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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

What’s Driving Franco-Nevada’s Stock Price Up?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Franco‑Nevada’s stock jumped 71% as record gold prices and a blockbuster quarter fattened revenue, cash flow, and acquisition firepower.

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent TSX Stock Down 8% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

OpenText’s cloud and AI push could reignite growth for this software veteran, but high debt and shrinking revenue means buyers…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Blueprint: Positioning $14,000 for Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sitting on $14,000 TFSA room? Put it to work for monthly income with RioCan, Exchange Income, and Timbercreek for balanced…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Money Maker: 2 Monthly Payers to Own for Years to Come

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want monthly dividends? Dream Industrial offers steady, sustainable income while Allied Properties pays more but comes with bigger balance‑sheet and…

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2 No-Brainer Canadian Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

Uncover no-brainer Canadian stocks that could enhance your portfolio. Learn about dividend favourites and growth opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Worry-Free Retirement Stocks That Let Canadians Rest Easy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for low‑stress retirement stocks? Metro, iA Financial, and CGI mix defensive income, insurer strength, and durable tech growth for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I Like Better Than Dollarama Stock for Buy-and-Hold Investing

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama is strong, but TFI International and Alimentation Couche-Tard offer better value and dividends for income investors.

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3 Stocks to Quell Retirement Income Worries

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried about retirement income? These three TSX stocks offer a blend of steady income, higher yield, and growth.

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The 3 Canadian Stocks Every Beginner Should Buy First

| Jitendra Parashar

Starting out in investing doesn’t have to be complicated when you pick strong Canadian stocks that do the basics right.

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3 Dividend Stocks That Put Your Money to Work While You Sleep

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried about finances at night? These three TSX dividend stocks can help build reliable, tax-free TFSA income.

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5 Smart Stocks to Buy for the Rush on Gold and Silver

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With gold at $3,784 and silver at $44.50, consider these Canadian miners offering income and growth instead of buying bullion.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Stock Has Been Losing Steam: Bargain or Beware?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR’s share pullback could be a buying opportunity, but slowing freight volumes and heavy debt mean investors should be cautious.

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Dividend Stocks

If Rates Stay Higher for Longer, These Dividend Stocks Win

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Facing higher interest rates? Discover how investing in selected Canadian insurance stocks can help you hedge risk and thrive during…

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 TSX Stock I’d Buy If the BoC Signals Multiple Cuts

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Excited about falling interest rates? Discover why Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT) could thrive and enhance your portfolio with multiple…

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RRSP vs. TFSA for 2025: My Framework for Every Income Level

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Discover how to effectively use TFSAs and RRSPs for investing, regardless of income, with top stocks like Fortis, goeasy, and…

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Energy Stocks

Gas Prices Spiking? The Energy Dividend Stocks I’d Hold Through Volatility

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Are energy stocks a smart investment to offset gas price volatility? Discover two dividend stocks offering steady returns despite market…

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Dividend Stocks

How Rising Rents Can Boost These 3 Canadian REITs

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Rising rents got you down? Discover how investing in Canadian REITs can help you reclaim cash and boost your income…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Wealth-Building TSX Stocks for the Next Generation

| Jitendra Parashar

These two TSX stocks could be smart picks for young investors looking to grow their wealth with a long-term mindset.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Bank Stocks for Decades of Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three dividend-friendly Canadian banks to consider now include NA for durability, EQB for growth, and BNS for yield and value.

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Dividend Stocks

My 3‑ETF “Sleep‑Well” Portfolio for 2025

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Sleep-at-night investing: three low-cost ETFs that deliver global diversification, Canadian strength, and automatic balancing so you can grow wealth without…

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2 TSX Stocks Under $20 That Are Absolute Steals

| Jitendra Parashar

Don’t let the low share prices fool you, as both of these TSX stocks offer real value and long-term upside…

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Dividend Stocks

How I’d Bridge to CPP With TFSA Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want $50,000 in retirement income? Pair a delayed CPP with TFSA dividends from reliable Canadian stocks to close the gap.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Dollarama a Buy at Today’s Prices?

| Jitendra Parashar

Dollarama’s stock is trading near record highs, but here’s why the stock still looks attractive at today’s price.

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Tech Stocks

Missed Nvidia? 3 Picks-and-Shovels AI Stocks I’d Buy Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Three Canadian AI plays could offer income, growth, and hardware upside without paying NVIDIA-level prices.

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My Handpicked Canadian Stocks for the Long Term

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here's a look at some of the best, handpicked Canadian stocks for any investor to buy today for long-term growth…

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4 Dirt-Cheap Stocks to Buy With $3,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A minimal investment in four price-friendly stocks can generate income or capital growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Richer: 2 Dividend Knights I’ll Never Sell

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under-the-radar TSX Dividend Knights could quietly help you retire richer without chasing high yields.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Buying This Magnificent 7 Stock on Any 10% Dip

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Microsoft’s blowout growth and OpenText’s cheap, dividend-backed turnaround raise a simple question: Should you buy the pricey titan on a…

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This 10% Yield Looks Like a Trap: Here’s the Safer Alternative I’m Buying

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

That double-digit yield looks tempting, but is it a trap, and which Canadian dividend stock is the safer long-term pick…

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Dividend Stocks

The Only TSX60 Stock I’d Buy If I Had to Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With double-digit sales growth, new international pillars, and elite margins, is Dollarama the “rich” TSX60 stock you’ll wish you’d bought…

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3 Stocks Under $100 That Could Realistically Double in 3 Years 

| Puja Tayal

Here's how the Bank of Canada's rate cut could influence stocks and trade strategies in the face of US tariff…

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2 Top TSX Stocks I’d Seriously Consider Buying on the Next Market Pullback

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are soaring to new all-time highs. However, a pullback could be imminent. Here are two top Canadian stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy This TSX Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With e-commerce humming, cash flow rising, and shares down 34%, is TFI International the overlooked freight rebound play worth buying…

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The Canadian Bank Stock I’d Pass onto My Kids

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Kids are stressful enough, so don't worry about their financial future another moment.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $15,000 Into $150,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These TSX stocks offer three different opportunities, but each could be a multi bagger in the works.

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Dividend Stocks

GICs at 5%? I Still Prefer These 3 Rock‑Solid Dividend Growers

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

GICs have been mighty tempting in the last few years, but these stocks now look even better.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.6% Dividend Stock Pays Cash Every Single Month

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Monthly income can be the difference between stress and peace of mind, so let's look at a stock to help…

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3 Canadian Stocks So Secure I’d Put My Mom’s Money in Them

| Kay Ng

These three Canadian stocks have underlying businesses that are built to last. They are so secure that I'd put my…

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Tech Stocks

Missed the AI Rally? 2 TSX‑listed Winners I’d Buy Instead

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Worried you missed out? Stop worrying and instead consider these two AI stocks with recurring revenue.

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Dividend Stocks

This 5.3% Yield Looks Built to Last: Here’s Why I’m Buying

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A 5.3% yield isn't the highest, but with this dividend stock, it's safe!

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