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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

3 Reasons Shopify Stock Could Still Crush the Market

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify stock is up over 5,000% since it went public six years ago. Despite this rapid growth, here are three…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada vs. Cineplex vs. BlackBerry: Which Is the Top Stock to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex, BlackBerry, and Air Canada stock have been three of the most popular investments among Canadians. Of the three, here's…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Dividend Stocks Are a Retiree’s Best Friend

| Daniel Da Costa

Picking the highest-quality dividend stocks is crucial for investors at or near retirement. Here are two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make Thousands a Month in Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use the tax-free nature of your TFSA to compound your money rapidly and earn thousands of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Market Correction in 2021? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the market uncertainty recently, many Canadian investors may be worried about a market correction materializing in 2021.

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Tech Stocks

Forget About BlackBerry: These Tech Stocks Could Make You a Boatload of Money

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry stock has seen another strong rally lately. However, despite BlackBerry's long-term potential, these two tech stocks are more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 2 Recovery Stocks That Still Offer Value!

| Daniel Da Costa

Most stocks have bounced back from the pandemic by now. However, these two top Canadian recovery stocks surprisingly offer a…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks That Turned $5,000 Into $250,000

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two top Canadian growth stocks that have gained more than 5,000% for investors and how to find stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Are Any Reddit Stocks Worth a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that are commonly pumped on Reddit have been some of the top performers lately. Here's whether any are worth…

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Tech Stocks

If Cryptocurrency Is the Future, This TSX Stock Is a Screaming Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

The cryptocurrency industry has gone through a major revolution lately and this TSX stock looks like the perfect business to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex Stock Is a Buy, But Beware of This 1 Risk!

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock is one of the top Canadian stocks to buy for its recovery potential. However, if you're going to…

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Stock an Investment or Gamble? 3 Things to Consider

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry is a high-quality business with a tonne of long-term potential, but is its stock a buy at the current…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Like Dividends, You’ll Love These 2 Stocks!

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks will be some of the top investments you make for your portfolio. Here are two of the best,…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: 3 Stock Lessons You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard Way

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the most common mistakes investors make when buying Canadian stocks that can be devastating to your…

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Tech Stocks

The Reddit Stock Bubble Will Burst: 3 Smart Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Reddit stocks may be appealing for their past performance, but these three smart Canadian stock picks offer exceptional growth potential…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks are undervalued and pay attractive dividends, making them two of the best Canadian stocks you can…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Green Energy Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Renewable energy is one of the best industries to invest in long-term. So here are two cheap green energy stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Energy Stocks: Top Performers of 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Energy companies have been some of the top-performing Canadian stocks so far in 2021. Here are two of the best…

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Tech Stocks

Space, Crypto, or EV Stocks: Which Are the Best to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Space, crypto, and EV stocks are top industries to invest in for long-term growth. Of the three, though, here's the…

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Are Unanimous Buys From Analysts

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top Canadian growth stocks to buy and hold for years, these three analyst favourites are some…

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Tech Stocks

2 of the Cheapest Canadian Stocks to Buy This Week!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy right now, trading at cheap valuations and with tonnes…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Cineplex 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock is one of the cheapest stocks in Canada, even after its recent rally. But does its major discount…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Under-$20 Canadian Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top Canadian stocks to buy now, this trio of companies offers some of the best growth…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for Dividend Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks will be some of the most crucial investments you'll make over the years. Here are three of the…

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Tech Stocks

Forget AMC: These 2 Canadian Stocks Could Triple Your Money

| Daniel Da Costa

Although AMC stock has been hot lately, I'd resist the urge to buy shares. Instead, consider these two top Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive vs. BlackBerry Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Facedrive and BlackBerry are two of the highest-potential growth stocks in Canada. But which is the better buy in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy Warren Buffett Stocks: Do This Instead!

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett is one of the greatest stock investors of all time. However, rather than just copy all the stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

The long-term buy-and-hold strategy is one of the best ways to compound your capital rapidly. Here are three of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Recovery Stocks: Top Canadian Picks for June

| Daniel Da Costa

As Canada's economy is now well on its way to recovering from the pandemic, these are some of the top…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Here’s Why Long-Term Stock Investing Is Key

| Daniel Da Costa

We always hear about how it's so important to buy Canadian stocks for the long term, just like Warren Buffett.…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: Why it Might Finally Be Time to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

After more than a year of struggling and losing tonnes of value, now may be the most opportune time for…

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Tech Stocks

Don’t Buy BlackBerry Stock: Do This Instead!

| Daniel Da Costa

Although BlackBerry stock has been hot lately and looks enticing, I'd resist the urge to buy and instead do this…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stock Ideas for June 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

As we head into the summer months, these are three of the best Canadian stock ideas for June to position…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

After a year of recovery, it isn't easy to find high-quality value stocks on the TSX today. So, here are…

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Tech Stocks

Dogecoin vs. AMC vs. Shopify Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Dogecoin, AMC, and Shopify stock are three of the most popular assets to invest in. But which is the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Compound Interest: How to Grow Your TFSA to $1 million!

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can buy and hold high-quality Canadian stocks to take advantage of compound interest and grow your TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks are the top buys of June 2021. Each has considerable upside from here and can…

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Tech Stocks

What’s Going on With BlackBerry’s Stock Price?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why BlackBerry's stock price has gained more than 65% in the last five days and whether it's worth an…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: Will it Ever Recover?

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the last six months, Air Canada stock has declined in price, despite the Canadian and world economies being well…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy in June 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top TSX growth stocks are some of the cheapest and highest-potential stocks to buy in June 2021, which…

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