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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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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks That Could Outperform Shopify

| Daniel Da Costa

While Shopify is one of the best Canadian stocks of all time, these two smaller tech stocks offer much more…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Crypto Stocks to Buy While They’re Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Cryptocurrencies have been quiet lately, making now the perfect time for investors to buy these top crypto stocks before they…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: How to Replicate His Success

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy stocks in the same way as Warren Buffett, here are some of the main factors…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry vs. AcuityAds: Which Stock Is the Better Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Both BlackBerry and AcuityAds stock are two of the highest-potential companies in Canada, but here's which is the better buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Dogecoin: When Will It Recover?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the price of Dogecoin falls over 70% from its all-time high set in May, here's what it will take…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: 3 Factors that Make a Stock a Great Long-Term Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to consistently find the top Canadian stocks to buy as a long-term investment, these three qualities are…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 2 Top Picks to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

No matter what type of investor you are, if you're looking to buy Canadian stocks this upcoming week, these are…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Before Everyone Else Does!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian companies offer a tonne of potential for investors and happen to be two of the cheapest…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks I’ll Never Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for Canadian stocks that you can buy and hold forever, these two companies are some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Are You Making This Common TFSA Mistake?

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is a powerful tool that investors have at their disposal, yet plenty of Canadians make this common and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Can Bitcoin’s Price Recover by Year’s End?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is one of the highest-potential growth assets that you can buy today, but after its price has sold off…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: Here’s Where to Find Value Stocks on the TSX Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy some of the highest-potential Canadian value stocks on the TSX today, here's what to look…

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Stocks for Beginners

Shopify or BlackBerry Stock: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify and BlackBerry are two high-potential Canadian tech stocks that are extremely popular among investors. But which is the better…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add a high-quality Canadian growth stock or two to your portfolio, these five are among the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy As Inflation Continues to Rise

| Daniel Da Costa

As inflation continues to be one of the largest risks facing the economy, here are two Canadian stocks that can…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock: Where Will It Be in a Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

After underperforming its energy stock peers to begin the year, here's how high Suncor's stock price could rally over the…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Dividend Growth? 3 Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend-growth stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can own. Here are three of the best Canadian picks…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Top 2 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to find high-quality Canadian value stocks that are worth a buy today, these two companies are easily…

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Stocks for Beginners

BlackBerry’s Stock Price: Time for a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With BlackBerry stock consistently seeing a decline in price over the last month, is now the time to buy this…

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Growth Stocks: Ranking the Top 3 to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With markets hitting all-time highs once again, here are the top three Canadian growth stocks to buy for long-term growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock Price: What’s Going On?

| Daniel Da Costa

With vaccination rates rising rapidly across the country over the last few months, here's why Air Canada's stock price has…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 2 to Watch as COVID Cases Rise Again

| Daniel Da Costa

As coronavirus cases start to rise again south of the border, here are the Canadian stocks that could offer you…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With today's uncertain market continuing to create lots of volatility, these two Canadian dividend stocks are some of the best…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Top Gold Stocks to Buy While They’re Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold stocks continue to be some of the only stocks trading undervalued on the market, making this the perfect opportunity…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ranking the Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add some top long-term Canadian stocks to your portfolio soon, here are the three best businesses…

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Alert: 3 Value Stocks That Won’t Be Cheap Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

As the Canadian economy continues to reopen and create opportunities, these are three of the best Canadian value stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Important Tips for Buying Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy dividend stocks today, here are three key tips to help you build the best passive…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada vs. BlackBerry Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and BlackBerry stock are two of the most intriguing stocks on the TSX. But which of these investor…

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Stocks for Beginners

Where Will Air Canada Stock Be in a Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock has seen its recovery stall the last six months, but with the economy opening, here's what to…

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Energy Stocks

Got $1,000? 2 Top Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Daniel Da Costa

These two energy stocks are not only priced attractively, but they are some of the top businesses to buy and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-quality Canadian dividend stocks to add to your long-term portfolio, here are two of the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Double Your Money

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-quality businesses that could double your money, these two Canadian stocks are some of the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Approach: How to Buy Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can learn from Warren Buffett's approach to help you buy the best Canadian growth stocks for your…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Value Stock Is Cheaper Than Air Canada and Cineplex

| Daniel Da Costa

While Air Canada and Cineplex may look like two of the cheapest stocks in Canada, here's one Canadian company offering…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s Why These Are Two of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian tech stocks not only offer major growth potential but trade extremely cheap today, making them some of…

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Bank Stocks

Forget Bank Stocks: 2 Incredible Financial Companies to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Canadian bank stocks are considered some of the best businesses to own long term, these two financial stocks offer…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Market Pullback? 2 Top Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're concerned there could be a market crash materializing soon, these are two of the top Canadian stocks to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ranking the Top 3 Canadian Recovery Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy now and how they compare to each other when considering…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Seekers: 2 Top Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best Dividend Aristocrats you can buy if you're looking to build a…

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Got $1,500? 3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash to buy some high-quality Canadian growth stocks, I'd start with this trio, offering superior potential over…

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