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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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Investing

If Bitcoin Is the Future, This ETF Is a Screaming Buy

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin is down 30%. If you believe in the future of BTC, buy the dip. A tax-effective way to get…

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Tech Stocks

What Is Lightspeed POS’s (TSX:LSPD) Fiscal 2022 Growth Potential?

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock surged 145% last year. Can it replicate this growth this year? Find the answer in this…

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Tech Stocks

3 Recovery Stocks to Buy Before May Ends

| Puja Tayal

May saw a correction in the stock market, creating a buying opportunity. Buy these three stocks that will benefit from…

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Investing

This 5-Year Prediction of Magna (TSX:MG) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) stock has surged 30% in five months. Could it continue to grow? This five-year prediction will tell…

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Dividend Stocks

Bitcoin Down 40%: How to Protect Your Portfolio From the Crypto Fallout

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin fell 3% in one day on the China regulatory crackdown. Here’s how you can protect your portfolio from the…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks to Build a Market Portfolio That Outperforms

| Puja Tayal

In the stock market, you gain when patient and lose when you panic. You can build a market-outperform portfolio by…

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Tech Stocks

2 Software Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in May

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to add tech stocks to your portfolio in May? These two could be good candidates for a…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Down 30%: 2 Stocks to Buy in May for Big Gains

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin fell almost 30% on May 19. Such dips are normal in the unregulated crypto world. Hence, invest in stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Which Stock to Buy: Shopify (TSX:SHOP) or Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)?

| Puja Tayal

The e-commerce wave drove Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) stocks to new highs last year. Are they still worth…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Volatility Cools: Should You Buy?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock price volatility has cooled after the bailout. The next big wave could come in September. Here's…

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Tech Stocks

What Is Driving Dogecoin to the Moon?

| Puja Tayal

Dogecoin price surged 800% in 50 days. Where did it begin? What drove Dogecoin to the Moon? What should you…

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Tech Stocks

$1,000 Invested in BlackBerry (TSX:BB) May Last Year Is Worth This Much Today

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is trading around $10. The stock price might look cheap, but it has surged a whopping 60% in…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD): Your Last Chance to Buy the Dip

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock rally is not yet over. This is your chance to buy the dip. It has growth…

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Investing

Elon Musk’s Most Ambitious Projects: SpaceX or Dogecoin?

| Puja Tayal

Elon Musk is known for his ambitious projects. His next ambitious project is to go to Mars and send Dogecoin…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s an Over 6% Yield with 2 Dividend Stocks Under $50

| Puja Tayal

Here are two dividend stocks that won’t disappoint you and will give you value for your $50. You can lock…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX EV Stocks That Are More Realistic Than Dogecoin

| Puja Tayal

Are you willing to risk $100 in Dogecoin? Instead, put that money in two EV stocks that have more utility…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Stocks to Buy With the $299 Average GST Refund

| Puja Tayal

Have you filed your income tax returns? You can get an average GST return of $299. You can buy four…

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With Long-Term Growth Potential

| Puja Tayal

To reap the rewards of the future, you need to invest in the future at present. Here are three TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Dogefather Sends Dogecoin to the Moon: Is Crypto Worth the Risk?

| Puja Tayal

Elon Musk is popularly known as Dogefather these days for the support he is giving to Dogecoin. Is Musk’s support enough…

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Energy Stocks

Elon Musk Says Bitcoin Is Not Green: How Does This Impact BTC?

| Puja Tayal

Elon Musk has suddenly backed out of accepting Bitcoin as a payment for Tesla cars. How this will impact BTC…

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Investing

Alternative Investment: What Are the Risks of Investing in Bitcoin?

| Puja Tayal

Many investment stalwarts have warned against investing in Bitcoin. But the purpose of BTC is similar to alternative investments. 

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Tech Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Ways to Save Bitcoin Gains From the CRA’s Claws

| Puja Tayal

The CRA can tax your gains from Bitcoin trading. But you can avoid this tax by investing in BTC smartly…

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Dividend Stocks

Alternative Investment: 2 Stocks to Hedge Your Portfolio Against Inflation

| Puja Tayal

As the government phases out fiscal stimulus, the fear of inflation is looming. Protect your portfolio from inflation with two…

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Tech Stocks

Can BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Ride the Automotive Wave?

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is transitioning to the competitive software industry. Can it make a difference this time and beat its rivals in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks Under $50 to Buy at Age 35

| Puja Tayal

At age 35, do you have a sufficient investment in emergency and retirement funds? Only $50 a month in these…

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Tech Stocks

A $100 Bet: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy in the May Dip

| Puja Tayal

What can you buy for $100? Here are two high-growth stocks available at a cheap price thanks to the stock…

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Tech Stocks

What Do Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Have to Say About Bitcoin?

| Puja Tayal

Bitcoin -- you can love it, you can hate it, but you can’t ignore it. Gates and Buffett are BTC…

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Tech Stocks

This 5-Year Prediction for Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Does Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock have more growth potential? You take the call after looking at its five-year prediction. 

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Tech Stocks

3 Top 5G Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The 5G momentum is bigger than you think. It can create a futuristic city 20-30 years down the lane. Ride…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Which Is a Better Buy: Bitcoin or Gold?

| Puja Tayal

The fiscal stimulus package has injected too much fiat money into the economy. This has pushed many investors towards gold…

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Investing

Which Is a Better Buy – Bitcoin or Dogecoin?

| Puja Tayal

The recent pullback of Dogecoin price got crypto investors thinking. They are bullish on crypto, but which crypto – Bitcoin…

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Coronavirus

What Do 1st-Quarter Earnings Say About Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock surged over 3%, as its earnings show a slowdown in cash burn and recovery in operating…

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Coronavirus

Is Bitcoin a Good Alternative Investment?

| Puja Tayal

People who invest in gold are now looking at Bitcoin as an alternative investment. Here’s what you should know about…

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Tech Stocks

Which Stock Has Better Fundamental Upside: BlackBerry or Facedrive?

| Puja Tayal

Are you worried about a tech bubble? Then you should look at internet stocks for their fundamental upside and not…

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Dividend Stocks

This 5-Year Prediction for Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) will release its first-quarter earnings on May 7. But this five-year prediction on Enbridge might surprise you. 

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock: The Dip You Have Been Waiting for

| Puja Tayal

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock dipped 24% from its February high and is continuing to fall. Is this dip an opportunity…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): The Pullback Before May 7 Earnings

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is falling ahead of its first-quarter earnings on May 7. Is this a pullback before a…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention: The CRA Will Cut Your CRB to $300/Week in July

| Puja Tayal

The government is extending the CRB to 50 weeks. But some of the extended CRB is $300/week instead of $500/week.…

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Tech Stocks

This 5-Year Prediction for BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Might Surprise You

| Puja Tayal

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is in a tough spot since 2007. But if you look at it as a software startup, this…

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Dividend Stocks

Turning 40? 2 TSX Stocks to Balance Your Risk-Reward

| Puja Tayal

There is no age for investing. At 90 Warren Buffett is still investing. If you are turning 40, here are…

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