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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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Bay Street Loves These 3 Growth Stocks: Should You?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These growth stocks are all above 40% in 2023 alone, but analysts believe there is even more room to run…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, August 8

| Jitendra Parashar

Overnight weakness in commodity prices could pressure the main TSX index at the open today.

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1 Growth Stock To Buy and Hold in a Market Downturn

| Demetris Afxentiou

Many investors still see a possible market downturn coming over the next year. Here's a growth stock that can weather…

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Up 3% in 2023, Is it Safe to Invest in the TSX Right Now?

| Jed Lloren

Are you wondering if it’s a safe time to invest in the TSX right now? I have an answer for…

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2 TSX Stocks Poised to Have a Big Summer

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best TSX stocks you can buy this summer.

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Fed Raises Rates: Here’s How it Affects Canadians

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The United States now has the highest interest rate in the last 22 years, so how does this affect Canada,…

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Better Buy: Brookfield Corporation or Brookfield Infrastructure Partners?

| Robin Brown

Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners both have long runways of growth ahead, but which one should you buy today?

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How Much Money You Have to Make to Get the Maximum CPP Payout

| Puja Tayal

Do you know the maximum CPP payout in 2023 is $1,855? See how much money you should make to get…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Buy Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has had a rocky past, but there could still be some turbulence in this top airlines…

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Is it Time to Buy Cineplex?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Should you buy Cineplex? Here's a look at the case for investing (or not investing) in Canada's largest entertainment company.

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CAE Inc.: A High-Flying Simulation Stock With Altitude

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CAE (TSX:CAE) stock is a solid defensive stock trading at strong metrics with a record backlog, which is perfect during…

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Don’t Gamble With Your Retirement: Invest in These Safe TFSA Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA is an ideal way to save for retirement. These three TSX stocks are ideal for those wanting stability…

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Don’t Miss Out on These TFSA Stocks for a Comfortable Retirement

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks that can help you achieve a comfortable retirement? Invest in these companies in your TFSA!

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How Much Do You Need to Invest to Make $300 a Month?

| Puja Tayal

Are you still relying on one income source? It's time to diversify. Here’s how much you need to invest to…

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Build Wealth by Doing Nothing: 3 Stocks Perfect for Beginning Investors

| Robin Brown

Are you new to investing? Here's a boring way to build tremendous wealth for decades to come.

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The 3 Best Stocks to Buy for the Next 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three could be the best stocks you add to your portfolio over the next decade and beyond, with dividends…

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Open Text Stock: A Hidden Canadian Tech Gem?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Open Text stock (TSX:OTEX) trades near 52-week highs, but could see another surge as earnings creep closer.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, July 25

| Jitendra Parashar

An early morning rally in metals prices could lift TSX mining stocks at the open today.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, July 24

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX stocks are likely to remain highly volatile this week, as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and…

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Better Buy: Canadian Bank Stocks or GICs?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and the big Canadian bank stocks seem like great bets for the long run, even compared to…

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Retire Fearlessly: TFSA Stocks to Build Your Wealth Ahead of Time 

| Puja Tayal

If you start early and invest in growth stocks through a TFSA, you could build wealth and retire ahead of…

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Buffett Says Avoid These 4 Dumb Investing Mistakes (Do This Instead)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett wants you to know these mistakes that amount to one thing: don't be so human. Then consider this…

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Here’s How Much $1,000 of Loblaw Stock is Worth After 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Loblaw stock (TSX:L) surged during the pandemic, but could we see that growth again in the next decade? Or should…

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Dollarama: Bargain Bin Stock or Discount Darling?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama stock (TSX:DOL) has risen 80% in the last three years, but with slowing share growth, is it still a…

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Safeguarding Your Wealth: 5 Safe Stocks to Buy in a Rising Interest Rate Market

| Demetris Afxentiou

Safeguarding your wealth is easier than you may think. Here are five stellar options that can do that and much…

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The 1 Stock I’m Selling Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors are starting to look out for growth stocks, but be careful. Some are now overbought and due for a…

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Unlock Your Portfolio’s Full Potential: Why Canadian Investors Should Look South to U.S. Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

A low-cost index ETF can be a great way to access leading U.S. stocks.

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2 Remarkably Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These cheap stocks are strong options that check all the boxes of low metrics and insider trading. So what's stopping…

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1 Stock With Millionaire-Making Potential

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This top stock was a millionaire-maker before, and could be again. And you won't have to invest a ton to…

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Nutrien Share Growth: Is This Fertilizer Company a Bumper Crop for Investors?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nutrien stock had a volatile year, but that's now behind it. With prices stabilizing, investors should consider it once more.

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Canadian Dividend Machines: Stocks That Generate Passive Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Finding that perfect mix of investments takes time. Fortunately, these Canadian dividend machines can make that process simpler.

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2 TSX Stocks to Buy This Month — and 1 to Avoid

| Puja Tayal

The market reversed this year in favour tech stocks. Move with the market flow. Buy those at their lows and…

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Which TSX Stock Is Best to Buy Today?

| Puja Tayal

Every stock has its returns and risks. Consider the one that aligns with your goals. See if this TSX stock…

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TSX Today: Why Canadian Stocks Could Fall on Tuesday, July 18

| Jitendra Parashar

Canada’s latest inflation report and retail sales data from the U.S. market could give further direction to TSX stocks today.

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How to Pay Off Debt and Get Rich in 20 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Debt can be an all-consuming problem that must be dealt with, but you can also turn it into your advantage…

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These Canadian Dividend Stocks Make Your Money Work Harder

| Demetris Afxentiou

Want to make your money work harder for you? Buying these dividend stocks today is the first step to achieving…

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3 Dividend Stocks in Growth Mode Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Infrastructure stocks can be both safe havens in a poor market as well as dividend providers with growth. And these…

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Emerging Canadian Stocks With the Potential to Outperform the Market

| Jitendra Parashar

These top emerging Canadian stocks can help your stock portfolio grow faster than you think.

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2 Growth Stocks at All-Time Highs I’m Buying Over and Over

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two growth stocks will never be boring to me, with dividends, growth, and more all combining for long-term hold…

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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $50 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are companies that were once great but are still of huge value on the TSX today for…

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