Monthly Dividend Stocks With Yields up to 5% to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a monthly dividend-paying stock? If so, take a look Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL), Vermillion Energy…

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3 Reasons Why National Bank of Canada Could Outperform the Market

| Joseph Solitro

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) should be added to your portfolio for the following three reasons.

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Loblaw Companies Limited or Metro Inc.: Which Retailer Should You Buy?

| Joseph Solitro

Should you buy Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) or Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) today?

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Long-Term Investors: 3 Very Inexpensive Stocks to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a value play? If so, take a look at Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP), SNC-Lavalin…

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Is Now the Prime Time to Buy Canadian Western Bank?

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) released second-quarter earnings on June 5, and its stock has reacted by rising slightly. Is now…

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Is Enbridge Inc. a Buy After an 11% Dip?

| Kay Ng

After an 11% dip, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) yields 3.1%. The estimated long-term total return is 17%, given that the company…

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3 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Consider Buying Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a high-yield energy stock? If so, take a look at Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE), Ensign…

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3 Reasons Why Agrium Inc.’s Shares Could Soar

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three of the primary reasons why you should buy shares of Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) today.

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Is Saputo Inc. the Top Food Stock in the TSX 60 Index Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) released fourth-quarter earnings on June 4, and its stock responded by falling over 4.5%. Should you buy…

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Is Bank of Nova Scotia the Top Value Play in the Banking Industry?

| Joseph Solitro

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) released second-quarter earnings on May 29, and its stock has reacted by rising over 2%.…

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3 Reasons to Buy Royal Bank of Canada Right Now

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three of the primary reasons why Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) should be bought today.

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3 Inexpensive Stocks to Consider Buying Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of an inexpensive stock? If so, take a look at Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), George Weston Limited…

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3 Small-Cap Stocks With Yields up to 6.05% to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a high-yielding small-cap stock? If so, take a look at Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS), Superior…

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3 Reasons Why Manulife Financial Corp. Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three reasons why you should invest in Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) today.

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Is Laurentian Bank of Canada the Top Small-Cap Bank Stock?

| Joseph Solitro

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) released second-quarter earnings on June 3, and its stock has reacted by rising over 1.5%.…

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Attention Savers: 5 Ways to Invest $5,000

| Robert Baillieul

Stocks like BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), and iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC) make great investments…

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3 Reasons to Add Metro Inc. to Your Portfolio Today

| Joseph Solitro

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) belongs in your portfolio for the following three reasons.

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The Case to Buy Sun Life Financial Inc. Today

| Joseph Solitro

You should buy Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) for the following three reasons.

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3 High-Yield Clean Energy Stocks to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you looking to add a dividend stock to your portfolio? If so, take a look at these three clean…

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How Ronald Read Made $8 Million in the Stock Market

| Robert Baillieul

Boring, old fashioned stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) often produce the best returns…

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3 Reasons to Invest in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Today

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three reasons why you should buy shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) right now.

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3 Reasons Why Emera Inc. Will Continue to Outperform the Market

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three reasons why you should consider investing in Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) today.

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TransCanada Corporation or Inter Pipeline Ltd.: Which Should You Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Does TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) or Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) represent the better buy today?

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Should You Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Following its Q2 Earnings Beat?

| Joseph Solitro

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) released second-quarter earnings on May 28, and its stock has reacted by falling over 3%. Should you…

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Corus Entertainment Inc. or DHX Media Ltd.: Which Entertainment Stock Is the Better Buy?

| Joseph Solitro

Does Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) or DHX Media Ltd. (TSX:DHX.A) represent the better long-term investment opportunity today?

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3 High-Yield Small-Cap Stocks to Consider Buying Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you in search of a high-yielding small-cap stock? If so, take a look at Student Transportation Inc. (TSX:STB)(NASDAQ:STB), Bonterra…

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3 Reasons Why Cineplex Inc. Should Be Added to Your Portfolio

| Joseph Solitro

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) belongs in every portfolio for the following three reasons.

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Manulife Financial Corp. or Sun Life Financial Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Should you buy Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) or Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) today?

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3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Loblaw Companies Limited Right Now

| Joseph Solitro

Here are three of the primary reasons why you should make Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) a core holding of your…

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3 Stocks With Dividend Yields Up to 5.8% to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Searching for a dividend-paying investment? If so, take a look at Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB),…

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Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce the Top Bank Stock to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) released second-quarter earnings on May 28, and its stock reacted by rising slightly. Should…

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Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada Right Now?

| Joseph Solitro

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) released second-quarter earnings on May 28, and its stock has reacted by falling slightly. Should…

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Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold National Bank of Canada Today?

| Joseph Solitro

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) released very strong second-quarter earnings on May 27, and its stock reacted by rising slightly.…

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Is CAE Inc. the Top Aerospace Stock to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) released fourth-quarter earnings on May 26, and its stock has reacted by falling over 1.5%. Should you…

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