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Energy Stocks

2 Rock-Solid Canadian Dividend Stocks for Steady Passive Income

| Sneha Nahata

These high-quality dividend stocks are capable of maintaining current payouts while increasing distributions across market cycles.

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE Stock Finally a Buy in 2026?

| Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

BCE has stabilized, but I think a broad infrastructure focused ETF is a better bet.

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Dividend Stocks

Start 2026 Strong: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Built for Steady Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dividend stocks can make a beginner’s 2026 plan feel real by mixing income today with businesses that can grow over…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Stress-Free Passive Income

| Sneha Nahata

These high-yield Canadian companies are well-positioned to maintain consistent dividend payments across varying economic conditions.

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Investing

Top Small-Cap Stocks for Higher-Risk Investors

| Rajiv Nanjapla

With their superior growth potential, these two small-cap stocks stand out as attractive buying opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

Below Average? How a 70-Year-Old Can Change Their RRSP Income Plan in January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

January is the perfect time to sanity-check your RRSP at 70, because the “typical” balance is closer to the median…

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Dividend Stocks

If You’re Nervous About 2026, Buy These 3 Canadian Stocks and Relax

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A “relaxing” 2026 trio can come from simple, real-economy businesses where demand is easy to understand and execution drives results.

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Investing

New Year, New Portfolio: How Canadian Investors Can Get Ready Now to Prosper All Year

| Kay Ng

After a year of outsized gains in Canadian stocks, investors should review and rebalance their portfolios to protect their capital.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: Don’t Make This TFSA Mistake or You May Lose a Fortune  

| Puja Tayal

Avoid the TFSA mistake that many millennials and Gen Z are making. Learn how to make the most of your…

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Energy Stocks

The Canadian Energy Stock I’m Buying Now: It’s a Steal

| Puja Tayal

Find out how geopolitical tensions are shaping Canadian oil stocks and commodity prices amidst the crisis in Venezuela.

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Investing

Buy the Dip: 3 Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for the Next 5 Years

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian stocks have solid fundamentals and are well-positioned to rebound strongly as the demand and operating environment improves.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Set-and-Forget Income? This 4% Yield TSX Stock Could Deliver in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Emera looks like a “sleep-well” TFSA utility because its regulated growth plan supports a solid dividend, even after a big…

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Stocks for Beginners

Mining Momentum: 2 TSX Stocks That Could Surprise Investors This January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Mining stocks could kick off 2026 with another surprise run as rate-cut hopes meet tight commodity supply.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Loves a New Year: 2 TSX Dividend Stocks That Could Shine in January 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cenovus and Whitecap can make January feel like “payday season,” but they only stay comforting if oil-driven cash flow keeps…

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Dividend Stocks

The Market’s Overlooking 2 Incredible Dividend Bargain Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) stock and another dividend bargain are cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Simple TFSA Move Canadians Forget Every January (and it Costs Them)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Starting your TFSA early in January can add months of compounding and dividends you can’t get back.

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Investing

Will Shopify’s Uptrend Continue in 2026?

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its strong fundamentals and growth potential, I expect Shopify’s uptrend to continue this year.

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Tech Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Tech Stock Down 38% to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Aditya Raghunath

Constellation Software is a TSX tech stock that offers significant upside potential to shareholders over the next 12 months.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why January Loves Risk: 2 Small-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in Early 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

FRU and LIF can make a TFSA feel like “cash season” in early 2026, but their dividends are cycle-driven, and…

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Dividend Stocks

DIY Investors: How to Build a Stable Income Portfolio Starting With $50,000

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock might be tempting for dividend investors, but there are risks to know about.

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Dividend Stocks

These Dividend Stocks Are Built to Keep Paying and Paying

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian companies have durable operations, strong cash flows, and management teams that prioritize returning capital to investors.

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Dividend Stocks

New Year, New Income: How to Aim for $300 a Month in Tax-Free Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $300/month TFSA dividend goal starts with building a base and can be a practical “income foundation” if cash-flow coverage…

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Tech Stocks

Tech’s January Bounce: 2 Canadian Stocks That Could Lead a 2026 Rebound

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A January tech bounce can happen fast when fresh money and improving mood push investors back into overlooked Canadian names.

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Dividend Stocks

Last Chance for a Fresh Start: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy for a Strong January 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Starting fresh in January is easier when you buy a few durable TSX “sleep-well” businesses and let time do the…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Overthink It: The Best $21,000 TFSA Approach to Start 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With $21,000 to start a TFSA in 2026, a simple four-holding mix can balance Canadian income with global diversification.

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Investing

2 Spectacular Monthly Income ETFs With Yields Up to 7.4%

| Joey Frenette

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) and another ETF that's a source of big monthly income and capital gains potential.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy: Should You Buy the Pullback?

| Andrew Walker

Cenovus is down more than 10% in recent weeks. Is the stock now oversold?

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Investing

A Monthly Income ETF I Like More Than GICs

| Joey Frenette

iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (TSX:XGB) is a great monthly income ETF for steadiness in the new year.

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Stocks for Beginners

You Don’t Need a Ton of Money to Grow a Successful TFSA: Here Are 3 Ways to Get Started

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks have a higher likelihood of delivering returns that outpace the broader market, making them top bets for…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

With Copper and Gold Surging, the Canadian Mining Stocks You Need to Know About

| Demetris Afxentiou

As the commodity rally in metals continues, some Canadian mining stocks are emerging as winners over others. Here are two…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Strategy: Buy and Hold Dividend Stocks Forever

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock looks like a dividend bargain worth holding forever in a TFSA or RRSP.

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Dividend Stocks

The “Sleep-Well” TFSA Portfolio for 2026: 3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy in January

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A simple “sleep-better” TFSA core for January 2026 can start with a bank, a utility, and an energy blue chip,…

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Investing

Invest in These Unstoppable Canadian Stocks for the Next 5 Years

| Robin Brown

Looking for unstoppable Canadian stocks to hold for the next five years (or more)? Aritzia and TerraVest might be just…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Retirees Should Absolutely Love

| Puja Tayal

Discover strategies for managing stocks during retirement, especially in light of market uncertainties and downturns.

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Dividend Stocks

This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Make January Feel Like Payday Season

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Freehold Royalties’ 8% yield can make your TFSA feel like “payday season,” but that monthly cheque is tied to energy…

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Tech Stocks

Down 38%, This Magnificent Canadian Stock Could Be the Biggest Bargain on the TSX Today

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) was a tough hold in 2025, could the new year be a turning point.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Turn $20K Into Decades of Reliable Income

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks have a proven record of dividend payments and the financial strength to sustain and grow their payouts.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $14,000? Here’s a TFSA Setup That Can Pay You Every Month in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A $14,000 TFSA split between two high-income names can create a steady cash “drip,” but the real sleep-well factor is…

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Stocks for Beginners

The January Effect Is Real: 5 Canadian Stocks That Could Pop First

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The January effect can reward patient buyers of “temporarily hated” TSX stocks if the businesses are still sound and the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Are you wondering what stocks could be set to outperform in 2026 and beyond? These four Canadian stocks look like…

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