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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

Bitcoin Crosses $60,000 as Investors Continue to Jump on the Bandwagon!

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin has been rallying rapidly after Elon Musk announced Tesla would buy US$1.5 billion and start accepting the cryptocurrency as…

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Value for money
Dividend Stocks

Forget BlackBerry: 2 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Rather than speculating on BlackBerry stock, here are two high-quality Canadian value stocks with major recovery potential to consider instead.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Energy Stocks: 4 Top Picks for 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Energy stocks present some of the best stocks you can buy at the moment. Here are four of the best…

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Tech Stocks

Next Shopify: This E-Commerce Stock Could Be the Next 1,000% Gainer!

| Daniel Da Costa

This rapidly growing e-commerce company has a tonne of potential and could easily become the next Shopify-like growth stock.

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tech and analysis
Investing

TSX Stock Warning: Avoid This Popular Investing Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

Successful investing in TSX stocks is all about minimizing the mistakes you make, such as this simple error that could…

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Investing

Elon Musk: Bitcoin’s Popularity Continues to Soar

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is up 320% over the last 12 months as its popularity continues to skyrocket, prompting well-known investors like Elon…

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5G chip
Tech Stocks

Canadians: 3 TSX Venture Stocks to Buy for February

| Daniel Da Costa

The TSX Venture Exchange is often the best place to find the next up-and-coming Canadian growth stocks such as these…

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Stocks to Buy: Here’s an Analyst Favourite

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been looking for your next Canadian stock to buy, here is one with a tonne of recovery potential…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: Does Warren Buffett’s Opinion Matter?

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett has said he would never invest in Bitcoin, but just because he is passing, doesn't mean you should…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Speculating: Here Are the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors should avoid the risk of speculating on overvalued stocks. Instead here are two of the best Canadian stocks to…

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Tech Stocks

Will Bitcoin Funds Be the Best Stocks to Buy for 2021?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin was one of the best-performing assets of 2020, gaining over 300%. Here's why the cryptocurrency could outperform again in…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

Do you want to start investing but don't know what to buy? Here are three of the best Canadian stocks…

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Investing

Inspired to Start Investing? 2 TSX Growth Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been watching others get rich and want to start investing for yourself, here are two of the top…

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Investing

Forget Air Canada and Cineplex Stocks: Here’s Where There’s Value!

| Daniel Da Costa

Both Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stocks are some of the cheapest in Canada. That doesn't mean they are…

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Investing

Stock Market Correction: Could There Be a Third Wave of Coronavirus Next Fall?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although much of the market is focused on the recovery, some experts warn we could see a third wave in…

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Investing

Canadians: 2 Millionaire Maker Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for Canadian investments with superior growth potential, look no further than these millionaire-maker stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Earn $150 per Month in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to boost your earnings with a steady stream of passive income, then this TSX stock should be…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These three gold stocks offer investors a unique combination of protection for their money as well as considerable capital gains…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Deadline 2021: Last Chance to Reduce Your 2020 Tax Bill

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to reduce your 2020 taxes by investing in the RRSP, make sure you contribute your money no…

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Investing

Got $1000? Here Are 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got $1,000 to invest and you're looking for a high-quality growth stock or two, check out these incredible…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Stock: Investors Could See a 25% Return in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of the most important stocks in the North American economy, offering investors a significant discount…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Long-Term Growth? Consider Renewable Energy Stocks!

| Daniel Da Costa

Renewable energy stocks offer investors some of the best growth potential over the next decade. Here are two top green…

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Dividend Stocks

2021 TFSA Limit: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy With the $6,000

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're contributing some of your savings to your TFSA, here are three of the top TSX stocks for long-term…

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Investing

5 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy in 2021!

| Daniel Da Costa

ETFs are a popular investment vehicle offering investors numerous benefits. Here are five of the top Canadian ETFs to buy…

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Investing

Worried Bitcoin Is Overvalued? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is a revolutionary concept offering incredible long-term growth potential, so as long as you follow this advice, you won't…

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5G chip
Tech Stocks

BlackBerry: Here’s What Analysts Think of the Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a tech stock that's been on an incredible run the last month. But after this insane…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: The Canadian Housing Market Could Drop by 14% in 2021!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been considering an investment in a Canadian income property, here's a better way to gain exposure to the…

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Investing

Canadians: 4 Growth Stocks to Buy for February

| Daniel Da Costa

As markets continue to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, here are four of the best Canadian growth stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy This Year

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the major uncertainty that persists in financial markets, these are some of the best dividend stocks you can…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Forget Stock-Picking. Buy These ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

These days, selecting individual stocks can be quite difficult. Instead, investors should consider Warren Buffett's advice and buy these other…

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Value for money
Investing

The Best 4 Canadian Value Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

In today's market environment finding value isn't easy. However, these four Canadian stocks are an exception offering major discounts for…

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Investing

Canadian Investors: Maximize Your Returns With the TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use the TFSA to enhance the long-term returns of your investments and maximize the use of…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: How to Pick the Right Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

Consider Warren Buffett's genius advice to help you choose the right stocks for your portfolio to maximize your investing performance.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks at the Top of My Buy List

| Daniel Da Costa

As the economy slowly continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, here are three of the top TSX stocks that…

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Investing

Is Bitcoin the New Gold?

| Daniel Da Costa

With so much uncertainty in markets these days, investors are looking for any assets that can diversify their wealth, such…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: The Best Investors Welcome Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can follow Warren Buffett's incredible advice and learn to use market crashes to boost your long-term returns.

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Investing

Is Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR) Stock Worth the Premium?

| Daniel Da Costa

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR) stock has been one of the hottest Canadian stocks in the last few months, but…

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Coronavirus

Market Crash 2021: 3 Events That Could Trigger a Selloff

| Daniel Da Costa

With the risk in stock markets remaining at elevated levels to start 2021, here are the three likeliest events that…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex or Air Canada: Which Stock Offers More Value Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're interested in buying Air Canada or Cineplex stock for their discounts, here's which company has the best recovery…

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Investing

4 TSX Stocks to Buy Under $5

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're interested in finding high-potential stocks to buy for 2021, then look no further than these four top TSX…

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