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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Tech Stocks

1 Canadian Momentum Stock I’d Buy Over Bitcoin

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) is a Canadian momentum stock that could outshine Bitcoin going into year's end.

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Dividend Stocks

U.S. Stocks Are Pricey: 2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Check Out Instead

| Joey Frenette

The broader TSX and S&P 500 may be expensive, but IA Financial (TSX:IAG) and Cascades (TSX:CAS) are the cheapest they've…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: Could the “Delta” Variant Drag it Back to 2021 Lows?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks to be in great shape going into the summer, but don't discount the threat of…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Air Canada’s Stock Could Hit Turbulence After Planes Begin Flying

| Daniel Da Costa

Many investors are hoping for a big recovery from Air Canada stock when travel can return. However, the stock still…

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy Before June 2021 Ends

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of five of the best TSX stocks you can buy right now and diversify your portfolio before…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Is Still a Buy at an All-Time High!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify stock (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just blasted to a new all-time high, but Canadian investors may still wish to buy the breakout.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Analysts Expect These 3 TSX Gold Mining Stocks to Jump 70% in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three Canadian gold stocks that Bay Street analysts expect to rise by nearly 70% return within a year.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $5,000? Here Are the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have the cash to invest today, I'd look to buy these three hot Canadian stocks soon. They offer…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Under-$5 TSX Stocks That Could Double in a Year

| Jitendra Parashar

Bay Street analysts expect these three under-$5 stocks to more than double within a year. Buy them today to get…

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A Top TSX Stock to Watch in July 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a hard-hit TSX stock that Canadian investors should add to their watchlists this July 2021.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Is Down 35% From its Recent High: Time to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the hottest stocks this year, BlackBerry, has been selling off recently. Now down 35% from its high at…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Shopify Stock Could Still Crush the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify stock is up over 5,000% since it went public six years ago. Despite this rapid growth, here are three…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada vs. Cineplex vs. BlackBerry: Which Is the Top Stock to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex, BlackBerry, and Air Canada stock have been three of the most popular investments among Canadians. Of the three, here's…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks I Like More Than Dogecoin and GameStop

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Dogecoin and GameStop stock have gone to the moon this year. But are you really comfortable with their…

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Tech Stocks

3 Skyrocketing TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Amid a Market Correction

| Jitendra Parashar

These three skyrocketing tech stocks could help you minimize downside risks to your stock portfolio amid the ongoing market correction.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should Canadians Dump Their Gold for Bitcoin?

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin may seem like a portfolio mainstay for true believers in the blockchain, but should Canadians be replacing their gold…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend-Growth Stocks on the TSX Today

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks have been on the rise, but a market correction could be imminent. Here are three great dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: 2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks for Monthly Income

| Kay Ng

Consider earning monthly income tax-free by buying and holding these two dividend stocks in your TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Mistake a Market Correction for a Market Crash

| Jitendra Parashar

The stocks market turned negative last week after reaching record highs earlier this month. Is this a beginning of a…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy on the Way Down

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) are two Canadian dividend growth stocks to buy on the dip.

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Coronavirus

1 Recovery Play That’s Better Than Air Canada Stock

| Joey Frenette

Canadian flight simulation play CAE (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) looks like a far better recovery bet than Air Canada stock as COVID-19 abates…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Probable Market Correction

| Vineet Kulkarni

Markets took a breather last week when the Fed indicated a more hawkish stance. Here are three TSX stocks that…

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Tech Stocks

Screaming Buy! Why Shopify Stock Popped 20% Last Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is one of the best stocks to buy on TSX right now. Its 2021 rally might have…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks to Buy on the TSX in June 2021

| Robin Brown

The TSX Index on the rise, but there are still some cheap, high-quality stocks for sale today. Here are three…

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Personal Finance

Follow These 3 Simple Steps to Build Sustainable Wealth!

| Kay Ng

Start your path to sustainable wealth with these three simple steps!

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Market Correction in 2021? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the market uncertainty recently, many Canadian investors may be worried about a market correction materializing in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Heat Up This Summer

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three of my favourite TSX stocks that are poised to rise in 2021 and beyond.

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Tech Stocks

Forget About BlackBerry: These Tech Stocks Could Make You a Boatload of Money

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry stock has seen another strong rally lately. However, despite BlackBerry's long-term potential, these two tech stocks are more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

1 of the Safest Canadian Dividend Stocks on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can't make you filthy rich, but it can help you grow your wealth safely over the next 18…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 Recovery Stocks That Still Offer Value!

| Daniel Da Costa

Most stocks have bounced back from the pandemic by now. However, these two top Canadian recovery stocks surprisingly offer a…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Start Investing With $50 at a $0 Trading Cost!

| Kay Ng

Start investing with $0 cost and begin generating passive income from dividend stocks immediately!

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $20 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian dividend stocks are on the rise, but here are three cheap stock picks that pay great dividends and trade…

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Tech Stocks

Are Any Reddit Stocks Worth a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that are commonly pumped on Reddit have been some of the top performers lately. Here's whether any are worth…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Blackberry (TSX:BB): These Top Canadian Stocks Could Double Your Money

| Robin Brown

Blackberry (TSX:BB) stock has recently been rallying, but I wouldn't touch it. If you want to double your money, check…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock to Buy the Dip for a 4.4% Yield

| Kay Ng

Here’s why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) dipped today. Should you buy the dip?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is HIVE Stock a Better Bet Than Bitcoin After its Latest Pullback?

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE) is a greener Bitcoin miner than its peers, but should cryptocurrency investors buy right now?

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Mid-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in the 2nd Half of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and another mid-cap TSX stock could help Canadian investors beat the markets in 2021 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy or Canadian Natural Resources: Which Is a Better Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is up almost 25%, while Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has soared 90% in the last 12…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top-Yielding TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three TSX stocks are much less volatile than broader markets. They offer stable dividends with juicy yields.

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex Stock Is a Buy, But Beware of This 1 Risk!

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock is one of the top Canadian stocks to buy for its recovery potential. However, if you're going to…

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