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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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Dividend Stocks

How to Pay Your Bank Fees With Dividends

| Kay Ng

Here are four strategies to get your banks to pay your bank fees. Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Toronto-Dominion…

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How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 2: Transportation

| Kay Ng

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Enbridge Inc.…

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How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 3: REITs and Telecoms

| Kay Ng

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Boardwalk REIT (TSX:BEI.UN) and Telus Corporation…

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Air Canada Reports Record Q1 Results: Is Now the Time to Buy?

| Joseph Solitro

Air Canada (TSX:AC) released record first-quarter earnings on May 12, and its stock has reacted by rising over 5%. Should…

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Inter Pipeline Ltd. Reports Record Q1 Results: Should You Buy Now?

| Joseph Solitro

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) released record first-quarter earnings on May 11, and its stock has responded by falling slightly. Should…

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How to Build a Second Income Source, Part 1: Food Retail and Utilities

| Kay Ng

Build a defensive, growing income by buying companies that offer needed products and services. Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) and Canadian Utilities…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Magna International Inc. the Top Manufacturing Stock to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Magna International Inc.’s (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stock has risen over 7.5% since it released mixed first-quarter earnings on May 7. Will it…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Use Telecoms to Pay Your Cell Phone Bill

| Kay Ng

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) yields 4%. Is it better to buy it for income or to blend its income with BCE…

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Dividend Stocks

AutoCanada Inc.’s Revenue Jumped 74.1% in Q1: Should You Invest Today?

| Joseph Solitro

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) released better-than-expected first-quarter earnings on May 7, and its stock reacted by rising over 20%. Can the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited the Missing Piece to Your Portfolio?

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) stock has remained relatively flat since it released earnings on May 7. Is now the…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Stocks With Yields Over 3.5% to Buy Today

| Joseph Solitro

Are you searching for a dividend-paying investment? Look no further than Russel Metals Inc. (TSX:RUS), New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI),…

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc.’s Profits More Than Double in Q1: Should You Buy Now?

| Joseph Solitro

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) announced first-quarter earnings on May 8, and its stock reacted by rising about 2%. Should you be…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things All Investors Should Know Before Investing Their First Dollar

| Kay Ng

Know your goals for investing. Sleep well at night by buying established businesses like Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Dream Global…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Manulife Financial Corp. the Top Insurance Stock to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Manulife Financial Corp.’s (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) stock rose over 1.5% after it released first-quarter earnings. Should you buy in to the rally?

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy or Avoid Sierra Wireless Inc. Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) released first-quarter earnings on May 7 and its stock has reacted by falling over 5%. Should…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Timeless Investing Lessons I Learned From My Mother

| Nelson Smith

How my mother's important lessons led me to load up my portfolio with stocks like Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (TSX:PWT)(NYSE:PWE)…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the Post-Earnings Rally in SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Continue?

| Joseph Solitro

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) released first-quarter earnings on May 7 and its stock reacted by rising over 5%. Should you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Bombardier Inc. Following its Strong Q1 Results?

| Joseph Solitro

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) released first-quarter earnings on May 7, and its stock has reacted by rising over 2%. Should you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Kinross Gold Corporation the Top Stock Under $3 to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX:K)(NYSE:KGC) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock reacted by falling over 4%. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Loblaw Companies Limited Following its Q1 Earnings Beat?

| Joseph Solitro

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%. Should…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Sun Life Financial Inc.?

| Joseph Solitro

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) released first-quarter earnings on May 5 and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%.…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Agrium Inc. Today?

| Joseph Solitro

Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) released first-quarter earnings on May 6 and its stock has reacted by rising about 1%. Should you…

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention Investors: WestJet Airlines Ltd. Belongs in Your Portfolio

| Joseph Solitro

WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) released record first-quarter earnings on May 5 and its stock has reacted by making a slight…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy or Avoid BCE Inc. Today?

| Joseph Solitro

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) released first-quarter earnings on April 30 and its stock has reacted by falling over 1.5%. Is now…

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Tech Stocks

Is CGI Group Inc. the Top Tech Stock to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) released second-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling about 5%. Should…

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Stocks for Beginners

How a 90-Year-Old Woman Amassed a $21 Million Fortune (And How You Can, Too)

| Robert Baillieul

Boring, old fashioned dividend stocks—like Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO), Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI), and the Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)—can…

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Is the Jean Coutu Group Inc. the Top Pharmacy Stock to Buy Today?

| Joseph Solitro

The Jean Coutu Group Inc. (TSX:PJC.A) released fourth-quarter earnings on April 29 and its stock has reacted by falling over…

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3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Portfolio From the Next Crash

| Nelson Smith

Don't wait until it's too late. Protect your portfolio now with iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB), Loblaw Companies…

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Millennials: the Chart Every 25-Year-Old Needs to See

| Robert Baillieul

If you're under the age of 25, you need to start investing in index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Solidify Your Portfolio With One of These Timber Stocks

| Joseph Solitro

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT), Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ), and Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN) are three of the world’s largest…

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Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s Adjusted Q1 EPS Rises 38.5%; Is Now the Time to Buy?

| Joseph Solitro

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) released first-quarter earnings on April 27, and its stock has reacted by rising over 1%.…

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Energy Stocks

What Should You Do With Canadian National Railway Company Following its Recent Earnings Beat?

| Joseph Solitro

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) released first-quarter earnings on April 20, and its stock has fallen over 3% since. Should…

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Tops $1 Billion in Q1 Sales. Should You Buy Now?

| Joseph Solitro

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) released first-quarter earnings on April 23, and its stock has responded by rising over…

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Does the Post-Earnings Weakness in TransForce Inc. Represent a Buying Opportunity?

| Joseph Solitro

TransForce Inc. (TSX:TFI) released first-quarter earnings on April 22 and its stock has reacted by falling over 2%. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Savers: 5 Stocks That Belong in Your TFSA

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why dividend stocks like BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), and the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are great additions…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 ETFs to Start a College Grad’s Retirement Fund

| Robert Baillieul

New investors should consider buying the iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index (TSX:XIC), iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB), and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention Savers: 7 Tips to Get More From Your TFSA

| Robert Baillieul

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and the iShares DEX Universe Bond Index Fund (TSX:XBB) make great additions to any TFSA.

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3 Easy Ways Anyone Can Invest Like Canada’s Richest Billionaires

| Nelson Smith

Investing like a billionaire is easier than you think. Just put your money in high-quality stocks like Rogers Communications Inc.…

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Tech Stocks

What Investors Should Focus on When BlackBerry Ltd. Announces Results Next Week

| Sandra Mergulhão

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) is set to report its earnings for the fourth quarter on March 27 and all eyes are…

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Bombardier Inc. Gets New CSeries Orders. Is This a Turning Point for the Company?

| Sandra Mergulhão

Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) received a new order for its CSeries jets worth $1.5 billion. Should investors jump in and buy…

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