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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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3 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett stocks are some of the easiest choices, picked by the financial guru himself. But these are the best…

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A Bull Market Could Be Here: 3 Reasons to Buy Aritzia Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) stock surged in the pandemic but fell recently when the stock announced lower full-year guidance. So, what now?

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CRA: How Parents Can Fight the CCB Clawbacks, and Increase Income!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The CRA announced clawbacks for those making over $34,863, but an increase of 6.3% in CCB payments. So which can…

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Retirees: 3 Passive Income Streams to Start Today!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Passive income can be found at high levels for very little effort, and these are but three of the best…

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Up 15% in 2023, Is it Safe to Invest in the Stock Market Right Now?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Remember: time in the market always beats timing the market.

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Buy These 2 Growth Stocks on the Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two growth stocks are surging in share price, but even a small dip could be a great long-term opportunity…

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Here’s Why Shopify Stock Can Be a Long-term Winner

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP) is still lightyears away from where it was at all-time highs, but those prices could be reached…

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Everyone Is Talking About This Stock: Is It a Good Long-term Option?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

NFI stock (TSX:NFI) reported record earnings this week, with a huge backlog and production ramp up. So why did shares…

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The Number 1 Investing Mistake Young Investors Are Making Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Young investors: I've been there; I've gained money and lost it. I've learned that identifying this one mistake could be…

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These Hidden Gems Are Some of Canada’s Best-Kept Stock Secrets

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some of Canada’s best kept stock secrets? Here are two stocks that can offer growth, income, and defensive…

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How to Use Your TFSA to Earn $1,271 Per Year in Tax-Free Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend income is usually where we focus our attention, but passive income comes from multiple sources investors should focus on.

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Got $500? 2 Simple Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two simple stocks have easy-to-understand businesses and offer attractive long-term potential, making them two of the best to buy…

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How to Multiply Your TFSA by 10X Before Retirement

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to 10X your TFSA for retirement? Here are some ways tax-free compounding can significantly increase your wealth

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Young Investors: This Passive Income Stream Actually Works!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Creating passive income can be difficult when so many ask for startup costs, but here’s one way that takes minimal…

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You Can’t Control Inflation, But You Can Control What You Do About It

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Inflation might seem scary, but you can easily overcome it with good investing behaviours and the right assets.

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Women Aren’t Investing, Yet Survey Says 90% Will Have to, Like it or Not

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Women aren't usually given the chance to manage their own finances, yet 90% of women eventually will have to, whether…

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1 Easy Solution to Getting Out of Debt

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There is an easy, cheap, lazy way to get on top of your debt. Get an app to figure it…

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FHSA Investors, Rejoice! The Top 3 Stocks to Supercharge Your Home Savings

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in saving up for your first home? Buy these three top stocks if you’re an FHSA investor!

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Is It Safe to Invest Today? Here’s a Better Question to Ask

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Ready to jump back into the S&P 500? Read this article if you're still on the fence about investing.

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Missed the Market Bottom? Think Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors who believe a market bottom is gone may forget that we're due for another rate hike come September.

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Cargojet Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock recently reported earnings, including a profit, but one that was down significantly from the year before.

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3 Stocks to Buy if They Take a Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks are all easily some of the best investments in the country and are no-brainer buys any time…

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Air Canada Stock: Time for Investors to Buy Big?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock came roaring back to profitability, yet shares remained unmoved by the news. Here's why.

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TFSA Investors: Make $1,385/Month From This Passive Income Stream and Top Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are side hustles and passive income streams. This one is for the lazy people like myself who want to…

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Want $1 Million in Retirement? 3 Tips to Increase Your Success

| Kay Ng

Want at least $1 million in retirement? Save regularly, target a reasonable but high rate of return, and use tax-advantaged…

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The Stock Market May Be Bad Now, But Wait Until September

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The stock market may be down, but it could drop even further in September, as the September Effect takes hold.…

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4 Ways to Grow $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are four ways of investing long-term to to become a millionaire that don't require picking stocks.

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You’ll Never Buy at the Bottom: That’s Okay

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Staying the course, focusing on low fees, and reinvesting dividends matters more for long-term success than trying to buy at…

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You Can’t Control Interest Rates, But You Can Control What You Do About Them

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Concerned about recent changes in the Bank of Canada's interest rate? Here's what you can do.

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Air Canada Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite short-term challenges, Air Canada stock could be a great Canadian stock to buy now and hold for the long…

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Where to Invest $100 Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

You don’t need to break the bank to invest today. Here are three well-priced TSX stocks to add to your…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, August 14

| Jitendra Parashar

Weak commodity prices could pressure the main TSX index at the open today.

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Barbie Hits the Billion-Dollar Club: How Investors Can Cash In

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Barbie is now a billionaire, after the film phenomenon hit the billion-dollar mark this week. How can investors cash in?

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Young Investors: Create a Passive-Income Stream of $6,667/Month for $0 Upfront

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This passive-income stream is an easy and lucrative method that takes very little time. Start today, and you could be…

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This Energy Stock Pays You Monthly and Currently Yields 7.4%

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian energy stock offers an attractive yield and reliable monthly dividend, making it an excellent investment for the…

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Afraid You Missed Your Chance With This High-Flying Stock? Think Again

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bombardier stock (TSX:BBD.B) continues to experience major demand for its business jets, which is why now is the time to…

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Here’s the Next Stock I’m Going to Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CP stock (TSX:CP) has been up and down in the last year as investors wait for its merger to come…

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Down 5%, Is Dollarama Stock a Buy in August 2023?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock has dropped 5% in the last month, but there could certainly be a rebound coming that investors…

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How to Launch a Powerful TFSA With Just $6,500

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This is how I would personally invest a $6,500 TFSA contribution.

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These 2 Magnificent Stocks Keep Driving Higher

| Demetris Afxentiou

There's no shortage of magnificent stocks on the market that can provide massive long-term growth potential. Here's a duo to…

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