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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Companies Powering the AI Revolution [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Motley Fool Staff

AI energy consumption is expected to double by 2026, and these companies could be set to profit from the boom.

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10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2025 [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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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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3 Reliable ETFs to Deliver Dividends to Your TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want simple TFSA dividends? These three Canadian ETFs offer easy diversification and income you can hold for years.

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3 Dividend Stocks Every Canadian Can Own in Retirement

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Retiring on dividends? Royal Bank, Sun Life, and TC Energy offer durable cash flow and payouts you can hold through…

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Got $7,000? Where to Invest Your TFSA Contribution in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Putting $7,000 to work in your 2026 TFSA? Consider BMO, Granite REIT, and VXC for steady income, diversification, and long-term…

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The Ideal Canadian Stock for Dividends and Growth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dividends plus steady growth? Power Corporation offers a “quiet compounder” mix of cash flow today and patient compounding from…

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TFSA Wealth Plan: Create $1 Million With a Single Canadian Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Topicus could help build a $1 million TFSA thanks to sticky software, recurring revenue, and a disciplined acquisition engine if…

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The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

This under-pressure growth stock is backed by surging demand, a massive backlog, and a clear runway for expansion in the…

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Buy Canadian: These TSX Stocks Could Outperform in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking to 2026, three Canadian names pair reasonable valuations with resilient cash flow and structural tailwinds.

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4 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $4,000

| Robin Brown

Are you looking for some investment ideas for 2026? Here are four Canadian growth stocks I'd buy for the new…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks to Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want TFSA stocks you can hold for life? These three Canadian names aim for durability, compounding, and peace of mind.

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If I Could Only Buy 3 Stocks in the Last Month of 2025, I’d Pick These

| Jitendra Parashar

As markets wrap up 2025, these three top Canadian stocks show the earnings power and momentum worth holding into next…

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Is Lululemon Stock a Buy After the CEO Exit?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

After Lululemon’s CEO exit, is it a buy on the reset, or is Aritzia the smarter growth bet?

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1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Over Royal Bank Stock Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s biggest bank looks safe, but Manulife may quietly offer better lifetime income and upside.

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3 Top TSX Stocks I’d Buy for 2026 and Beyond

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

For 2026 and beyond, own essential businesses that quietly compound: Constellation Software, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, and Waste Connections.

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Is the Average TFSA and RRSP Enough at Age 65?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Feeling behind at 65? Here’s a simple ETF mix that can turn okay savings into dependable retirement income.

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Where Will Dollarama Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Jitendra Parashar

As its store network grows across continents, Dollarama stock could be gearing up for an even stronger three-year run than…

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2 Dividend Stocks to Create Long-Term Family Wealth

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want dividends that can endure for decades? These two Canadian stocks offer steady cash and growing payouts.

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This Recession-Resistant TSX Stock Can Last for a Lifetime in a TFSA

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TD Bank’s steady, recession-ready business could turn your TFSA into reliable, tax-free income for decades.

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1 Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Trust for the Next Decade

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Looking for a “just right” dividend? Royal Bank’s scale, steady profits, and disciplined risk make its payout one you can…

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The Year Ahead: Canadian Stocks With Strong Momentum for 2026

| Puja Tayal

Discover strategies for investing in stocks based on momentum and sector trends to enhance your returns this year.

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Is BCE Stock (Finally) a Buy for its 5.5% Dividend Yield?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This beaten-down blue chip could let you lock in a higher yield as conditions normalize. Here’s why BCE may be…

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1 Elite Canadian Stock Down 34% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

A temporary pullback has created a long-term buying opportunity in one of Canada’s most resilient logistics stocks.

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What’s the Average RRSP Balance for a 70-Year-Old in Canada?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 70, turn your RRSP into a personal pension. See how one dividend ETF can deliver steady, tax-deferred income with…

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The Absolute Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Puja Tayal

Uncover the best stocks for your Tax-Free Savings Account investment strategy and understand the Canadian market dynamics.

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FIRE Sale: 1 Top-Notch Dividend Stock Canadians Can Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This “fire‑sale” bank may be mispriced. BMO’s durable dividend and U.S. expansion could reward patient buyers when fear fades.

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TFSA Investors: How to Structure a $75,000 Portfolio for Monthly Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn $75,000 in your TFSA into a tax-free monthly paycheque with a diversified mix of steady REITs and a conservative…

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Invest $10,000 in This Dividend Stock for $333 in Passive Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Got $10,000? This Big Six bank’s high yield and steady earnings could turn tax-free dividends into serious compounding inside your…

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Use Your TFSA to Earn $184 Per Month in Tax-Free Income

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free monthly TFSA income? SmartCentres’ Walmart‑anchored REIT offers steady payouts today and growth from residential and mixed‑use projects.

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What’s the Average TFSA Balance for a 72-Year-Old in Canada?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

At 70, your TFSA can still deliver tax-free income and growth. Firm Capital’s monthly payouts may help steady your retirement…

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Defensive Stocks Every Canadian Investor Needs During Market Volatility

| Demetris Afxentiou

Volatility is a normal part of investing. It’s also something that can be offset in part with the right defensive…

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2 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in a TFSA and Hold for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TFSA-ready blue chips offer tax-free compounding, resilient cash flows, and inflation protection for calm, long-term growth.

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The 1 Single Stock That I’d Hold Forever in a TFSA

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why this Canadian stock’s reliable business model makes it a compelling choice to hold for decades in a TFSA.

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TFSA: 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Want tax-free income and growth in your TFSA? These two dividend payers could compound quietly for decades, even through choppy…

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1 Smart Buy-and-Hold Canadian Stock

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's why Waste Connections could be a smart addition to any buy-and-hold portfolio.

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A Canadian Dividend Knight to Hold Through Anything

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

This Canadian “dividend knight” could help steady your portfolio. Meet the TSX stalwart built to keep paying when markets panic.

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The Sole 2 Canadian Stocks to Hold Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two Canadian stocks you can buy once and hold for life, Royal Bank and Constellation Software, blend stability, recurring revenue,…

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3 Dead-Easy Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now 

| Puja Tayal

Maximize your investments through stocks. Discover strategies to turn idle funds into returns with smart stock choices.

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2 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Offering 6% Yields

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two TSX blue chips with 6% yields let you lock in bigger income today while you wait for long-term growth.

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TFSA Wealth Plan: Turn 1 Canadian Stock Into Riches

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn your TFSA into a long-term wealth engine by automating contributions and letting a quality ETF like XQLT compound tax-free…

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What’s Going on With TD Bank After Q4 Earnings

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TD’s cross-border strength and robust earnings make it a compelling, dividend-backed anchor for long-term portfolios.

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Here’s the Average TFSA Balance at Age 40 in Canada

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Turn 40 into your TFSA turning point, so let a long-term compounder like Brookfield do the heavy lifting while your…

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