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Stocks for Beginners

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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2023 Is a Terrible Time to Be a Saver: Here’s What to Do With Your Money Instead

| Kay Ng

You can hold short-term GICs for your liquidity needs but also consider investing your money in quality businesses for the…

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3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk When a Recession Hits

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Not only would I grab these cheap stocks during a recession, I would then hold them for the next decade…

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Millennials: How to Take Full Advantage of That “RRSP” Thing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

I get it; it's hard to invest for the future when the present is stressful, but there are present benefits…

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Canadians Investors: How to Know When We’ve Hit a Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A recession is coming in 2023, but what does that even mean? And how can investors protect themselves before it…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Put That New $6,500 Contribution Room

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks may be trading high, but they still offer value for TFSA investors seeking out the best stocks to…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy Before the 2023 Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors seeking out value should consider these cheap stocks, which could be some of the best stocks to buy before…

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Tech Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Growth Stocks?

| Puja Tayal

After interest rate hikes halved growth stocks in 2022, there are signs of recovery as rate hikes slow. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two companies are among the best stocks on the TSX today if you're looking for strong returns, passive income,…

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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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The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $20 Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

A volatile 2022 has discounted some stellar long-term picks. Here are some of the smartest stocks to buy now with…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Why You Should Invest Your Room ASAP in These 2 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Here’s what you can do with your additional $500 TFSA contribution room. Invest it in super cheap stocks with hyper-growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 “Keep it Simple” Stocks to Buy Today

| Puja Tayal

Investing in stocks is not rocket science. Don’t let jargon overwhelm you. Keep it simple and invest in companies whose…

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Dividend Stocks

Protect Your Wealth: 2 Defensive Gems to Buy in 2023

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to pick up some defensive gems for your portfolio? Protect your wealth by buying one of these stellar stocks…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Buy in January 2023?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada stock could see things upturn in 2023.

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How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $539,780 in 22 Years

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a high-quality diversified portfolio of stocks and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, January 23

| Jitendra Parashar

Quarterly earnings and the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision could keep TSX stocks volatile this week.

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Stocks for Beginners

Bombardier Stock: Here’s What’s Coming in 2023

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key factors you must know before buying Bombardier stock in 2023.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge is a High-Yielding Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now and Own Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for that high-yield Canadian dividend payer that can provide decades of growth and income?

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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in a Correction

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Should we enter a correction in the near future, these are the three no-brainer stocks I would buy up first,…

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Stocks for Beginners

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, January 20

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX stocks may remain volatile in the next few sessions as investors await the central bank’s interest rate decision.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Canadian Stocks With P/E Ratios of Less Than 10X

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The P/E ratio is a solid way to identify valuable stocks. These three Canadian stocks trading below 10 offer insane…

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today if I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The VGRO ETF is a great one-ticker solution for a TFSA.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Nutrien Stock the Best Growth Stock to Buy in 2023?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nutrien stock rose and fell for outside reasons. So now is the time to get back into this company before…

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3 Steps to Bring in $1,000/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Aspiring passive income investors can follow these three steps to start investing.

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3 Remarkably Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for a major deal, these are TSX stocks you don't have to hold forever to see them…

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Stocks for Beginners

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, January 18

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX investors may want to watch the latest U.S. retail sales and producer price index data today.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Stocks I’d Buy With a $6,500 TFSA Contribution

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A recession could mean bad news for the economy, but good news for investors seeking a deal for their TFSA.

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Magnificent TSX Stocks Defying the Market Pullback

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail and Couche-Tard stocks are outperforming the averages for a good reason.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both the TFSA and RRSP are great tools for Canadian investors, but which one should you prioritize this year?

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $3,000? These Stocks Could Double Your Money by 2030

| Robin Brown

Here are three top Canadian stock ideas that could easily turn $3,000 into $6,000 or more by 2030.

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1 Canadian Stock Bay Street Bets Will Double in 2023

| Jitendra Parashar

These could be the main reasons why Bay Street analysts expect this Canadian stock to more than double in the…

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Energy Stocks

Algonquin Power Stock: How Low Could It Go in 2023?

| Vineet Kulkarni

AQN shares are down. Conservative, income-seeking investors may consider many other safe and stable utility names.

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Air Canada Stock: Here’s What’s Coming in 2023

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s what you can expect from Air Canada stock in 2023 and beyond.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Explosive TSX Growth Stocks Down 56% and 66% to Buy Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best TSX growth stocks you can buy in 2023 to benefit from the upcoming bull…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in January 2023 

| Puja Tayal

The TSX has stocks that react differently to macro events. These shares can help you make the most of this…

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If I Could Only Buy 1 Stock Right Now, This Would Be it

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a great Canadian growth stock that I find undervalued right now based on its future growth prospects.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, January 13

| Jitendra Parashar

The main TSX index is set to end the second week of 2023 on a bullish note after inching up…

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Dividend Stocks

Yes, The TFSA Limit Is Rising, But Don’t Go Spending It All at Once

| Puja Tayal

The CRA increased the 2023 TFSA limit by $6,500 to encourage more investment. Make the most of this limit by…

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Got $2,500? 2 Top Stocks That You Can Buy and Hold for a Lifetime

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't seek out excitement, instead find these top stocks and hold them for decades of stellar income. That's a truly…

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Bank Stocks

Why This Big Bank is a Great Buy Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to diversify your portfolio? This big bank is a discounted buy right now that would do well in any…

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