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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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Coronavirus

COVID-19: Is Now the Time to Buy TSX Stocks Hardest Hit by the Coronavirus?

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is one of many COVID-19 shares that investors should seek to scoop up en route to pre-pandemic…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Soared 14% in a Day: Should You Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) surged on Wednesday alongside many COVID-19 stocks, as promising vaccine news lifted the broader stock market.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s $10 Billion Bet: Here’s How to Mirror it the Canadian Way

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) looks like a worthy dividend stock to own if you wish to mirror Warren Buffett's latest…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Where Should You Invest Your 2020 Tax Return?

| Joey Frenette

If you have a large tax return from the Canada Revenue Agency, consider buying a defensive dividend stock like Hydro…

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: 2 Stocks to Stash in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Millennials should seek to buy Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) and another stock for their TFSA portfolios amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Stocks for Beginners

These 3 Canadian Mid-Cap Stocks Are Surging — But for How Much Longer?

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) and two Canadian mid-cap stocks that have been hot, but are still worthy of buying at today's…

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Tech Stocks

2 Momentum Stocks That Soared Over 100% in the Last 4 Months

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) are two hot momentum stocks that look unstoppable amid the relief rally.

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Stock to Buy Now and Never, Ever Sell

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a bond proxy that looks way too cheap given the uncertainties and risks in this virus-plagued…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Air Canada (TSX:AC) or BlackBerry (TSX:BB)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) are compelling deep-value bets with big upside, but which should you buy today?

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Tech Stocks

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) Just Surged 242%: Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) stock just skyrocketed again after the meal-kit kingpin turned in a profit for the first time amid…

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Investing

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Just Plunged 5.5%: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) stock got hammered on Monday alongside a broader rotation out of tech stocks, but is the…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: Could a Second Wave Spark Another Stock Market Crash?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Canadian banks could find themselves in hot water if another COVID-19 wave crashes the…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX 60 Stocks That Are Stupidly Cheap Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another TSX 60 stock could surge in a correction to the upside in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Manulife (TSX:MFC) Shares Before They Have a Chance to Bounce?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a dividend stock that got hit hard by COVID-19 but could have the most room…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Warren Buffett Stock Might Be the Cheapest TSX Index Stock

| Joey Frenette

Investing alongside Canada's Warren Buffett in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) hasn't been this affordable in a while.

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Stocks for Beginners

A Blue-Chip Stock With Huge Upside Potential

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a blue-chip growth king that, like a fine wine, looks to be getting even better…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: 3 Stocks I’ll Be Buying on the Next Dip

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and two TSX dividend stocks are at the top of my market crash shopping list this…

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into $15,000 in 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is one of many defensive dividend stocks that TFSA investors should buy on the…

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Stocks for Beginners

COVID-19: 2 Tips to Invest Like Warren Buffett Amid This Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

If you want to invest like Warren Buffett amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you should consider shoring up cash while limiting…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks I’d Trim

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another frothy stock that I would consider trimming before the next market-wide correction hits.

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Tech Stocks

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Just Surged 125%: Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) stock has been one of Canada's high-flying tech stocks of late, but how much longer can the…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Greatest Opportunity on the TSX May Be Hiding in Plain Sight

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) may be a large-cap TSX stock, but it is one of few that can sustain high…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Ridiculously Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock might be a compelling dividend bargain as shares touchdown with the $40 support level.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dirt-Cheap TSX Income Stocks That Pay Big Dividends

| Joey Frenette

I'm tempted to buy Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another battered dividend stock right now for sustainable but large dividends.

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Investing

Forget the TSX Index: I’d Rather Buy This Dividend Stock in a Recession

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) looks severely undervalued versus the TSX Index given its fortunate spot in a recession.

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is going to be a turbulent ride, but for those willing to ride it out, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Does Warren Buffett’s Latest Deal Signal it’s Time to Buy Pipeline Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a Canadian pipeline stock that Warren Buffett's followers may wish to buy following his latest $9.7…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Canadian Banks Must-Buys Right Now?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and the Canadian banks face a tough uphill battle in the second half of 2020,…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Should You Follow Him Into This Out-of-Favour Industry?

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is a wonderful midstream dividend-growth stock that would likely have Warren Buffett licking his chops.

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Just Plunged 8%: Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock is pulling back once again, but should you buy the dip in the face of what…

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Stocks for Beginners

This TSX Stock Could Make You Rich Over the Long Term

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) stock could make you very rich, with one caveat: you need to be a long-term investor.

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Tech Stocks

2 E-Commerce Stocks to Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another Canadian e-commerce stock are must-owns for any growth-oriented portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Returns: Here’s the “Elephant” Deal He Just Made

| Joey Frenette

TC Energy Inc. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is the perfect TSX stock for Canadians to buy following Warren Buffett's latest big gas bet.

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock a Buy Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could have a multitude of upside for contrarian investors if the COVID-19 pandemic ends sooner rather than…

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Dividend Stocks

The Next Market Crash: How to Protect Your TFSA Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Newmont Gold Corp. (TSX:NGT)(NYSE:NEM) and another defensive stock to prepare your TFSA portfolio for the next market crash.

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Stocks for Beginners

Aim for a $1 Million TFSA With These Cheap TSX 60 Stocks

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another wide-moat TSX 60 stock can help TFSA investors hit the million-dollar milestone in just a…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: I’d Buy These Battered Shares Today to Weather Volatility

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) looks to offer a better risk/reward tradeoff relative to Bitcoin or gold for investors seeking to combat…

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Bank Stocks

Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Shares Today or You’ll Kick Yourself Later

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a blue-chip dividend darling that looks like one of the best Canadian banks for…

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Dividend Stocks

A Warren Buffett Stock I’d Buy If Markets Crash Again

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a Warren Buffett stock I'll be looking to buy if the market crashes in the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 2 Canadian Stocks to Build You a Tax-Free Fortune

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another stock that young TFSA investors should buy and hold for decades at a time.

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