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Stocks for Beginners

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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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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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Stock Market Correction: How Low Is Low Enough to Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors may be thinking about trying to time the market during a stock market correction, but please don't! Instead, follow…

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3 Top Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks for beginner investors are defensive and financially strong with a positive outlook -- stocks like Fortis, BCE,…

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Are You Wondering How to Value Stocks? Here Are 3 Popular Methods

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a new investor, here are three of the most popular ways to put a value on stocks and…

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Beginner Investors: Avoid These 6 Cognitive Biases When Stock Picking

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The biggest barrier to successful stock picking is poor investment behaviours.

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Millennials: Now Is the Time to Buy All Your Retirement Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials may be feeling discouraged by the market right now, but don't be! You can set yourself up for retirement…

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Why I Will Not Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Yet

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is rife with opportunity lately, but that doesn’t extend to all stocks. Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is one stock I…

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Is Canada Goose Stock Worth Buying Before its Earnings Event Next Week?

| Jitendra Parashar

Based on its strong financial performance in recent years and solid growth expectations, Canada Goose stock could be worth buying…

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Make a Lifetime of Passive Income With 2 Blue-Chip Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two blue-chip stocks are suitable for beginners desiring to earn passive income for life.

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2 TSX Stocks to Turn a $20,000 TFSA Into $2 Million

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Motley Fool investors picking up these TSX stocks could see their investment turn into millions over the next few decades,…

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Why I’d Still Buy Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) Stock Despite its Q1 Earnings Miss

| Jitendra Parashar

Manulife Financial stock fell sharply today amid signs of a slowdown in its business growth in Asia with the resurgence…

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New Investors: Don’t Worry. Blue Chips Can Beat the Market, Too

| Jed Lloren

Are you a new investor hoping to beat the market? There’s no need to resort to risky growth stocks. Here…

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Amid Rising Volatility, Here Are 4 Safe Dividend Stocks for Beginners

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their recession-proof business models, regular payouts, and healthy growth potential, these four stocks are less susceptible to market volatilities.

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Here’s Why I’m Loading Up on WSP Global (TSX:WSP) After Q1 Earnings

| Robin Brown

WSP Global (TSX:WSP) just delivered exceptional Q1 earnings. Here's why its time to back the truck up on this high-quality…

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Got $5,000? Here’s How 1 TSX Stock Could Become $47,000

| Robin Brown

Looking to multiply your money by nearly 10-fold? Here's one TSX stock that could turn $5,000 into $47,000 sooner than…

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3 Stocks You Should Buy if You’re Starting a Portfolio Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you thinking of starting an investment portfolio today? Buy these three stocks!

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Canadian Stocks: Here’s How to Beat a Volatile Market

| Daniel Da Costa

When volatility starts to pick up and Canadian stocks are pulling back, this simple strategy will help you outperform the…

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Top 3 Stocks for Beginners in 2022

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Beginner investors should consider robust stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Brookfield Business Partners: A Cheap TSX Stock With Multi-Bagger Potential

| Robin Brown

Brookfield's private-equity business invests in companies trading at a discount -- giving it lots of enticing options in today's beaten-down…

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Gen Z Investors: Get Out of Growth Stocks and Go for Value

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gen Z investors have been used to growth stocks and are now biting through a busting market. That's why it's…

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Market Opportunity Comes in the Strangest Places

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is firmly in correction territory. But before looking at those losses, perhaps it’s time to consider the market…

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3 Stocks I’d Buy If I Were Starting a Portfolio Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to start an investment portfolio? Here are three stocks I’d buy if I were in the same…

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1 Stock to Buy and 1 to Avoid in a Volatile Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't panic! There are opportunities that long-term Motley Fool investors can sink their teeth into.

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TFSA Investors: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in Falling Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

Where are you investing this year's $6,000 TFSA contribution?

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Got $3,000? 2 TSX Stocks to Turn it Into $200K

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Here’s how two top TSX stocks can turn a $3,000 investment into close to $200,000.

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Start Investing With This Stock Today for a Better Tomorrow

| Demetris Afxentiou

New investors often struggle with finding the right mix of stocks but also where to start. Here’s a stock to…

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2 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

The fundamental outlook for these two Canadian growth stocks remains strong amid the growing demand for their products.

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The Passive-Income Portfolio for a Comfortable Retirement

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here are some stocks for retirees to consider, even during volatile times.

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New Investors: 3 Stocks to Help You Get Started Today

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in starting an investment portfolio? Here are three stocks that could help you get started!

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Why Aritzia Stock Plunged 13% Last Week

| Jitendra Parashar

The recent drop in Aritzia stock has made this Canadian growth stock look even more attractive.

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3 High-Flying TSX Stocks for Beginners

| Vineet Kulkarni

Don't wait for market volatility to subside. Here are top TSX stocks to invest for the long term.

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3 Strategies to Survive Any Recession

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Motley Fool investors who are seeking out survival during a potential recession should follow these steps.

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New Investors: 2 Dividend Stocks to Jumpstart Your Wealth Creation

| Kay Ng

New investors can start their investing journey with these two solid and proven dividend stocks. Both appear to trade at…

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Want to Buy Safe Stocks? 3 of the Best Sectors to Find Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried about the market environment and want to ensure the stocks you buy are safe, here are three…

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Newbies: Buying and Holding is the Winning Strategy in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbies can’t be seasoned traders overnight, but they can be successful investors over time by using a buy-and-hold strategy at…

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On Sale Now: Not All Market News Is Bad News

| Demetris Afxentiou

Markets tumbled this week, and stocks are in the red. Fortunately, there are some stellar options on sale now to…

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New Investors: How to Invest Your Money With Confidence

| Daniel Da Costa

When you first start buying stocks, it can certainly be nerve-wracking. Here are three crucial tips to illustrate how you…

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How to Easily Turn a $60,000 TFSA Into $600,000

| Robin Brown

Looking to build an investment fortune? Using your TFSA to compound wealth could help turn $60,000 into $600,000. Here's how...

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Are You Guilty of These 3 Super-Common Investing Mistakes?

| Daniel Da Costa

Picking good stocks is important. But there are plenty of other factors that can make or break your potential returns.

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There’s Nothing to Fear in a Market Pullback

| Demetris Afxentiou

There’s a significant market pullback underway. Fortunately, this also means some stocks are on sale right now. Here’s one stellar…

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New Investors: Here’s a Simple 4-Stock Portfolio to Get Started

| Daniel Da Costa

For all the new investors just beginning to save and invest their money, here are a few stocks to buy…

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