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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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Energy Stocks

Forget Suncor: These Are the Energy Stocks of the Future

| Daniel Da Costa

Suncor (TSX:SU) is one of the top energy stocks on the TSX, yet it's struggled recently. Here are better energy…

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Tech Stocks

New CERB: Be Aware of These Crucial Requirements

| Daniel Da Costa

The new benefits the government has introduced to replace CERB have a lot of improvements. However, be aware of these…

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Stocks for Beginners

Growth Investors: 2 Top 5G Stocks on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

5G technology is now starting to roll out, and it's offering investors massive growth potential. Here are two 5G stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Seekers: 2 Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

High-yield stocks can often be higher risk, but these two dividend stocks absurdly cheap, offering investors massive yields and rare…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are worried there might be another market crash but don't want to miss out on short-term gains, here…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks to Buy Before the Next Surge

| Daniel Da Costa

Tech stocks offer investors some of the biggest and fastest potential at growing your hard-earned capital. Here are two top…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Earn $400 a Month of Tax-Free Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Use these imporant investing tips when buying TSX stocks to build a continuosly growing passive-income stream in your TFSA portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Wait on These 2 Top TSX Value Stocks!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two high-quality TSX stocks are absurdly cheap at the moment. That likely won't last long, though, which is why…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Small-Cap TSX Stocks Flying Under the Radar

| Daniel Da Costa

Check out these two small-cap TSX stocks that could offer investors significant growth potential over the next few years.

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Tech Stocks

New CERB: 3 New Benefits From the CRA

| Daniel Da Costa

The Canadian government has now introduced three additional benefits to replace CERB and continue to support Canadians through the pandemic.

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Tech Stocks

CERB Replacements: Don’t Miss Out!

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the government is moving on from CERB, several new COVID-19 benefits have been offered to Canadians that you'll want…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: CERB Is Over. Here’s How to Get the New Benefits

| Daniel Da Costa

The highly important CERB program has finally ended for Canadians. But don't worry; the government has rolled out new stimulus…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing: This 7% Yielder Pays You Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

Investing in high-yield dividend stocks can be extremely rewarding, especially a high-quality stocks such as this one with a completely…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Recession-Proof TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of the Next Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

Not only will these two TSX stocks help protect your capital if the market crashes, but they also offer investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy in Case the Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

These high-quality dividend stocks will not only remain resilient through volatility but also offer you major long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: 3 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

Going into October, these three TSX stocks offer investors the most bang for your buck. Check them out ASAP; their…

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Coronavirus

Warning: Avoid Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and This Other Popular TSX Stock!

| Daniel Da Costa

Make sure to steer clear of business like Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and other TSX stocks that are being heavily impacted by…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Stocks 2020: 3 Picks for the 4th Quarter

| Daniel Da Costa

The fourth quarter is shaping up to be another eventful period in 2020. Here are three top stocks to give…

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Dividend Stocks

1 TSX Stock to Buy and 1 to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

With so much uncertainty these days, it can be difficult to follow every TSX stock. Here is one to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that pay dividends are some of the most critical investments for investors over the long-term. Here are three of…

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Coronavirus

2nd Wave of Coronavirus: Avoid These Stocks No Matter How Cheap They Get

| Daniel Da Costa

The second wave of coronavirus is here, bringing with it a wave of uncertainty. Whatever happens over the next few…

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Coronavirus

2 Millionaire-Maker TSX Stocks You Won’t Want to Wait on

| Daniel Da Costa

Both these TSX stocks offer investors incredible long-term growth potential, so the longer you wait to buy, the more upside…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest Like Warren Buffett: Buy This TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Follow the reccomendation of Warren Buffett, one of the world's greatest investors, and buy this excellent long-term TSX stock.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Top Gold Stocks to Buy in October

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold stocks continue to be one of the best opportunities in markets today. Here are four of the top pikcs…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett: Was it a Mistake to Buy Gold Stocks?

| Daniel Da Costa

Since it was announced in August that Warren Buffett invested in a gold stock, prices have tanked. Is that it…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Dividend Aristocrat stocks provide investors with significant yields today as well as considerable long-term growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

September Selloff: Prepare for More or Buy the Dip?

| Daniel Da Costa

The volatility in stock markets has been heating up the last few weeks. Here's what to do in case there…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Ending: Will It Cause a Market Crash?

| Daniel Da Costa

A lot has been made about what will happen as the CERB is ending. Here are the chances it causes…

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Tech Stocks

2 Game-Changing Tech Stocks That Could Be 10-Baggers

| Daniel Da Costa

These two tech stocks offer investors incredible growth potential and have the ability to be the next massive 10-bagger TSX…

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Coronavirus

Smart Money: Buy These 2 TSX stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the top TSX stocks that savvy investors will be eager to buy the next time the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Bank Stocks: Which Bank Has the Best Value Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian bank stocks consistently offer investors some of the top long-term growth of any company. Here's which bank looks most…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Is This the End of the CERB Program?

| Daniel Da Costa

After Justin Trudeau's coronavirus announcement this week, could this finally be the end of CERB payments coming from the CRA?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons the Market Will Crash Again in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

The stock market remains incredibly vulnerable to another selloff these days. Here are three reasons it will crash again.

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Coronavirus

2 TSX Stocks You Must Hold Onto in the Next Market Crash

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the uncertainty these days, there's a strong possibility of another market crash. So, make sure whatever you do,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Pot Stocks: Are They Still Worth an Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

Once some of the best growth stocks on the TSX, these days, pot stocks have consistently underperformed the market. So,…

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Dividend Stocks

Another TSX Gold Stock Just Paid a Dividend

| Daniel Da Costa

TSX gold stocks continue to be some of the hottest investments on the TSX, with several now returning cash to…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2.0: Here’s What the Next Black Swan Event Will Likely Be

| Daniel Da Costa

These days there several risks in financial markets, but this may be the most significant risk for another market crash…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: How to Build an Empire

| Daniel Da Costa

Follow the habits of one of the world's greatest investors, Warren Buffett, to start building up your TSX stock empire…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Triple in 2021?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has some of the most significant potential on the TSX in the short-term; here's the likelihood…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock to Buy With as Little as $500

| Daniel Da Costa

Investors can buy this top TSX stock with as little as $500 today and gain exposure to one of the…

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