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Air Canada Stock Fell 5% in November: Is it a Buy Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock saw remarkable improvements during its last quarter but still dropped 5% with more recession hints. So,…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Airlines are on the rebound. Does Air Canada stock deserve to be on your buy list?

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Retirees: 2 Healthcare Stocks That Could Help Set You up for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Healthcare stocks offer an incredible opportunity for growth for those investors who look to the right stocks, such as these…

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Remember March 2020? Grab Those Growth Stocks Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three growth stocks soared in the double- and even triple-digit range once and are bound to do so once…

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Why TSX Stocks Rebounded on Tuesday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TSX stocks started climbing back, as investors perhaps believe the worst of the worst is over, and it's time for…

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Bombardier: Could This 2021 Top Gainer TSX Stock Keep Pace in 2022?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock soared a massive 260% last year against TSX stocks' average 20% gain.

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Why Loblaw Stock Soared 65% in 2021

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Loblaw (TSX:L) managed to be a major defensive play during the last year, and yet it could still be a…

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How Cineplex Stock Is Placed in 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock gained 47% and outperformed broader markets. But will it continue to rise in 2022?

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Dividend Stocks

The Surprising 2 Stocks You Should Avoid

| Chris MacDonald

Knowing which stocks to exclude is as important as knowing which stocks to include in your portfolio. My two picks…

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Dividend Stocks

When the CRA CERB Stops, TFSA Will Pay You $2,000 Every Month

| Puja Tayal

The CRA will end the CERB in October. It’s time to make your TFSA earn you some money. There are…

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Stocks for Beginners

CRA Update: New Tax Deadline Extension!

| Debra Ray

The Canada Revenue Agency extended the tax deadline through September, but should you wait until the last minute to file…

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Tech Stocks

CRA Update: 2019 Tax Filing Deadline Extended Again

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has extended the 2019 tax filing deadline to September 30. You can use this time to study the…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Telus (TSX:T) or TD (TSX:TD) Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Telus (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are popular stock picks among dividend investors. Is one a better bet today?

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Dividend Stocks

Uh-Oh! The $12,000 CERB Is Ending Soon

| Adam Othman

Shopify can be a valuable addition to your portfolio, as the $12,000 CERB program continues to wind down.

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Tech Stocks

3 Red-Hot TSX Growth Stocks I’d Buy After Their Plunge Last Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian markets marginally fell after TSX tech stocks declined last week. It could be a lucrative opportunity for investors who…

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Warren Buffett Recently Bought Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock: Should You Buy Gold Today?

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett's Berkshire is now a major shareholder of Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock. Should you buy today?

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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Worry About a Market Crash

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors have been worried about a “second wave” market crash, but there are good reasons to lessen your concern in…

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Retirees: Don’t Rely on ONLY Your OAS and CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A comprehensive retirement plan includes creating income sources apart from the OAS and CPP. To supplement your inadequate pensions, invest…

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Warren Buffett Amazes the Markets Again and Buys Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)

| Vineet Kulkarni

It was surprising when Warren Buffett stayed away during the huge market sell-off in Q1 2020. But he made a…

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CRA Update: 3 Cash Benefits Still Available in September!

| Puja Tayal

The CRA did a good job disbursing emergency payments to millions of Canadians amid the pandemic. It will continue to…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get the CRA’s $2,000/Month CERB Until the End of 2020!

| Andrew Button

You can technically get the CERB until the end of 2020, although ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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4 Beaten-Down Stocks That Could Double Your Money in Just 2 or 3 Years

| Sneha Nahata

Buy these stocks while they are trading low for incredible returns.

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Dividend Stocks

My CERB: Here’s a Better $2,000 Per Month Cash Than the CRA’s CERB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is ending the CERB cash payments in September. There is a better way to get $2,000 in cash…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 UNDERVALUED TSX Bank Stocks Yielding Above 4%

| Vineet Kulkarni

While TSX stocks at large soared almost 45% in the last four months, bank stocks have notably lagged the rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

What’s Common in Air Canada and Chorus Aviation’s Q2 Earnings?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Top airline stocks Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) have lost 65% in 2020. What's next for the embattled…

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Tech Stocks

Beware: The CRA Might Ask You to Return 3 Cash Benefits in October

| Puja Tayal

The CRA gives out three tax-free cash benefits to low and middle-income earners who file their tax returns regularly. If…

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Love Dividends? These 3 Undervalued Stocks Are Looking Attractive

| Sneha Nahata

These undervalued stocks offer high and safe yields amid challenges.

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Beginners: 3 Lessons to Take Away From the 2020 Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

The 2020 market crash was a horrific experience for many beginner investors, but there were vital lessons to be learned…

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Dividend Stocks

418,500 New Canadian Jobs: Be Proud, Canada!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Canadian economy is recovering faster than the U.S. with the reclaiming of 55% of job losses since the COVID-19…

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Tech Stocks

Better Than Shopify (TSX:SHOP), This Tech Stock Is up 188% in 2020!

| Andrew Button

A new Canadian e-learning startup may be a better investment than Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Dividend Stocks

From CERB to EI: The CRA Will Leave No Canadian Behind!

| Aditya Raghunath

While the Canadian government will not extend the CERB, it aims to provide financial assistance via the EI program.

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Bank Stocks

2 Undervalued Bank Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Kay Ng

Some of the soundest banks in the world -- the big Canadian banks -- are cheap this year. Get big…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks I’m Buying if There Is Another Stock Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

It is not possible to time a stock market crash, but you can be prepared for a crash. Here are…

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Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Rise 100% by the End of 2020?

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) shares are 70% below their former highs. The stock is so cheap that 100% in upside is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Bought Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock

| Kay Ng

Is Warren Buffett finally bullish on gold after all these years?! Let’s dig deeper into Berkshire Hathway’s (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) latest buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 COVID Recovery Stocks to Play a 2nd-Half Rebound

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and another dirt-cheap COVID-hit stock could soar high once the pandemic dies down.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Growth: 2 Stocks Under $10 I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) and another low-dollar amount stock that fearless TFSA investors should consider buying amid the pandemic.

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Dividend Stocks

Soaring Loonie: 3 Stocks to Buy With a Strong Canadian Dollar!

| Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar strengthens, then domestic-oriented companies like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) could be good buys.

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: Bet on This Stock Right Now!

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett is avoiding stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC). He'd much rather buy back Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) shares.

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1 Stock to Buy in the Next Market Crash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there's one stock I would consider buying up during the next market crash, it has to be one that's…

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Here’s What to Do With Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock trades at an incredibly high valuation, but if you look ahead, there's plenty of reason to…

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Will Air Canada Crash Land in 2020?

| Chris MacDonald

As one of the most popular stock picks on the TSX, will Air Canada (TSX:AC) sink or swim? Here's my…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 or No, TC Energy (TSX:TRP) Will Continue to Grow!

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is an all-weather stock for your income portfolio.

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Lazy Landlords: Start Your Real Estate Empire With These REITs

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and another beaten-up real estate play for Canadian dividend investors to stash in their passive income portfolios…

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Dividend Stocks

Key Lessons From Previous Bubbles and How To Build Wealth Now

| Chris MacDonald

Sage advice from sage investor Warren Buffett and key lessons learned from previous stock market bubbles.

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Bank Stocks

3 Top TSX Stock Picks for This Week

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Earnings reports will soon be fired our way from all bank stocks, but these three provide the best opportunity for…

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2 Hot COVID-19 Stocks to Watch Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Viemed Healthcare's (TSX:VMD)(NASDAQ:VMD) stock price has soared 267% from March 2020 lows, but shares could fall soon. One of its…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Can Air Canada Survive the Pandemic?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada looks cheap at the current stock price, but risks remain.

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