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Author: Nicholas Dobroruka

Nik has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2020. After studying marketing at University in his hometown of Montréal, Nik decided to pack up and move west to Vancouver. By day, Nik is a digital media ninja, specializing in Programmatic advertising. By night, you can find him either Mountain biking in Vancouver’s famous North Shore trails or writing for TMF Canada. Tech, digital payments, and renewable energy are three areas that Nik enjoys following and writing about.

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks for 1st-Time Investors to Buy in September

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking for a couple of stocks to add to your new investment portfolio? I’ve covered two top TSX stocks that…

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Tech Stocks

1 TSX Tech Stock I’m Buying Before Air Canada (TSX:AC)

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Warren Buffett sold most of his airline stocks earlier this year. Find out what tech stock I’m buying before I…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): 2020 Q3 Earnings Preview

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Earnings season has kicked off for the major Canadian banks. Find out what I’ll be watching closely when Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY): 2020 Q3 Earnings Preview

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Canada’s largest bank is set to report earnings next week. Here’s what I’ll be watching closely when Royal Bank of…

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO): Earnings Preview

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The Big Five Canadian banks are set to begin reporting earnings next week. Here’s what I’ll be following closely when…

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Tech Stocks

1 TSX Tech Stock You Can Buy and Hold for Decades

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This tech stock has delivered more than 1,500% in returns to shareholders over the past decade. If you’re looking for…

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Tech Stocks

Got $5,000? These 3 TSX Stocks Could Make You a Fortune

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Ready to invest $3,000 into the stock market? I’ve covered three stocks with the potential of delivering market-beating returns over…

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RRSP Investors: How to Turn a $50,000 Portfolio Into $1 Million

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Ready to take control of your retirement savings? This is one stock that can help turn your RRSP account into…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Stock to Buy During the Next Market Crash

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking for an investment for your TFSA account? Here’s a stock that has soared more than 3,000% over the past…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Buy These 2 Stocks to Retire Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) isn’t your only ticket to a rich life. I’ve covered two other Canadian companies with the potential of…

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Investing

2 Takeaways From Sun Life Financial’s (TSX:SLF) Earnings Report

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Sun Life Financial’s (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) stock has soared more than 50% since March. Is now the time to buy after hearing…

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Tech Stocks

2 Takeaways From Lightspeed’s (TSX:LSPD) Earnings Report This Week

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Shares are trading down about 2% after Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) reported its 2021 Q1 earnings. Find out why I’m still bullish…

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Got $5,000? These 2 Tech Stocks Can Double Your Money

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP); these two tech stocks could double your money faster than you think.

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Market Crash 2020: 1 Stock to Buy Ahead of the Next Market Crash

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Now that the market has made up almost all of its losses from earlier this year, now is the time…

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Tech Stocks

2 Tech Stocks I’d Buy Today Instead of Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP), here are two tech stocks that have seen stock prices soar this year, and have plenty more…

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Investors: Where To Invest $5,000 Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget high-flying tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), here are two reasonably priced banks stocks that should be on your…

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Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF): Earnings Preview

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Find out which two topics I’ll be waiting for Sun Life management to discuss during this week’s earnings call.

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Tech Stocks

2 Things to Look for in Lightspeed’s (TSX:LSPD) Earnings Report This Week

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Here’s what I’ll be keeping a close eye on when Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) reports its earnings later this week.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP), These 2 Grow Stocks Could Make You Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Look no further, here are two growth stocks that are much cheaper than Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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$10,000 Invested in These 3 Growth Stocks Could Make You a Fortune

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking to add a couple of future multi-baggers to your portfolio? Here are three growth stocks that have been crushing…

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Bank Stocks

1 Stock That Is Absurdly Cheap Right Now

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The banking industry may be lagging the broader market, but that doesn’t mean it should be ignored by investors. Find…

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Tech Stocks

$2,000 Invested in These 2 Growth Stocks Could Make You Rich in 10 Years

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Aspiring to be rich in 10 years? If so, you definitely want to check out these two growth stocks.

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Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC), Buy These Top TSX Growth Stocks Instead

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Valuation may be incredibly low for most airline stocks today, but that’s not enough to get me to buy shares…

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Investing

Why I’d Buy Shares of BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Before Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) valuation today may make it tempting to pick up shares, but I’m not interested just yet. Find…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock You Should Buy During the Next Market Crash

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This tech stock has crushed the market’s returns since going public 15 years ago. Find out why there’s still plenty…

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2 Stocks That Have Surged More Than 100% Since March

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Find out why there is still plenty of room for both of these tech stocks to soar, even after seeing…

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Tech Stocks

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Just Surged 125%: Should Investors Keep Buying?

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This stock has more than doubled this year, but I believe it’s still a screaming buy today. Find how why…

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2 Top TSX Stocks That I’d Invest $2,000 in Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Got $2,000 to invest? Here are two top TSX companies that still have plenty of long-term growth for investors to…

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Energy Stocks

Saving for Retirement? This Is 1 Stock You’ll Want in Your Portfolio

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This is one Canadian stock that you can feel confident about holding for the long term in your retirement portfolio.

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks I’ve Added to My Watch List for the Next Market Crash

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Could we be headed for another market crash? If we are, I’ll be ready to pick up shares of either…

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How To Turn Your $50,000 Retirement Portfolio Into $1 Million

| Nicholas Dobroruka

There’s no get-rich-quick guide when it comes to planning for retirement. Instead, focus on buying great companies, holding for the…

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BUY ALERT: 3 Tech Stocks That Are Screaming Buys Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Tech stocks have held up reasonably well this year while the Canadian market is down close to 10%. Here’s a…

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2 Top TSX Growth Stocks To Buy Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

The Canadian market is down close to 10% year to date, but that doesn’t Canadians shouldn’t still be investing. Here…

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Bank Stocks

2 Top Bank Stocks Millennials Should Be Buying Today

| Nicholas Dobroruka

It’s been a rough year for the Canadian banks. They may be down year to date, but there are a…

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2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy During the Next Market Crash

| Nicholas Dobroruka

After surging more than 30% since the end of March, is the Canadian stock market destined for another crash? Either…

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This Top TSX Growth Stock Can Make You Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This tech stock has already gained over 100% this year. Find out why you’re not too late to buy shares…

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Tech Stocks

Got $5,000? Investing That Money in This Growth Stock Could Make You Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This tech stock has already grown by more than 100% this year. Find out why you haven’t missed your opportunity…

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Got $2,000? Buy These 2 Growth Stocks So You Can Retire Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Forget trying to pick which direction the stock market will head in next week. Instead, look to add shares of…

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Tech Stocks

Where Should Canadians Be Investing $5,000 Today?

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Neither of these tech stocks are household names among Canadian investors, but they should be! Find out which two companies…

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$3,000 Invested in This Top Canadian Tech Stock Could Make You Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

This tech company has already seen its stock price almost double this year. Find out why there is still plenty…

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