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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

Why Simple-to-Understand Stocks Are Perfect for New Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a new investor looking to put your money to work and learn about the stock market, here's one…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Have Increased Their Dividends for at Least 25 Straight Years

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian dividend stocks have proven for decades that they are some of the best businesses to buy and…

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Investing

North West Company: Is NWC Stock a Buy at This Price?

| Daniel Da Costa

NWC stock is one of the best investments you can make if you're looking for a defensive stock, but is…

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Investing

BCE Stock: Does its 5.9% Dividend Yield Make it a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

After BCE stock sold off recently, its dividend yield increased to 5.9%. Does that make BCE one of the best…

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Investing

Real Estate: 3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy on Sale Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

After the recent correction, these three real estate stocks offer incredible value and are easily some of the best to…

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Investing

Why Economists Are Worried About a Recession in the 2nd Half of 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks continue to sell off throughout 2022 as fears of a recession grow. Here's what investors need to watch for.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Price: Headed to $15?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock continues to see its price fall. Is now an excellent time to take a position, or is…

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Investing

AQN Stock: 3 Reasons Algonquin Power Is a Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to shore up your portfolio ahead of a potential recession next year, AQN stock is easily one…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks I’m Looking to Buy in This Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three stocks at the top of my buy list, as the stock market correction looks like it could…

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Investing

How Long Will the Stock Market Correction Last?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's what to watch for in the stock market correction to help identify when it might end or if it…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Stocks: 1 of the Most Costly Mistakes New Investors Must Avoid!  

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's one of the biggest mistakes to avoid and an excellent tip on maximizing your results when buying Canadian stocks.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Price: Why the Airliner Is Down 19% in June

| Daniel Da Costa

The price of Air Canada stock has been cheap ever since the pandemic. However, earlier this month, it again fell…

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Investing

Long-Term Investors: 2 Stocks to Buy Offering Incredible Value

| Daniel Da Costa

While many stocks are cheap, here are two of the best value stocks to buy now for investors willing to…

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Investing

2 Small-Cap Value Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for some of the best value stocks to buy in this environment, these two small-cap stocks are…

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Investing

Fire Sale: 2 Unbelievably Cheap Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With many high-quality real estate stocks becoming unbelievably cheap in recent months, here are two of the best to buy…

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Investing

Got Cash in Your TFSA? 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy in 2022

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash lying around in your TFSA, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy in…

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Investing

2 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks That Pay Cash Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

As the highest-quality stocks continue to get cheaper, here are two of the best that Canadian dividend investors can buy…

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Investing

Market Correction: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

As the market correction picks up, here are two of the best Canadian stocks to buy for your TFSA while…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Stocks Now Despite Rising Recession Risks

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the economy is at risk of going into recession, now can still be an excellent time to buy stocks…

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Investing

3 Unbelievably Cheap Tech Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're a long-term investor and want to use this opportunity to buy stocks cheaply, here are three of the…

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Growth? 2 Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

With the economy struggling, growth is difficult to find. However, these two dividend-growth stocks are some of the best to…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks at the Top of My Buy List

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the top Canadian stocks I have my eye on in this market environment, waiting for the…

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Investing

2 Stocks to Buy That Are Positively Impacted by Inflation

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're worried that much of your portfolio could be impacted as inflation continues to surge, here are two of…

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Investing

2 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy After the Recent Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-quality dividend stocks to buy in this environment, these two are ultra-cheap after the recent correction.

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Investing

2 Stocks You Can Have Confidence in Through a Recession

| Daniel Da Costa

As the potential of a recession continues to increase heading into next year, here are two of the best stocks…

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Investing

As Stocks Continue to Get Cheaper, Now Is a Great Time to Open a TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've been thinking about opening up a TFSA and beginning to invest in stocks, now is an opportune time…

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Investing

Why Is the Stock Market Selloff Still Ongoing?

| Daniel Da Costa

The stock market sell off has been going on for months now. But why do stocks continue to get cheaper…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Are Gold Stocks the Best Investments to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Gold is considered a safe-haven asset. Therefore, with so many gold stocks trading undervalued, are they the best investments to…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Well Health Technologies Is 1 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

There are tonnes of high-quality growth stocks to buy now, but, without a doubt, WELL Health Technologies has to be…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Stocks to Buy With Dividends of at Least 6%

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to grow your passive income and find high-quality dividend stocks, here are two of the best to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Looking to Buy Canadian Stocks Today? Here Are 5 Ratios to Help Mitigate Your Risk

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy Canadian stocks while they're cheap, here are five key ratios that will help you mitigate…

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Investing

Canadian Stocks to Buy: 2 Analyst Favourites That Just Got Upgraded

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks continue to be some of the best to buy while the rest of the market struggles…

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Investing

Canadian Stocks: How to Rapidly Grow the Value of Your TFSA

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are two of the best and cheapest Canadian growth stocks to buy now and hold for years in your…

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Investing

Dollarama’s Earnings Show it’s 1 of the Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

After reporting another strong quarter with significant growth, Dollarama is reminding investors that it's one of the best Canadian stocks…

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Investing

2 Safe Stocks to Buy That Still Offer Great Value

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy for the current environment without being overbought and too…

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Stocks for Beginners

Want to Start Investing? 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to start investing today, these two stocks are some of the safest and best businesses you can…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks to Buy: Why Growth Outshines a High Yield    

| Daniel Da Costa

Although a high-yield dividend stock can be attractive, the best dividend stocks to buy will offer consistent dividend growth each…

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks to Buy for Growing Monthly Income

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're an investor that loves to earn passive income, here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy…

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Investing

2 Canadian REITs in Turnaround Mode to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

While many Canadian REITs are trading undervalued, these two are easily some of the best to buy now and hold…

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Stocks for Beginners

Blue Chips or Small-Cap Stocks: What’s the Best to Buy for New Investors?

| Daniel Da Costa

Both blue-chip stocks and small-cap growth stocks are excellent investments to hold in your portfolio. So, which type should new…

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