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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

How to Research Cryptocurrencies Using Key Industry Metrics

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been interested in buying cryptocurrencies, here are just a few of the key metrics that can help you…

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Cryptocurrency

3 Reasons Why Ether Could Grow at Least 10 Times More in Value

| Daniel Da Costa

The Ethereum blockchain network has created a tonne of potential for users and developers, making the Ether coin one of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Help Build a Stable and Growing Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the top Canadian dividend stocks to own long-term, offering an ideal mix of resiliency and long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks offer incredible long-term growth potential, and both trade at attractive prices, making them some of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy After a Strong Earnings Season

| Daniel Da Costa

After many Canadian stocks reported impressive earnings and attractive guidance over the last few weeks, here are three of the…

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Cryptocurrency

1 Cryptocurrency With More Upside Than Dogecoin

| Daniel Da Costa

I'd avoid speculative cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin and focus on digital coins that have the potential to continue rallying for…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy on Sale This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash you're looking to invest this week, here are two Canadian stocks to buy undervalued in this…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Canadian Energy Stocks That Just Doubled Their Dividends

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian energy giants have been taking full advantage of the rally in oil prices this year, making them…

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Cryptocurrency

Ether vs. Shiba Inu: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether and Shiba Inu are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies you can buy, but one offers far more potential…

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Cryptocurrency

Here’s Why Shiba Inu Is Tanking in This Crypto Market Pullback

| Daniel Da Costa

The crypto market has been selling off slightly all week, but Shiba Inu has vastly outperformed the rest of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Retail Stock Could See a Significant Boost Thanks to Inflation

| Daniel Da Costa

As rising prices continue to impact consumers, here's a top retail stock that could actually benefit from this high-inflation environment.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Unique Canadian Stocks With Undeniable Long-Term Upside

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two lesser-known Canadian stocks that could be an excellent fit for your portfolio today.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Is a Top Buy, But These Crypto Stocks Are Better

| Daniel Da Costa

You can't go wrong buying Bitcoin today. However, these two crypto stocks offer far more long-term potential.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stocks I Own and Will Add to if the Stock Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the first stocks I will likely double down on should a market crash materialize and stocks…

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Cryptocurrency

NFTs: Here’s How Much You Could Have Made Buying Non-Fungible Tokens This Year

| Daniel Da Costa

NFTs are one of the many facets of the cryptocurrency industry offering investors parabolic growth potential, as we've seen this…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Pizza Stocks Recently Hiked Their Dividends by up to 30.8%

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian pizza stocks are some of the top high-yield dividend stocks you can buy for passive income today.

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Cryptocurrency

This Crypto Stock Is up 232% This Year — and It’s Still a Top Buy!

| Daniel Da Costa

Although crypto stocks have had an incredible rally the last few years, they are still some of the best long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy in a Bear Market

| Daniel Da Costa

It's time to consider which top Canadian stocks you want to buy at a significant discount the next time a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks: The Rally Investors Have Been Waiting For?

| Daniel Da Costa

After months of underperforming the market, gold stocks have begun to rally the last six weeks offering a tonne of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dependable High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to grow your passive income, these two high-yield dividend stocks are some of the best to buy…

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Cryptocurrency

1 Cryptocurrency With More Upside Than Shiba Inu

| Daniel Da Costa

Shiba Inu may be one of the top cryptocurrencies getting all the hype. However, several other cryptos offer far better…

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Investing

These 2 Cleantech Stocks Could Triple Your Money Over the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

With the urgency growing to reverse the effects of climate change, these two cleantech stocks could be excellent long-term investments.

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Dividend Stocks

Nearing Retirement? 2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're nearing retirement or just looking for a top dividend stock to buy now, here are two of the…

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Cryptocurrency

Is Galaxy Digital Stock Worth a Buy After Its Third-Quarter Earnings?

| Daniel Da Costa

After slower growth for the whole cryptocurrency industry in the third quarter, is Galaxy Digital stock still worth buying today?

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Is Algonquin Power and Utilities a Buy After its 3rd-Quarter Earnings?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Algonquin's earnings weren't spectacular, the stock is trading right around its 52-week low, offering investors a significant bargain.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Cardano: Here Are 2 Cryptocurrencies to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Cardano might be a top performer so far this year, but these two cryptocurrencies offer far more potential going forward.

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Tech Stocks

Is Facedrive Stock a Buy in November?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Facedrive now more than 95% off its all-time high, here's what to consider before you decide to buy the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Highly Dependable REITs for Canadian Dividend Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian REITs are some of the best investments for dividend investors looking to build a growing passive-income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About Inflation? Invest in These 2 Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

As inflation continues to reduce the purchasing power of your capital, here are two top stocks that can help offset…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Wide-Moat Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to make a high-quality investment today, these are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Ether the Biggest No-Brainer Investment of This Generation?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Ether's consistent rally the last two years as users have flocked to the Ethereum network, is it the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ether Hits Another New All-Time High: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Exposure to Ethereum

| Daniel Da Costa

As Ether climbs higher, continuously setting new all-time highs, here are three top Canadian stocks to gain exposure.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy for a Year-End Rally

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a cheap Canadian stock to buy now, here are three of the biggest discounts to take…

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Stocks for Beginners

Bitcoin Will Hit $120K by the End of Year According to 1 Analyst

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the potential Bitcoin has this year and beyond, here are two top stocks to buy today to gain…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: 3 Stocks That Can Help Grow Your Portfolio to $1 million

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the most reliable Canadian stocks to buy now for consistent, long-term growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Galaxy Digital vs. Hut 8: Which Is the Best Crypto Stock to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Galaxy Digital and Hut 8 Mining are two of the top crypto stocks in Canada, but which is the best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy on Sale in a Ridiculously Expensive Market

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks not only offer investors attractive value but could also be prudent investments in this market…

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Stocks for Beginners

Earnings: 3 Hot Canadian Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three Canadian stocks reporting earnings this week that you'll certainly want to pay attention to.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks That Can Grow 10X in 10 Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks not only offer significant long-term growth potential, but they also trade considerably undervalued today.

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy Stock Surged 24% in October

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why Suncor, the $48 billion energy stock, gained over 20% in value after reporting earnings during October.

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