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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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

1 Reliable Dividend Stock for the Ultimate Reitirement Income Stream

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a reliable dividend stock that can provide years of retirement income? This is one stock you will regret…

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Energy Stocks

1 Dividend Stock to Easily Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gibson Energy pays a high, reliable dividend from fee-based energy infrastructure while expanding into renewables, making it a steady TSX…

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A 2.7% Dividend Stock Paying Every Month Like Clockwork

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Extendicare delivers predictable monthly dividends backed by government-funded long-term care and growing home-care services, making it a dependable income pick.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget GICs: This Dividend Stock Pays Solid Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Richelieu Hardware offers GIC-like stability with the upside of rising dividends and long-term capital growth from niche distribution dominance.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Ideal Canadian Stock for Both Growth and Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Ag Growth International mixes essential, recession-resistant demand with a debt-cutting turnaround and cheap valuation.

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2 Screaming Buys I’d Hold for The Next 20 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for two TSX stocks to hold for 20 years? Toromont and ATS offer durable growth, recurring cash flow, and…

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Dividend Knight to Hold Through Any Market Crash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Power Corporation is a Dividend Knight, with diversified financial holdings, conservative management, and a 3.6% yield making it a crash-resistant…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Structure My TFSA With $7,000 for Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dependable monthly income? Slate Grocery REIT and Mullen Group offer high, resilient payouts backed by grocery-anchored rents and diversified…

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Dividend Stocks

8.8% Yield: 1 Perfect TFSA Dividend Stock Paying Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want reliable monthly TFSA income? Firm Capital Property Trust offers diversified commercial real estate, conservative management, and an attractive 8.8%…

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Energy Stock Is a Steal, and I’m Buying it Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topaz Energy is a low-risk royalty and infrastructure play delivering steady, inflation-linked dividends and exceptional free cash flow, a quiet…

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This 3.5% Dividend Stock Pays Investors Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want a monthly paycheque? Exchange Income delivers reliable monthly dividends backed by diversified, acquisition-driven cash flow, and disciplined management.

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring in Canada: Create $1,000/Month in Dividend Income to Supplement CPP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want a monthly, tax-free retirement top-up? Granite REIT offers steady, inflation-resistant income from industrial properties that pairs well with CPP.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best 5 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Belong in Everyone’s Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Build a reliable dividend portfolio with five TSX names across energy, utilities, and REITs that deliver steady yields and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Champion Is What Every Canadian Needs in Their TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want a TFSA stock that pays and keeps growing? Enghouse combines rising dividends, a debt-free balance sheet, and sticky software…

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Dividend Stocks

Down 35% But Still a Perfect Buy for Long-Term Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BEP.UN offers discounted exposure to global renewable energy with stable, inflation-linked cash flow and growing dividends – an enticing long-term…

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Energy Stocks

How Many Enbridge Shares You Need for $1,000 in Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $1,000 a year in dividends? Enbridge stock offers a high, reliable yield backed by massive energy infrastructure and decades…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Invest $10,000 in Canadian Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here's how much these three solid dividend stocks could bring in.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Sleep on These Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Undervalued TSX picks offer steady cash flow, dividends, and discounted valuations for patient investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

Going for Gold? What Canadian Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold is at record highs. Consider Wheaton Precious Metals for diversified, lower-risk exposure to rising precious-metal profits.

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Your TFSA Into a $500/Monthly Dividend Machine

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a tax-free monthly paycheque with a balanced mix of reliable dividend stocks, REITs, and disciplined reinvestment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for Steady Passive Income

| Kay Ng

Investors focused on earning passive income can take a closer look at these two solid names.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Dividend Stocks for Canadians in 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hunting for dependable TSX dividend winners in 2025? Waste Connections, Fortis, and Telus combine steady cash flow, dividend growth, and…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Gems Hiding in Plain Site in Canada’s Industrial Sector

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Hidden gems in industrials offer recurring revenue, high barriers, and long-term growth from e-commerce, infrastructure, and energy trends.

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Tech Stocks

This Under-the-Radar Tech Stock Could Be Canada’s Next Big Unicorn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want to find Canada’s next tech unicorn? Look for fast-growing, mission-critical products with sticky revenue, WELL Health checks those boxes.

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DIY Investing for Canadians: How Beginners Can Get Started With Homegrown Stocks

| Robin Brown

Are you a new Canadian investor and looking for a place to start? Here's an easy five-stock portfolio for a…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Edging in? It’s Not too Late to Catch Up

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Late to saving? VXC gives cheap, global diversification so your TFSA can compound growth and help you catch up.

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1 Canadian Stock That Could Be the Next Big AI Winner

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TSX’s second-largest company by market capitalization is well-positioned to be Canada’s next AI winner.

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Patient Investors: Why These Stocks Could Return Multiples Over a Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX stocks with recurring revenue could quietly multiply wealth over the next decade.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Giants That Belong in Every Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dependable, growing income? Hydro One and BMO offer steady, rising dividends backed by essential services and strong balance sheets.

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My Top 5 Canadian Stock Picks for New Investors

| Kay Ng

New investors can build positions over time for long-term wealth creation and dividend income generation.

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Dividend Stocks

Down 28% But Still a Perfect Buy for Long-Term Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

MTY’s nearly 30% pullback could be a buying opportunity. The franchisor’s steady fee income, growing dividend, and acquisition strategy point…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8% Dividend Stock Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Hack

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Firm Capital Property Trust offers a near‑8% monthly yield, diversified real‑estate and mortgage income, and conservative leverage – a steady…

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The Canadian Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

| Jitendra Parashar

This overlooked Canadian space-tech stock has pulled back sharply, but its business momentum is only getting stronger.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Deliver Income and Potential Capital Gains

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three modest-yielding Canadian dividend stocks combine steady payouts with real growth catalysts that could drive capital gains.

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Tech Stocks

These 3 Canadian Stocks Could Skyrocket and Stay There for Decades

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three under-the-radar Canadian growth stocks offer cheap, long-term upside across space tech, digital healthcare, and non‑prime lending.

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The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three under-the-radar Canadian stocks offer cheap entry, recurring cash flow, and growth potential for small-dollar investors.

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Energy Stocks

Why This Stock Could Be the Future of Canadian Energy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power blends offshore wind, solar, and flexible gas with long-term contracts and a 4.7% yield, positioning it as a…

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Tech Stocks

Own Shopify Stock? This Is the 1 Thing to Watch Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify’s growth story is shifting from scale to sustainability. Watch whether it can turn big revenue into consistent, durable profits…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Power Picks: 3 Stocks to Supercharge Your Tax-Free Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Supercharge your TFSA with three Canadian stocks that blend tax-free income, growth, and diversification for the long term.

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Tech Stocks

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be the Best Bargain in the Market Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Kinaxis is a profitable, AI-powered supply-chain software leader trading below historical multiples, making it a rare bargain amid AI hype.

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