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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

Is Crescent Point Energy Corp. Ready to Lead the Energy Sector in Acquisitions?

| Sandra Mergulhão

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is protecting its dividend and seems to be gearing up to make acquisitions. What does…

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Stocks for Beginners

Does Your RRSP Have These 3 Forever Stocks?

| Nelson Smith

Quit making investing complicated. Just load up on forever stocks like Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR), Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS)…

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Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Invest in Suncor Energy Inc.

| Sandra Mergulhão

As oil prices float around $52 a barrel, legendary investors like Warren Buffett are buying shares of Suncor Energy Inc.…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Forever Stocks Perfect for Your TFSA

| Nelson Smith

Just starting out with your TFSA? Why Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM), and Shaw Communications…

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Energy Stocks

Buying Energy Stocks: It’s All About Timing

| Sandra Mergulhão

As oil prices continue to drop, the energy sector continues to look enticing to investors. But when should investors buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy Agrium Inc.

| Sandra Mergulhão

Here’s why Agrium Inc. (TSX:AGU)(NYSE:AGU) is a good buy for investors.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy Crescent Point Energy Corp. and Pembina Pipeline Corp.?

| Sandra Mergulhão

As oil prices continue to be volatile, placing bets on the energy sector is tricky. Here’s a strategy to play…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Why BlackBerry Is Set to Have a Good 2015

| Sandra Mergulhão

Currently all indicators are pointing towards a strong 2015 for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY). Here’s the bull case for the Canadian…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 True Buy-and-Forget Stocks

| Robert Baillieul

Here's why Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO)(NYSEMKT:IMO), Potash Corp/Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT), and Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) deserve a permanent place in your…

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Energy Stocks

1 Move Every Investor Must Make in This Market

| Sandra Mergulhão

Here's why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is on everyone’s “nice” list.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dividend Stocks to Buy This Holiday Season

| Robert Baillieul

Looking for the perfect gift this year? Why not buy Emera Inc (TSX:EMA), Ciniplex Inc (TSX:CGX), Canadian Tire Corporation Limited…

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Stocks for Beginners

Get Instant Diversification With These 3 ETFs Yielding up to 5.1%

| Nelson Smith

Get secure yields with iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), Claymore S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share ETF (TSX:CPD), and iShares S&P…

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Stocks for Beginners

Looking for Investment Ideas? Check Your Mail

| Nelson Smith

The simple reason why investors should look at Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and Husky Energy Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

The Simple 3-Stock Retirement Portfolio for Everyone

| Benjamin Sinclair

When it comes to your retirement portfolio, it's best to keep things simple with Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), TransCanada…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl; Should You?

| Nelson Smith

Want to emulate the Oracle of Omaha? Try Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Stocks for Beginners

Invest Like Donald Trump With as Little as $1,000

| Nelson Smith

Investing like Donald Trump is easy. Just buy Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) and Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CWT.UN).

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Stocks for Beginners

Build Your TFSA With The Bank of Nova Scotia and Shaw Communications Inc.

| Nelson Smith

Investing in The Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX: SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) over the long-term can have some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Attention, Young Investors: How $50 a Week and Bank of Montreal Can Make You a Millionaire

| Nelson Smith

Getting rich isn't so hard. Just ask long-term Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) shareholders.

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Stocks for Beginners

An Instant Portfolio for Risk-Averse Investors

| Andrew Walker

Here's why owning Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU), Fortis Inc., (TSX:FTS), and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) will help you sleep at night.

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Dividend Stocks

7 Reasons to Invest in Dividend-Paying Enbridge Inc.

| Michael Ugulini

Energy transporter Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a perfect choice for a conservative income portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks With Decades of Growth Potential for the Young Investor

| François Denault

Forget about finding the next 10-bagger. Why not invest instead in Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (TSX:POT)(NYSE:POT) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Canadian Utilities Limited Is the Best Purchase a Young Investor Can Make

| Leia Klingel

Canadian Utilities Limited’s (TSX:CU) consistent performance make it the ideal purchase for young investors looking for years of profits.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Forever Stocks for Young Investors: Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and Telus Corporation

| Benjamin Sinclair

You can count on Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) for a…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 4 Best Buy-and-Hold Stocks for Young Investors

| Robert Baillieul

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: REI.UN), Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), and Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)…

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3 Stocks for Young Professionals With $20,000 to Invest

| Andrew Walker

These three industry-leading stocks have rewarded investors for years and will continue to do so.

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3 Stocks for Young Investors

| Benjamin Sinclair

These are companies worth holding on to for decades.

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3 Stocks Young People Can Hold Until Retirement

| Benjamin Sinclair

You can count on these names not only for years, but for decades.

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3 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks for Young Investors

| Nelson Smith

Here are three terrific stocks for young investors to buy now and hold until they're ready to retire.

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