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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

HIVE Stock: The Cryptocurrency Growth Stock Just Went on Sale

| Daniel Da Costa

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd (TSXV:HIVE) is one of the best cryptocurrency stocks you can buy today. And recently, it's gone…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget TD Stock: 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

TD is one of the top bank stocks in Canada. However, these Canadian growth stocks offer much better potential over…

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Dividend Stocks

Best Dividend Stocks In Canada: Enbridge or Suncor?

| Daniel Da Costa

Suncor and Enbridge are two top Canadian stocks. But which is the best stock in Canada for a dividend investor…

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Tech Stocks

A Warren Buffett Lesson: The Key to Successful Investing

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing can be extremely complicated at times. However, the best way to improve your performance is this simple piece of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: When to Pull the Trigger

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada is a stock that continues to gain interest from investors. Here's how to know when to pull the…

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Investing

Forget Dogecoin: These Cryptocurrencies Are Much Better Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

Dogecoin has been extremely popular over the last few months. These crypto stocks, however, are the best long-term investments to…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Stock Could Outgrow Shopify in 2021!

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify is still one of the best stocks you can buy, but this Canadian tech stock has the potential to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Advice: Buying the Best Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett has offered some priceless advice over the years. Today, we look at his advice on selecting stocks that…

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Coronavirus

Canadian Investors: Stocks With U.S. Exposure Are the Best To Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

As the U.S economy recovers rapidly from the coronavirus pandemic, Canadian investors should look to the U.S. for some of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Dividend Stocks in Canada for Monthly Income

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for dividend stocks that will return cash to you monthly, these are three of the best in…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Approach: How to Find the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With markets reaching new highs consistently now, I'd strongly consider Warren Buffett's advice to find the best stocks to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Got Cash to Invest? 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash that you're looking to invest today, these two Canadian growth companies are easily some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: How to Earn $250 a Month in Tax-Free Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks are some of the best investments you can make for the long term. Here's how to start earning…

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Dividend Stocks

Stocks to Buy Now: Enbridge Is on Fire

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge stock has been cheap for a while. With its recent rally, though, the stock is getting more expensive quickly,…

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Investing

Will Bitcoin Double or Go to $0?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is one of the most controversial assets you can own today, making it extremely difficult to tell if it…

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Investing

Are Bitcoin Miners the Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

These days, with all the popularity around the Bitcoin, these three Canadian stocks might just be the best stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Green Energy: 2 Canadian Stocks to Own for the Next Decade!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two massive Canadian stocks are incredibly resilient and have exposure to green energy, making them ideal stocks to hold…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Cineplex: This Canadian Media Company Is One of the Top Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock may look cheap. However, there aren't any immediate catalysts for the stock to rally. This Canadian value stock…

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Tech Stocks

2 Lesser-Known Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy Over BlackBerry

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry has been a popular stock for a few months now, but these two Canadian tech stocks offer far more…

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Tech Stocks

Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now: Growth or Value?

| Daniel Da Costa

As both the economy and market slowly return to normal, here are the best TSX stocks to buy to take…

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Tech Stocks

NFTs, Bitcoin, or Ethereum: What’s the Best Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

The cryptocurrency industry has major growth potential these days, as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs rapidly gain popularity, but here's the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Value Stocks: Corus Entertainment Continues to Outperform

| Daniel Da Costa

Value stocks are some of the top-performing investments for Canadians these days, and Corus continues to show why it's one…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock: Will It Survive 2021?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada is an intriguing stock that's caught the eyes of savvy investors. With so much risk and uncertainty, though,…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks 2021: 3 Picks for April

| Daniel Da Costa

This trio of Canadian stocks are some of the top long-term investments you can make today, offering both growth and…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investing: The Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX stocks are high-quality companies trading at attractive discounts, making them two of the top stocks to buy…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: I’d Buy These Stocks for Ethereum Exposure

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin has a tonne of potential to grow rapidly, but the one cryptocurrency with the most long-term growth potential has…

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Energy Stocks

Never Mind Air Canada: These 2 Canadian Stocks Could Double by 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

While Air Canada could offer some upside when it eventually recovers, these two stocks are already poised for significant growth.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Income and Stability

| Daniel Da Costa

It's always important to own high-quality stocks that can provide stability. These two TSX dividend stocks are some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: The 3 Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks offer incredible long-term growth, making them some of the best stocks to buy now for your…

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Tech Stocks

The Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Today: Spoiler, it’s Not Bitcoin

| Daniel Da Costa

There is a tonne of potential for investors in the cryptocurrency industry. However, if I had to buy only one…

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Investing

4 of the Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in April

| Daniel Da Costa

These four Canadian stocks offer some of the best growth potential for this year and beyond. Plus, they trade at…

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Dividend Stocks

Are There Any High-Quality Canadian Stocks to Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian stocks have been rallying consistently for the last few months, making it harder to find high-quality investments trading undervalued.

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Dividend Stocks

Getting a Tax Refund? 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're expecting a tax refund or even just have cash to invest today, these are two of the top…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Green Energy Stocks: 3 Picks to Buy in April

| Daniel Da Costa

This trio of exceptional Canadian growth stocks offers incredible long-term potential and stability in the rapidly growing green energy industry.

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Tech Stocks

Forget GameStop (NYSE:GME): 2 Canadian Growth Stocks I’d Buy Instead!

| Daniel Da Costa

GameStop is one of the most overvalued stocks on the market. Instead of investing in GME stock, I'd consider these…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Growth Stocks You’ll Want to Buy Soon

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian growth stocks trade undervalued and offer incredible long-term potential. You'll want to buy them soon, though; these…

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada Stock: Is it Finally About to Take Off?

| Daniel Da Costa

More than a year after Air Canada sold off substantially, the stock is still well off its pre-pandemic highs. Is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now, because they are high-quality, undervalued companies that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 3 Mistakes to Avoid That Could Cost You Thousands!

| Daniel Da Costa

These three mistakes are extremely common and can cause investors to buy underperforming Canadian stocks. Luckily, they are very easy…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: 4 Top Cryptocurrency Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These four cryptocurrency stocks each offer investors exposure to a high-potential segment of the industry, such as Bitcoin or the…

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