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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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Dividend Stocks

Earnings Season: 3 TSX Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

These are the three TSX stocks to pay the most attention to, as they report earnings this week, to give…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Growth Stocks to Buy on Weakness

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX stocks can grow and protect your money in this environment, so investors should look to add…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: Turn $10,000 Into $100,000 in Just 10 years

| Daniel Da Costa

The current market environment is a major opportunity to get rich through the next rally for investors that are buying…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Here’s What’s Next for Gold Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

The entire gold producing industry is likely to see big gains in the near-term. However, some gold stocks are in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Real Estate Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top TSX real estate stocks can protect investors' money through a recession and offer rapid value creation when…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Energy Stock Suncor (TSX:SU) a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the Canadian energy industry is being materially impacted by the current environment, does an attractive share price make Suncor…

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Stock Market Rally Won’t Last

| Daniel Da Costa

The market rally could end soon as we'll likely see another pullback. However, this one TSX industry is still worth…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC) and This TSX Stock, Too

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and this other TSX stock will struggle considerably in the near term, which is why I'd avoid…

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Cannabis Stocks

TSX Stocks: Is Cannabis Still a Good Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

TSX pot stocks have become incredibly cheap, but with so many other stocks on the market trading at attractive discounts,…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 1 Industry I’d Avoid in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

With coronavirus here to stay for the foreseeable future, I'd caution investors to avoid buying TSX stocks in this one…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: Is This 8.5% Dividend Safe?

| Daniel Da Costa

This top TSX dividend stock is nearly 30% off its 52-week high and offering a juicy 8.5% yield, but is…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Is a 2nd Round Coming?

| Daniel Da Costa

With North American stock markets rallying as the economy continues to see pain, is a second market crash likely in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy When the Market Bottoms

| Daniel Da Costa

These are the top three TSX stocks to consider buying if the market has another pull back again before we…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s What Makes a TSX Stock Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Deciding if a TSX stock is cheap goes beyond the share price. Numerous factors go into forming the valuation of…

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Energy Stocks to Buy As Oil Prices Rise

| Daniel Da Costa

These TSX energy stocks have what it takes to survive any short-term headwinds and grow substantially as oil prices rise.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: The Top TSX Stock to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Warren Buffett held his annual shareholder meeting this past weekend. These are the main takeaways for long-term TSX investors.

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Coronavirus

1 TSX Stock That Could Skyrocket When the Economy Re-Opens

| Daniel Da Costa

Retail stocks have been one of the hardest-hit industries, but this top TSX stock is well positioned and set to…

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Investing

2 Top TSX Growth Stocks Under $5

| Daniel Da Costa

These two small-cap TSX growth stocks offer investors significant opportunities — in the near term as well as the long…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: The Chance to Become a TFSA Millionaire

| Daniel Da Costa

Taking advantage of a market crash and buying high-quality stocks can set you up for years of gains when the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX REITs With Long-Term Value

| Daniel Da Costa

The retail real estate industry may have been hit hard, but these two TSX REITs are the best in class…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Could Soar in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX mining stocks are seeing favourable economic conditions form in their industries, suggesting they could skyrocket soon.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Growth Stock Is Up 25% in 2020

| Daniel Da Costa

While many TSX growth stocks have struggled in the last few months, this health and wellness stock has been reaching…

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Dividend Stock Is Looking Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

This resilient TSX dividend stock is weathering the current economic environment better than all of its peers and still has…

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Coronavirus

Market Rally: Time to Buy Defensive Stocks?

| Daniel Da Costa

The market has been on a consistent rally for the last few weeks. Is it still a good time for…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Top TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Crashes Again

| Daniel Da Costa

If there is a second round to the market crash, these are the five best long-term TSX stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

When You Shouldn’t Buy Defensive TSX Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Defensive TSX stocks can be a great way to help stabilize your portfolio during times of uncertainty, but here's when…

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Cannabis Stocks

Here’s Why Aphria (TSX:APHA) Is the Top Cannabis Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Aphria stock (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is the most attractive cannabis company today with exceptional value and a great long-term strategy.

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Dividend Stocks

Earn $100 a Month With This 8.2% TSX Dividend Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

This high-yield TSX stock is extremely cheap, offering a significant dividend yield and substantial capital appreciation potential.

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Dividend Stocks

$1,000 Is All You Need to Buy This Top TSX Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

This lesser-known TSX stock is a great buy for long-term investors. Even with as little as $1,000, I'd start a…

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Dividend Stocks

This Small-Cap TSX Stock Is a Bargain

| Daniel Da Costa

There are plenty of high-quality TSX stocks trading at attractive prices these days, but this one stock may be the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: Are Dividend Cuts Always Bad?

| Daniel Da Costa

No investor wants to see their TSX stocks reduce or suspend their dividend payments, but are dividend cuts always a…

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Dividend Stocks

What Warren Buffett’s Actions Can Tell Us About Markets

| Daniel Da Costa

Should investors be worried that the world's great investor, Warren Buffett, hasn't made any significant acquisitions in this bear market?

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: Here’s the Top Long-Term Industry

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian investors looking to take advantage of the market crash and buy top TSX stocks should consider investing in this…

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Coronavirus

$3000 Gold Prices? This Bank Thinks So

| Daniel Da Costa

The current environment is creating the perfect storm for gold prices to rise rapidly, making TSX gold stocks one of…

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Dividend Stocks

This 8% TSX Dividend Stock Is a No-Brainer Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

This exciting TSX dividend stock is offering one of the most attractive yields in Canada while also having one of…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget the Market Rally — It Won’t Last

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the market has seen a small rally in the last few weeks, there is still too much uncertainty around…

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Stocks for Beginners

ACB Stock: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Aurora

| Daniel Da Costa

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is one of the top cannabis stocks on the TSX, but here's a major reason not to…

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Coronavirus

TSX Growth Stocks: Is Dollarama (TSX:DOL) a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) is one of the top growth stocks in Canada, but with its current stock price so high, is…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks Yielding 8.5% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These two TSX dividend stocks have a little bit of risk but are offering investors major rewards, making them top…

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Coronavirus

Market Rally: Time to Buy Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

There are plenty of cheap TSX stocks to buy today, but by far, the top-performing investments in a market rally…

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