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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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Air Canada Stock’s Turbulent Recovery: What Investors Need to Know

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada stock went from buy to buyer beware, but the tides could be shifting for this stock in the…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, July 14

| Jitendra Parashar

The main TSX index remains on track to end the week with healthy gains, as it has already risen 2.3%…

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Reaching Retirement? 3 Tips Before You Pull the Trigger

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're planning to retire, there are a lot of items to check off your to-do list. These are just…

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Energy Stocks

Tesla Stock and Canadian Clean Energy: A Power Duo for Sustainable Investing 

| Puja Tayal

Are you bullish on Tesla for its sustainable solutions? Then, you will like this stock and its potential to make…

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Canadian Infrastructure Stocks: Building the Future and Your Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Infrastructure stocks are some of the safest investments, but among them this one stock is perhaps the best buy.

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Brookfield Stock: Are the Real Estate Defaults Bad News for Investors?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield has defaulted on its real estate loans. Is this a red flag?

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My 3 Favourite Canadian Stocks to Buy in July 2023

| Robin Brown

Thinking about what Canadian stocks to buy this summer? Here's a stock for the long term, one for income, and…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, July 10

| Jitendra Parashar

The U.S. consumer inflation data and the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision will remain on TSX investors’ radar this…

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Beginning Investors: 3 TSX Stocks I’d Buy With $500 Right Now

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) are worth owning long term.

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Artificial Intelligence Bots Say These TSX Stocks Are a Buy (But Are They Really?)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

ChatGPT can't tap into recent data, but it can still be a valuable tool to generate investing ideas.

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Is the Sky Finally Clearing for Air Canada Stock?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has seen its shares rise 51% in the last year but is still far off from…

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Grab and Go: Couche-Tard Stock Is a Convenient Long-Term Holding

| Jitendra Parashar

ATD stock has delivered an eye-popping positive return of 2,719% since the end of 2008.

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Building Wealth: The Construction Companies Cementing Their Place in the Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Construction stocks should continue to build up your portfolio in the next year and beyond, with essential infrastructure paving a…

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Secure Your Financial Future: Invest in These TFSA Stocks for Retirement

| Jed Lloren

Are you interested in securing your financial future? Invest in these stocks in your TFSA for a nice retirement!

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, July 7

| Jitendra Parashar

Despite a minor overnight recovery in commodity markets, more economic releases amid concerns about upcoming rate hikes could keep TSX…

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U.S. Yield Curve Hits Deepest Inversion Since 1981, So What’s That Mean for Canadian Investors?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The U.S. yield curve hit its lowest point since 1981, right before the worst recession since the Great Depression.

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Maximize Your TFSA Returns With These High-Potential Retirement Stocks

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two top retirement stocks in Canada you can buy now to expect your TFSA money to grow faster.

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Next For Brookfield Asset Management Stock?

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Asset Management stock is down over the last 12 months. Can it turn things around?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Investors Should Consider Investing in U.S. Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

U.S. stocks have certainly not performed similarly to Canada this year, so exposure could definitely make a huge impact on…

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The Best- and Worst-Performing Stocks of 2023 So Far

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two stocks were some of the best- and worst-performing stocks in 2023 so far, but what's ahead for investors?

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Why Gold Stocks Could Be Like Investing in Cryptocurrency, in a Bad Way

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold prices are going up, and the market is going down. But honestly, gold could be as volatile as cryptocurrency…

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Are Dividend Stocks Worth the Added Risk Over Bonds and GICs? (Depends, But These 2 Are)

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada stock and another dividend value pick that may be a better bet over GICs or even…

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Unleash Your Retirement Potential: TFSA Stocks to Watch

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA can be a strong place for retirees to store their cash, but only if you're investing in strong…

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Why Canadian Investors Should Consider Investing in U.S. Stocks

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The U.S. market has great growth and tech-oriented indexes like the Nasdaq 100 worth considering.

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Dividend Stocks

Discover the Income-generating Potential of Canada’s Top Dividend Stocks

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking to build out the income-generating potential of their portfolios should start with these three stellar investments.

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Climate Action Incentive: Use It as Seed Money to Grow Your Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It's here! The Climate Action Incentive comes out the first week of July! Here's what it is, and how much…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, June 30

| Jitendra Parashar

The TSX Composite benchmark remains on track to post a solid weekly performance, paring most of last week’s losses.

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Got $1,000 to Invest? 2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 

| Puja Tayal

Here are some exciting growth stocks you can buy and hold for the next five to seven years and grow…

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2 Cyclical Retail Stocks You’ll Want to Buy Before the Next Bull Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two retail stocks may be some of the best opportunities out there on the TSX today for investors to…

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This Fall Could Be Rough, Economist Warns: Safeguard Your Finances Now and Have a Fun Summer

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't let your summer go to waste, but don't waste your cash while you're at it! Take in these tips…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, June 28

| Jitendra Parashar

Fed chair Jerome Powell’s remarks and the U.S. crude oil stockpiles data will remain on TSX investors’ radar today.

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TFSA Investors: Ditch Investing News for the Summer by Buying This Stable Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Stop stressing this summer and leave investing to this one stable stock that will keep your cash safe, while also…

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Despite Mutiny in Russia, Markets Remain Muted: Here’s Why

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A failed march on Russia didn't seem to affect markets over the weekend, with many investors left scratching their heads.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for some high-yield dividend stocks to provide a growing passive income? Here are two options you cannot ignore.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, June 26

| Jitendra Parashar

Besides domestic monthly GDP and consumer inflation reports, the U.S. quarterly GDP and consumer confidence data will remain on TSX…

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3 Undervalued Stocks That Belong in Every Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Each of these undervalued stocks offer investors a strong place to jump in on a quick downturn that won't last…

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Unleash Your Investing Power: Why the S&P 500 Is the Ultimate Growth Engine for Canadians

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The S&P 500 Index remains a stalwart choice for investors that is still hard to beat. Here's why.

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How to 10X Your TFSA Wealth

| Robin Brown

If you want to 10X your TFSA, you need to find great stocks and stick with them for the long…

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Wall Street: Your Ticket to International Diversification for Canadian Portfolios

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's an easy way to get access to a highly diversified portfolio of U.S. stocks.

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Unlock Your Retirement Dreams With These TFSA Investment Opportunities

| Demetris Afxentiou

Every investor wants to retire comfortably with a reliable income stream. Here are several stocks to help unlock your retirement…

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