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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

A Canadian Bank That’s Still Down 50% From All-Time Highs!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) is a Canadian bank that value investors shouldn't count out if they seek deep value on…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Warren Buffett Expecting a Retest of March 23 Lows?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a risky airline stock that Warren Buffett followers ought to avoid as the coronavirus could fuel…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Just Became a Must-Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is a compelling buy for long-term income investors who seek large, but safe dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? 2 TFSA Top Picks to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

You should buy Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another cheap dividend stock for your TFSA amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Dividend Stocks

Coronavirus: Invest Now or Wait Until the TSX Index Improves?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian investors should consider defensive dividend kings like Hydro One (TSX:H) that are easy to value in the coronavirus era

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Ditches Airline Stocks: Time to Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is starting to look like a top sell candidate after news that Warren Buffett had given…

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Coronavirus

2 Mistakes That Could Cost You Big in the Coronavirus Era

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and other stocks that have fallen somewhere between a sound investment and a pure speculation in the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Advice: 2 Key Takeaways From the 2020 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's latest words of wisdom should inspire investors to re-evaluate their investment in stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) amid…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Stay Rich During the Coronavirus Typhoon

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many dividend kings that TFSA investors should look to during these highly uncertain times.

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Coronavirus

1 Cheap TSX Growth Stock to Buy in May

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is a top-tier retailer that will come roaring back once this recession moves into the rear-view mirror.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Is a No-Brainer Buy Before the Economy Re-Opens

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) could have a lot of room to run, as Canada takes steps to bring things back…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $2,000 to Invest? Here Are 2 Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette discusses Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and another severely undervalued stock that investors should buy today.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Bargain to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a must-buy for long-term investors who can look beyond the coronavirus crisis to the brighter road…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Is a Must-Buy While Shares Are Severely Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) may not have the highest-quality dividend in the world, but the stock is still a must-buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Cut its 7.5% Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may not have a dividend that's as safe as it seems after Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS.A)(NYSE:RDS.B)…

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO): A Top Bank With Massive Upside

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a dividend aristocrat that probably won't remain as cheap as it is for much longer.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Telus (TSX:T): These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Better Buys

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another dividend stock look like far better value than Telus Corp. (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Stocks for Beginners

How to Hedge Your TFSA Against Another Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a severely undervalued stock that could hedge your TFSA from another wave of volatility.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is a Buy for TFSA Investors Before it Returns to the Skies

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is simply too cheap to ignore, even for cautiously optimistic TFSA investors seeking to limit exposure…

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Investing

Market Rally: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy on the Rebound

| Joey Frenette

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and another dirt-cheap stock could face amplified upside in a broader stock market rally.

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Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Stocks: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Buying Opportunity

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and other healthy Canadian oil stocks are still buys as oil prices continue treading water.

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Rally Warning: Another Crash Could Take Us Back to March Lows

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is one of many pandemic-resistant stocks that are still worth buying as the market rally continues.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Buy These 2 TSX Cloud Stocks Instead!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had an incredible run, so investors should consider taking profits and putting it in more opportunistic areas…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Could Soar in a Canadian Bank Comeback

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) looks like one of the most prudent ways to play a rebound in the Canadian banking scene…

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Coronavirus

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Could Be the Biggest Bargain on the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

The risk/reward trade-off in Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock has not looked this good since the last time the stock market…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend TSX Stock Just Soared 47% — Here’s Why It’s Not Done Rallying

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) is a battered high-yield pizza play that could rebound in an extraordinary fashion over the coming…

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Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Beats on Q1 Earnings: Time to Back Up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) defies the odds again, beating earnings estimates in a quarter plagued with near-term setbacks.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Is a Dividend Dog to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) could prove to be a no-brainer buy amid the recent typhoon of coronavirus-related headwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 REIT TFSA Investors Should Buy for Tax-Free Income

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should consider buying H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), which has a huge 15% yield that the Canada Revenue Agency won't…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Here’s a Better Way to Play an Airline Comeback

| Joey Frenette

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) may be a more prudent way to play the recent weakness in the airline industry without having…

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Coronavirus

I Just Bought This M&A King With My 2020 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is an M&A king that became a must-buy stock on the coronavirus pullback.

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Coronavirus

Canadian Tire Stock Could Skyrocket in a Return to Normalcy

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock looks like one of the biggest bargains on the TSX Index as the Canadian economy attempts…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: How to Invest Like Warren Buffett During a Pandemic

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should take a page out of Warren Buffett as they attempt to navigate through this coronavirus pandemic "typhoon".

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Coronavirus

Are Canadian Banks in Trouble Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and its Canadian bank peers have been feeling the pressure, but are they worth owning given…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)! This Tech Stock Could Double if COVID-19 Infection Rates Tank

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) crashed as COVID-19 infection rates surged over the past few months, making the stock a top pick…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Missed the Bottom? 1 Unbelievable Bargain That Still Exists!

| Joey Frenette

Québecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) is a top telecom stock that's absurdly underpriced and is still worth buying after the bounce off…

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Dividend Stocks

A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Buy This Dividend Stock for Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a dirt-cheap bond proxy that recently got a big upgrade amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here Are My Top 2 Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and another dirt-cheap value stock can pay TFSA investors big dividends through these uncertain times.

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Energy Stocks

A Premier Oil Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may be a top oil stock to buy for income investors seeking a sustainable 9% yield.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Top Stock for Millennials to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a must-buy for millennial investors who are looking to buy and hold a stock for years,…

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