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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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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Bank Stocks to Bank on Before the Next Bull Market

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another Canadian bank that investors should seek to load up on while they're still cheap.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: He’s Not Running Scared Yet

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may seem like he foresees a worse market crash or a depression from this pandemic when he's actually…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB to EI Move Have You Worried? Make Your Own Income Stream With These REITs

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is just one of many high-yield REITs that can help CERB users build their own income streams…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Buy BCE (TSX:BCE) or Shaw (TSX:SJR.B)?

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) are bountiful plays for income investors, but which is better?

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): This Good News Could Give Lift to the Stock!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) investors may finally have something to be optimistic about in the face of a second wave, but…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $5,000 in TFSA Cash to Invest? 2 Stocks to Fatten Up Your Wallet

| Joey Frenette

I'd buy Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another high-yield restaurant stock before COVID is conquered.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Heavyweights That Could Pop Once Value Becomes Great Again

| Joey Frenette

Intact Financial Corp. (TSX:IFC) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are two dividend heavyweights that are too cheap to pass up…

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Dividend Stocks

Anxious About the End of CERB? Here’s How Your TFSA Can Help!

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is a terrific income play that Canadian investors should consider buying if they're anxious over the end…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Turn $6,000 Into $10,000 With This Battered Income Stock

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is an undervalued stock that TFSA investors should look to buy amid the volatility.

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Stash This REIT in Your TFSA for Income the CRA Can’t Tax!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is a compelling option for TFSA investors looking for income at a great value.

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Tech Stocks

Could Docebo (TSX:DCBO) Be Canada’s Next Great Multi-Bagger?

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) is a compelling buy-the-dip play for those who missed out on the white-hot LMS stock's massive gains…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Should You Pay 60x Sales for the Unstoppable e-Commerce Play?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has continued to defy the laws of gravity, but has the valuation become overstretched amid the…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett-Approved Suncor (TSX:SU) Just Hit a Major Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's preferred way to play the Canadian oil sands Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) just hit a massive buy signal…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash or Not, This Dividend Darling Is Too Cheap to Ignore!

| Joey Frenette

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) is a top dividend darling that value investors should look to buy while it remains down amid…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID: 2 TSX Stocks I’d Be Inclined to Sell Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Inc. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another hard-hit stock that I think has much more downside as the COVID-19 pandemic stands to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Take Warren Buffett’s Implicit Stock Tip and Buy This Stock!

| Joey Frenette

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a Montreal-based grocer that Canadians should consider, as Warren Buffett maintains bullish on the grocers.

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Energy Stocks

Top 2 Stocks With Incredibly Robust Cash Flows

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) and another cheap stock have remarkably resilient cash flows. Dividend hunters should scoop them up today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Heading Higher in Q4?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could hit new highs over the coming months, but is the time to buy before a potential…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE (TSX:BCE): A 6% Yield and a Great Place to Hide

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) is an unworthy growth stalwart, but as a low-beta bond proxy, it's one of the best plays…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB Ended: A TFSA Passive-Income Stream Can Help You Amid This Crisis

| Joey Frenette

The BMO High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a high-yield ETF that can help former CERB users make it…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) Crashed 66% in 2020: Will 2021 Be Any Better?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) is a great Warren Buffett-approved Canadian oil stock, but is the name worth going against the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How to Earn $920/Month From $100,000 and Owe ZERO to the CRA

| Joey Frenette

Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) is a compelling high-yield option for income investors looking for more bang for their buck amid this…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pensioners: How to Give Yourself a Passive Income Jolt

| Joey Frenette

CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) is a sustainable passive income option for retirees and CPP pensioners who are discontent with low-return fixed-income…

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Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Is a Must-Buy for the Post-COVID Economy

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Co. Ltd. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is at fresh all-time highs, but the stock is still worthy of buying before a…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Finally Ripe for Picking?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is close to the cheapest it's been in recent memory, but is the cheap and untimely software…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Safety Stock Today Before the Market Plunges

| Joey Frenette

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) is a rare consumer staple stock that's severely undervalued heading into the fourth quarter of…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Skyrocket Once the COVID-19 Pandemic Ends

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and Canadian Tire Co. Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) are two TSX stocks that could pop on a…

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Stocks for Beginners

A COVID-19-Resilient Stock That’s Defying the Laws of Gravity

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is a top COVID-19-resilient stock that Canadians should nibble on before a worsening of a second…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Just Surged 20% — Should You Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is heating up again, but should you buy shares as a hedge against a worsening pandemic?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Oil Stocks That Could Double in a Post-Pandemic World

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another Canadian energy stock are so cheap that value investors should be backing up the…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Tissue Paper Stocks Make You Filthy Rich?

| Joey Frenette

KP Tissue Inc. (TSX:KPT) is an underrated toilet paper stock that could soar in the face of another pandemic-induced market…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Ends: Here’s What Affected Canadians Should Do Now

| Joey Frenette

Many Canadians have a bad case of financial anxiety with the end of CERB, but there are ways to reduce…

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Investing

Stock Market Crash: Warren Buffett Is Ready for a Spooky October Sell-Off — Are You?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett has been busy de-risking his portfolio to COVID-19 risks in preparation for another stock market crash that could…

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How Beginner Investors Can Become Numb to Extreme Volatility

| Joey Frenette

Why beginner investors should seek safety in boring but beautiful dividend stocks like Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) if they were rattled…

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Dividend Stocks

Get Rich Slowly: A Stellar Growth Stock to Buy Right Now, Even in the Face of a Worsening Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is the perfect value stock that can help you get rich slowly through and after…

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Coronavirus

This Discounted Stock Is Poised to Soar as the Markets Continue Crashing Amid COVID-19

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a discount retailer with a heavily discounted stock given its resilience and the economic pain that…

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Dividend Stocks

Cheap Dividends: 2 TSX Financial Stocks That Are Beyond Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) and another unloved financial stock that Canadians should buy for their helping of cheap dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

A Huge Second Coronavirus Wave Could Be Coming! Buy This Defensive Dividend Stock to Prepare

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a top dividend-growth stock that investors should buy before a second COVID wave.

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Dividend Stocks

These Crashing TSX Shares Are Screaming Buys for the Next 30 Years

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are crashing well below what I think they're worth at this…

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Investing

A Resilient Dividend Stock for October 2020

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a terrific bond proxy that Canadian income investors should look to buy before September ends.

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