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The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canada’s primary exchange for investors to trade stocks from Canada’s top companies. Like other stock exchanges, the TSX brings together corporations, governments, and individual investors to create a healthy trading environment that operates in a fair and orderly manner. 

The TSX is the third largest stock exchange in North America and the ninth largest in the world (by the market cap of its shares). But 2025 proved that size isn’t everything—sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time with the right mix of assets.

In a year that will be remembered as a turning point for global markets, Canada’s TSX delivered a stunning reality check to investors who had grown comfortable betting exclusively on U.S. markets. The S&P/TSX Composite’s remarkable 30% surge didn’t just outperform the S&P 500’s respectable 16.39% gain—it dominated it, marking the first time in years that international equities broadly outpaced American stocks.

This wasn’t a fluke or a temporary commodity spike. It was the result of fundamental shifts in global market dynamics that played directly to Canada’s strengths: a market weighted toward energy and materials just as geopolitical tensions drove commodity prices higher, financial stocks that benefited from interest rate stability, and most importantly, valuations that offered genuine value in an increasingly expensive global market.

The TSX’s breakout year highlighted what many investors had overlooked—that geographic diversification isn’t just a textbook concept, but a practical necessity in today’s interconnected yet unpredictable markets. While U.S. tech giants grappled with regulatory scrutiny and slowing growth, Canadian companies were positioned to benefit from macro tailwinds that ranged from currency dynamics to strategic trade relationships.

Check back here for the most up-to-date information about the top TSX stocks, market analysis, and insights that can help you navigate Canada’s evolving investment landscape.

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Monthly Income Investors: A Top REIT Now Yields 6%

| Andrew Walker

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) might be oversold. Here's why.

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Forget Cannabis: This Stock Is a Far Better Way to Play This Space!

| Chris MacDonald

Here's why Liquor Stores N.A. Ltd. (TSX:LIQ) may be the best investment in the Canadian cannabis sector, maybe even better than…

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One Top Canadian Growth Stock to Buy in May

| Haris Anwar

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) growth continues unabated. Is the time right to include this top growth stock in your portfolio?

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Is Bank Of Nova Scotia a Top Stock Pick for Your RRSP?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) (NYSE:BNS) trades at a discount to its larger peers. Is the stock undervalued?

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Top Stocks for May

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Top stocks for May include Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:INE).

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Enbridge Inc.: The Safest Way to Double Your Money This Year

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a stock that I think has a huge margin of safety and the potential to return…

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BMO vs. Toronto-Dominion Bank: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy Today?

| Haris Anwar

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BM)(NYSE:BMO) have long histories of rewarding dividend investors. But which stock is a…

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Top Stocks for April

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Top stocks for April include Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) and Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR)

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Enbridge Inc. vs. Emera Inc.: Which Top Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and  Emera Inc.(TSX:EMA), two top dividend stocks, have become extremely attractive after a recent sell-off. Let's find…

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Is BCE Inc. or Fortis Inc. a Better RRSP Pick Today?

| Andrew Walker

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are tow of Canada's top dividend stocks. Should one be on…

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Is Bank of Nova Scotia a Top RRSP Pick?

| Andrew Walker

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:ABX) probably deserves more respect. Here's why.

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RRSP Investors: Sleep Well With This Top Dividend Stock

| Andrew Walker

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) is a quality buy-and-hold pick for your RRSP portfolio.

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Should Suncor Energy Inc. Be Part of Your RRSP Portfolio?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) (NYSE:SU) is not usually the first choice for a dividend-focused RRSP, but that might begin to…

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This Top Dividend Growth Stock Is Now Absurdly Cheap

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB), a top dividend-growth stock, is selling so cheap.

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Young Investors: Top Stocks That Can Help You Save Serious TFSA Retirement Cash

| Andrew Walker

Here's how top dividend-growth stocks such as Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) can help you save for retirement.

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in March

| Haris Anwar

Here is how TFSA investors can benefit from top dividend stocks, such as BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), when they are in…

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Top Stocks for March

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Top stocks for March include Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX: FRU) and Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE).

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A Top Dividend Stock on Sale Today

| Haris Anwar

Here is why BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock is a buy after its recent pullback.

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New Investors: A Top Dividend Growth Stock to Start Your RRSP Today

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Here's why Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) might be worth a closer look.

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Buy These 3 Top Dividend Stocks When the Markets Hit Bottom

| Haris Anwar

Top dividend stocks, such as Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), remain the best picks for long-term investors even after their stock prices…

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2 Top Oversold Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Andrew Walker

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are starting to look attractive. Is this the…

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Insiders Are Selling This Ridiculously Overvalued Canadian Stock

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a wonderful business, but it's way too expensive. Insiders are trimming, should you be too?

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Top Stocks for February

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Top stocks for February include Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)

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As Shoppers Drug Mart Shops Around for Weed, What Should Cannabis Investors Do?

| Chris MacDonald

Tiray Canada Ltd. has just joined Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) as potential suppliers to Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s (TSX:L) subsidiary…

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2 Cheap but Excellent Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

| Haris Anwar

Rising bond yields are making dividend stocks, such as Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS), cheap for TFSA investors.

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Top Stocks for December

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Top stocks for December include Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Russel Metals Inc (TSX:RUS).

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3 Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL), and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) are great long-term growth plays in a period of low…

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Top Stocks for September

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Top stocks for September include Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Home Capital Group Inc (TSX:HCG)

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Disruptive Investors: Shaw Communications Inc. Reeks of Innovation

| Chris MacDonald

Can Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) grow fast enough to challenge its Canadian telecom rivals? Here's my take.

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Where Are Canadian Marijuana Stocks Headed From Here?

| Chris MacDonald

Will companies such as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH), and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) outperform in the long-run or be left behind?…

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Which Recent IPO Is the Better Buy: Canada Goose Holdings Inc or Jamieson Wellness Inc?

| David Jagielski

Jamieson Wellness Inc (TSX:JWEL) has outperformed Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) so far this year, but is it the better buy?

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.: Dividend Hikes? Yes Please!

| Chris MacDonald

In the wake of uncertainty in the Canadian retail market, here's why I believe investors interested in buying into some…

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What Will Rising Interest Rates Mean for the S&P/TSX Composite Index?

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A look at how interest rates affect individual companies such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), and the S&P/TSX Composite…

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Retirement Income: 5 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Haris Anwar

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are among the best dividend-growth stocks for your retirement income.

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Barrick Gold Corp. Vs Suncor Energy Inc.: Which 1 Is Better for Dividend Investors?

| Haris Anwar

Buying Barrick Gold Corp.(TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stocks is a good way to benefit from oil and gold…

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Income Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy Enbridge Inc. Stock Today

| Haris Anwar

Enbridge Inc. has become very attractive for income investors after the double-digit losses this year. Here are the top 3…

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Housing Bubble: Should Investors Be Worried About Canadian Banks?

| Haris Anwar

Here is why Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is more exposed to Canadian housing bubble.

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Top Stocks for August

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Top stocks for August include Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Top Stocks for July

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Top stocks for July include Macdonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd (TSX:MDA) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Here’s How You Get Motley Fool Dividend Investor Canada Picks at a Discount!

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Since January 2017, the Motley Fool Dividend Investor Canada service has made it its mission to provide Canadian investors with…

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