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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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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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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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Got $500? Here Are 4 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Got $500 but you don't know where to invest? Here are four top quality Canadian stocks that give you a…

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3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Kay Ng

These Canadian growth stocks have outperformed in the long run. Their recent low returns could indicate a rare buying opportunity!

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Air Canada or Cineplex Stock: Better Buy in June?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) are two popular but aggressive Canadian reopening stocks, but should you buy either this…

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Dividend Stocks

Compound Interest: How to Grow Your TFSA to $1 million!

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can buy and hold high-quality Canadian stocks to take advantage of compound interest and grow your TFSA…

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Stocks for Beginners

It’s Time to Bet on the Canadian Warren Buffett!

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) is a must-buy, as Canadian investors look to appreciate value above sexy growth names like BlackBerry stock.

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Should You Chase BlackBerry Stock as it Soars Past $20?

| Joey Frenette

As WallStreetBets shifts their attention from AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) to BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock, should you look to join?

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What’s Going on With BlackBerry’s Stock Price?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why BlackBerry's stock price has gained more than 65% in the last five days and whether it's worth an…

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Air Canada Stock: Will it Ever Recover?

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the last six months, Air Canada stock has declined in price, despite the Canadian and world economies being well…

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Top Canadian Growth Stocks: How to Turn $5,000 Into $50,000

| Robin Brown

If you want to build a fortune, you have to think long term. Here are two Canadian growth stocks that…

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Canadian Dividend ETFs vs. Dividend Stocks: What You Need to Know

| Kay Ng

Thinking of investing in Canadian dividend ETFs or dividend stocks? Here’s what you need to know.

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Some Canadian names still have steam left, despite a steep rally. Here are three TSX stocks that offer handsome upside…

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Tech Stocks

3 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now for Superior Returns

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three of the best Canadian tech stocks that you can buy today to get superior returns…

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4 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Robin Brown

TSX stocks are soaring in 2021! For June 2021, here are four stocks that combine growth, value, and lots of…

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Forget AMC Stock: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) and Cargojet (TSX:CJT) appear to be far better high-upside bets on weakness versus the likes of meme stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

4 TSX Dividend Stocks You Want to Own in June 2021

| Robin Brown

Dividend stocks on the TSX have been surging in 2021. Yet here are four attractive dividend plays you can buy…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is a Smart Long-Term Buy

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is a volatile Canadian millennial stock that could be in for an upside correction as we…

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Will Warren Buffet Buy This Tech Stock Now?

| Kay Ng

This top tech stock has many qualities that Warren Buffett loves. This is why it's a great buy now!

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BlackBerry Is My Favourite WallStreetBets Stock: But Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock got a huge boost on Wednesday as WallStreetBets meme stocks surged, but should you chase it?

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Dividend Stocks

M&A in 2021: It’s the Season of Bidding Wars Here in Canada!

| Vineet Kulkarni

M&A in Canada: Along with M&A activities, bidding wars are also on the rise in Canada this year.

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5 of the Best Canadian Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire

| Jitendra Parashar

Buying and holding these five Canadian stocks for the long term could help you get extraordinary returns on your investment.

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Stocks for Beginners

AMC Entertainment Stock Pops Like Popcorn: Could Cineplex Be Next?

| Joey Frenette

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) popped on free popcorn, but should Canadian investors get into the meme stock, or is Cineplex (TSX:CGX)…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get Monthly $500 Passive Income Tax Free

| Kay Ng

Want to earn $500 a month in passive income from real estate? It can become a reality right now! Here’s…

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Tech Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 High-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Robin Brown

Many growth stocks have not participated in the recent TSX stock rally. If you have $1,000 and are looking for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Here’s a Cheaper Airline Play on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may be a high-upside reopening play, but there is a cheaper and likely safer name on…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Big Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three of the biggest Canadian dividend stocks for long-term investors. As markets linger at peaks, it makes sense…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Crude Oil Hit $100 a Barrel in 2021?

| Vineet Kulkarni

As crude oil prices recently breached two-year highs, the energy sector is one of the best-performing sectors.

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1 Undervalued Canadian Stock to Buy

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) is a great Canadian company that the market may be severely undervaluing as we head into the…

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Passive Income: 2 Prudent Canadian Stocks With Yields Over 7%

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) are some of the more prudent Canadian passive income stocks out there.

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Canadian Value Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Own Forever

| Robin Brown

Value investors, there are still bargains to be found in Canadian stocks. Here are three top stocks that are ideal…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Skyrocketing Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three of my favourite Canadian gold stocks to buy right now that could help you get solid returns…

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Passive Income: How to Easily Make $28 a Day

| Kay Ng

Get your money working hard for you now. Start earning passive income to improve your financial life today!

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top REIT to Defend Against Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties (TSX:CAR.UN) may be one of the best REITs on the TSX to defend against problematic levels of…

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TSX Stocks: Will the Markets Continue to Rally?

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Amid the broad market rally, it can still be difficult to pick outperforming stocks. That's why investors should…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Dividend Stock to Stash in Your TFSA Forever

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a terrific dividend payer that TFSA investors should consider buying as we head into June 2021.

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The Best Canadian Stocks for a High Inflation World

| Joey Frenette

Unexpected inflation could deliver a nasty hit to rate-sensitive growth stocks, but where are the best places to defend against…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

While markets continue to make new highs, some TSX stocks are still trading way lower than their record levels. Here…

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Over 75% of Warren Buffett’s Stock Portfolio Is in These 3 Sectors!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're wondering what stocks to buy for the long term, having a look at Warren Buffett's portfolio can offer…

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Inflation: How Should Canadians Invest in Uncharted Waters?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many bond proxies that can help Canadians better deal with any risks brought forth by…

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Cineplex Stock Is Rallying, But What About Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

After Cineplex (TSX:CGX) massively outperformed Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock to start the year, here's which stock is the better investment…

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Forget AMC Stock: 2 Canadian Picks for Superior Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

AMC stock gained more than 100% last week. However, with it trading well above its target price, these two Canadian…

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