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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

Revealed: 3 Stocks That Could Soar Once the Economy Re-Opens!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other stocks could surge as the economy re-opens for business!

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Stocks for Beginners

What if Warren Buffett Isn’t Buying Anything Amid the Coronavirus Crisis?

| Joey Frenette

Many investors are wondering what Warren Buffett has been buying on the coronavirus crisis, but what if the man has…

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Coronavirus

Shopify and Another Canadian Stock That Just Soared Over 80%

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another stock have been leading the upward charge on the latest market rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Buy This Beaten-Up Dividend Stock Before it Recovers

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a cheap dividend king to buy on the partial recovery from the market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: A TFSA-Worthy Top Pick for Big, Untaxable Income

| Joey Frenette

Consider buying some H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) for your TFSA if you're looking for big income that Canada Revenue Agency can't…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Just Cratered 30% — Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) just got pummelled amid the coronavirus crisis, but is it the best bank for…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget BCE (TSX:BCE)! These 2 Stocks Are a Far Better Value

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may seem like a solid stock to own as we head into a recession, but here are…

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Coronavirus

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Just Fell 16% — Should You Buy the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock got clobbered alongside the broader markets on the coronavirus, but should you be a buyer in…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Stock I’d Be Tempted to Sell on the Market Rally

| Joey Frenette

Manga International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) bounced considerably off its March lows, but I'm still not convinced the stock is worth hanging…

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Coronavirus

Negative Oil Prices: Are Oil Stocks Too Cheap to Ignore?

| Joey Frenette

Negative oil prices probably weren't in the thoughts of Canadian energy investors, as they pondered how low oil could go…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Warren Buffett May Be Hungry for a Big Stake

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may be hungry for a stake in Air Canada (TSX:AC) as airline valuations continue retreating on the coronavirus-induced…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Manulife (TSX:MFC) Stock a Must-Buy at $17?

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) stock looks like a bargain buy after the coronavirus crash, but is it actually a deep-value…

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Coronavirus

Buy Canadian Tire Stock on the Market Rally

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. (TSX:CTC.A) is a beaten-up retailer that has become far too cheap for value-conscious TFSA investors to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash 2020: Here’s What to Do If You’ve Missed the Bottom

| Joey Frenette

Many investors are kicking themselves over missing the coronavirus market crash bottom, but they shouldn't be, as the "typhoon" may…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: 2 Top Stocks on the TSX Index That Are Absurdly Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

Income investors should consider buying Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another deep-value stock amid the coronavirus market rally.

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Dividend Stocks

Charlie Munger Stays Cautious Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Why You Should, Too!

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's right-hand man, Charlie Munger, didn't sound as greedy as you think he'd be after the latest coronavirus-induced market…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: I Wouldn’t Follow Warren Buffett Into This Industry

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should resist the urge to follow Warren Buffett into stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) if they're strangers…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Rally: 2 Battered Stocks to Invest With an Extra $2,000

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) and another hard-hit play that deep-value investors should consider buying after the latest pandemic-induced pullback.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): I’m Buying TD Bank (TSX:TD) for a Bounce

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a dividend stock that Canadians should buy aggressively on the way down before the real TSX…

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Coronavirus

2 TSX Stocks That Fell Over 70% on the Coronavirus Crash

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and another stock have gotten hammered on the coronavirus crisis.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Buy at $17?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) may be severely undervalued, but proceed carefully, because immense pain could come before tremendous gain.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Great TSX Stock I’d Buy With $6,000

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is a great bond proxy to buy for cautiously optimistic investors who want to reduce their risk…

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Coronavirus

Should You Follow Warren Buffett by Selling Airline and Bank Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett has been selling airline and bank stocks this month amid the coronavirus cris, but following his actions may…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Warren Buffett Be Buying More Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has been one of Warren Buffett's biggest duds, but with the swollen 9% dividend yield, now…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Just Soared 62%: Should You Buy the Breakout?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock just broke out to new all-time highs, but is the stock too hot to handle for…

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Coronavirus

A Top Stock to Buy if the Coronavirus Pandemic Crashes the TSX Index Again

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) looks like a must-buy bargain, as the coronavirus pandemic continues wreaking havoc on the economy.

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Coronavirus

Will the Canadian Housing Market Crash in 2020?

| Joey Frenette

Could the coronavirus pandemic trigger the Canadian housing market crash that some of us have been expecting over the years?

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Investing

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Just Became a Must-Buy at $42

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a defensive growth stock that could be headed much higher, as the economy falls into a…

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Investing

Canadian Tire Stock Just Plunged 50% — Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) is a deep-value stock that Canadian investors should look to if they're looking to play the…

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Coronavirus

TFSA Investors: Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) a Buy Before the Economy Recovers?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is starting to look like a must-buy stock after its massive fall from grace.

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Recovery: 1 Lesson You Should NEVER Forget

| Joey Frenette

Timing the market is a sucker's game, and so too is trying to time the bottom of a market to…

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Dividend Stocks

Danger: Is Now the Time to Sell the Canadian Banks?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of the Canadian banks that investors may need to take a second look at…

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Dividend Stocks

Restaurant Stocks: Top Dividend Heavyweights to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and other restaurant stocks that could have deep value for contrarian income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Crazy-Cheap Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $2,000

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should consider loading up on dirt-cheap dividend stocks like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) before they correct upwards.

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Stocks for Beginners

Stash This Cheap Growth King in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a top TFSA growth king that Canadians should load up on now while it's cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: My Favourite Warren Buffett Stock Just Became a Must-Buy

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a high-yield Canadian Warren Buffett stock that value investors should buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Have $10,000 to Invest? Buy This 9% Yield BMO ETF Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) is just one of many dirt-cheap BMO ETFs that can allow…

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Coronavirus

This Airline Has a Better Risk/Reward Tradeoff Than Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has seen massive moves of late, but here's why risk-averse investors may want to consider this alternative…

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Coronavirus

Market Bounce: Should You Take Profits After a 26% Rally in the TSX Index?

| Joey Frenette

Should investors treat the latest TSX Index market bounce as a chance to take profits off the table?

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Investing

TFSA Investors: $6,000 Invested in These 2 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 15 Years

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should consider buying Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another battered retailer amid the market crash.

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