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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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Coronavirus

Buy Alert: Time to Buy Restaurant Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

The market is rallying towards the end of the pandemic, making now the perfect time to buy restaurant stocks. However,…

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Dividend Stocks

Never Forget 1 Unconventional Tip From Warren Buffett!

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett has been known to give great advice over the years, but this unconventional tip is something that every…

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Coronavirus

Market Rally: 3 TSX Stocks That Are Skyrocketing!

| Daniel Da Costa

The market is rapidly recovering, and several TSX stocks have seen major gains. Here are three stocks that saw an…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: Worth an Investment in 2020?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is one of the top-performing assets in 2020. Here's what you should know if you're thinking of making an…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: Avoid This Easy and Costly Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to investing, avoiding mistakes is just as important as buying top TSX stocks. Here's one simple mistake…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Pot Stocks: 5G Has Far More Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for significant growth, buying pot stocks is one option. However, one growing trend with much more potential…

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Coronavirus

Why Investors Aren’t Buying Cineplex Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) continues to be one of the cheapest stocks on the TSX. Here's why more investors aren't buying it…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Avoid This Common Investing Blunder

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing can be complicated at times, especially for beginner investors. So, make sure, no matter what, you avoid this highly…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? How to Get Started With As Little As $500

| Daniel Da Costa

When you first start investing, some things may seem a little intimidating. Here's an easy way to get started with…

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Investing

Coronavirus Lockdowns: Know the CRA Cash Benefits You’re Entitled To

| Daniel Da Costa

Coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions continue to be put into place. Here are all the recovery benefits you could be eligible…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: Make Your Money Work for You

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can put your hard-earned money to work, earning passive income and bringing you closer to financial freedom.

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Investing

Warren Buffett: 5 Qualities to Look for in Potential Investments

| Daniel Da Costa

Learn how to identify the best long-term investments using 5 key qualities Warren Buffett always looks for before buying a…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: The Key to Financial Freedom

| Daniel Da Costa

Earning passive income is one of the best feelings in the world, and the more you earn, the faster it…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Millionaire-Maker Stocks to Buy on More Vaccine News

| Daniel Da Costa

As more positive vaccine news continues to come out, here are two high-potential stocks offering investors incredible value.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $500 a Month of Tax-Free Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadians who invest through the TFSA and follow all the rules can save thousands a year in taxes from the…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Enbridge Raise Its Dividend This Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a high-quality dividend stock with a current yield above 8.5%. Here are the chances it increases that…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Limit: Earn $300 a Month in 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can use your 2021 TFSA contribution room to build a portfolio and earn over $3,500 in tax-free,…

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Coronavirus

2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy Instead of Air Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada has been one of the most popular stocks as the market rallies on vaccine news. Instead of Air…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada: 12 Million Reasons to Avoid the Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is one of the most popular on the TSX lately, especially with the current vaccine rally.…

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Dividend Stocks

$1 Million in Investments: Here’s How…

| Daniel Da Costa

Utilizing these popular financial tips and investing in high-quality TSX stocks will set you on your way to a $1…

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Dividend Stocks

Vaccine Rally: Do NOT Buy This TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

The vaccine rally has gotten a lot of investors, and many TSX stocks have skyrocketed. No matter what, though, make…

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Tech Stocks

Buy Alert: 3 TSX Tech Stocks That Just Crushed Their Earnings Reports

| Daniel Da Costa

These three TSX tech stocks once again smashed earnings and, after last week's tech stock selloff, are now offering investors…

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks: Time to Buy the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

During the last few weeks, tech stocks have gone on sale, offering investors the perfect opportunity to buy them while…

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Coronavirus

WestJet Stock: Here’s How You Can Gain Exposure

| Daniel Da Costa

With a second highly effective vaccine announced this morning, airline stocks and even the company that owns WestJet could see…

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Coronavirus

Time to Load Up on TSX Gold Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Over the last few weeks, TSX gold stocks have gone on sale, offering investors massive discounts, despite the economy continuing…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Pfizer: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

This week, we got news that Pfizer's vaccine was very effective. But before you go considering an investment in Pfizer,…

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Coronavirus

TSX Stocks: Now That the Election Is Over, Here’s the Big Market Catalyst

| Daniel Da Costa

The U.S. election was a crucial event for markets, but this next event could create some big opportunities to buy…

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Coronavirus

Is the Market Still Going to Crash in 2020?

| Daniel Da Costa

There is still major risk in financial markets around the world. However, with this new vaccine, here are the chances…

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Investing

3 Tiny TSX Value Stocks You’ve Probably Never Heard of

| Daniel Da Costa

After the major rally following the vaccine news, these three tiny TSX value stocks now offer some of the best…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Woah! These 3 TSX Stocks Just Obliterated Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

These are three of the top growth stocks to own on the TSX. However, the longer you wait, the more…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the Election: Pay Attention to These TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There has been a tonne of news impacting markets lately. However, now that the election is over, it's time to…

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Dividend Stocks

Wow! This TSX Stock Is up 35% Since it Reported Earnings

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors looking for a TSX value stock with a tonne of upside while it recovers from the pandemic, look no…

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Stocks for Beginners

Coronavirus Vaccine: What TSX Investors Need to Know

| Daniel Da Costa

This morning, markets around the world are rallying on very promising news of a coronavirus vaccine. Here's which Canadian stocks…

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Investing

Joe Biden Wins the Election: 3 Stocks for Canadians to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the most historic elections has finally been called, and Joe Biden has been declared the winner. Here are…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: 1 Top Real Estate Stock for Long-Term Growth!

| Daniel Da Costa

Real estate stocks are some of the top long-term businesses you can own. Here's one TSX REIT offering significant growth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Long-Term Dividend Stocks to Buy in November

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the uncertainty of rising coronavirus cases, these two top dividend stocks can protect investors' capital and offer significant…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks are some of the most important investments you will make. Here are two of the top dividend stocks…

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Coronavirus

3 Pros and 3 Cons of Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Today

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to be one of the cheapest stocks on the TSX. Here are three pros and three…

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Tech Stocks

Is Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?

| Daniel Da Costa

Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) is one of the hottest stocks on the TSX, but after a more than 20% increase since it…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: Does the Oracle of Omaha Have a Preference for President?

| Daniel Da Costa

The U.S. election is one of the most important events of the year for investors. So, which candidate would Warren…

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