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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Buy Gold Stocks Yet – Not Before You Read This Warning!

| Joey Frenette

SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEMKT:GLD) and other gold stocks are great assets to pursue cautiously on weakness.

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Dividend Stocks

Take Full Advantage of Your TFSA With These Dividend Stars

| Andrew Walker

These companies have delivered annual dividend growth for decades.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stock to Own if Volatility Returns

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CNR can be the kind of “own the network” stock that keeps compounding even when markets get jumpy.

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Dividend Stocks

Use a TFSA to Make $500 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Adam Othman

Generate substantial passive income without incurring taxes by making the most of your TFSA contribution room with investments like this…

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Dividend Stocks

This Simple TFSA Plan Could Pay You Monthly in 2026

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

FIE offers a simple way to turn a TFSA into monthly deposits, but your results will still ride on Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given their consistent dividend payouts, improving financials, and healthy growth prospects, these two high-yield stocks could boost your passive income.

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Investing

3 Canadian Growth Stocks for Your TFSA in 2026

| Sneha Nahata

These Canadian growth stocks are a compelling investment to add to your TFSA for generating above-average capital gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Stability

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for stability? Here are three Canadian defensive stocks that deliver steady dividends and long‑term reliability for any portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How to Turn $25,000 Into TFSA Cash Flow

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Granite REIT’s steady warehouse rents and recent distribution hike could make a $25,000 TFSA feel like a monthly paycheque.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much a Typical 45-Year-Old Has in TFSA and RRSP accounts

| Andrew Button

If you hold Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock, consider holding it in a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest Your $7,000 TFSA Contribution

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Your $7,000 TFSA contribution in 2026 must be built for resilience, income, and long-term capital appreciation.

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Tech Stocks

Done With U.S. Tech? Here’s the TSX Stock I’d Buy

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify offers Canadians a homegrown way to own global tech growth, but the market will punish it for any margin…

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Stocks for Beginners

What “Passive Income” Really Means (and Why Everyone’s Doing it)

| Kay Ng

Building passive income can be well worth your time, effort, and money if you choose something you're passionate about –…

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Investing

Canadian Investors Love These U.S. ETFs, With Good Reason

| Joey Frenette

TFSA and RRSP investors: The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and another U.S. ETF are worth holding.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks Supercharged to Surge in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Canadian stocks riding self-sustained momentum are likely to surge higher in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

A Cheap Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy in February

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

BCE’s dividend cut was brutal, but it may have turned a broken payout into a real turnaround setup.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock Down Big: Here’s Why I’m Watching it

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Northland’s dividend reset hurt, but improving cash flow could make this beaten-up renewable a surprise comeback story.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Stock Off 43% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Adam Othman

Buy and hold this Canadian dividend stock forever to generate substantial long-term wealth growth through your self-directed investment portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Is Set to Beat the TSX Again and Again

| Sneha Nahata

This stock is known for its resilient dividend payouts and is set to beat the TSX again and again with…

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Investing

If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be it

| Joey Frenette

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) stands out as a great stock to own if you were to just hold one name in…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Rajiv Nanjapla

These two monthly-paying dividend stocks with high yields could boost your passive income.

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Top TSX Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now for Long-Term Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can buy top Canadian stocks now and anchor their portfolios on them for capital protection and long-term wealth creation.

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Stock Market

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Wednesday, February 18

| Jitendra Parashar

Sliding metals and energy stocks pulled the TSX lower despite softer inflation, with today’s focus on a rebound in commodities,…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Insurance Stock: Manulife vs. Sun Life?

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian insurance stocks such as Manulife and Sun Life continue to grow at a steady pace while offering shareholders a…

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Dividend Stocks

The Top 3 Dividend Stocks I’d Tell Anyone to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

I'm recommending stocks like Enbridge, which has a reliable dividend, a defensive business, and a strong outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Is The U.S.-Canada Tariff War a Blessing in Disguise?

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has not been harmed by the U.S.-Canada tariff war.

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Dividend Stocks

A 4 Percent Dividend Stock Paying Cash Every Month

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Given its strong quarterly performance, solid balance sheet, improving payout ratio, and favourable long-term growth outlook, Sienna would be an…

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Energy Stocks

Create Your Own Juicy Portfolio Dividend Yield With These 3 Incredible TSX Stocks

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three top Canadian dividend stocks, and why now may be the time for investors to load up…

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Dividend Stocks

The Railway and Telecom Stocks Everyone’s Writing Off — Too Soon?

| Demetris Afxentiou

The market is full of opportunities, including these railway and telecom stocks that investors have forgotten about.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Could Pay You While You Wait

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tariff-driven volatility can make dips feel brutal, and a monthly payer like Slate Grocery REIT can keep cash flowing while…

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Energy Stocks

1 Canadian Energy Stock Set for Major Gains in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian energy stock is set for major gains in 2026 due to a strong free cash flow profile and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bruised Dividend Titans Worth Buying on the Cheap

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and CP Rail (TSX:CP) stand out as great value bets with nice dividends.

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Investing

Canada’s Defence Spending Boom: 3 Stocks Poised to Win Big

| Robin Brown

Canada is about to see a surge in defence spending in 2026 and beyond. These three stocks could be major…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Happening With BCE’s Dividend?

| Aditya Raghunath

Down 50% from all-time highs, BCE stock offers you a dividend yield of 5% despite a massive dividend cut in…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Actually Invested – or Just Gambling?

| Kay Ng

Invest with an investment thesis, diversification, and long-term horizon. Gambling is based on short-term bets and luck with the odds…

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Investing

If Pot Stocks Rebound in 2026, These Are the 3 Best Cannabis Companies to Own

| Chris MacDonald

Let's dive into three top cannabis stocks for investors who may be looking for exposure to this beaten-down sector to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks to Hold Through 2026 and Beyond

| Robin Brown

Worried about how AI could disrupt your investment portfolio? Hold these three high quality blue-chip stocks for growth and income.

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Retirement

Ready to Retire This Year? 3 Strategies for Canadians Coming Up on the Big Milestone

| Chris MacDonald

Here are three top strategies every Canadian nearing retirement may want to consider, or at least think about, right now.

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The RRSP (Canadian Registered Retirement Savings Plan) is a smart way to save and invest for the future
Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Never Sell in an RRSP

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

RRSP season rewards boring consistency, and pairing a bank with a renewable cash-flow payer can spread your risk while you…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $5,000 in 2026

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investing in these top Canadian stocks can provide growth and income-earning potential for any portfolio.

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