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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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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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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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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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Badger Stock is Up 80% Since June, With Far More Room to Run

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Badger stock (TSX:BDGI) has soared 80%, but has even more room to grow as finances support its expansion strategy this…

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Forget the Magnificent 7: “GRANOLAS” Stocks Are up Big and Are Far Less Risky

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magnificent 7 stocks are looking volatile, which is why it might be time to get a heaping spoonful of GRANOLAS…

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Forget Nvidia: Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock surged this week reporting strong guidance and strong results, but I think it's already priced fairly.

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Stocks for Beginners

Up 30% This Year, Thomson Reuters Stock Still Has an Ace up its Sleeve

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TRI (TSX:TRI) stock has seen shares explode 30% in the last year, but if you think the company is now…

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3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in March

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI stocks are the future, but what about the companies already using it for their own advantage? Here are three…

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This Homegrown Railroad Is a No-Brainer Value Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR (TSX:CNR) stock continues to be the best of the best in terms of the future performance in railway, with…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Things You Need to Know if You Buy Gildan Stock Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gildan stock (TSX:GIL) rose after a dividend increase, but there is still a lot of turmoil behind the scenes that…

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3 Things About Couche-Tard Stock Every Smart Investor Knows

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Couche-tard stock (TSX:ATD) may be up 30% this year, but look at the leadership and history of the stock to…

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1 Top TSX Growth Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2024

| Jitendra Parashar

Aritzia could be a must-buy TSX growth stock in 2024, showing strong recovery with the potential for sustained financial growth…

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Investing in a global, quality-focused ETF like ZGQ can be a good core strategy for beginners.

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Investors: What to Expect From Canada’s Real Estate Market in 2024

| Puja Tayal

What does 2024 hold for Canada’s real estate market? Let's find out from Nathan Levinson of Royal York Property Management.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 3 Top Tips to Get You Started

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

New investors may be itching to get started, but first, ensure you are properly set up and do your research!

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3 Secrets of Millennial Millionaires

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It certainly is possible to become a millennial millionaire if you can make a few sacrifices, but even if you…

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New Investors: How to Use AI Effectively for Investing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AI stocks are exciting, but using AI for your regular investment research can be even more exciting, expanding your reach…

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2 Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Are you interested in buy-and-hold investing for the long term? These two Canadian stocks are excellent picks for the coming…

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF provides newbie investors with a tailor-made portfolio of global stocks and bonds.

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Got $1,000 to Invest in Stocks? Put It in This Index Fund

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost beginner-friendly ETF is a great way to invest $1,000.

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Dividend Stocks

Have $500? 2 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want some absurdly cheap stocks for your portfolio? Here are two options trading at a huge discount right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Out of Debt Once and for All, And Turn It Into $12,592.38 in Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

By astutely managing your budget and paying down debt, you can free up more money to invest in your retirement.

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Stocks for Beginners

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

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how I would personally invest a $7,000 TFSA contribution.

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Stocks for Beginners

Watching This 1 Key Metric Could Help You Beat the Stock Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This data marker can tell you exactly what you can expect from the future of companies, and whether that's a…

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Agnico Eagle Mines Stock Soars Higher on 10.5% Increase in Gold Reserves

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

AEM stock (TSX:AEM) posted strong earnings, bringing the share price back up after falling 15% so far in 2024. And…

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Tech Stocks

Topicus Stock Jumps 16% on Killer Full-Year Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus (TSXV:TOI) reported strong earnings after revenues surged higher, and with a volatile market this is exactly what you want…

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Dividend Stocks

Intact Financial Climbs to All-Time High on Buybacks, With an 11% Dividend Increase

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Intact stock (TSX:IFC) rose after the company reported a difficult year, but managed to increase buybacks and its dividend.

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Fairfax Financial Stock Rises Back on Strong Earnings After 13% Short Seller Drop

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fairfax stock (TSX:FFH) saw shares drop 13%, only to come right back up on strong, estimate-beating earnings for the fourth…

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Earnings Alert! Is Air Canada Stock a Buy After its Q4 Results?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why I find Air Canada stock attractive to buy, despite its fourth-quarter earnings miss.

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Why Waste Connections Stock Rallied After its Q4 Earnings

| Jitendra Parashar

Waste Connections’s consistently expanding profitability and growing revenues could help it inch up further in the years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust: Is its 8.24% Dividend Yield Safe?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alaris Equity Partners has a history of strong dividend income generation for its shareholders. It's also trading 21% below book…

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1 Dividend Stock I’m Buying for Superior Passive Income in 2024

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Goeasy stock (TSX:GSY) has seen solid growth of 21% in the last year, making it a top dividend stock for…

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CAE Stock Falls 12% After Earnings: Is it a Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CAE (TSX:CAE) stock looked like it was going to have another strong quarter, but disappointed investors with more costs.

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1 Dream Dividend Stock up 16% With Even More Upside to Go

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

WCN (TSX:WCN) stock reported earnings that passed estimates, and full-year guidance that remained solid, keeping it a safe stock to…

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I Was Wrong: S&P 500 ETFs Are Risky. This One Is Far Superior

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The S&P 500 hit US$5,000 highs, but is now incredibly risky with over exposure to the Magnificent Seven. I'd get…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Dropped 12.6% Despite Beating Earnings Estimates

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP) dropped by over 12% on the TSX today after reporting earnings that beat estimates. So what happened?

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Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're worried about how much you'll earn in retirement, increase your income by investing in an ETF like this…

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Restaurant Brands Stock Drops 6% After Earnings: Time to Buy?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RBI (TSX:QSR) stock saw shares drop 6%, despite beating earnings estimates, as macro issues continued to weigh on performance.

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Beginner Investors: 5 Top Canadian Stocks for February 2024

| Puja Tayal

Begin your investing journey with these five Canadian stocks while they trade at their lows. You could gain in an…

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Is Bombardier Stock a Buy Now?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.B) fell 14% after earnings missed estimates, but climbed back slightly after the earnings miss.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Magna Stock Fell 8% Last Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Magna stock (TSX:MG) dropped 8% last week as the company reported earnings that fell below full-year estimates for the stock.

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Buy 32 Shares in This Glorious Dividend Stock and Create $1,074.88 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This dividend stock is also a growth stock you're going to want on your side over the next year and…

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New Study Shows 36% of Couples Hide Spending From Partner, And It’s a Pressure Point

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Having the hard talk? It can literally pay to do so. Here's how to stop holding out on your partner…

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