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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

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Tech Stocks

Better Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP), This Pot Stock Could Turn $10,000 Into $50,000

| Joey Frenette

Fire & Flower Holdings Inc. (TSX:FAF) is a little-known pot stock that could have more room to run than Shopify…

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Coronavirus

Warren Buffett: Is Danger Still Lurking in the Stock Market?

| Joey Frenette

Despite Warren Buffett's recent bets, he still seems to be playing it safe, avoiding dangerous COVID-dependent plays like Air Canada…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Looks Undervalued, but It’s Not Yet Ripe for Picking!

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) looks like a deep-value tech bargain, but with COVID-19 pressures weighing, the stock doesn't look ripe for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Your TFSA Isn’t 100% Tax-Free If You Make This Mistake

| Joey Frenette

The Horizons S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:HXS) is a compelling way for TFSA investors to steer clear of U.S. dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Bargain Hunters: 3 TSX Stocks Nearing 52-Week Lows to Buy Right Now!

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and two other stocks to consider buying amid the COVID-19 pandemic as they look to near 52-week…

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Dividend Stocks

Lazy Landlords: Why Now’s a Great Time to Start a Passive-Income REIT Empire

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) are two battered REITs that could have the most room to run post-COVID-19.

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Stocks for Beginners

Alert: This Boring TSX Stock Is in an Unstoppable Bull Market

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is a boring stock with an underestimated moat that could make investors a tonne of wealth…

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Stocks for Beginners

Undervalued: This Mid-Cap Just Rocketed 170% and it’s Still Dirt Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) has been picking up momentum of late, but shares still look ridiculously undervalued, despite the headwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Stocks You Can Still Buy on Sale

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) and another bargain stock to back up the truck on right now if you missed the…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB Will End: Get Your Monthly Income From These Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another prudent dividend stock that savers and CERB users should look to for more monthly income.

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Stocks for Beginners

I’m Buying More CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Before the Canadian Economy Recovers

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a wide-moat stock that shouldn't be underestimated as we head into a potential recovery of…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Just Saw Its e-Commerce Sales Soar 400%: Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) stock pulled back following underwhelming second-quarter earnings despite tremendous strength in e-commerce.

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: 3 Risky Growth Stocks Still Worth Buying Now

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and two other little-known high-growth stocks could make millennials filthy rich over the long run.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): This Airline Stock Soared 120% Since March!

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) is an airline stock that has been soaring amid the COVID-19 pandemic while its passenger-carrying peers were…

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Dividend Stocks

T2 Dividend Stocks in a Bear Market to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another cheap dividend growth stock that investors should buy as they try to escape bear market…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: How to Get Rich Over the Long-term by Investing Like the Legends

| Joey Frenette

Why new investors should seek to be a long-term investor like Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) rather…

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Dividend Stocks

CERB to Be Phased Out: Here’s What Happens Next and How You Can Supplement Your Income

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a terrific blue-chip dividend stock that CERB users should buy to finance a TFSA income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

This Value Stock Is a “Screaming Buy” Right Now

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Inc. (TSX:IAG) is a deeply-discounted non-bank financial stock that dividend investors should buy amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock’s Rally Could Be Epic

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock isn't Warren Buffett's cup of tea, but that shouldn't matter if you're willing to take short-term…

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Coronavirus

Did Disney Just Deliver a Death Blow to This Iconic Canadian Company?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may be in for more pain following the Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) post-earnings bombshell announcement.

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Stock to Buy Before the Next Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is an underappreciated dividend stock that can help you navigate the next stock market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Beyond the CRA’s CERB or EI: Your TFSA Income Stream Can Last a Lifetime

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) can help you build a bountiful TFSA income stream to outlast the CRA's…

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Investing

TFSA: I’d Invest $6,000 in 2 Crashing TSX Stocks Today Ahead of a Stock Market Recovery

| Joey Frenette

Invest in Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another TFSA-worthy dividend stock before the TSX Index fully recovers.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Battered Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another value stock could make value-hungry TFSA investors very rich over the next few years.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash: 2 TSX Dividend Payers That Are Still Dirt Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another battered TSX dividend payer that are still cheap after the 2020 stock market crash.

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Stocks for Beginners

Could Warren Buffett Buy More of These 2 Battered Canadian Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are two Warren Buffett stocks Canadians should buy now.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Should You Buy at $6?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) delivered mixed results in the first quarter, but with shares continuing to retreat, is now the time…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Plunges 6% on Earnings — Buy the Dip or Bail Like Warren Buffett?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) suffered another quarterly loss, but is the dip a buyable one if you're bullish on the timely…

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Tech Stocks

Docebo (TSX:DCBO) Just Soared 300% — Should You Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) is now up over 300% since March but is it too late to pick up shares of…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How Retirees Can Earn an Extra $520/Month in Tax-Income Income With $69,500

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is just one of many high-yield REITs retirees should consider adding into your TFSA passive income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Cheap Bank Stocks: TD Bank (TSX:TD) and Another Name I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another cheap Canadian bank stock that contrarians should back up the truck on right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Undervaluation + Momentum: A Bargain That Just Corrected 54% to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Inc. (TSX:IAG) is a severely undervalued dividend stock that may be on the verge of a large correction…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Thinks “Reaching for Yield” Is “Stupid”: Here’s Why He Might Be Wrong

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett might be wrong about reaching for yield being stupid with the BMO High Dividend Canadian Equity Covered Call…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Could Have Way More Room to Run!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Co. (TSX:CTC.A) stock could be headed much higher as the retailer continues adapting to these tough times.

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s a Sneaky Way to Bet on a Cannabis Comeback!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a stealthy (and safer) way to play a potential resurgence in the cannabis market.

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Dividend Stocks

2020 Market Crash: A Generational Opportunity to Buy These Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Consider TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) and another catch-up trade if you're like Warren Buffett and didn't buy much amid the 2020…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): 2 Canadian Cloud Stocks That Could Double

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and another intriguing Canadian cloud stock that have more than doubled up over the last few…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top 3 TSX Stocks Robinhood Investors Are Holding

| Joey Frenette

Robinhood investors are continuing to hold Canadian cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) despite the cooling of the industry.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: 3 Stocks I Wouldn’t Touch With a Barge Pole

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and two other volatile stocks that I wouldn't want to be caught holding in another COVID-19-induced market crash.

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: 2 Stocks That Could Skyrocket on a Vaccine

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another undervalued stock could rocket higher in 2021 if a COVID-19 vaccine lands.

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