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Author: Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Stephanie has been writing for The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. Stephanie is a stock lover who likes to invest for the long-term. She specializes in writing about consumer stocks, pot stocks, tech stocks, and personal finance. Stephanie received an MBA in finance and worked for National Bank of Canada. Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest work!

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Large-Cap Stocks to Buy in December

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

I present three quality large-cap stocks to buy this month, including BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Investing

Which Pot Stock Is a Better Buy: Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) or Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stocks have been plunging since October 17. Which one is a…

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Investing

Is Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) Stock a Buy After 2nd-Quarter Results?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) provided second-quarter results this week that beat expectations. Should you buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in November

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) is one of the three growth stocks that I suggest you buy this month.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Stocks Should You Buy When Interest Rates Are Rising?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Interest rates hikes usually have a positive impact on a few stocks, such as insurance stocks. Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC)…

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Investing

Aphria Inc.’s (TSX:APH) Warning: Expect Cannabis to Be Sold Out

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

While releasing its first-quarter results on Friday, Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) warned that a shortage of cannabis is to be expected…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Good Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), and three other stocks will please you if you are looking for stocks…

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Investing

3 Small-Cap Marijuana Stocks Poised for Big Gains

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Profit from pot legalization by investing in small marijuana companies that have strong potential, such as HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Are you looking for growth stocks to buy and hold? If so, Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and two other stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Cheap Financial Stocks to Buy Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

There are many cheap stocks in the financial sector, including CI Financial Corp. (TSX:CIX) and Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB).

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Investing

Aritzia Inc.’s (TSX:ATZ) Profit Triples in Q2: Is the Stock a Buy?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) reported a very strong second quarter, which confirms this stock is one of the best growth stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in October

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B), CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and Fiera Capital Corp. (TSX:FSZ) are three dividend-growth stocks to watch in October.

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Investing

Why Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) Stock Is Plunging Sharply

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock plunged over 17% last Thursday after reporting a disappointing second quarter. Are the best days over…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) Stock a Buy After Posting a Strong Q1?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) reported first-quarter results this week that continued to impress.

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Dividend Stocks

This Bank Stock Is Down 20% Year to Date: Buy the Dip?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) stock has been on a downward trend for several months and has plunged sharply after…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in September

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are on the lookout for dividend stocks to buy, I suggest to you five great dividend stocks, including…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of the Big 5 Banks Performed Best in Q3?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

On August 30, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) closed a bullish Q3 earnings season for Canada's five biggest banks. Which bank had…

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Dividend Stocks

This Underestimated Bank Posts Another Strong Quarter

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) stock has soared 18% over one year, but it is slowing down, even after a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

I present three energy stocks, including Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), that are very cheap relative to their high-growth outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Worry-Free Stocks for Your Retirement Portfolio

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you want to buy stocks in your RRSP that you won't have to worry about, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and…

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Investing

Why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Stock Has Been So Volatile Lately

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) shares have been on a roller coaster lately, reacting strongly to any news, and more volatility…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Telecom and Utilities Stocks Are Underperforming

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Rising interest rates are bad for telecom and utilities like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) Profit Jumps 1,670% in Q2: Time to Buy the Stock?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

While Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) reported a record second quarter on Friday, its shares plunged 4%. Is it time to buy…

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Investing

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Stock Is Sinking: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shares of Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) plunged over 8% on August 1 after the pot producer reported a widening loss on…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Plunging

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) reported on Tuesday second-quarter results that beat expectations, but its shares dropped over 5% following the release.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The 3 Best Gold Stocks of 2018 So Far

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Many gold stocks have been hurt by falling gold prices, but a few companies have outperformed so far in 2018,…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and Enercare Inc. (TSX:ECI) are among the five dividend stocks I suggest you buy in August.

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Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) Stock Doubled in the 1st Half of 2018

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The first half of 2018 has been very strong for Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS), which saw its shares almost…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: 2 Solid Stocks to Start Your Portfolio

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you are a beginner investor, it is a good idea to start your portfolio by buying low-beta stocks such…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP) Stock a Buy After its Q2 Earnings?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) posted a better-than-expected second quarter, but its profit was hit by a labour strife.

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Bank Stocks

Profit From Pot Legalization by Buying Small Financial Firm Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Cannabis companies have been raising funds ahead of marijuana legalization, which benefit small financial firms like Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

The 4 Best Retail Stocks to Buy Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) are among the best retail stocks to buy.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) Stock on Weakness?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

While BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) posted a better-than-expected adjusted profit in Q1, its stock has plunged 16% over the last month.…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Canadian Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You can benefit from stock appreciation and regular dividend income by buying stocks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Ultra-Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Are you looking for stocks that are trading at a bargain? I present five stocks that are very cheap, including…

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) Is One of the Cheapest Energy Stocks With Great Growth Potential

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Crescent Point Energy Inc. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) is only up 6% year-to-date, but the company's turnaround plan should boost its bottom line…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) Stock a Buy After Posting Explosive Growth in Q4?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) soared 7% on Tuesday after posting impressive quarterly results. Could the stock be heading higher from…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy These 2 Cheap Energy Stocks to Profit From the Oil Rally

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) are two energy stocks that are often overlooked but deserve more attention.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

If you're hungry for dividends, you will be satisfied with these five stocks, which include BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE).

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech Stocks That Keep Beating Expectations

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

The market is underestimating the potential of Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS), Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN).

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