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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

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): 2 Stocks Ready to Ride a Recovery Rally

| Puja Tayal

After rising 80% on a recovery rally, Air Canada's (TSX:AC) stock growth has plateaued. Here are some stocks currently rising…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Jump 7.5% in a Day?

| Puja Tayal

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock continued its year-long rally and jumped 7.5% yesterday. What led to this rally, and how long will it…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why These 2 Stocks Under $20 Made Big Moves Yesterday

| Puja Tayal

On July 5, stocks of Cineplex (TSX:CSX) and Cascades (TSX:CAS) surged 5.39% and 6.34%, respectively. What led to this surge? 

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Coronavirus

My 1-Month Growth Prediction of Cineplex (TSX:CGX): 100% or 0%?

| Puja Tayal

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock surged 5.7% today, and it could grow 100% in July if Redditors are eyeing it for a…

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Tech Stocks

3 Growth Stocks I Expect to Double in 3 Years

| Puja Tayal

Having founder-led tech stocks in your portfolio can give you a boost. But vet your options carefully, as not every…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Hive (TSXV:HIVE) Stock Surge Over 4%?

| Puja Tayal

Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) stock surged 4% as it announced a partnership with Nvidia. See what doors this partnership opens.

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Tech Stocks

3 Tech Stocks You Can Count On to Grow for the Next 10 Years

| Puja Tayal

Technology adoption has created digital age utilities. These are software stocks that are sticky and can continue growing in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Double Your $110 GST Refund in July With 4 Stocks

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will credit the GST refund by July 5 if you have filed your returns. Use this refund wisely…

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Tech Stocks

Crypto Regulatory Crackdown: 3 Digital Stocks to Buy

| Puja Tayal

After China, the United Kingdom is doing a regulatory crackdown on crypto. Forget crypto and invest in these stocks to…

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Attention: The CRA Says $500/Week CRB Ends After 21 Periods

| Puja Tayal

The CRA website says that you can no longer receive CRB payments after 21 periods. What does that mean? What…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in July 2021

| Puja Tayal

The second half of the year is bullish for the stock market in the run-up to the holiday season. This…

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Investing

Why am I Bullish on Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)?

| Puja Tayal

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) has caught my attention since its bid to acquire Shaw Communications. Here’s why I am bullish on…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks to Avoid in July

| Puja Tayal

This July, restructure your portfolio for profit and wealth creation. If you have these three stocks in your portfolio, book…

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Dividend Stocks

Unlock the Power of 5: $500, 5 Stocks, 5 Years

| Puja Tayal

Here is a strategy for a winning portfolio. Take $500, invest it in these five stocks and hold them for…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): 1 Stock With Better Recovery Potential

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is going through restarting hiccups. While AC can ride the recovery rally, one stock has a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Conundrum: Real Gold vs. Digital Gold Stocks

| Puja Tayal

For years, gold has been a symbol of wealth. But now it faces a contender in Bitcoin, which is popularly…

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Investing

Value Trap: 2 Stocks to Not Buy at the Dip

| Puja Tayal

They say buy the dip, but not every dip is a buy. Some stocks are value trap. Free your portfolio…

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Investing

Millionaire Maker: Buy and Hold Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Stock

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking for high-growth stocks that can help you outperform the market? Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) could be a millionaire maker. 

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Dividend Stocks

Mega Acquisition Is Back: 1 Stock to Buy This July

| Puja Tayal

Acquisitions are a good way to exit a business. And if it is a mega acquisition and the premium is…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $40

| Puja Tayal

A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny invested in stocks is 1.05 penny earned. It takes less…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy With $10

| Puja Tayal

Got $10? What if I say you can buy three contrarian stocks with this money and stand a chance to…

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Investing

Hedge Tesla Stock Price Volatility: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Puja Tayal

It is not just Dogecoin but also Tesla stock that moves on Elon Musk tweets. Two stocks can hedge you…

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Energy Stocks

Buy Alert: My 3 Top Canada Stock Picks for June 2021

| Puja Tayal

Hop on the recovery rally before it's too late. These three stocks have strong growth potential in the second half…

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Dividend Stocks

Bet on Canada: 5 TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett said not to bet against America. But how about betting on Canada? These five stocks will give you…

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Investing

3 Warren Buffett Quotes That Apply in Today’s Stock Market

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett is called the Oracle of Omaha for a reason. His investing lessons apply, even in meme stocks and…

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Investing

2 Boring Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

A boring Sunday afternoon is sometimes better than a busy Monday morning. Similarly, boring stocks help balance your volatile portfolio. 

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Investing

1 Canadian Stock to Buy Before Redditors Prey on it

| Puja Tayal

Many investors are looking for the next stock that could become Redditors’ short-squeeze target. I have a hunch it could…

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks to Stay Away From Until Further Notice

| Puja Tayal

Don’t get swayed by stock price rally and make the mistake of buying these stocks close to their highs. It…

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Dividend Stocks

Invest and Grow Rich: 3 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

A mango tree takes five to eight years to bear fruits. Even fundamental stocks need that much time to bear…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla Stock: Buy This 1 Canadian ETF Instead

| Puja Tayal

Are you one of those Tesla shareholders who are concerned about Elon Musk’s tweet bubbles? Then this article is for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top ETFs to Buy Today

| Puja Tayal

Are you thinking of investing in ETFs? Then you should read this as I bring to you my top ETF…

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Tech Stocks

Want to Invest in NASDAQ? 2 Canadian ETFs to Buy

| Puja Tayal

Nasdaq has made Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos the world’s richest people. These Canadian ETFs can give you exposure to…

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Tech Stocks

Dogecoin vs. Hive (TSX:HIVE) Stock

| Puja Tayal

While I can’t be sure about the coin, patience with Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) could be rewarding.

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Investing

3 Investing Secrets to Grow Rich

| Puja Tayal

The secret to being rich lies in self-control. Here are three investing secrets that can open the portal to wealth…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Volatility Surge?

| Puja Tayal

Redditors have converted BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) into their game field. Understand the game to know the nature of the volatility. 

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Tech Stocks

Beware! You Might Be Losing Money Due to BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) Volatility

| Puja Tayal

Have you repurchased BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shares at the dip in the last two weeks? If yes, then you are at…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing 101: How to Make Money From Top Stocks List

| Puja Tayal

Your portfolio consists only of the top stocks, but the returns are marginal. This is because there is a strategy…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): How to Make Money From the Reddit Frenzy

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) investors are losing instead of making money in the Reddit frenzy. Learn how to make money from short…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing 101: Healthy Diversification vs. Unhealthy Diversification

| Puja Tayal

Diversification is a lot more than investing in multiple top stocks to buy. Here’s your secret to healthy diversification. 

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) Stock Selloff Is Here: Don’t Rush to Buy the Dip

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock dipped to $15.77, creating an opportunity for hedge fund buying. How do you profit from this dip? 

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