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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

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Cryptocurrency

Which Crypto Stock Is the Best to Buy During This Dip?

| Daniel Da Costa

Crypto stocks are trading extremely cheap, making them some of the best investments to make today. But what's the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Cineplex Stock a Better Recovery Stock to Buy Than Air Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada and Cineplex stock both set to start recovering significantly from the pandemic this year, which is the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy a top real estate stock for your portfolio, these two are some of the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Stocks Sometimes Sell Off After Posting Strong Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three reasons why stocks might sell off after posting strong earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

These two monthly dividend stocks are some of the best investments in Canada, especially if you're looking to boost your…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock Is Cheap, but Is It the Best Stock to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Air Canada stock still trades more than 50% below its pre-pandemic share price, the stock may not be as…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Yielding at Least 5%

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to grow your portfolio's income, here are two of the top high-yield Canadian dividend stocks to buy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Top Gold Stocks to Buy as Volatility Increases

| Daniel Da Costa

In this market environment, one of the best ways to protect your portfolio is to find a top gold stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks to Buy: 3 Royalty Stocks for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to grow your passive-income stream and find top dividend stocks to buy now, here are three of…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify Stock: 3 Tech Stocks Trading Even Cheaper

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Shopify stock has sold off considerably lately and looks ultra-cheap, these three tech stocks look like they offer investors…

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Price: Is This the Bottom and the Time to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

After falling in price by more than 50% over the last three months, is Ethereum worth buying today? Or does…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investing: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest, these companies are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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Tech Stocks

Why Is the Stock Price of Shopify Down Over 50% Year to Date?

| Daniel Da Costa

The price of Shopify stock continues to fall and is now down more than 50% year to date, leading many…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Long-Term Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These companies are some of the highest-quality businesses in Canada, making them three of the best growth stocks to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada Stock: This Airline Is Much Cheaper

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock is finally starting to rally ahead of a recovery, but there could be more upside for investors…

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Stocks for Beginners

FIRE SALE: 2 Cheap Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

After all the recent volatility in markets lately, these two cheap Canadian growth stocks are some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks to Buy: 2 Infrastructure Stocks That Are Perfect for Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

In this uncertain and high-volatility environment, these highly defensive infrastructure stocks are two of the best dividend stocks to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Ideas: 3 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add high-quality stocks to your portfolio to boost your passive income, here are three of the…

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Cryptocurrency

Will Ethereum Underperform Bitcoin All Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ethereum and Bitcoin are two of the highest-potential cryptocurrencies you can buy. But why has Ethereum been underperforming Bitcoin all…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now, as they are so undervalued, it looks as…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of the Best ETFs to Buy for Exposure Outside Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to diversify your portfolio and find high-quality investments outside Canada, then these three are some of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Peloton: 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy With Far More Value

| Daniel Da Costa

Peloton stock might look like a buy after its recent sell-off, but these two Canadian growth stocks offer far more…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Cineplex: Buy This $13 Dividend Stock for Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Cineplex may look cheap, if I could make just one investment, I'd rather buy this top Canadian dividend stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Financial Stocks to Buy for Growing Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates are set to increase this year, these stocks are some of the best to buy now and…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: How to Quickly Build a Growing Passive-Income Stream

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can begin to buy top dividend stocks and build a reliable passive-income stream, even if you only…

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Cryptocurrency

3 Ways You Can Buy Cryptocurrencies in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

With cryptocurrencies offering so much long-term growth potential, finding top crypto stocks to buy in your TFSA could save you…

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Cryptocurrency

Down 50%: This Crypto Stock Is a Top Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

After this high-quality crypto stock has lost more than 50% of its value in the last three months, it's one…

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Tech Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian growth stocks are both trading unbelievably cheap, making them some of the best stocks you could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget BlackBerry: 2 Top Growth Stocks You Can Own Until Retirement

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Blackberry had periods of rapid share price growth last year, if you're investing for retirement, these two stocks offer…

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Is Worth Buying Today, but This Cryptocurrency Might Be Better

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is a top cryptocurrency to buy today. But after the recent volatility, if you're investing for the long run,…

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Earn $250 a Month of Passive Income? Buy These 5 Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks are some of the best and easiest ways to start earning passive income, and right now, these five…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy That Increased Their Dividends Recently!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a Canadian investor looking for a top dividend growth stock to buy this week, here are three of…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 3 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian ETFs are some of the top investments that dividend investors can buy in the current market environment.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy for Investors of All Risk Tolerances

| Daniel Da Costa

In this market environment, these three top Canadian growth stocks are some of the best investments that you can buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

These 2 Cheap Canadian Stocks Are the Best to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to invest your money today these two Canadian stocks are easily some of the best and cheapest…

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Cryptocurrency

Forget Meta Platforms Stock: Buy This Cryptocurrency for Metaverse Exposure

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Meta Platforms is a high-quality stock, if you're looking to gain exposure to the metaverse, I'd buy this top…

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto Rebound: 3 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy That Gained Over 10% in the Last Week

| Daniel Da Costa

Cryptocurrencies look as though they've finally bottomed and are starting to rebound, making these three cryptos some of the top…

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Energy Stocks

Rising Gas Prices: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Can Help Offset Inflation

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian energy stocks are excellent long-term investments, and some of the best stocks to buy now during…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy That Are Perfect for Your TFSA!

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking to invest your capital but want to save on taxes? Here are two perfect Canadian stocks to buy for…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Unbelievably Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent sell-off in tech stocks, here are three extremely cheap growth stocks that are all worth a look…

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