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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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This Is What Warren Buffett Learned From His Worst Deal Ever

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett’s lessons can help you make some good investing decisions. By learning from his worst deal, you can recoup…

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2 Trustworthy TSX Stocks to Buy Without Any Hesitation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX stocks have proven themselves as star performers even during economic downturns, and they'll do it again.

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4 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These four TSX stocks are the perfect choices, with shares at a bargain-basement price investors shouldn't pass up.

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Market Volatility? These TSX Stocks Say “Game On”

| Demetris Afxentiou

Some stocks are not only coping with the recent bout of market volatility but actually thriving. Here are two TSX…

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

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These top stocks may be down now, but they're some of the best performers of the last decade. Now is…

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Tech Stocks

How to Invest $20,000 Now to Help Pay for College

| Puja Tayal

The holiday season is nearing, and you may be out of gift ideas. Gift your children a debt-free education with…

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How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today to Aim for $1 Million

| Robin Brown

Becoming a millionaire might be easier than you think. Here's how your TFSA and some smart stocks could significantly multiply…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify and Cineplex Stocks Are Down — But Absolutely Not Out

| Joey Frenette

Shopify and Cineplex stocks have fallen more than 80%, but relief could be in sight.

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TSX Today: What Could Increase Stock Market Volatility on Wednesday, October 26?

| Jitendra Parashar

An overnight rally in commodity prices could help the main TSX index open higher today.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Under $100 You Can Buy and Hold Forever

| Demetris Afxentiou

Market volatility has helped to push many stocks into discount territory. Here are two stocks under $100 to buy and…

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2 Unstoppable Investments Everyone Needs in Their TFSA

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 are great investments for a TFSA.

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

| Kay Ng

Any Canadian can benefit from making more passive income in today's high inflationary environment. Buy some juicy dividend stocks now!

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Dividend Stocks

Have You Exceeded Your TFSA Limit? Here’s How a Down Market Can Help You

| Puja Tayal

The market downturn has created buying opportunities, but what if you've exceeded your TFSA limit? Here’s how to buy in…

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Should You Buy Stocks Now or Wait a While Longer?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Should you buy stocks now, or wait for a market bottom? Honestly, to me the answer is quite obvious. Especially…

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Dividend Stocks

Wherever the Market Goes, I’m Buying These 3 TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three TSX stocks could stay strong irrespective of the market direction.

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2 TSX Stocks Safer for Investing in a Recession

| Demetris Afxentiou

Not all stocks are safe investments in a recession. Here are two intriguing options to consider buying now that boast…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 3 Most Important Blue-Chip Stocks Every Canadian Should Own

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for blue-chip stocks to add to your portfolio? Don’t sleep on these three top picks!

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Tech Stocks

Value Investors: Why Constellation Software Stock and This Canadian REIT Are Deals Today

| Puja Tayal

This holiday season, there's a sale on value stocks, with tech and real estate stocks available at an 18-20% discount.…

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Stocks for Beginners

RRSP Investors: An Easy Way to Compound Your Stock Returns

| Puja Tayal

Investing in an RRSP can lock your money until retirement. How can you compound your small RRSP investments into a…

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TFSA: Invest $25,000 and Get $150/Month in Passive Income

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Are you looking for high monthly income? These ETFs offer competitive yields.

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TSX Bear Market: Where to Invest $10,000 Right Now

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing during a bear market is a great way to snap up stocks at a discount.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Invest $100,000 and Get $1,705,455 + $7,106/Month in Passive Income

| Kay Ng

You can earn $100,000 again and again in shorter intervals with disciplined savings and by staying invested in dividend stocks.

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TSX Today
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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, October 21

| Jitendra Parashar

An intraday weakness in commodity prices could take the TSX index lower at the open today, as investors remain focused…

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These 3 TSX Stocks Are Timely Buys Amid the Market Selloff

| Kay Ng

Conservative and new investors alike should take a closer look at these dividend stocks for timely buys and more income.

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Under-the-Radar TSX Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These TSX stocks continue to climb, and yet remain out of the spotlight these days, which is why now is…

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2 TSX Stocks I Wouldn’t Think Twice About Buying at a Premium Price

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama and Restaurant Brands International are two firms that could thrive in a recession!

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5 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now

| Robin Brown

Do you want to take advantage of the bear market to build long-term wealth? Here are five top TSX stocks…

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Should You Invest in Real Estate Stocks Right Now?

| Kay Ng

Interest rates are still rising, but this won't last forever. Meanwhile, investors can start easing into quality real estate stocks.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, October 18

| Jitendra Parashar

Expectations from the upcoming earnings season could keep driving TSX stocks today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About the Stock Market? Take Warren Buffett’s Advice and Do This

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've become disheartened by watching stocks lose value all year long, here's Warren Buffett's advice on how to take…

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These 2 TSX Stocks are Defying the Market Slump

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of opportunities, even during a pullback. Here are two TSX stocks that are defying the market…

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Deep-Value Stocks to Help You Score Gains in 2023

| Joey Frenette

Onex and Fairfax Financial Holdings are two deep-value stocks that Canadians should not overlook as they seek bargains.

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3 Growth Stocks Down 53% to 79% to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three of the best Canadian growth stocks you can buy today at a big bargain to hold forever.

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Here’s the Next Canadian Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

In this volatile market, it’s smart to be greedy, but only with safe and stable stocks that have a bright…

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3 “Keep it Simple” Stocks to Buy Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are many Canadian stocks to buy right now, but if you want to keep it simple, these are the…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Create $500 in Cash and Turn it Into $5,000 Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There's a reason the market is down, because not everyone has cash on hand to invest! But this side hustle…

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2 Potentially Explosive TSX Stocks to Buy in October 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

These two Canadian small-cap stocks seem ready to skyrocket.

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Down -25%, is it Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Markets are highly volatile right now. Here's a safe strategy for conquering fear and investing wisely.

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No Savings at 40? Warren Buffett’s Method Could Help You Get Rich

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

It's never too late to begin investing. Here's how you can use Warren Buffett's advice to build a nest egg.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, October 17

| Jitendra Parashar

Investors’ expectations from the upcoming earnings season could keep TSX stocks highly volatile in the near term.

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