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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

TFSA Investors: Why Now Is the Time to Lock-in CIBC’s (TSX:CM) 5.5% Dividend Yield

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could be the biggest winner of the second half. Here's why it's time to…

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Tech Stocks

This Top TSX Index IPO Could Double

| Joey Frenette

Ceridian HCM Holdings Inc. (TSX:CDAY)(NYSE:CDAY) looks like a major multi-bagger. Here's why you should buy it now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Pipeline Stocks With Yields up to 7.7%

| Joey Frenette

Buy Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other high-yield midstream kingpins right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Should You Buy Bonds or Fortis (TSX:FTS)?

| Joey Frenette

Why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) may be the best bond proxy out there.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: A Safe REIT With a Rapidly Growing Distribution

| Joey Frenette

Why Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) is a must-own stock for passive-income investors!

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Stocks for Beginners

Revealed: When Bad News Becomes Good News, Here’s the #1 Stock to Own

| Joey Frenette

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is the type of stock that could make you rich in this strange market environment.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Safe Passive-Income Stocks Yielding up to 8.2%

| Joey Frenette

Double down on Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and two other passive-income stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: A Better Way to Bet on Canadian Banks

| Joey Frenette

Buy Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and one other high-yield bank stock right now for your TFSA retirement fund.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

2 Retiree-Friendly TFSA Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Buy Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and another stock for long-term passive income through retirement.

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Stocks for Beginners

Lazy Retirees: A Top-Performing BMO ETF to Own for the Next 30 Years

| Joey Frenette

Why the BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a top ETF for retirees and all other risk-parity investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Battle of the Rail Stocks: CN Rail (TSX:CNR) vs. CP Rail (TSX:CP) … Which Should You Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Should TFSA investors load up on Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or its peer?

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Investing

2 Buy-the-Dip Stocks for Your TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) and another stock on the cusp of a potentially large upside correction.

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Top TSX Stocks

3 Recent Canadian IPOs I’d Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and two other recent IPOs could make you filthy rich.

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Tech Stocks

Hotter Than an IPO: Could Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) Soar to $1,000 By Year’s End?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is "white-hot" with unstoppable momentum. Can it continue chugging along into year-end?

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Investing

TSX Index Bargain Bin: Buy This Dividend Heavyweight After its 10% Single-Day Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Why NFI Group Inc. (TSX:NFI) fell over 10% in a day, and why income investors may want to buy the…

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Dividend Stocks

Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL): Should You Bite on the 7.7% Dividend Yield?

| Joey Frenette

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is a passive-income stock that could make you rich.

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Tech Stocks

Warning: 2 Overbought TSX Stocks I Wouldn’t Touch With a 10-Foot Pole

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another expensive stock to sell now.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: Should You Buy Canada’s Hottest 6%-Yielding Dividend Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is a wonderful business with a huge dividend yield, but is it a buy after…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top REIT to Buy Before July Ends

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is an underrated REIT with an ambitious long-term plan.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) Could Be the TSX Index’s Biggest Winner in the 2nd Half of 2019

| Joey Frenette

After a 60% run, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) isn't overvalued. It's getting ready to soar even higher. Here's why.

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Investing

Revealed: This Soured 2016 IPO Has Never Looked Sweeter!

| Joey Frenette

Why Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is a dud IPO that could be ready for a big upward move.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warning: A Correction May Be on the Horizon for This Industry

| Joey Frenette

Why it's time to take a rain check on Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This Dividend Heavyweight Before Warren Buffett Has a Chance to Add to His Stake

| Joey Frenette

Should you back up the truck on Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) before Warren Buffett has a chance to double down?

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Dividend Stocks

52-Week Low Alert: Should You Stash CIBC (TSX:CM) in a TFSA?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) looks like a top bet for contrarian passive-income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy This July

| Joey Frenette

Tucows Inc. (TSX:TC)(NASDAQ:TCX) and two other growth bargains that could make young investors very rich.

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Dividend Stocks

Start a TFSA Mini-Pension Fund With These 2 Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and one other undervalued dividend-growth stock to stash in your TFSA mini-pension fund.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stable Passive-Income Stocks With Yields Higher Than 7%

| Joey Frenette

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is on fire. Here's why now is the time to load up on the name and…

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Investing

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) to Double Net Income in 5 Years: Should You Double-Down?

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) soared after its Q4/F19 earnings. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Buy This 2018 Tech IPO and Hold it Forever

| Joey Frenette

Ceridian HCM Holdings Inc. (TSX:CDAY)(NYSE:CDAY) is a hot stock that "won" the IPO class of 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

This Bank May Have the Most Upside

| Joey Frenette

Why CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a top pick for income investors in July.

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Investing

Millennials: What’s the “Golden Ticket” to a TFSA-Leveraged Early Retirement?

| Joey Frenette

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is a top TSX index stock for a millennials' TFSA early retirement funds.

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Health Stock With Ample Room to Run in the Second Half of 2019

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is a top health play that could be ripe for a rebound in the second half.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Value Hunters: This Dirt-Cheap Cash Cow Has Generous Dividend Hikes Up Its Sleeve

| Joey Frenette

TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) is a cash cow that could support generous dividend hikes for years to come.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)

| Joey Frenette

Forget BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE), here are two stocks that are better for passive-income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Meets Value: Get Paid a 4.3% Dividend Yield to Wait for an Upside Correction

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is a dividend-growth stock that reeks of value.

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Is Back on the Growth Track: Time to Load Up?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) found a solution for its revenue-growth woes. Should you buy it for your TFSA?

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Cannabis Stocks

Revealed: A Looming Catalyst That Could Send Cannabis Stocks Skyrocketing

| Joey Frenette

There's a potential boon for pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) that nobody is talking about.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Alert: This 7.9%-Yielding Dividend Stock Soared 8% Last Week! (and It’s Not Done Yet)

| Joey Frenette

You want a big dividend and big gains? Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) is still a top pick.

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Top TSX Stocks

Betting on a US$0.80 Loonie? 2 TSX Stocks to Bet On

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) and another stock to double-down on if you see a US$0.80 loonie coming up.

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Dividend Stocks

Top TFSA Idea: 1 Stellar Stock to Buy With Your Next $6,000 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Why Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX:SJ) should be your next TFSA bet.

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