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Author: Puja Tayal

Puja Tayal has been writing for Motley Fool Canada since 2020. Her love for writing inspired her to start a college newsletter. With a Bachelors's degree in Finance and Accounting and CFA Level 1, Puja strives to transform stock discussions into breakfast table chats through her articles. A movie buff and a finance geek, Puja weaves superheroes, cartoons, and novels to tell you a story touching different aspects of investing, from portfolio and tax planning to retirement savings. Follow her on Twitter for more stories.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks to Fight the 4th Wave

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The fourth wave of the pandemic has brought another round of ifs and buts. Prepare your portfolio to fight this…

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You Should Know This
Energy Stocks

Top 3 TSX Stocks to Buy in September 2021

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Are you looking for stocks that can help you outperform the market in the next 12 months? Here is a…

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Coronavirus

3 Stocks Under $5 to Buy in August 2021

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Before the month ends, book your seat in the recovery rally. Buy these three small-cap stocks under $5 to give…

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Dividend Stocks

Top 5 Dividend Stocks for Beginners

| Puja Tayal

When the stock market is in a bear zone, you can lock in a higher dividend yield. Here are five…

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Dividend Stocks

A Complete Guide to Investing in Dividend Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Are you new to stock markets and looking to invest in dividend stocks? Here is a complete guide to dividend…

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Tech Stocks

Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Stock Up 43% in 2 Weeks: Is It Still a Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Does Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) stock’s over 40% rally concern you? Here is my analysis of the stock price rally and how…

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Energy Stocks

Should You Chase the Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Downturn?

| Puja Tayal

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has dropped 28% in two months as oil prices fell. Should you chase this downturn and…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Have More Than Doubled in a Year

| Puja Tayal

Are you searching for stocks that could double your money in a year? Three stocks have more than doubled and…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks Under $50 to Buy in August 2021

| Puja Tayal

If you got $250 to invest, here are five stocks under $50 that could give you a good blend of…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks to Buy in the 4th COVID Wave

| Puja Tayal

The stock market saw a correction, as Canada entered the fourth COVID wave. This is a good time to buy…

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Tech Stocks

5 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in August 2021

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to buy stocks that can grow your money in the short and long term? Here are five…

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You Should Know This
Tech Stocks

Part 2 – A Beginner’s Guide to Researching a Stock

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to invest in stocks like a professional and be confident about your investments? Here is a guide…

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Tech Stocks

Got $500? 2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

A high-growth stock is a well-known name with the potential to be a market leader. Here are two such stocks.

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Tech Stocks

Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Researching Stocks

| Puja Tayal

All investing articles tell you to research your stocks before investing. But how? Here is a beginner’s guide to researching…

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Where to Invest?
Tech Stocks

This 1 Top Canadian Stock Surged 500% in 17 Months

| Puja Tayal

With the market at inflated levels, are you thinking about which stock to buy? Diversify your portfolio and ensure this…

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Tech Stocks

Could goeasy (TSX:GSY) Be the Next Millionaire-Maker?

| Puja Tayal

Most millionaire-maker stocks cater to the masses and have strong execution. Does goeasy (TSX:GSY) have the traits of a millionaire-maker?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in August 2021

| Puja Tayal

To earn millions from investing, you've got to invest in growth stocks that have risks. Two growth stocks have rewarded…

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Invest in Real Estate With 3 Top Canadian REITs Under $100

| Puja Tayal

Canadian real estate market is lucrative, with property prices in a long-term uptrend. Get exposure to these prices with REITs. 

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Stocks Trading Above $1,800: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Are you confused about whether to buy stocks trading above $1,800? What can you expect from these stocks? Is there…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) Gamma Squeeze Cycle Ends: Is There Growth Left?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has dipped 35%, as the gamma squeeze cools off. Is the stock a buy at its current price…

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Investing

Here’s Why I’m Bullish on Magna (TSX:MG) Despite the 18% Correction

| Puja Tayal

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is a long-term stock to ride the EV wave. But its growth faces short-term roadblock of chip…

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Investing

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock up 11%: Be Glad You Didn’t Sell at the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock surged 11% in the hopes of a recovery that its second-quarter earnings portray.

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Dividend Stocks

Did You Turn 75? One-Time $500 OAS Pension Coming Your Way in August

| Puja Tayal

Service Canada will add a one-time OAS payment of $500 into your account on August 16 if you are eligible.…

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Where to Invest?
Tech Stocks

The E-Commerce Wave Is Here to Stay: 4 Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Puja Tayal

So you thought the e-commerce wave would cool post pandemic. But the earnings show otherwise. You can still ride this…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Pipeline Stocks to Buy If You Love Dividends

| Puja Tayal

Canada’s rich energy reserve has made oil and gas pipeline operators Dividend. Aristocrats. Here are three stocks with healthy dividends. 

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Dividend Stocks

2 Contrarian Stocks to Buy While They’re Still Cheap

| Puja Tayal

Buy the dip and sell the rally. Here are two contrarian stocks that dipped on short-term issues, but their long-term…

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Tech Stocks

You Won’t Believe This: 3 TSX Stocks Surged Over 20% in 5 Days

| Puja Tayal

The last five days saw some bull runs in the crypto and e-commerce stocks as some of the companies reported…

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Tech Stocks

The Unconventional Investment: Crypto Stocks to Buy When They Dip

| Puja Tayal

The crypto revolution is coming. The trick to earning millions in stocks is by investing in future and living in…

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Dividend Stocks

The 4 Best Canadian Stocks to Lock In a 6% Dividend Yield

| Puja Tayal

A 6% average dividend yield can double your money in 12 years. But some dividend stocks have more to offer. 

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Tech Stocks

Intermediate Investors: How to Convert Stock Losses Into Profits

| Puja Tayal

As an intermediate investor, you might have experienced profits and losses. Here’s how you can convert your stock losses into…

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Investing

2 Alternative Investment ETFs to Hedge Your Portfolio Against Inflation

| Puja Tayal

Earlier, alternative investments were mostly for the wealthy because of their high cost. But ETFs have made them accessible to…

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Energy Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Corrected Over 20% Recently: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

The stock market corrected in July, and now it is back to rallying. Three stocks dipped over 20%. Should you…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy With $400

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to invest in the stock market but don’t know where to start? A good place to start…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Beginners Guide to Investing in TSX Stocks

| Puja Tayal

Are you considering investing in stocks? Where to start can be intimidating. Let’s start with the workings of stocks and…

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Energy Stocks

4 Stocks to Buy Today

| Puja Tayal

The international borders open today in a phased manner. It is time to buy travel stocks that corrected in July…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About BlackBerry’s Losses? Hedge Your Portfolio With 3 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is seeing a cool-off. If your BlackBerry holdings are in the red, hedge them with dividend stocks. 

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Top TSX Stocks

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B): A Turnaround Stock That Surged 240%

| Puja Tayal

The recovery rally saw some great growth stocks, and one of them is Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B). The stock surged 240% year…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Qualities That Help a Fool Beat the Stock Market

| Puja Tayal

Do you know how a Fool beats the market? They possess three qualities needed to succeed in the stock market. 

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Coronavirus

3 Reasons I am Bullish on Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock continued to decline throughout this week, despite recovering earnings. Is the stock still on the road…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks That Can Make You Rich

| Puja Tayal

Chinese bamboo analogy works in the investing world as well. Some stocks experience spurts of growth. See how to make…

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