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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

Market Correction: How to Maximize the Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

When the stock market crashes, investors have a unique opportunity to find new, high-quality investments for their portfolio at ultra-cheap…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can make. Here are three of the top Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

As the economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, here are two of the top Canadian stocks to buy…

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Investing

Canada Revenue Agency: 2 Major Considerations This Tax Season

| Daniel Da Costa

With tax season now upon us, it's crucial that Canadians ensure they are keeping as much money from the Canada…

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Investing

Air Canada: What Price Makes the Stock a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to offer investors major long-term value. Here's what price makes Air Canada stock a buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Value Stocks: This Gold Stock Is a Screaming Buy!

| Daniel Da Costa

These days, finding Canadian value stocks are few and far between. This top long-term gold stock, however, is trading at…

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Investing

New Bitcoin ETF: Which Stock Is the Best Choice?

| Daniel Da Costa

The new Bitcoin ETF has been all the hype the last few weeks. Here's why this new Bitcoin investment could…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock With Far More Potential Than Air Canada (TSX:AC) in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is one of the cheapest stocks in Canada. It's also one of the riskiest stocks, making this…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks: 2 Dividend Aristocrats Entering Buy Territory

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top Canadian stocks to buy today, look no further than these two dividend aristocrats offering exceptional…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Just 3 Days Left to Claim This 2020 Tax Credit!

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadians who contribute to their RRSP by Monday, March 1st can still receive a tax credit from the CRA to…

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Tech Stocks

Canadian Tech Stocks: Time to Buy the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These two tech stocks are some of the best growth stocks in Canada, making the recent discount in their share…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: The Best Long-Term Stock Picks

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett looks for businesses that he's confident can be resilient and grow consistently for years, just like this Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: The Best Dividend Stock to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

This top Canadian stock could increase its nearly 7% dividend again soon, making it one of the top long-term investments…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks: 2 Top Picks to Buy on the Next Pullback

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best long-term investments in Canada, making them ideal investments in a market…

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Investing

Forget EV Stocks: This Hydrogen Stock Offers Much More Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

EV stocks are some of the best long-term growth stocks. However, they are considerably overpriced. Here's a top hydrogen stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Boost Your Income and Reduce Your Taxes

| Daniel Da Costa

The Canada Revenue Agency has created various tools for Canadians to save on taxes, invest their money, and build long-term…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Air Canada Stock Return to $50 a Share?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are all the major headwinds Air Canada (TSX:AC) faces before its stock can recover anywhere near its pre-pandemic price.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 Top Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the very best long-term Canadian energy stocks to buy today for the continued economic recovery in…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000? Here Are 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

Cash is consistently losing value to inflation. Rather than leaving your savings in cash, here are two of the top…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada: 5 Canadian Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Rather than investing in Air Canada (TSX:AC), these five stocks all offer considerably more short- and long-term potential today.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $20

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks are all high-quality companies making them ideal for long-term investors to buy today and own for decades.

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Cannabis Stocks

Pot Stocks: With Profitability on the Way, Is Cannabis Worth an Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

Pot stocks have rallied recently, as the industry moves closer to profitability. But at these higher valuations, are they worth…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: A Big Blue-Chip with Big Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is well known as a safe dividend-paying stock. But the company could also offer incredible growth in…

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Investing

Forget Tesla: 2 Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy Instead!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for a quality investment like Tesla but without the major valuation premium, these two Canadian stocks offer…

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Investing

Next GME Stock: One Canadian Stock for Major Growth

| Daniel Da Costa

This Canadian growth stock has huge long-term potential. Valued at less than $300 million, investors could see huge growth similar…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks I’ll Probably Own Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks offer spectacular long-term growth potential, which is why they are stocks ill probably hold on to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Gas Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian gas companies offer incredible long-term potential and, at these values, are some of the best stocks to…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to invest some hard-earned money, this Canadian company is one of the best long-term growth stocks to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: The Best Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are the top stocks that the world's best investor, Warren Buffett, advises beginner investors to focus on for maximum…

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Investing

Forget Tesla: This Canadian Company Is Among the Best Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Tesla has been an incredible growth stock over the last few years. However, these days, this Canadian stock is a…

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Investing

Bitcoin: The Top Canadian Stock to Buy for the Next Decade!

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Bitcoin stocks offer investors superior potential for years to come and may just be the top picks for…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock: Here’s Why Analysts Are Bullish

| Daniel Da Costa

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one of Canada's top energy stocks, offering investors incredible potential over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Grow Your Money and Save on Taxes With This Top Stock Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can invest your money in top Canadian stocks to grow your savings as well as help save…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock: Here’s Why Analysts Have a Buy Rating

| Daniel Da Costa

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is one of the fastest-growing tech stocks in Canada, catching several analysts' attention.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock: Over 30% Upside According to Analysts

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to be one of the cheapest companies on the TSX, as analysts are increasingly becoming bullish…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why I’m Not Selling My Defensive Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Although we are on the way to recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, I would caution investors against selling their defensive…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: How to Research Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Any time you're considering buying a new Canadian stock, you should do extensive research beforehand.

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Best Green Energy Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

Green energy stocks are some of the best long-term investments you can make today. Here are some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Air Canada: Why I’m Still Passing on the Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

There's no doubt that Air Canada (TSX:AC) is one of the cheapest stocks in Canada. However, several other stocks are…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks: 2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy in February!

| Daniel Da Costa

In addition to Canadian value stocks recovering from the pandemic, I'd encourage investors to hold defensive investments like Dividend Aristocrats.

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