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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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1 Dividend Stock Down 18% to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CIBC (TSX:CM) is a strong dividend stock investors should certainly consider not just for passive income, but future growth as…

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3 Magnificent Stocks That Have Created Many Millionaires and Will Continue to Make More

| Puja Tayal

How do you know a stock will make you a millionaire? Nobody knows. But some stocks could make you wealthy.

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Why Canopy Growth Stock Jumped 16% on Wednesday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canopy Growth stock (TSX:WEED) is up 16% on Wednesday, adding to a surge of 60% growth in the last week…

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If You Invested $10,000 in CCO Stock in 2023, This is How Much You Would Have Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cameco stock (TSX:CCO) doubled in share price in the last year before falling back slightly, but could it do it…

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2 Magnificent Stocks That Have Created Many Millionaires and Will Continue to Make More

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in finding stocks that have created millionaires? These two have and could continue to make more!

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WELL Health Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL (TSX:WELL) stock has some strong reasons to consider it as a long-term hold, with full-year earnings due that could…

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3 Defensive TSX Stocks for Lower-Risk Investors

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some of the best defensive TSX stocks to buy? Here's a trio of options that will appeal to…

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Ready to Invest With $2,000? 2 Stocks for March 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two stocks provide investors with strong long-term growth, with one offering a superbly high dividend yield.

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Best Dividend Stock to Buy for Passive Income Investors: Royal Bank Stock vs. Power Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two dividend stocks have long produced healthy passive income, but there is a lot to consider before buying.

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3 Key, Lesser-Known CRA Benefits to Claim on Your 2023 Taxes

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You can start investing in your retirement by simply claiming these benefits year after year! So don't miss out.

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Magna Stock Partners With General Motors to Create Next Big Thing in Vehicle Software

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magna stock (TSX:MG) could see a huge future boost from a new vehicle software program, with the sector expected to…

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3 Reasons to Buy Lundin Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Lundin stock (TSX:LUN) has been killing its production of copper and plans on blowing its records out of the water…

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Apple Bails on Its Electric Car, So What’s That Mean for Tesla Investors?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Apple stock (NASDAQ:AAPL) is out, but does that mean Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) is in? Let's take a dive to see…

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New Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for 2024

| Puja Tayal

Did you recently open a trading account and are lost amid all those stocks? You are at the right place…

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5 Secrets of RRSP Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Beyond investing early and often, here is how you can make the most of your RRSP both now and in…

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TSX Materials in March 2024: The Best Stock to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Materials have been quite volatile, though the price of gold has surged to all-time highs. That makes this stock a…

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2 Soaring Stocks I’d Buy Now With No Hesitation

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two stocks may be the most expensive on the market, but they're high for a reason! And I'm still…

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2 Stocks to Help Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want to reach $1 million, $100,000 can certainly get you there. Even if you invest in some low…

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Where to Invest $7,000 in March 2024

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

When I'm all out of ideas, I default to a S&P 500 index fund.

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Married Canadians: Know This Before Filing Your Taxes

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Married Canadians, make sure you consider all your options before filing your tax returns! You could be missing out on…

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This 8% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock has a solid present, and a strong future for investors looking to gain monthly passive income while…

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How to Earn at Least $1,560 in Passive Income in 2024 With Less Than $40K in Savings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you have $40,000 sitting around, here is exactly how you can put it away and gain at least $1,560…

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Tech Stocks

2 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $2,000 and Hold Long Term

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These growth stocks have already proven their worth this year, but are solid investments for long-term holders as well.

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Waiting for a Market Pullback With the S&P 500 at All-Time Highs? Here’s Why You Probably Shouldn’t

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Time in the market always beats timing the market.

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Is Telus a Buy, Hold, or Sell?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS (TSX:T) stock has a lot of competition ahead of it, so even with strong free cash flow and a…

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond Canadian Bank Stocks: 3 Insurance Plays With Nice Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Banks are great, but these three insurance stocks offer huge dividends, more diversification, and growth exposure.

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1 Dividend Stock Down 22% to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

FTT stock (TSX:FTT) recently saw a drop that could be a great opportunity for investors looking for growth over the…

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TFSA: The Most Expensive Stock in Canada Is a Top Buy Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CSU stock (TSX:CSU) may be the priciest stock on the TSX today, but there is a very good reason for…

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Want to Build Wealth in the Stock Market With Next to No Effort? Start With This Type of Investment

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BMO's selection of asset-allocation ETFs are tailored for DIY, hands-off investors.

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How to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for long-term growth as well as dividends, you can set that up right now with just $7,000!

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What’s the Best Way to Invest in Stocks Without Any Experience? Start With This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This index fund lets you invest in over 8,000 global stocks.

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Why Brookfield Stock Fell on Thursday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Brookfield is on the acquisition trail. Should you buy or hold?

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How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive Income Portfolio With $25,000 and WCP Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you want monthly passive income, consider this stock. Here’s how to achieve all that income in the first place.…

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TFSA: Invest $15,000 in CSU Stock and Get $4,694 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CSU stock (TSX:CSU) has surged in the last year, yet even if growth slows by half, you could create immense…

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Got $500 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This ETF

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Just $500 can get you a share of the top 500 U.S. stocks with this low-cost ETF.

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Is it Too Late to Buy Fortis Stock?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Is it too late to buy Fortis (TSX:FTS)? Here’s a look at whether you should buy this utility behemoth right…

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Build the Best Passive Income Portfolio for $117.62 in Monthly Dividends With XDIV ETF

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This ETF is perfect as a base for your monthly passive income portfolio, and here's exactly how to get started…

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Here Are My Top 5 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These undervalued stocks are down, but have strong financials that should see them rise right back up within the next…

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Better Buy in March: WELL Health Stock vs. TC Energy Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WELL stock (TSX:WELL) has been falling lower as TRP stock (TSX:TRP) has been climbing higher. So consider this before buying.

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If You Invested $10,000 in BCE Stock in 2023, This is How Much You Would Have Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE stock (TSX:BCE) has seen its shares fall by 18% in the last year, but could the company be making…

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