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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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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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2 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for 10 Years

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for top-performing TSX stocks to hold for a decade? Topicus.com and goeasy could really pay off for…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Just Jumped 10%! Time to Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock is way up after being included in a major index, making it a prime time to pick…

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Stocks for Beginners

Up 94% in 2024! 3 Reasons Celestica Stock Is (Still) a Screaming Buy Today

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are the top three reasons that could help Celestica stock continue soaring in the long run.

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Time to Pounce: 1 Phenomenal TSX Stock That Hasn’t Been This Cheap in a While 

| Puja Tayal

Buying the dip of a phenomenal cyclical stock could generate fantastic returns. Here is a cheap TSX stock in its…

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Could This Undervalued Stock Make You a Millionaire One Day? 

| Puja Tayal

The TSX has good millionaire-maker stocks if you wait. This futuristic stock might look undervalued once you see its growth…

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Energy Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Stock Climbs Higher: Time to Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield Renewable stock (TSX:BEP.UN) continues to climb, but remains below the $40 mark. But that share price looks in view.

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Why Shares of Boyd Stock Flew Higher This Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Boyd stock (TSX:BYD) has been rising higher on the back of improving credit and higher analyst ratings, so it could…

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Hot Stocks for a Hot Month: Best TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

As summer approaches and interest rates decline, you might want to consider adding these two hot TSX stocks to your…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a Gold Mine Starting With $10,000 

| Puja Tayal

What is the worth of $10,000? If you spend it today, it is worth $10,000. However, if you invest it…

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2 Stocks Billionaires Are Buying Again and Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Billionaire investors know what they're doing, and so can you by investing in these two top stocks right now!

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Dividend Stocks

This 8.1% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock has a strong history of dividend payments and growth, but offers even more for long-term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy 119 Shares in This Dividend Stock for $1,083 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for dividends and growth? This top stock offers both, and should continue to do so for at least the…

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Dividend Stocks

No Kids? No Problem: 4 Ways “Solo Agers” Can Support Themselves

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're worried that you'll go it alone in retirement and your later years, these tips can ensure "solo agers"…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy With $10,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These are the best stocks to buy right now as we leave inflation and high interest rates behind, and look…

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Are “Active” ETFs Ever Worth the Higher Fee?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

No fee is great, but when it comes to these ETFs, the fee is worth the investment for high growth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy in June

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks are due to rise this summer as demand heats up within each of their respective fields.…

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Up 45%, This Growth Stock Is Still a Top Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Teck (TSX:TECK.B) stock is a solid growth stock that's only rising higher, with a recent dip providing a strong entry…

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Dividend Stocks

Is TFI Stock a Buy as It Re-approaches All-Time Highs?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFI stock (TSX:TFII) is rising back upwards, but is still down about 12% from all-time highs. So is it time…

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Stocks for Beginners

Pan American Silver: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

PAAS stock (TSX:PAAS) is up 44% in the last year alone! But it's not all down to the rise in…

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Dividend Stocks

The Dividend Kings: Stocks Every Canadian Investor Should Own

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend Kings have the status for a reason. They're stable, growing companies that will provide dividends to investors for decades.

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Tech Stocks

2 Reasons Amazon Stock Is a Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Amazon stock (NASDAQ:AMZN) may have soared in share price over the years, but more could certainly be on the way…

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Stocks for Beginners

Set and Forget: 2 Cheap Growth Stocks to Stash in a TFSA for 15 Years

| Robin Brown

Looking for stocks to hold for the next 10-15 years. Here are two cheap Canadian compounder stocks that could deliver…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Suncor Stock: This Dividend Heavyweight is the Better Buy Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Suncor stock (TSX:SU) has a supported dividend for now, but the dividend stock isn't likely to remain so strong in…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn Over $600/Month!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want passive income, tax free? This is the best way to achieve it, and hold onto it for years and…

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3 Remarkably Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three TSX stocks are all cheap no matter how you slice it. Shares are down, earnings are up, and…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks Poised to Have a Big Summer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two TSX stocks have come a long way down, but could come roaring back upwards this summer on strong…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Royalty Stocks With Dividend Yields of Up to 7.8%

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you seeking passive income, these three royalty stocks are worth a look.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP) has fallen back once again on earnings, but there are still reasons to consider at least holding…

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Energy Stocks

Cameco Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cameco stock (TSX:CCO) has risen by above 80% in the last year alone, and 14% in the last month. Will…

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Stocks for Beginners

Interest Rate Finally Cut After 4 Years: What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The interest rate has come down for the first time in over four years, so what does this mean for…

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Beginner Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Puja Tayal

Beginners should enter the stock market to stay for the long term. For that, you need clarity on where you are…

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3 Top TSX Stocks I’m Buying in June

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Do you want more returns and fewer losses in June? These are the three top stocks I'm considering on the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Magna Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magna stock (TSX:MG) has shrunk down to 52-week lows, but this might offer long-term investors a serious opportunity.

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Dividend Stocks

Is ‘Sell in May and Go Away’ Terrible Investing Advice?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The market can be volatile in summer months, so should you get out now and wait until things cool down…

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Energy Stocks

Brookfield Renewable Stock: Buy, Sell or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield Renewable stock (TSX:BEP.UN) has surged by 31% since earnings. Does this mean you should get in, or get out?

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2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $7,000

| Robin Brown

Got some cash to fill up your TFSA? Here are two stocks that look like good buys on the recent…

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3 Stocks That Can Help You to Get Richer in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks have already proven their worth this year, but are set to continue climbing in 2024 and even…

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Tech Stocks

Kinaxis: The AI Stock Investors Are Missing Out On

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Kinaxis stock (TSX:KXS) is one AI stock you don't want to miss, with proven results and long-term contracts leading to…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify Stock: 1 Tech Stock to Buy Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP) plunged by over 20% after earnings guidance for the second quarter came in lower, but this other…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio in Retirement With Just $7,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This monthly paying dividend stock is one of the best ways to create a passive income portfolio in retirement. It's…

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