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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

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: Should You Buy After Last Week’s Bounce?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shares surged as high as 50% in two days, but is the stock too hot to handle…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Heavyweights to Buy and Hold for 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are some of the timelier dividend heavyweights on the TSX today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Is Ready for a Market Crash: Here’s Why I’d Follow Him

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one of many intriguing stocks for Warren Buffett fans going into the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS): A Dividend King That’s Way Too Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) looks to be one of the better bargains in the Canadian banking scene after a brutal pandemic-plagued year.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Growth Gem Just Went on Sale: Buy It!

| Joey Frenette

Don't get Alimentation Couche-Tard's (TSX:ATD.B) pursuit of grocery store kingpin Carrefour? Read this piece and it may make more sense.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Investors: Buy This, Not That!

| Joey Frenette

Passive-income investors should look to top dividend stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) to get solid results in the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

Could This 8% Yielder Be the Most Undervalued REIT on the TSX?

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a top 8%-yielding REIT that still looks too cheap to ignore, even in the face of…

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Dividend Stocks

This Underrated Canadian Bank Could Outperform in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) looks like a solid contrarian bet for those looking for deep value with the regional banking…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Deep-Value Stocks Poised to Skyrocket Into the Mesosphere in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and another top value stock look far too cheap to ignore after the 2020 market…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks for Passive-Income Investors Fed Up With Bonds

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of five Canadian dividend stocks that investors should prefer over low-yielding bonds.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Amazon of Grocery? This Canadian Company Is the Future of Retail

| Joey Frenette

I believe that Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) could be channelling Amazon with its latest pursuit of French grocer Carrefour.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Why I’m Bullish on a Couche-Tard/Carrefour Deal

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a steal following its massive plunge following news over a potential deal for French grocer…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: Grow a TFSA With This TSX Dividend Heavyweight!

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a dividend heavyweight that may have a better long-term risk/reward than Bitcoin and gold.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That I Recently Sold

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of a few TSX stocks that may be worth selling ahead of a potential…

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Bank Stocks

Top Dividend Aristocrat: Here’s the Best Bank for Your Buck in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat that passive-income investors should buy right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

Plunge Alert: Couche-Tard Stock Just Tanked 10% — Why I’d Buy

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) dropped a bombshell, and investors didn't like it. Should you back up the truck on the…

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Stocks for Beginners

CIBC (TSX:CM): a Must-Buy for Its Juicy Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) isn't the same underperforming Canadian bank stock that it used to be, but does it deserve a premium…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett Should Buy Gold: Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) looks like a compelling buy on the dip for all investors who, like Warren Buffett, hold…

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian Amazon: Could Shopify Stock Make a Run to $3,000?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks unstoppable right now, but just how high can the Canadian growth king soar from here?

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Could Be the Best Buy for Passive Income Investors in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a dividend heavyweight that passive-income investors should look to back up the truck on today.

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock Really That Cheap?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks too cheap to ignore, but the threat of mutated strains of COVID-19 should not be…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: How to Invest in the New Year

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett invested through 2020 with a cautiously-optimistic stance. But could the man be more aggressive now that the pandemic's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Selloff: 2 Defensive Growth Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are dirt-cheap defensive stocks to help you weather the next market sell-off.

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Coronavirus

Forget Bitcoin: Here’s Where I’d Invest as the Dollar Weakens

| Joey Frenette

The iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) is a far better bet than Bitcoin for those looking to shield…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Air Canada Stock May Be Headed for a Steeper Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks like a no-brainer buy for maximizing your upside in a post-COVID world, but there are…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warren Buffett Should Buy More Barrick Gold Stock Before the Market Crashes Again

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is a great buy on the dip for Warren Buffett fans who fear the next stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Worries? Here’s My Highest-Conviction Safety Stock for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a 2020 TSX dog that could make a huge comeback this year, whether or not we're…

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Coronavirus

Canadians: The 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are my top picks for the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Hasn’t Looked This Good in Years!

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and the Canadian bank stocks are back. But is it too late to punch your…

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Stocks for Beginners

Fearless Investors: 2 High-Risk Stocks Worth Buying Right Here

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) could skyrocket, but they could also halve. Which is the likelier scenario in…

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Bank Stocks

Investors: Canadian Bank Stocks Are Still Ridiculously Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Big Six Canadian banks are soaring, and they're not about to slow down as…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top TFSA Pick: 1 Great Canadian Stock With a Growing Dividend

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of many dividend growth stocks I might buy for my TFSA before a 2021…

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Investing

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) and Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Look Poised to Soar!

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) are too cheap for their own good given their long-term growth profiles.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Gold Stock to Buy if You Fear a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) may be one of many great gold stocks to hedge your bets for a potential…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 2 Worthy Value Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another cheap dividend stock TFSA investors should look to this January.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Wisdom to Help You Retire Early

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may have played it a bit too safe in 2020, but the man is still worth following for…

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Coronavirus

Investor Beware: 3 Stocks That Are Too Expensive for My Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) have been coming in way too hot to consider buying here.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend Stocks Could Make a Big Comeback in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is just one of many hard-hit dividend stocks that could make up for lost time as headwinds…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy Manulife (TSX:MFC) or Sun Life (TSX:SLF)?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are two compelling income options, but which is better?

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Dividend Stocks

Got $6,000 to Invest? These Dirt-Cheap Dividend Stocks Are Worth the Risk

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and another cheap dividend stock that value investors should check out.

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