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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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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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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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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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3 AI Stocks That are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Christopher Liew, CFA

These AI stocks may be trading at deep discounts but they offer investors high-growth potential.

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Why I Own Enbridge Stock

| Demetris Afxentiou

Some investments are just too hard to ignore, and that’s why I own Enbridge stock and you should, too.

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Top TSX Stocks to Buy With $5,000 in November 2022

| Robin Brown

Got $5,000? Here are three top TSX stocks to buy if you've got a long time horizon and you want…

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Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $1,200,000: Here’s How

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing is a get-rich-slow game. Here's a possible long-term strategy to retire as a millionaire.

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More Likely to 5X First: Pet Valu or Sleep Country Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Pet Valu (TSX:PET) stock and Sleep Country (TSX:ZZZ) stock both have seen growth in the last few years, but which…

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Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $1,800,000: Here’s How

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The power of compounding, passive investing, and diversification can help long-term investors get rich.

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Bear Market: 2 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

We could all use some safety right now, and these two TSX choices are perfect for investors seeking it out.

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New Investor? Buy These 2 Growth Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you a new investor eager to get your foot in the market? Here are two growth stocks you can…

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New Investors: How to Turn a $20K TFSA or RRSP Into $6 Million

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking to bolster your TFSA or RRSP, then buy up this safe stock and hold it for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With 6% Yields You’ll Regret Not Buying at Today’s Prices 

| Puja Tayal

Bear markets offer attractive dividend stocks at unbelievable discounts. It is an offer you can’t refuse.

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New Investors: Here’s an Absolutely Brilliant Way to Earn Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three ETFs offer yields above 4% with very low risk for passive income investments.

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How to 10X Your Retirement Savings While Barely Lifting a Finger

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Passive investing is a great way to grow your portfolio without doing any work.

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3 “Forever” Stocks That I Don’t Worry About Owning, No Matter What the Market Does

| Kay Ng

You can build durable wealth and receive decent dividend income while owning these "forever" stocks. Your downside is well looked…

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3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These TSX stocks are the perfect buys if you want companies that not only do well now, but offer a…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis is a Buy, Even When the Market Dips

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for a great stock to buy when the market dips? Here’s why Fortis can add stability to any well-diversified…

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3 Top TSX Stocks Experts Recommend Ahead of a Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks can provide protection should Canadians enter a recession in 2023, and the reasons are clear.

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With Interest Rates Rising, This Asset Management Stock Is a Smart Buy

| Kay Ng

Brookfield Asset Management stock is a smart buy in this correction for long-term investors who seek dependable price appreciation.

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How I’d Invest $20,000 Today if I had to Start From Scratch

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

If I could go back in time, I would stick to this all-in-one ETF.

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Down 40% This Year, Is goeasy Stock a Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

$10,000 invested in GSY stock a decade back would be around $220,277 today.

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3 Blue-Chip Stocks You Can Confidently Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks you can confidently add to your portfolio today? Here are three top picks!

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Stocks That Could Help You Retire Early

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for high-quality stocks to help you retire early? There are plenty of discounted options that trade at huge discounts…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, November 8

| Jitendra Parashar

Macroeconomic updates and corporate earnings continue to drive TSX stocks.

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Does Your TFSA Pay You? Do This and Earn Free Income for Decades 

| Puja Tayal

Who doesn’t like free income? And if that income is tax free, it’s a bonus. Here’s how your TFSA can…

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2 Top TSX Retail Stocks to Buy in November 2022

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for growth or income from a retail stock? Some of the top TSX retail stocks to buy right now…

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3 Top TSX Financial Stocks to Buy in November 2022

| Kay Ng

New investors can accumulate these three quality financial stocks in November for solid dividends and total returns.

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Prediction: These 2 TSX Stocks Will Keep on Rising in 2023

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw and Alimentation Couche-Tard are two great defensives that could rally high in 2023.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, November 4

| Jitendra Parashar

Besides corporate earnings, TSX investors may want to keep a close eye on the latest U.S. jobs report today.

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Cargojet Stock Jumped 13%: Is it a Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet had a 13% boost in share price this week, with the company reporting a major profit, up from a…

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Stock Market Sell-Off: Is Air Canada a Buy?

| Jitendra Parashar

Let’s find out whether Air Canada stock is worth buying after its improved financial performance in the third quarter.

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2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in November 2022

| Puja Tayal

This year, investors were largely focused on buying dividend stocks due to interest rate hikes. November is a ripe time…

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4 Undervalued TSX Stocks Worth a Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These four TSX stocks offer incredible value today and are perfect long-term holds for investors.

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A Recession Silver Lining: 2 Stocks That Could Post Supernormal Returns From Here

| Puja Tayal

A recession is when value investors go stock hunting, as fundamental stocks are cheap. These stocks have potential for supernormal…

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1 Growth Stock to Buy and Hold in a Market Downturn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This growth stock is the best play during a downturn and even a recession, as consumers still flock to it.

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4 Ways to Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These four tried-and-true investment strategies can help you turn $100,000 into $1 million over time.

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How to Increase Your TFSA Limit Beyond $6,000 Without Incurring a Tax Liability

| Puja Tayal

Is the $6,000 TFSA limit too small for your investment goals? Here's how you can extend this limit without attracting…

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3 No-Brainer TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It can be hard to invest when stocks are so far down, but these three TSX stocks are no-brainers at…

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2 Proven Growth Stocks to Scoop Up Today

| Kay Ng

It's a good time to buy (more) shares in these proven growth stocks trading at fabulous valuations. They make investors…

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Stock Market Dip? 3 Companies to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The stock market may fall again, but even if it does, these companies are still strong long-term options for any…

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No Savings at 30? The Lazy Way to Jumpstart Your Retirement

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These all-in-one ETFs make for great "lazy" investment portfolios.

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TSX Today
Stocks for Beginners

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Thursday, October 27

| Jitendra Parashar

Corporate earnings and investors’ reaction to the Bank of Canada’s latest rate hike could keep TSX stocks volatile today.

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