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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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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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Dividend Stocks

Yes, Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming: How to Be Ready

| Kay Ng

A market selloff might have already started last week. Here's how you can prepare your stock portfolio over this weekend.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Growth Thematics for New Stock Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is a key stock in a high-growth sector. Find out what other stocks to buy for…

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Coronavirus

Recession Investing Is Back: Here’s Why to Buy Defensive Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

As the markets get an injection of reality, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a strong buy for consumer staples safety.

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Stocks for Beginners

Neptune Wellness: 3 Numbers You Should Know

| Debra Ray

Three numbers you need to know from Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc (TSX:NEPT)(NASDAQ:NEPT) fourth-quarter earnings and fiscal year 2020 results.

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Dividend Stocks

Why the “Canadian Tesla” Is a Solid Growth Stock

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) may not have the momentum of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), but it does satisfy other investment theses.

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Stocks for Beginners

Neptune Wellness: Top 3 Quotes From Earnings

| Debra Ray

Read these top three quotes from the Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc (TSX:NEPT)(NASDAQ:NEPT) earnings conference call before you buy the stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Ride Out the Next Market Crash With This Stock

| Robin Brown

Recent TSX volatility might be signalling a second market crash. Own this safe, low-beta dividend stock that is experiencing massive…

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Dividend Stocks

How Students Can Make Better Use of the $5,000 CRA Emergency Payment

| Kay Ng

After collecting CRA's emergency payment of $5,000 or $8,000, there's a way to make it worth so much more! Here's…

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HEXO Earnings: Top 3 Quotes You Should Hear

| Debra Ray

Here are the top three quotes from HEXO Corp.'s (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) earnings conference call that Canadian investors should hear.

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Stocks for Beginners

BUY ALERT: Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Could Skyrocket Amid This Recession

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) had a stellar quarter and is begging to be bought after a modest but still impressive first-quarter…

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Know When Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Has Bottomed

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been ridiculously volatile of late, but here is when investors should be comfortable calling a…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Should You Buy Before It’s Acquired?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) popped over acquisition rumours, but should investors chase the deep-value tech stock here?

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Dollarama Earnings: 3 Insightful Comments

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should be aware of these top three insightful comments from Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) earnings conference call.

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Dividend Stocks

Buying Cheap Names? Try This 1 Dividend Stock Instead

| Victoria Hetherington

The casual value investor seeking an all-weather, one-stop proxy for cheap assets has a solid buy in Brookfield Asset Management…

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Coronavirus

TFSA Investors: 2 Must-Buy Stocks for the Perfect “Barbell” TFSA

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should look to buy MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) and a complement stock for their barbell portfolios today.

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Tech Stocks

2 Ways to Be a Millionaire: Which One Would You Choose?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Eliminating risk is not the right approach to investment, but rightly managing that risk is. Do you own these millionaire-maker…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Amid the Airline Rally?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a high-upside spec bet that may prove to be undervalued beyond proportion if another coronavirus outbreak…

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Energy Stocks

Growth Stocks: This 1 Sector Will Explode Post-Pandemic

| Victoria Hetherington

Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN) is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the green power boom. Here’s why a V-shaped recovery could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Airline Stocks Too Risky to Buy Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could have mountains of upside. But is this key stock in a troubled sector too unreliable to…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 1 Class of Stocks for a V-Shaped Recovery

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) could bounce back faster than those in other sectors.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Rally: Buy, Hold, or Sell Stocks?

| Kay Ng

The TSX stock market rallied 33% from the low in March. What comes next? Should you buy, hold, or sell…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Breakout Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and another momentum stock could blast off much higher, as they look to make new all-time highs!

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Due for a Bigger Plunge?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks to be running out of steam, but should long-term investors prep for a big plunge?

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3 Dividend Heavyweights That Could Rocket Higher by 2021

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and two other TSX dividend stocks to consider scooping up while they're still discounted relative to the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks I’d Trim Before a Market Correction

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is one of many TSX stocks that have gotten a bit too frothy amid the…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy Today!

| Robin Brown

There are still some top dividend stocks trading dirt cheap today. Energy infrastructure stocks are a perfect way to get…

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Hate Choosing Stocks? 3 ETFs for Beginner Investors

| Kris Knutson

If you are just starting out, building a core portfolio with an index fund like Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF…

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Dividend Stocks

Earnings Season: 2 TSX “Indicator Stocks” to Watch This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and one other key stock will report earnings this week. Here’s why these names are worth watching.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is up Almost 100%: Is the Stock a Buy?

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has soared nearly 100% from March lows. Yet it still has significant risks and headwinds. Is the…

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TFSA Investors: Invest $2,000 in This TSX Small-Cap Stock While it’s Cheap

| Joey Frenette

StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI) is just one of many cheap stocks that TFSA investors should buy today, rather than waiting…

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Forget Cineplex (TSX:CGX): Here’s a Better Battered Bargain to Bet On!

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock has taken a beating on the COVID-19 crisis, but there's another deep-value TSX play that has…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in June 2020

| Kay Ng

Buy these top TSX stocks in June 2020. You'll be rewarded with big dividends and long-term price appreciation potential.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in June

| Victoria Hetherington

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and two other stocks make for strong inclusions in a passive-income portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Have $5,000 to Invest? Here Are 5 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Today!

| Robin Brown

Got $5,000 to invest? Check out these five TSX stocks that could make you rich over the long run. They…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: CMHC Tightens Rules: How it Affects New Home Buyers

| Kay Ng

Are you thinking of buying a new home over the next 12 months? If so, you should read this to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Gold or Copper Stocks a Good Buy Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is a strong play for balancing risk in aportfolio, while copper stocks offer additional benefits.

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: Market Rally in Progress — Especially for These 3 Stocks!

| Kay Ng

The market is rallying, especially for these TSX stocks. Get valuable tips here to create massive wealth from price appreciation…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: When Should You Take Profit?

| Kay Ng

Should you take profit in this market rally? Here are the things to think about.

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Why Canadian Bank Stocks Are Still an All-Weather Play

| Victoria Hetherington

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is among the strongest bank stocks to buy right now. Here’s why it stands out.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 TSX Stocks Will Be Huge

| Jed Lloren

As an investor, you always want to be ahead of the curve. Find out which two companies will help you…

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