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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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Air Canada Stock Price: What’s Going On?

| Daniel Da Costa

With vaccination rates rising rapidly across the country over the last few months, here's why Air Canada's stock price has…

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Canadian Stocks: 2 to Watch as COVID Cases Rise Again

| Daniel Da Costa

As coronavirus cases start to rise again south of the border, here are the Canadian stocks that could offer you…

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3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $30 Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are pulling back, but that is presenting some attractive buying opportunities. Here are three quality TSX stocks under…

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Cineplex Stock Could End 2021 Much Higher

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) could be a realistic double if the bull-case scenario pans out and Canada is able to keep COVID-19…

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Digital Age Utilities: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest in tech stocks but fear volatility? You can buy and hold these digital-age utility stocks…

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3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for New Investors to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

If you're new to stock investing, you should explore dividend stock investing to boost your income first, as it's simple…

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2 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are Taking Off

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and North West Company (TSX:NWC) are great TSX stocks to buy on the way up this summer.

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3 Irresistible TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three irresistible TSX tech stocks to buy today as they could yield outstanding returns in the…

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Ranking the Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add some top long-term Canadian stocks to your portfolio soon, here are the three best businesses…

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Buy Alert: 3 Value Stocks That Won’t Be Cheap Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

As the Canadian economy continues to reopen and create opportunities, these are three of the best Canadian value stocks to…

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2 Top TSX Stocks I’d Buy Together for the 2nd Half of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Investors would be wise to buy MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) and another top Canadian stock together going into the second…

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3 Top TSX Earnings Stocks to Watch This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three Canadian earnings stocks to watch this week before these companies release their latest earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Future TSX Dividend King Worth Buying Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a future dividend king that many Canadian income investors are sleeping on!

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3 of My Favourite Canadian Stocks for July 2021

| Robin Brown

Value or growth? What should you own? I think a bit of both. Here are three of my favourite Canadian…

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Air Canada vs. BlackBerry Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and BlackBerry stock are two of the most intriguing stocks on the TSX. But which of these investor…

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3 Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys

| Adam Othman

When you are just starting to invest, it’s a good idea to not overcomplicate things for yourself and stick to…

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Where Will Air Canada Stock Be in a Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock has seen its recovery stall the last six months, but with the economy opening, here's what to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hard-Hit TSX Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and two other TSX dividend growth stocks that Canadians would be smart to buy on the…

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2 Canadian Stocks That Could Double Your Money

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-quality businesses that could double your money, these two Canadian stocks are some of the best…

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2 Screaming Bargains on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

ONEX (TSX:ONEX) and CAE (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) are underrated TSX stocks that strike me as screaming bargains this July 2021.

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2 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) are two great Canadian retail plays that aren't as expensive given their growth profiles.

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Warren Buffett Approach: How to Buy Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can learn from Warren Buffett's approach to help you buy the best Canadian growth stocks for your…

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Tech Stocks

1 Cloud-Harnessing Canadian Stock to Buy at New Highs

| Joey Frenette

Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) is a great cloud-harnessing tech stock that could grow into its frothy multiple and price tag.

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This Value Stock Is Cheaper Than Air Canada and Cineplex

| Daniel Da Costa

While Air Canada and Cineplex may look like two of the cheapest stocks in Canada, here's one Canadian company offering…

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Starting a Portfolio? 2 Proven Canadian Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Emera (TSX:EMA) are boring, but they are among the best beginner stocks for those starting a portfolio.

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1 Great Canadian Stock to Fight off Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) stock is a wonderful company with strong enough pricing power to bring the fight to higher inflation.

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Got as little as $300 that you are looking to invest? Here are three high-quality Canadian stocks to buy and…

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Worried About a Market Pullback? 2 Top Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're concerned there could be a market crash materializing soon, these are two of the top Canadian stocks to…

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Massive Reason Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Could Skyrocket Next Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's a massive reason why Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may start a big rally as soon as next week.

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Ranking the Top 3 Canadian Recovery Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy now and how they compare to each other when considering…

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Start Building a Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you building a stock portfolio? Make sure to consider these three top stocks!

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Air Canada: How Long Before Shares Recover?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may not be so quick to surge to new highs, as new COVID-19 variants of concern…

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Rail Stocks Under Pressure: Time to Buy CN or CP?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are volatile lately, but should you dare buy either on recent weakness?

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This 1 TSX Stock Popped 15% on Tuesday! Is it a Buy?

| Jitendra Parashar

OrganiGram Holdings (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) stock rallied by more than 15% on July 13 after releasing its strong Q3 results. But I…

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Tech Stocks

1 Red-Hot Reddit Stock to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock could still be one of the best Reddit stocks to buy today for the long term. Here's…

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TFSA Investors: KISS Complexity Goodbye

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA is a great investment tool, Motley Fool investors should have these points in mind.

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3 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Today for the Long Term

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three cheap TSX stocks that long-term investors can buy today to get a handsome return on…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks to Begin the 2nd Half of 2021

| Puja Tayal

The second half of 2021 holds the promise of recovery and seasonality. These five stocks have the potential to surge…

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Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Are you concerned about the much-talked market crash after such a steep rally? Notably, TSX stocks at large look in…

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4 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Falls in July

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of four Canadian stocks to buy if the market falls this month due to investors’ seemingly temporary…

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