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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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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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Why This REIT Could Be the Steadiest Income Machine on the TSX

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Chartwell Retirement offers steady, defensive income from Canada’s aging population through predictable rent, monthly payouts, and a stable, long-term business…

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2 TSX Stocks That Could 10X Your $5,000

| Jitendra Parashar

These two top TSX stocks, going through major transformations, might turn your $5,000 investment into so much more in the…

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The Dividend Gem That Could Shine Through Any Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for a dividend that holds up in a downturn? This under‑the‑radar Canadian financial could deliver steady income and durable…

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Tech Stocks

3 Deep Value Stocks to Scoop Up With Just $2,500

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Deep value picks like Dye & Durham, Cargojet, and NFI can skyrocket if execution improves, but you’re buying risk, not…

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Wary of Mining Companies? A Lower-Risk Way to Get in on the Gold and Silver Surge

| Joey Frenette

Frenco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) stock might be a wiser way to play the run in gold prices this year.

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The 1 Dividend Growth Stock I’d Never Sell in My TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Use your TFSA’s tax-free compounding: XDIV is a low-cost, diversified ETF built for steady dividend growth and buy-and-hold investors.

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2 Canadian Energy Stocks That Could Power Portfolios for Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here are two stocks poised to benefit long term from the future of energy and the energy transition.

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Here Are the 5 Canadian Stocks I’d Tell a New Investor to Buy ASAP

| Robin Brown

New to investing and wondering where to start? Here are five quality Canadian stocks to line a beginner portfolio with.

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From $5,000 to $50,000: How This Canadian Stock Could Multiply Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aritzia could be a ten-bagger, a scalable “everyday luxury” brand growing fast in the U.S. with strong margins and repeat…

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The Canadian Stock I’d Pass Down to My Grandchildren

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fairfax Financial is a rare Canadian legacy compounder that pairs disciplined underwriting with patient investing, built to compound wealth across…

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That 12% Yield Looks Risky: Here’s the Dividend Play I Prefer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

High yields can be a warning, not a bargain. This explains why conservative dividend stocks like iA Financial often beat…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Company Could Be the Next AI Breakout

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS is quietly shifting from a telecom to an AI and digital-infrastructure player, using its scale, fibre network, and cash…

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If You’d Invested $10,000 in Waste Connections Stock 10 Years Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A $10k bet on this "boring" trash stock a decade ago would be worth over $64k today. Discover how Waste…

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Beyond Meat’s Stock Is Beyond Reality: Shares Surge 1,100% in Just Days!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Beyond Meat’s stock ripped higher in a meme-driven short squeeze, but falling sales, cash burn, and dilution mean the rally…

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3 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Looking for buying opportunities when the TSX is at all-time highs? Here are three Canadian stocks that look like incredible…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend Giant Could Be the Ultimate Retirement Ally

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

SmartCentres REIT offers a near-7% yield and land-development upside, but its high payout ratio and slow dividend growth raise sustainability…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Blue Chips So Reliable I’d Recommend Them to Anyone

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Forget speculation. These Canadian blue chip stocks offer steady dividends, predictable growth, and core stability investors can build wealth on.

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The TFSA Mistakes Costing You Thousands and How to Fix Them

| Robin Brown

Beware of TFSA mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars. Here are some tips to make smart use of…

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Could Be the Safest Income Play in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Pembina Pipeline is a fee-based energy toll collector with steady cash flow, a durable dividend, and conservative finances that make…

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Too Busy to Invest? 3 Set-and-Forget Stocks to Just Buy Already 

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the potential of stocks that can grow your wealth over time. Make your investment strategy work for you.

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The 1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy First in Any Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

For first-time dividend buyers, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is a reliable core holding thanks to diversified earnings, a moderate…

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Energy Stocks

1 Dividend Knight Up 21% That’s Still a Buy for Lifetime Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even after a rally, a true Dividend Knight like Brookfield Renewable can still be a smart buy for decades of…

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This Canadian REIT Could Be the Perfect Retirement Foundation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT is a quietly dependable TSX pick for retirement income, offering steady monthly distributions, conservative finances, and strong industrial…

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The Canadian Stock That Could Be the Quiet Winner of the Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian National Railway quietly compounds wealth with durable, hard-to-replicate rail assets, steady dividends, and efficiency gains, ideal for patient, low-drama…

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Energy Stocks

The Perfect Canadian Stock for Both Growth and Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland Power delivers monthly, inflation-linked income from renewable projects, so here’s why it can be a growth-and-income pick, and the…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks Proving They are Built to Thrive

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cameco, Constellation Software, and another top Canadian stock are built to thrive in a retirement investment portfolio.

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Utility Stock Down 20% That I’d Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Utility dips can be buying opportunities, so check Hydro One’s earnings, debt, and regulator outlook before adding on a pullback.

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This 6% Dividend Stock Is My Retirement Safety Net

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Pizza Pizza Royalty pays a tasty monthly yield, but a very high payout ratio means retirees should be cautious before…

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The Only 2 Canadian Dividend Stocks You Need to Retire Rich

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want reliable retirement income that still grows? Consider combining growth plays like goeasy (GSY) with steady banks like CIBC (CM).

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Paying Retirees at Least 5%

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for high-yield divided stocks paying retirees a steady income? Here are three options with lots to offer investors.

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TFSA Passive Income: How I’d Earn $400 a Month by 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $400 monthly tax-free? Here’s how to build reliable TFSA income and why Killam Apartment REIT could help.

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1 Practically Recession-Proof Stock for Lifelong TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

For lifelong TFSA income, buy recession-proof cash flow. So here's why Power Corporation (POW) fits the bill.

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This 9.6% Dividend Stock Feels Like Free Cash Flow Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly dividends feel like a steady paycheque, but high yields can mask risk. So let's take a look at one…

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2 Canadian Dividend Giants That Belong in Every Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dividend stocks that keep paying and growing for years? Here’s why Fortis and Royal Bank stand out as durable,…

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What the Next Consumer Price Report Means for Canadian Investors

| Demetris Afxentiou

The next consumer price report is set to drop this week. Here’s what that means for the market and for…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Make $300 in Monthly Income With Just $60,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $300 per month from $60,000? Here’s a step-by-step plan and why Sienna Senior Living’s monthly dividend might get you…

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How I’d Create $1,000 in Monthly Income in My TFSA by 2030

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $1,000 monthly from your TFSA by 2030? Here’s a clear plan and why Granite REIT’s monthly dividend can help.

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3 Canadian Stocks That Could Make You Rich in 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are compounders that grow earnings faster than inflation, allocate capital intelligently, and could benefit from secular tailwinds.

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The Only Monthly Paying Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Infrastructure stocks can deliver steady, inflation-protected monthly income, so here’s why Northland Power (NPI) stands out.

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1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’ll Never Sell

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want a dividend stock you’ll never sell? Focus on durability, cash-flow-backed payouts, and why Manulife (MFC) could be that forever…

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