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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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Dividend Stocks

Better Canadian Bank to Buy After Q2: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just got clobbered post-earnings, making the Canadian bank a compelling bargain for long-term investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA: Here’s How I’d Invest $6,000 if the Market Crashes Again

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a spec bet that TFSA investors may want to consider if they're looking to strike a…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Just Soared 12% — Time to Back up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just rallied following a better-than-feared second-quarter earnings report. Should you buy RBC stock after the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Overvalued: 2 TSX Stocks I’d Sell Now Before a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

I'd look to sell Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another overvalued TSX stock right now before they give up ground.

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Coronavirus

Buy Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Before it Corrects Upwards

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) has been roaring lately, and it could be headed a lot higher as the economy returns…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $6,000 in Your TFSA? These 2 Battered Stocks Could Have Serious Upside

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and another high-upside stock that could make TFSA investors big money as the economy looks to return…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Next Stop $50 or $0?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a double or triple for risk-on investors who believe a coronavirus vaccine will arrive…

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Energy Stocks

Millennials: If You’re a Retro Warren Buffett “Cigar-Butt” Investor, You’ll Love This Little-Known Stock!

| Joey Frenette

Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI) is likely to be the cheapest stock you'll come across, with shares trading at just…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: Is This Your Last Chance to Buy Canadian Banks for Cheap?

| Joey Frenette

Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) delivered better-than-feared results that could spark a massive Canadian bank rally.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB Will Expire: Here’s How to Create a $1,000/Month TFSA Income Stream to Last a Lifetime

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a specialty-income ETFs that can help construct a TFSA income stream…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investors: 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and another 'moaty' stock that Canadian investors should buy right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Iconic Canadian Stock Just Hit a Massive Buy Signal

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a defensive growth staple that could be one of the timeliest TSX Index investments today.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) vs. Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD): Which Is the Better Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) are white-hot, but which one isn't too hot to handle?

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: Canadian Banks Earnings Loom: Buy the Dip or Jump Ship?

| Joey Frenette

Should you be a buyer of Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and the Big Six Canadian banks headed into a…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: These Hard-Hit TSX Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should take a look at H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and another contrarian stock in a hard-hit industry while pessimism…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Are the Sky-High Rewards Worth the Risk?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could be a potential multi-bagger in a bull-case scenario, but are the downside risks too high for…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Payments Not Enough? How to Get Paid $10,500 a Year in TFSA Income

| Joey Frenette

KP Tissue Inc. (TSX:KPT) is a reliable 7% yield dividend stock that TFSA investors should consider if CRA payments aren't…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Retirees: 3 High-Yield Income Stocks to Buy on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and two high-yield dividend stocks for Canadian retirees to buy while they're on sale today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Top 2 TSX Index Value Stocks for June

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another dirt-cheap TSX Index value stock that TFSA investors should buy now.

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Coronavirus

Young Investors: Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Looks Like a Top Retail Stock

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) looks like a compelling bargain as the Canadian economy looks to reopen for the summer months.

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Coronavirus

DANGER: 3 Coronavirus-Hit Industries That Will NEVER Be the Same

| Joey Frenette

The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on various industries -- some more than others. Here are three that could be at…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Part 2 Is Coming — Here’s How I’d Prepare

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is a risk-parity investment that can hold its own in a market crash while allowing investors…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada’s Warren Buffett: Why NOW Is the Perfect Time to Invest in Him

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) allows Canadian investors to invest alongside Canada's Warren Buffett at a discount.

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Tech Stocks

Why Lightspeed POS (TSX:LPSD) Just Soared 38% in a Day

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) is white hot after its incredible earnings, but is it too late to back up the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Ignore Warren Buffett and Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) looks like a bargain, but with Warren Buffett's loss of confidence on the airlines, does it still…

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Stocks for Beginners

A TSX Stock That Could Correct to the Upside in a Big-Time Way!

| Joey Frenette

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is a top cyclical infrastructure play to maximize your upside come the next phase of the…

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Investing

WARNING: Canada’s Housing Bubble Could Burst in 2020

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) may look cheap, but it is a stock that investors should avoid if they're worried of a Canadian…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Wealth: 2 Top Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Consider Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and another stock if you're a young investor seeking to grow your TFSA wealth at…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Where to Invest $10,000 for the Next 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Canadians need to invest wisely amid these highly uncertain times with deep-value stocks like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) that have a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Now Before it Takes Off

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a defensive growth stock that deserves a much higher multiple given where we're at in the…

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: Want to Beat the Market? Buy 1 of the Cheapest Stocks on the TSX Index Now

| Joey Frenette

Hungry contrarian TFSA investors should consider shares of a battered bargain like Ensign Energy Services (TSX:ESI) if they're looking to…

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Coronavirus

Millennials: This Canadian Stock Is a Screaming Buy

| Joey Frenette

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) is a severely undervalued restaurant stock that millennials should bag before the economy re-opens.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Can’t Tax This Income: 2 TFSA Top Picks for Tax-Free Dividends

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another cheap dividend stock that investors should strongly consider adding to their TFSAs for tax-free…

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Stocks for Beginners

Does Warren Buffett Trust This Market?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett sounded pretty bearish in his recent annual shareholder's meeting, but should that concern investors as stocks move on…

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Dividend Stocks

TD (TSX:TD) Is a Screaming Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) looks like the best bank for your buck, even in the middle of one of the worst crises…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Phase 2: How to Protect Your TFSA Wealth

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top pick for cautious investors who are looking to play defence before the next vicious…

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Stocks for Beginners

Have CERB Cash Left Over? Fund Your TFSA Income Stream

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a top stock you may want to buy for your TFSA if you've got leftover CERB…

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Stocks for Beginners

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Just Doubled in 2 Days: Is This Just the Start?

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock is starting to heat up again, but should investors jump after one of the biggest moves…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Are Canadian Banks Still Worthy Investments in the Age of Coronavirus?

| Joey Frenette

The Canadian banks are in a world of pain amid the coronavirus pandemic and although downside risks are high, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget BCE (TSX:BCE): Here Are 3 Dividend Stocks If You’re Hungry for a Bigger Bargain

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and another dividend deal that income investor should consider buying today.

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