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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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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

4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Ex-Dividend Dates

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you have some cash, consider these TSX stocks, which have their ex-dividend dates scheduled in the next few days.

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Tech Stocks

2 Innovative Canadian Stocks That Could Change the World

| Joey Frenette

Growth-savvy investors should buy Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other Canadian innovation stocks right now.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Investors focus on growth and ignore diversification while investing for the long term. Here are three such TSX stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Efficiency: 1 Top Passive Income Stock for Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Your TFSA isn't just for saving, it's better used for investments like SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) to help you generate income…

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Got $2,000? 2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in April

| Robin Brown

Value stocks have had a nice rise in 2020, but there are still opportunities. Here are two top Canadian value…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stock Rally: What Should You Do With Your Big Bank Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Sitting on nice gains on your big Canadian bank stocks? Thinking about selling? Read this first.

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Got $500? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are looking for investment ideas with decent return prospects, consider these three top TSX stocks for the long…

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Got $500? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and two other top TSX stocks could make you richer going into late 2021.

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Buy at a Steep Discount Today!

| Robin Brown

A number of top Canadian growth stocks are trading on the cheap today. April is a great month to jump…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Algonquin Power (TSX:AQN) Is the Best TSX Stock to Buy in Uncertain Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

It is prudent to have defensive stocks as well in your portfolio in order to diversify. Top utility stock Algonquin…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Stocks That Could Soar Higher Than HIVE Blockchain

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain stock is one of the hottest momentum plays on the TSX, but if you don't get Bitcoin or…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $10 in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fire & Flower Holdings Inc. (TSX:FAF) is just one of many cheap TSX stocks under $10 that Canadian investors should…

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Energy Stocks

5 Must-Buy Rallying TSX Stocks in April 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

These five fundamentally strong stocks are rallying in April. Buying them today could help you gain big from the ongoing…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Could Fly High, But Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be ready to skyrocket into the stratosphere in the post-COVID world, but should you buy…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Amid a Market Rally in April 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Investors can buy these five rallying stocks in April 2021 to benefit from the ongoing market rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Shopify and TD Bank: A Great Pair Trade for the 2021 Stock Market Rally

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock and TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock are great buys together ahead of a volatile 2021 market rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

Will Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Double or Go to $0?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) has fallen under considerable pressure, but should Canadian contrarians dare reach out for the falling knife?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Biggest TSX Dividend Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend stocks offer decent returns that outperform broader markets in the long term. Here are the three biggest TSX stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and another top Canadian dividend stock for TFSA investors to buy right now.

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Tech Stocks

GameStop (NYSE:GME) or BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Which Is the Better Turnaround Stock?

| Joey Frenette

WallStreetBets meme stocks like GameStop (NYSE:GME) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) have been a wild ride, but which is a better buy?

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Next for Air Canada (TSX:AC) After its Transat Buyout Failure?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The two-year-old fuss over Air Canada (TSX:AC) buying Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) finally came to an end this weekend.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stock Investing: 3 Ways to Keep it Simple

| Kay Ng

Hopefully, you don’t find managing your stocks too much work. If you do, here’s how you can make it simpler.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How You Can Get $300 a Month in Passive Income

| Kay Ng

How much do you need to invest to earn $300 in passive income? Come in for dividend stock ideas that…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: The 1 Rule You Need to Follow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You can reach your goals easily and quickly, just have a realistic budget and stick with it by using this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing Tip: Turn Your TFSA Into Millions With 1 (Legal) Trick!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This (totally legal!) trick will increase your funds from a couple thousand to a million, and it's both easy. andsafe!

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks Soar: 1 Top Canadian SaaS Stock to Buy in April 2021

| Joey Frenette

SaaS play Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is just one of many great Canadian growth stocks that contrarian investors should pick up…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy to Beat Volatile Markets

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you have some extra cash, consider investing it in TSX stocks. Here are three top stocks that offer decent…

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Stocks for Beginners

Disney Jabs Cineplex on the Chin: Why I’d Buy CGX Stock Anyway

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) recently nosedived, thanks in part to Disney+ (NYSE:DIS), but there are numerous reasons why you should buy…

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Dividend Stocks

How Warren Buffett Buys Marked-Down Stocks

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett likes stocks just like his socks, marked down! Here is one wonderful TSX stock that is selling at…

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Bank Stocks

Passive Income Investors: Buy TD Bank Stock Before It Soars Even Higher

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock and other Big Six Canadian banks are picking up traction and they're still undervalued right here.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla! Magna Is a Better EV Stock Amid Apple Car Rumours

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could win the privilege of building Apple's car, but is it a better EV buy than…

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New to Stock Investing? 3 Best Ways to Learn

| Kay Ng

Want to learn about stock investing and whether it’s a viable way for you to make some money?

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada! Here’s a Cheaper Way to Play a Return to Normal

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock isn't the only Canadian reopening play in town. If you seek deeper value at today's levels,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy in April 2021 if I Restarted My Portfolio

| Kay Ng

Want quality, outperformance, and dividend growth? Look no further than these Canadian stocks!

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications-Shaw Merger: Deal or No Deal?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Rogers-Shaw merger: It’s just been a few weeks, and the criticism over Canada’s one of the biggest M&A deals is…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Canadian Income Stock to Buy Now: Telus (TSX:T)

| Robin Brown

Canadian income stocks are not cheap like they used to be. Yet there are some rare gems like Telus (TSX:T)…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $500? 2 Great TSX Stocks Under $10 to Buy in April

| Joey Frenette

Canadian investors should look to buy Fire & Flower Holdings Inc. (TSX:FAF) and another TSX stock under $10 right now…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Even if the volatility has pulled the markets down recently, they do not look weak. Here are three top TSX…

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CRA: 1 Solid Way to Reduce Your Tax Bill in 2021

| Robin Brown

Want to pay less tax in 2021? The CRA has given Canadians a great opportunity to save on their investment…

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3 Top TFSA Stock Picks for April Fool’s Day!

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should back up the truck on Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) and other undervalued top picks this April 2021.

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