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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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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Stocks That Just Went on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy some top Canadian stocks today, these are three of the best long-term investment. Each one…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ether Faces Stiff Competition: What That Means for the Ultra-Popular Cryptocurrency

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies there is, but with Ethereum facing increasing competition, is Ether still worth…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Restaurant Stock Is a Great Reopening Play

| Daniel Da Costa

Restaurants were some of the worst-impacted stocks during the pandemic, making them excellent opportunities if you're looking for a reopening…

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Stocks for Beginners

Crypto Stocks vs. Facedrive: 1 Opportunity Far Exceeds the Other

| Daniel Da Costa

Crypto stocks and Facedrive have been two of the most popular investments among Canadian investors, but which is the better…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons This Dirt-Cheap Canadian Value Stock Could Soar    

| Daniel Da Costa

There aren't many value stocks for Canadian investors to buy today, but this one company is a stock that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Canadian Stocks That Could Soar 68% or More According to Bay Street

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for Canadian growth stocks to buy, these four Canadian companies are some of the best opportunities on…

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for Under $30 a Share

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian tech stocks are some of the best growth investments you can buy today, and all trade for…

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Stock a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Suncor stock is one of the largest and most popular energy stocks in Canada. But down nearly 50% from its…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist This Month

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to find a Canadian stock to buy that's trading undervalued, these two stocks are investments worth making…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex vs. Air Canada Stock: A Look at the Numbers  

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and Cineplex are two of the most popular Canadian stocks. So here is a look at some key…

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Green Energy Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul

| Daniel Da Costa

These three green energy stocks are some of the best in the industry, which means they're some of the top…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Double Your Money in 5 Years (or Less)

| Daniel Da Costa

These two companies are some of the top tech stocks you can buy on the TSX, offering a tonne of…

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Stocks for Beginners

When Will it Be Time to Buy Cineplex Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex is one of the cheapest recovery stocks in Canada today. But with a fourth COVID wave looming, will the…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Stock: 3 Reasons to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge is one of the best long-term investments you can make, and with the stock trading so cheap, it's easily…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Facedrive Stock Has Plummeted 98% This Year

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive stock was one of the hottest investments to start the year. Here's how that changed so quickly and why…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are massively undervalued, making them two of the best companies to buy in the current…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: Will it Ever Recover?

| Daniel Da Costa

More than a year and a half into the pandemic, Air Canada stock continues to trade extremely cheap, leaving many…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Growth Stocks That Could Be Massive Long-Term Winners

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a high-potential growth stock to add to your portfolio, these three companies offer some of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist This Month

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a Canadian investor looking to buy some undervalued stocks, these two companies offer some of the best opportunities…

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Stocks for Beginners

Can’t Get Into Canada’s Housing Market? Buy This Real Estate Stock Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Canada's housing market has been hot lately, this top real estate stock has outperformed it for years and continues…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock: Too Late to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify is one of the best growth stocks of all time. But as it approaches a market cap of nearly…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Stocks I’m Eagerly Waiting to Buy on a Pullback

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best businesses you can buy for the long run, making them ideal…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks: How to Earn $100 a Week in Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to put your money to work for you and build an impressive passive income stream that can…

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Stocks for Beginners

Best Stocks to Buy: 3 Retail Picks to Buy Ahead of the 4th Quarter

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are looking for some of the best Canadian stocks to buy today, these three retail stocks offer some…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy That Could Double by Year’s End

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top TSX stock to buy in this market environment, these three companies offer the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: 2 Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to put your hard-earned money to work in the real estate sector, these two stocks offer a…

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Dividend Stocks

Love Dividend Growth Stocks? These 3 Stocks Are for You

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a long-term investor that loves dividend growth stocks, these three Canadian companies are some of the best businesses…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada’s Stock Price: Is it a Fall Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock price continues to trade more than 50% down from its pre-pandemic price. But is the stock finally…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Facedrive Stock: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

While Facedrive stock may be down by more than 95% from its high reached earlier this year, I'd avoid the…

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Stocks for Beginners

HIVE Stock: What to Know Before You Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

HIVE is one of the top cryptocurrency stocks you can buy today. So if you're considering buying this top growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Growth Stocks Under $20 That Can Supercharge your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

These three growth stocks offer some of the best opportunities for investors today and could supercharge your portfolio for years…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks That Are Perfect for Dividend Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a dividend investor looking for some top stocks to buy, these two growth businesses are some of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Beaten-Down Growth Stocks With 10X Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a high-quality growth stock that offers some significant potential for investors, these two stocks are some…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: Here’s a Smart Growth Stock to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a smart growth stock to buy now that offers years of growth potential, I'd strongly consider…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,000? Here Are 2 Value Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash to invest today, these two massive Canadian stocks offer some of the best value, making them…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a top growth stock or two on the TSX today, these two companies are some of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Ether a Better Buy Than Bitcoin?

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is the second most valuable cryptocurrency and has been rallying rapidly lately. But is it a better long-term investment…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Facedrive Stock a Buy Below $4?

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive stock is now trading almost 95% off its all-time high reached earlier this year, but does that mean it's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Value Stocks: 5 of the Cheapest Canadian Picks for September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a value investor that's looking to buy a cheap Canadian stock, these five companies offer the most attractive…

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Energy Stocks

Got $1,000? Here Are 2 of the Best Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy in September

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash that you're looking to invest today, these two energy stocks are some of the best businesses…

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