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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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3 Stocks I Plan on Buying Soon

| Jed Lloren

If you’re looking for stock ideas for your portfolio, here are three stocks I plan on buying soon!

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3 Under-the-Radar Canadian Stocks to Buy in December 2021

| Robin Brown

The recent market correction in Canadian stocks has created some amazing bargains. Here are three under-the-radar stocks to buy right…

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2 of the Best Recovery Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck in this market environment, these two recovery stocks are…

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2 Lesser-Known Canadian Stocks Trading Well Undervalued

| Daniel Da Costa

These two lesser-known Canadian stocks flying under the radar could be some of the most undervalued businesses to buy today.

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Market Correction: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If a market correction happens to intensify this week, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to put at…

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2 Stocks to Avoid and 1 to Buy in 2022

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of stocks with significant upside potential for 2022. Unfortunately, there are also several stocks to avoid…

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WOW! These 4 Canadian Stocks Are Unbelievably Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent volatility in markets, if you're looking to buy a Canadian stock at a discount, these four are…

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Why Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Is Down 6.9% Today

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Growth stocks like Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) may have priced in all the risk.

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3 Beginner Stocks to Buy in December

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a beginner that's new to investing and looking for the best way to invest your cash, these three…

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Stocks or Real Estate? Why More Canadians Are Picking Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

StatsCan reports that more Canadians are stock investing and pulling back on real estate investment in 2021.

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1st-Time Investors: 3 Stocks to Include in a Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Struggling to think of which stocks to include in your portfolio? Here are three top stock picks!

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How New TFSA Changes Will Affect You in 2022

| Robin Brown

The CRA just raised the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit by $6,000 for 2022. Here's what you should do…

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Lightspeed, Passive Income, and a Blue Chip: 3 Stocks I Would Add to My Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in stock ideas for your portfolio? Here are three stocks at the top of my watchlist.

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Want to Double Your Money? Buy These 2 Canadian Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks not only offer exceptional growth over the long run, but they also trade remarkably cheap today.

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3 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks That Just Went on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent volatility in markets, here are three of the best Canadian growth stocks to buy while they are…

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The 2 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in December 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Canadian investors can buy these two stocks amid the ongoing market correction.

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in December 2021

| Robin Brown

Christmas is just around the corner. Here are three top Canadian stocks that are on my investment wish list for…

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3 Qualities to Look for in Growth Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Growth stocks have the potential to make investors much richer. Find out which qualities make the best growth stocks!

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Worried About a Market Correction? These 2 Stocks Are As Safe As They Come!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried a market correction could materialize in the short term, here are two top Canadian stocks to help…

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Warren Buffett’s #1 Rule and How to Apply it to Stock Investing

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett's number one rule to investing is never lose money. How do you go about doing it?

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Hungry for Growth? Let’s Go Shopping

| Demetris Afxentiou

Most investors are hungry for growth in this market. Fortunately, there are plenty of options to consider, including these long-term…

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Inflation Rising Into 2022: 3 TSX Stocks to Counter Inflation

| Kay Ng

Counter inflation with a basket of stocks! Here is a diversified group of top Canadian stocks for your consideration.

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Investing 101: Good Volatility vs. Bad Volatility

| Puja Tayal

Stock market volatility is often misunderstood as risk. But good volatility brings an opportunity to buy a strong stock at…

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Stock Market Correction: Your Chance to Find Top Long-Term Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

With volatility starting to pick up and a potential stock market correction starting to materialize, here's how to find the…

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FIRE SALE: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy at Bargain Basement Prices

| Daniel Da Costa

This Black Friday weekend, some of the best deals for Canadians might not necessarily be found in the mall. Instead,…

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Black Friday Sale! The 2 Best Stocks to Buy Amid the Ongoing Correction

| Jitendra Parashar

These two fundamentally strong TSX stocks don’t look any less attractive than a great Black Friday deal.

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3 Ridiculously Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Before December

| Robin Brown

Black Friday is upon us, and here are three TSX stocks that are ridiculously cheap today. Pick them up while…

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3 Tips to Become a Successful Investor

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in learning how to become a successful investor? Here are three tips to help you!

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Could Double by Next Black Friday

| Jitendra Parashar

These positive factors could help Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock more than double by the next Black Friday.

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Forget Air Canada: This Recovery Stock Pays a 6.5% Dividend

| Daniel Da Costa

Rather than buying Air Canada and hoping for a rally in the stock, this Canadian stock will pay you an…

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3 Stocks to Hold in Your TFSA

| Jed Lloren

Your TFSA is a vital investment tool. Here are three stocks that can help you make the most of it!

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How to Prepare for New TFSA Changes in 2022

| Robin Brown

Some new changes are soon to be announced for the Tax-Free Savings Account. Here's two stocks to buy with the…

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2 Recovery Stocks on the TSX to Buy Over Cineplex Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Cineplex stock looks like one of the cheapest stocks to buy on the TSX today, these two recovery stocks…

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Canada’s Inflation at 13-Year High: 3 Stocks to Build an Inflation-Hedged Portfolio

| Puja Tayal

Canada's inflation is at a 13-year high because of energy prices. This has reiterated the need to hedge your portfolio…

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This 1 Canadian Stock Has Turned $1,000 Into $4,340 in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

The strongly bullish momentum in Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock might continue after the recent correction.

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2 TSX Stocks to Watch in December 2021

| Robin Brown

Markets are up but volatility is definitely on the rise. Here are two TSX stocks to keep your eyes on…

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Telus (TSX:T) Stock: Should You Buy Now?

| Andrew Walker

Telus is making the investments needed to drive long-term growth across its businesses.

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Why Couche-Tard Stock Plunged 7% on Wednesday

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's why the shares of Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B)(TSX:ATD.A) fell sharply on Wednesday.

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3 Beaten-Down TSX Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Looking for beaten-down TSX stocks to snag while they're still cheap? Here are three quality stocks I'd buy on the…

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Air Canada Stock: A Better Recovery Stock Than Cineplex?

| Daniel Da Costa

Almost two years into the pandemic and both Air Canada and Cineplex stock trade more than 50% below their pre-pandemic…

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