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Stocks for Beginners

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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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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 Great Reasons to Buy and Hold These Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

These quality dividend stocks are excellent additions to any portfolios seeking solid total returns. New investors would love them, too!

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Best Stocks to Buy: 3 Retail Picks to Buy Ahead of the 4th Quarter

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking for some of the best Canadian stocks to buy today, these three retail stocks offer some…

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3 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy With $500 Today

| Robin Brown

Despite a huge run in 2021, you can still pick up some really attractive TSX stocks today if you plan…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy That Could Double by Year’s End

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top TSX stock to buy in this market environment, these three companies offer the best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Bargains to Grab This September!

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) are great TSX bargains for dividend-hungry Canadian investors.

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CN Rail Stock Could Surge Further on Activist Involvement

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock is just getting started, as activist investors get involved following the questionable bidding war with CP.

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Air Canada’s Stock Price: Is it a Fall Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock price continues to trade more than 50% down from its pre-pandemic price. But is the stock finally…

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3 Top Stocks to Buy if You’re Building a Portfolio for the 1st Time

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stock ideas for your first portfolio? Here are three great stocks to help you get started!

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Forget Facedrive Stock: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

While Facedrive stock may be down by more than 95% from its high reached earlier this year, I'd avoid the…

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3 Solid-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Long Term

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three of the best solid-growth TSX stocks that Canadian investors can buy today and hold for the long…

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Beginners: 2 September Stock Picks to Fight Off Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) are great TSX stock picks for this September as inflation looks to…

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HIVE Stock: What to Know Before You Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

HIVE is one of the top cryptocurrency stocks you can buy today. So if you're considering buying this top growth…

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3 Growth Stocks Under $20 That Can Supercharge your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

These three growth stocks offer some of the best opportunities for investors today and could supercharge your portfolio for years…

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in September 2021

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to position your portfolio in September 2021? Here are three top Canadian stocks I'd look at owning in…

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3 Stocks I Would Buy During a Market Correction

| Jed Lloren

Trying to decide which stocks to buy in case of a sudden market correction? Here are three top stocks!

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Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Stock Price Could Double Within a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are key reasons why I believe Air Canada's (TSX:AC) stock price could rally in the near term and possibly…

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2 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks With 10X Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a high-quality growth stock that offers some significant potential for investors, these two stocks are some…

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3 Undervalued TSX Stocks Set to Rocket Higher

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are getting pretty pricey. Yet, here are three undervalued stocks that could rocket higher sooner than you might…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy if You’re Worried About a Stock Market Pullback

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in bolstering your portfolio with solid dividend stocks? Here are three top picks if you’re worried about…

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Canadian Investors: Here’s a Smart Growth Stock to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a smart growth stock to buy now that offers years of growth potential, I'd strongly consider…

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How to Make Money From Cyclical Stocks

| Puja Tayal

The cyclical upturn is about to begin. This is your chance to buy some cyclical stocks at the dip while…

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Got $1,000? Here Are 2 Value Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash to invest today, these two massive Canadian stocks offer some of the best value, making them…

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3 TSX Stocks I’m Buying Next

| Jed Lloren

Looking for new stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three stocks I’m buying next!

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2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top growth stock or two on the TSX today, these two companies are some of…

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Can This Hot Canadian Growth Stock Keep on Winning?

| Joey Frenette

Docebo (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) is one of many great Canadian growth stocks that have delivered Shopify-like performance of late.

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Why Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Stock Fell 56% Last Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada's ride-hailing company stock Facedrive (TSXV:FD) has lost more than 96% of its market value since February.

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Is Ether a Better Buy Than Bitcoin?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is the second most valuable cryptocurrency and has been rallying rapidly lately. But is it a better long-term investment…

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Young Investors: 3 Tips to Help You Succeed in Investing!

| Kay Ng

Are you just starting investing and don't know where to begin? The first step is to save diligently. Then, invest…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock Just Went Parabolic: Should You Chase?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is picking up momentum once again, but should Canadian growth investors buy in September?

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3 Top TSX Stocks That Could Double by Next Labour Day

| Jitendra Parashar

I’m highlighting three high-growth TSX stocks that could help you double or even triple your invested money by the next…

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3 Cheap Stocks Under $30 on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for cheap stocks, these three on the TSX today are all a steal under $30, with strong…

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Is Facedrive Stock a Buy Below $4?

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive stock is now trading almost 95% off its all-time high reached earlier this year, but does that mean it's…

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Dividend Stocks

Loblaw (TSX:L): This Red-Hot But Boring Stock Could Make a Run for $100

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) has crushed it over the past year and a half, but is the boring, red-hot grocer on its…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 TSX Gold Stock That’s a Screaming Buy in My Books!

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is a wonderful gold stock that trades at a wonderful price for reluctant investors who favour cryptocurrencies.

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Value Stocks: 5 of the Cheapest Canadian Picks for September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a value investor that's looking to buy a cheap Canadian stock, these five companies offer the most attractive…

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3 Ultra-Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy This September

| Robin Brown

The Canadian stock market is skyrocketing and it can be hard to find any bargains today. Here are three ultra-cheap…

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A Beginners Guide to Investing in Retirement

| Puja Tayal

Retirement is the beginning of a new life. Even if you've never invested in stocks, this is a good time…

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Bank Stocks

Got $500? 1 Cheap TSX Blue-Chip to Bank On Today

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is just one of many TSX blue-chip stocks that Canadians should consider buying in September…

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Worried You’re Underperforming the Stock Market? Here’s 1 Easy Tip to Consider

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been underperforming the stock market consistently you may want to make this one simple change that Warren Buffett…

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Is Ether the Best Cryptocurrency to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is one of the highest potential cryptocurrencies and is already up by roughly 50% in the last month. But…

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