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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

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) and Other High-Upside Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) are better bets for hungry GameStop investors

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Air Canada: Worth a Sizeable Investment?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is shaping up to be a very compelling buy in April 2021, as the country inches closer…

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Tech Stocks

HIVE Blockchain Stock Could Rocket if Bitcoin Prices Hit $100K

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) stock could make you rich if Bitcoin surges, but is the crypto miner worth the risk?

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Personal Finance

TFSA Investors: How to Spend Your 2020 CRA Tax Refund

| Robin Brown

Want to turn your 2020 CRA tax refund into thousands over times? Here are some ideas on how to use…

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Tech Stocks

Forget GME Stock! April’s Best TSX Stock Is Hiding in Plain Sight

| Joey Frenette

GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock is surging again, but I think there are far better high-upside stock picks on the TSX to…

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Energy Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now!

| Robin Brown

Canadian energy stocks are CHEAP, even after a momentous rise. Here are three of my favourite energy stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians Earned $62,900 in 2019: How You Can Earn More Income

| Kay Ng

All Canadians can earn more income by investing in dividend stocks. Here's how you can start.

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: Buying GameStop (NYSE:GME) Stock?

| Kay Ng

GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock is not the best stock to own. Consider these stocks for more predictable returns first.

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Canadian Stocks: 3 Mistakes to Avoid That Could Cost You Thousands!

| Daniel Da Costa

These three mistakes are extremely common and can cause investors to buy underperforming Canadian stocks. Luckily, they are very easy…

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks, on average, gained around 50% in the last 12 months on the pandemic’s expected end and a looming…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend-Growth Kings to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and other Canadian dividend-growth kings look like compelling buys in today's rocky market.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in April 2021

| Robin Brown

Looking for some fresh Canadian dividend stocks to own for April? Here are my three top picks for serious income…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Today with $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Markets have rallied around 50% in the last 12 months. They still have some steam left. Consider them…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks to Lead the 2021 Bull Run

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and another great TSX stock that upside-seeking Canadians should buy for this bull run.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Could Fly Much Higher Heading Into Summer

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) shares could continue their ascent into the second half of 2021, but is most of the reopening…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Markets’ upward climb will likely continue this year amid the ongoing recovery and the pandemic’s end in sight. Here are…

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Dividend Stocks

Today’s Top Buy: BCE Stock

| Joey Frenette

BCE stock and its incredibly robust dividend are too good to pass up today, following the company's incredible growth-fueling capex…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Before March 2021 Ends

| Jitendra Parashar

These are some amazing TSX stocks that pay surprisingly high dividends to their investors. You can buy these five stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Bull Case versus Bear Case

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock: Some anticipate bankruptcy for the flag carrier, while the rest foresee an amazing recovery. What should…

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Stocks for Beginners

Will Bitcoin Continue to Outshine Gold in 2021?

| Joey Frenette

Gold and Bitcoin may be viewed by some as substitutes, but there are many reasons why investors shouldn't be so…

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Got $500? 1 Undervalued TSX Stock to Turn Into $1,000

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Corp. Inc. (TSX:IAG) is a top undervalued TSX dividend stock that deep-value investors should pounce on before they…

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Personal Finance

3 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Expenses by Hundreds!

| Kay Ng

Here's how you can reduce your monthly spending and increase your monthly income!

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Dividend Stocks

Own These 2 Dividend Stocks? Hold Them Forever!

| Kay Ng

Don't want to watch your portfolio like a hawk? If you own these kinds of dividend stocks, you can buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Wherever the Market Goes, I’m Buying These 3 Big TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three such TSX stocks that can keep trading higher in the long term, irrespective of the market direction.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Can’t Sink to $0, But How Low Can it Go?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) may have an unfathomable multitude of upside in a reopening, but the name isn't without its fair…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should the Average Canadian Investor Bet on Bitcoin?

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have enriched Canadian investors, but is it too risky to get in here, as the asset…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: The Sky’s the Limit From Here

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has had a nice run up lately, but is it set to really soar? At least…

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3 TSX Value Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is just one of many ridiculously cheap Canadian stocks to buy in an expensive stock market.

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Stocks for Beginners

Waiting for a Market Correction? Don’t. Here’s a TSX Stock Already 40% Off its High!

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is one of many Canadian growth stocks that have already shed over 40% of their value…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Invest in stocks amid the looking economic recovery. If you are sitting on excess cash, consider investing it in these…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Speculating: This Canadian Stock Is Set for Decades of Superior Returns

| Robin Brown

Speculating is stressful and confusing. Why do it when you can own top-quality Canadian stocks set for decades of superior…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Stock Market Volatility? 1 Easy Way to Get Started Investing Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can begin to grow your money today while minimizing risk, so you don't have to worry about…

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Dividend Stocks

Will the Rogers-Shaw Communications Merger See the Light of the Day?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Will Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Shaw (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) really hurt competition? Will the deal go through?

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Generations!

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another top Canadian dividend-growth stock are must-buy TSX bargains for the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Could the Next Roblox Be Hiding on the TSX Index?

| Joey Frenette

Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX) is white hot, but its hefty valuation isn't everybody's cup of tea. This Canadian digital gaming stock…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin ETFs, Miners, and Wallets, Oh My! Which Canadian Crypto Play Is Best?

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) and a slew of Bitcoin ETFs make it easy for Canadian investors to get into the…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Canadian Growth Stock to Buy After the Tech Selloff

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) stock is a must-buy Canadian growth stock after last week's vicious tech-driven market plunge.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $40 in 2021

| Robin Brown

If you are looking for undervalued Canadian stocks to buy, I've got you covered. Here are four great Canadian stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Grow Tax-Free Wealth Your Way

| Kay Ng

Are you figuring out your TFSA strategy? Here are some stock examples to help you shape your wealth-building mindset.

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Dividend Stocks

Missed Berkshire’s +50-Year Run? Get Another Chance With This Growth Stock!

| Kay Ng

Feeling the blues about missing Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) market-beating returns? Here's another opportunity with this growth stock that resembles Berkshire.

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