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Author: Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and MoneyWise Canada. Follow him on Twitter @realJoeFrenette

Recent Articles

Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett and Prem Watsa (Canada’s Warren Buffett) Are Betting on India! Why Canadians Should Follow Their Lead With This 1 Astonishing Growth Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Fairfax India Holdings Corp (TSX:FIH.U) is the ultimate buy. Why Buffett and Watsa are both bullish on India's growth…

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Investing

How to Foolishly Invest in Pot Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Why pot stocks like Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) may not be the most Foolish pot pick after its explosive rally.

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Investing

3 “Undervalued” Marijuana Stocks I’d Buy Before They Correct to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

Here are three top Canadian marijuana stocks that aren't Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 1 Stable Dividend Stock for a Lifetime of Growing Income

| Joey Frenette

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may be the income stock that can catapult your retirement nest egg to the next level.

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Investing

3 Stocks That’ll Soar if a Revised Canada-U.S. Trade Deal Is Reached

| Joey Frenette

Why Manga International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) could soar if a bilateral trade deal between Canada and the U.S. is finally announced.

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Investing

This Canadian Mega-Acquisition Would Bring the Fight to Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW)

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) should scoop up Home Hardware Stores to fight off the entrance of America's top…

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Investing

2 Big-Income Stocks to Punch Your Ticket to a Rich Retirement

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and one other income stock could enrich your retirement nest egg as it spoils…

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Investing

When Bitcoin and Marijuana Mix

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) have experienced a vertical spike. Here's why the stakes are the…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Can I Interest You in a 6.1% Yield to Go With a Margin of Safety?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a wonderful business to own for the retired. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Bank for Your Buck Never Looked So Good!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a must-buy bank stock of the Big Five. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) Should Triple its Dividend

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche Tard (TSX:ATD.B) has a lot going on behind the scenes, but in the meantime, it should be doing…

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Tech Stocks

This Dire Economic Indicator Suggests That You Should Sell Now or Suffer Substantial Losses

| Joey Frenette

This indicator is signalling that it may be time to sell your stocks and seek shelter in defensive dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Backing Up the Truck on This Canadian Warren Buffett Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a strong buy on weakness.

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Investing

Is It Too Late to “Inhale” Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock After Its Recent 83% Pop?

| Joey Frenette

Both Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) are hot pot stocks again. Should investors buy the rally or wait…

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Energy Stocks

This Canadian Oil Stock Could Realistically Double

| Joey Frenette

Why investors should look closely at Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) as a rebound candidate.

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Investing

Infamous Short Seller Marc Cohodes Is About to Get Bitten by Badger

| Joey Frenette

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) and ASC are going after short seller Marc Cohodes. Here's what you need to know.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Is Absurdly Cheap After its Latest Dip!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) stock is too cheap to ignore. Here's why it's a buy.

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Investing

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) Looks Like a $100 Stock

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is looking like a $100 stock. Here's how it will get there.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: How to Invest Like Warren Buffett With a Canadian Twist

| Joey Frenette

How would Warren Buffett invest if he were a Canadian? Think stocks like Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and TFI…

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Investing

Why Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) May Have the “Trojan Horse” in the Canadian Cannabis Scene

| Joey Frenette

Why Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) could give Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) a good run for their…

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Investing

“Trumped” Stocks That Could Cripple Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and one other stock that could crash at the hands of Trump's tariffs.

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Beware: This Canadian Market Darling Could Suffer a Correction

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is running hot. Here's why investors should trim profits as valuations are way too rich.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: It Pays Massive Dividends to Consider This 1 Crucial Metric When Hunting Down High-Income REITs

| Joey Frenette

How to identify misunderstood REITs like SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) to give your retirement income the rocket fuel…

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Dividend Stocks

Fearless Young Investor? This 1 Stock Could Pop Like Popcorn!

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a great long-term hold in spite of the rocky road which may be ahead. Here's why young…

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Investing

Are You a Prudent Investor Who’s Interested in Bitcoin or Cannabis Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Are you a prudent investor that's still interested in speculative plays like Bitcoin or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) stock? Read…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best REITs That Income Investors Could Possibly Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Summit Industrial Income REIT (TSX:SMU.UN) and WPT Industrial Real Estate Investment (TSX:WIR.U) are two of my favourite plays in the REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Simple Secret to Amass Profound Wealth Over the Long Term

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a rich investor's stock. Here's why.

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Investing

Morally Conscious Investors: Why Marijuana Stocks Might Not Belong in the “Sin Bin” After All

| Joey Frenette

Should cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) really be classified as "sin stocks" given their promising potential as a medicine?

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Investing

Monthly Income Investors: Why This 5.6% Yielder Is a Better Way to Play the Resurgence of Walmart

| Joey Frenette

Why SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trst (TSX:SRU.UN) is the Walmart (NYSE:WMT) play for monthly income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Crush the Market in a Socially Responsible Manner With This Incredible Stock

| Joey Frenette

Why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a socially responsible investment that can position a morally-conscious investor's portfolio for market-beating gains.

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Investing

Why Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Looks Like Today’s Best Value in the Marijuana Space

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) stock has been severely punished relative to some of its peers. Here's why it could make up…

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Energy Stocks

This Need-to-Know Strategy Allows Investors to Get Rich While Saving the World!

| Joey Frenette

Why Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may not be the best bet, as the trend of ESG investing takes off.

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Investing

How Many More Marijuana Millionaires Will Be Minted?

| Joey Frenette

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) still have plenty of room to run. Here's why.

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Investing

What’s Behind This Canadian Company’s Failure to Launch?

| Joey Frenette

Freshii (TSX:FRII) has been hit hard since its IPO. Here's why the company may never live up to its potential.

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Investing

Why Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Could Skyrocket to $100 After Cracking Open Another Cold One With Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ)

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:STZ) took a bigger puff out of Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) on Wednesday. Here's why there's more…

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Investing

This Dipped Stock Is a Delicious Addition to Any Investor’s TFSA Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) stock got damaged, but its business continues to look robust. Here's why investors ought to load…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Hoarding Tonnes of Cash: Should You Follow His Lead?

| Joey Frenette

Defensive stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and cash are going to become optimal holdings once the next crash happens. But…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: This Overlooked Dividend Growth Stock Just Went Parabolic

| Joey Frenette

TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) may be a pound-the-table buy after its incredible Q2 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Dividend Growth Star That’s Temporarily in the Penalty Box

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) took an unfair hit to the chin and is a wonderful buy on the dip. Here's why.

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Investing

The Marijuana Trade Looks Dead: That’s Exactly Why Investors Should Be Buying

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) look like buys on the dip. Here's why.

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