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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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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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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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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 Top Stocks to Buy in a Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best long-term businesses you can own, which is why they're the first…

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Tech Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy with $1,000 Today!

| Robin Brown

While the TSX is up near all time-highs, some Canadian growth stocks are looking more affordable. Here's my three top…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: 2 Top Gold and Silver Stocks to Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin isn't the only alternative asset to preserve and grow your wealth. Gold and silver stocks like Barrick Gold may…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,000? 1 Cheap Canadian Stock Ready for Blast-off!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a top undervalued TSX stock that could make Canadian investors filthy rich over the next 10…

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Dividend Stocks

How Warren Buffett Built His Fortune, and How You Can, Too!

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has built a fortune investing in American companies. Here are three top Canadian stocks that win from the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 3 Big Earnings to Watch This Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

This season's corporate earnings growth will be the biggest driver for TSX stocks for the next few months. Which Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Re-Opening TSX Stocks That Gained Big in 2021: Should You Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are top TSX stocks that have gained big in the last six months and could continue to gain amid…

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Dividend Stocks

Interest Rates Too Low? 2 Buy-and-Forget Canadian Dividend Stocks for You

| Kay Ng

Interest rates too low? Consider buy-and-forget dividend stocks. Here are two quality dividend stock examples.

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3 Easy Ways to Make Money Fast on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking to make cash quick and easy, then you want to use these methods to put money aside…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Paying a 4% Dividend or More

| Robin Brown

Looking to boost your income, but don't want to overpay? Here are three undervalued Canadian stocks that have great long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Coinbase: HIVE Stock Is a Better Buy After Bitcoin’s Latest Plunge

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) is a Bitcoin miner that's cheaper and could have more upside than the white-hot Coinbase IPO.

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4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and three other TSX stocks are dividend studs to buy and hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for 1st-Time Investors

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend stocks outperform broader markets in the long run. Here are three TSX dividend stocks that investors can consider for…

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Dividend Stocks

Small-Cap Stocks Thrashed Large Caps in 2021: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Small-cap TSX stocks have substantially outperformed their larger counterparts in the recent rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold for Life

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and two other Canadian Dividend Aristocrats that could make you rich over the long term.

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Investor Beware: Growth Stocks Could Take Another Hit to the Chin

| Joey Frenette

Value stocks like Fortis are where you will want to be if the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield triggers the…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Could Make a Massive Acquisition in 2021

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock skyrocket if it makes a major U.S. retail banking acquisition this year, making it my top…

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Stocks for Beginners

Bombardier Stock: Is it a Better Buy Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bombardier and Air Canada stock are two of the cheapest Canadian companies you can buy today. But which is the…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks at large have gained 35% in the last 12 months. Markets look in great shape and might continue…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Is My GIC: Only Better!

| Kay Ng

Here's why dividend stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock could be better income and investment vehicles than GICs.

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Bank Stocks

How to Determine if a Stock Is Cheap or Not

| Kay Ng

Thinking of buying stocks but don't know which are good buys now? Read this to get an idea.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Build a Defensive Stock Portfolio Today

| Kay Ng

Not sure if your strategy is good enough? Here are some tips to help you build a defensive stock portfolio…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex Stock: Better Value Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and Cineplex are two of the cheapest stocks in Canada, but which investment offers Canadians the best value…

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Tech Stocks

4 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in April 2021

| Robin Brown

Some Canadian growth stocks are on sale right now! Here are four of the best Canadian growth stocks you should…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $3,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada has seen a surprisingly strong economic recovery from the pandemic this year. If you have some extra cash, consider…

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Dividend Stocks

2 UNDERVALUED TSX Stocks That Could Be a Value Trap

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks indeed look well positioned amid the economic recovery and upbeat corporate earnings growth. Where are you placing your…

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2 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy With $3,000 in May 2021

| Joey Frenette

Load up on Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) and another stock in May 2021 before they soar on the back of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy the Dip in HIVE Stock?

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies stock has nearly been cut in half, but should you be a buyer, as Bitcoin picks up…

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Stocks for Beginners

Revealed: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another great Canadian growth stock to buy and hold forever on the latest market dip.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Plant Money Trees to Build a Robust Passive Income

| Kay Ng

Here’s how to build a lasting passive-income stream with quality dividend stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

CN Rail vs. CP Rail: Which to Buy Amid Bid for Kansas City Southern?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are under pressure amid a potential bidding war, but which is a better…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Before May 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian dividend stocks are not cheap today. However, here are four top dividend stocks to buy before May for strong…

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Why Did Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Plunge 22%? When Will the Pain End?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been dropping of late, but should contrarian Canadian investors look to buy the dip or…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla: 2 Cheap Canadian EV Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and another Canadian EV stock could make investors far richer than Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Coinbase and Bitcoin: 1 Canadian AI Stock to Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

Docebo (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) is a Canadian growth stock that momentum investors should buy over Coinbase (NYSE:COIN) or Bitcoin.

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Bank Stocks

Move Aside Big Five Canadian Bank Stocks!

| Kay Ng

Next time the big Canadian bank stocks correct, highly consider buying this dividend stock instead for the potential to outperform…

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Tech Stocks

Apple Car: Could This Little-Known Canadian Company Help Build It?

| Joey Frenette

Could we be near an Apple Car announcement? According to analyst Dan Ives, we could be. Magna (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is the…

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Today’s Top TSX Pick: TD Bank Stock

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is my top TSX pick of the day because I believe the next decade will be full…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Coinbase! These Growth Stocks Could Double in 3 Years!

| Joey Frenette

If you seek a chance to double your money, Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is a far better bet than Bitcoin or…

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Millennial Millionaires: Get Rich From the TSX Today!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TSX today has a lot of opportunities for investors to make millions, especially millennials who have time on their…

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