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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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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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2 Top Reopening Stocks That Could Skyrocket Into Year’s End

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) are cheap reopening stocks that could soar.

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Top Pick Tuesday: This Great Canadian Growth Stock Has a “Value” Multiple

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful growth stock at a wonderful price, but should you buy the strategic pivot?

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It’s All About EVs and Cryptos: 2 TSX Stocks to Play the Boom

| Vineet Kulkarni

Electric vehicles and cryptocurrencies were some of the most rewarding bets recently. If you want to play the rally, here…

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The 1st Canadian Bitcoin ETF Is Here: Is Now the Time to Get in?

| Joey Frenette

The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) has finally arrived, but should Canadians purchase shares, as the cryptocurrency trade heats up?

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Warren Buffett and Couche-Tard Have More in Common Than You Think

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has a lot in common with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, but should you buy this dip?

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3 Battered TSX Stocks That Could Soar in March

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Inc. (TSX:IAG) and two other battered TSX stocks that investors should look to buy right now before they…

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Next Tesla! This 1 Top TSX EV Stock Just Started March With a Bang

| Jitendra Parashar

This Canadian EV tech firm started March with a bang, as its stock rose 7% on Monday. Even now, it’s…

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2 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in March 2021

| Kay Ng

Consider buying these market-beating Canadian growth stocks before they run away from you!

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Dividend Stocks

Need Income? Start Earning 5% Yields Right Now!

| Kay Ng

Boost your income with these 5%-yield dividend stocks. Here's what you need to watch for.

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Warren Buffett Just Signaled a Massive Market Rally in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett’s latest letter to his investment firm’s shareholders could be pointing towards a big market rally. Here’s how you…

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$1,000 Invested in Air Canada (TSX:AC) March Last Year Is Worth This Much Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is currently trading beyond $25, indicating a remarkable recovery of 170% in a year. Is it…

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Dividend Stocks

March 2021 Buy Alert: 2 Dividend Stocks on Sale for Income!

| Kay Ng

Looking for safe income in defensive dividend stocks at a good price? Consider these two stocks in March 2021.

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Warren Buffett: Bond Investors Face a Bleak Future — Here’s How to Cope

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a deeply discounted dividend-growth stock that Warren Buffett fans should consider at these levels.

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Tech Stocks

MARCH OUTLOOK: Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Lost 28% in February

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock tanked by 28.3% in February 2021. Let’s find out what went wrong last month and whether its…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: A Top Dividend King to Buy in March

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock is a perfect buy for RRSP investors before anyone has a chance to talk about rising…

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Top TSX Stocks to Buy As Bond Yields Rise

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many top bond proxies that Canadians should look to buy amid the bond-yield-induced growth…

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Stop Speculating on GameStop (NYSE:GME): Buy These Undervalued TSX Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Looking for deep value? Forget GameStop stock and consider Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) as it steathily enters pot retail.

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Stocks for Beginners

Roaring 20s: 2 Canadian Stocks Could Surge Over the Next Decade

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) are top Canadian stocks to buy for the roaring 20s.

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: 1 Top Dividend Stock to Start Your TFSA Investment Fund

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a great bond proxy stock for beginner investors who want to start their TFSA investment…

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Markets could continue their upward climb in 2021 after a weak last year. So, it is not too late to…

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Forget Speculating: Buy This Canadian Stock for a Lifetime

| Robin Brown

Speculating might be exciting, but it is also incredibly risky. I'd rather invest in this top Canadian stock for lifetime…

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Stocks for Beginners

GameStop (NYSE:GME) Stock Heats Up Again: Could BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Be Next?

| Joey Frenette

GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock is "roaring" again. Should investors expect another WallStreetBets spike to return to BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock?

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Tech Stocks

A Great Canadian Tech Stock to Buy as Growth Sells Off

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) stock got clobbered after last week's tech-driven market sell-off. Should you buy now or wait?

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors have a great opportunity to bolster their returns by paying no tax! Here are two top Canadian stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Bond Yields Surge: 2 TSX Stocks to Hold Amid Inflation Fears

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) could be one of the best value stocks to buy as bond yields and inflation fears…

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It’s Time to Follow Warren Buffett Into Telecom Stocks Ahead of the 5G Boom

| Joey Frenette

Roger Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is a terrific way for Canadians to follow Warren Buffett into a potential 5G boom.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks could continue to soar higher amid the ongoing economic recovery and strong corporate earnings growth.

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2021 RRSP Deadline: 2 Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

The 2021 RRSP deadline is coming up real soon. Don’t miss your immediate income tax reduction!

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Market Rally: Time to Buy These Big Dividend Value Stocks?

| Kay Ng

Getting excited about the recent market rally? Returns this year won't be like last year. Here's how to think about…

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Tech Stocks

theScore (TSX:SCR) Stock Looks More Attractive Than Bitcoin or Tesla

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR) or theScore stock looks ripe for buying after its latest pullback alongside the growthiest tech…

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RRSP Investors: 2 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire stock (TSX:CTC.A) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are my top dividend picks for RRSP investors right now.

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3 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy With $3,000 in 2021

| Robin Brown

Wondering how to invest $3,000 in 2021? Here are three top Canadian stocks that present value, income, and growth plays…

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ON SALE! 1 Top Tech Stock to Buy in a Market Correction and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Canadian stocks are witnessing a correction after hitting a fresh record high last week. This could be a great opportunity…

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Should You Follow Carl Icahn Into Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC)?

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is surging thanks to activist investor Carl Icahn, who recently took a big stake in the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Biggest Canadian Stocks for Stable Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend growth investing is one of the most underrated strategies. Here are the three Biggest Canadian stocks for safe passive…

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2 TSX Stocks to Buy for Deep Value and Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and another underrated dividend stock that Canadian investors can buy for passive income on the cheap.

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Why Air Canada Stock Isn’t a Sure Thing, Even With the Pandemic’s End in Sight

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is a top economic reopening pick of many contrarians, but the airline still isn't without its…

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Warren Buffett: Be Careful How You Bet on Markets

| Joey Frenette

This week's growth-to-value rotation was vicious, but if you followed Warren Buffett to safety stocks, you wouldn't have too much…

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Is the Canadian Housing Market About to Change Course?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The Canadian housing market has been hot for the last several years. But will it remain hot in 2021 and…

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Do This and Never Worry About a Market Crash Again!

| Kay Ng

Here’s how to prepare for a market crash that can happen anytime without warning.

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