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Dividend Stocks

2 Wealth-Building Dividend Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

October 7, 2025 | Kay Ng

Taking an equal position in these dividend stocks offers a nice blend of income and upside potential for long-term wealth…

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Stocks for Beginners

My Top 5 Canadian Stock Picks for New Investors

October 7, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

These five Canadian stocks for new investors can deliver higher returns from growth and dividends.

Stocks for Beginners

TSX Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership You Should Know

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Insider stakes speak volumes, so here’s why goeasy, Aritzia, and Enghouse deserve a closer look before you add them to…

Energy Stocks

Oil & Gas Stocks Making Moves on the TSX in 2025

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Ignore the headlines: these three TSX energy stocks still deliver big cash flow, dividends, and growth that investors shouldn’t overlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Pullback? These Defensive TSX Names Could Cushion the Drop

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Market pullbacks are opportunities, so here are three defensive TSX dividend stocks (BCE, Metro, Fortis) to buy, hold, and collect…

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Tech Stocks

The Best AI Stocks in Canada You’ve Never Heard of

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Two under‑the‑radar AI stocks promise recurring‑revenue growth and generative‑AI tailwinds, so here’s why Coveo and Docebo deserve a second look.

Investing

2 Canadian Stocks That Deliver Income and Potential Capital Gains

October 7, 2025 | Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their strong fundamentals, promising growth outlook, and proven history of dividend increases, these two Canadian stocks appear well-suited for…

Tech Stocks

What’s Going on With BlackBerry Stock?

October 7, 2025 | Demetris Afxentiou

BlackBerry stock has soared over the past year. But does this mean the stock is a good buy? Let's try…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Prices Are at a Record High: What Canadian Investors Need to Know

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Gold just hit record highs, so here’s what Canadian investors need to know about currency effects, miner leverage, and key…

Dividend Stocks

Prediction: This Canadian Private Equity Stock Will Help Secure Your Future

October 7, 2025 | Andrew Button

Brookfield Corp (TSX:BN) is Canada's biggest player in private equity.

Tech Stocks

Celestica’s Soaring Run: Can it Continue in 2026?

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica (TSX:CLS) tops the TSX30, yet here’s why its cloud and data‑centre boom drove the rally, and what could derail…

Dividend Stocks

How Many Enbridge Shares You Need for $1,000 in Dividends

October 7, 2025 | Sneha Nahata

Enbridge is one of the most reliable Canadian dividend stocks to start a passive-income stream. Moreover, it offers an attractive…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks to Consider as Bitcoin Hits All-Time Highs

October 7, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bitcoin just hit a new all-time high, so here’s what miners, ETFs, and regulatory risks mean for Canadian investors.

Tech Stocks

This Canadian AI Stock Could Be the Next Big AI Winner

October 7, 2025 | Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is a top AI performer.

Tech Stocks

The Underrated Growth Stock Canadians Shouldn’t Miss

October 7, 2025 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health Technologies Corp. (TSX:WELL) is a technology company focused on the healthcare space.

Stock Market

These Canadian Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming the Market

October 7, 2025 | Robin Brown

The TSX Index is up 24% in 2025. However, these three Canadian stocks have outperformed the Index by a mile!…

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Investing

TFSA Wealth: How to Turn a $20,000 Investment Into $100,000

October 7, 2025 | Robin Brown

Thinking of opening a TFSA for tax-free capital growth? Here's how you could quickly turn a $20,000 investment into $100,000!

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Investing

Just Opened a FHSA? This Low-Risk Monthly Income ETF Is a Better Bet Than GICs

October 7, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This cash-like ETF pays decent monthly interest income with very low risk.

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Investing

This 3.6% Yield Looks Built to Last: Here’s Why I’m Buying

October 7, 2025 | Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) is a dividend grower to buy on recent strength.

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Investing

Just Opened an RRSP? This Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Has No Withholding Tax

October 7, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

U.S. ETFs like VOO are best prioritized for an RRSP to avoid the 15% foreign withholding tax on dividends.

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Investing

The 1 Canadian Stock I Plan to Pass Onto My Kids

October 7, 2025 | Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock is a wide-moat firm that could do well over the many decades to come.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Sleep on These Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

October 6, 2025 | Kay Ng

Investors should take a closer look at these Canadian stocks to see if they're a buy for their diversified portfolios.

Dividend Stocks

The TSX’s Best Performers So Far, And Why They Outpaced the Rest

October 6, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Celestica, Aritzia, and Lundin Gold led the TSX surge. Respectively, hardware demand, U.S. retail expansion, and record gold cash flows…

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Protect Your Retirement Income

October 6, 2025 | Demetris Afxentiou

Looking to protect your retirement income? The market has no shortage of great options, and here is a trio to…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Gameplan: The Canadian Stocks You Need for Consistent Cash

October 6, 2025 | Rajiv Nanjapla

These three top Canadian dividend stocks are ideal additions to your TFSA, given their strong fundamentals, robust cash flows, and…

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Energy Stocks

Clean Energy in Canada: The TSX Names Powering the Shift

October 6, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canada’s clean‑energy leaders Brookfield Renewable, Boralex, and Northland Power combine scale, project pipelines, and attractive yields as renewables accelerate.

Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $21,000

October 6, 2025 | Puja Tayal

Discover why now is the time to invest in stocks. Find out which Canadian stocks are bouncing back after recent…

Metals and Mining Stocks

These 2 Canadian Growth Stocks Are Worth a Good Look

October 6, 2025 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks, both high-growth, high-return investments deserve serious consideration.

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Retirement

Retire Richer: 2 Dividend All-Stars I’ll Never Sell

October 6, 2025 | Adam Othman

Set yourself up for a more comfortable retirement by investing in these two TSX dividend all-stars and holding them in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Investors Should Watch Mining Stocks This Season

October 6, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Agnico Eagle and Lundin Mining are converting soaring gold and copper prices into big cash flow and project optionality, so…

The TFSA is a powerful savings vehicle for Canadians who are saving for retirement.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for Life

October 6, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both Canadian railway stocks are solid core holdings for a dividend-oriented TFSA.

Tech Stocks

TFSA Wealth Plan: The Single Canadian Stock for Million-Dollar Success

October 6, 2025 | Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Kits Eyecare is a top TSX stock that should be on the radar of TFSA investors in October…

Dividend Stocks

Transform $7,000 Into Reliable Monthly Income With These 2 Canadian Stocks

October 6, 2025 | Demetris Afxentiou

Do you want to generate a safe, reliable monthly income stream? Here are two stellar stocks to buy now and…

Investing

Will the TSX End 2025 at an All-Time High? Here Are 3 Signals to Watch

October 6, 2025 | Chris MacDonald

Here are three of the most important factors I'm looking at right now when assessing whether a new all-time high…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top TSX Dividend Stock I’m Using for Retirement Planning

October 6, 2025 | Puja Tayal

Don’t delay retirement planning thinking you will invest later. Begin by investing $3,500 annually for 15 years in this dividend…

Dividend Stocks

The Steady Dividend Stock That Could Outlast Any Recession

October 6, 2025 | Demetris Afxentiou

Outlast any recession by investing in the right defensive stock to bolster your portfolio. Here's one that offers both growth…

Dividend Stocks

Dividend Kings: TSX Stocks That Pay While They Grow

October 6, 2025 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Fortis and Canadian Utilities are Dividend Knights, providing decades of consecutive raises that offer steady, growing income for long‑term, income‑focused…