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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

Why Are TSX Stocks Rallying Despite the Economic Collapse?

| Andrew Button

Despite the economic collapse, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) keep going up.

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Should You Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) or Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor (TSX:SU) appears oversold and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) has a great tailwind today. Which stock is a better bet?

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CRA Cash: How to Get Another $4,000 in CERB Payment

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has been giving out many emergency cash benefits to Canadians after the outbreak of the pandemic. The CERB…

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BUY ALERT: This Under $20 TSX Stock Could Rally Soon

| Jitendra Parashar

Finning International’s (TSX:FTT) stock has underperformed the TSX Index in 2020. But I find the stock attractive despite the company’s…

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How to Get Up to $850 in CRA Cash Benefit in One Simple Step

| Puja Tayal

The CRA offers several cash benefits to Canadians with low income. If you earned less than $38,000 in the 2018…

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Contrarian Investors: 2 Stocks That Could Fetch Huge Returns in 3 Years

| Sneha Nahata

Meet the contrarians for outsized gains.

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Dividend Stocks

CERB to Be Phased Out: Here’s What Happens Next and How You Can Supplement Your Income

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a terrific blue-chip dividend stock that CERB users should buy to finance a TFSA income stream.

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This Value Stock Is a “Screaming Buy” Right Now

| Joey Frenette

IA Financial Inc. (TSX:IAG) is a deeply-discounted non-bank financial stock that dividend investors should buy amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS): Can This Retail Stock Make a Comeback in the 2nd Half of 2020?

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock remains a solid long-term bet for growth investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock’s Rally Could Be Epic

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock isn't Warren Buffett's cup of tea, but that shouldn't matter if you're willing to take short-term…

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Gold Price Tops $2,000: Now What?

| Andrew Walker

The price of gold just hit a new record high. How long could the gold rally last?

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Is Cargojet (TSX:CJT) a Buy Ahead of its Q2 Earnings?

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Cargojet’s second-quarter earnings could boost its stock price. Here’s why.

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CRA Warns: 3 Reasons Your CERB Is Coming to an End

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CERB and other benefits may soon be coming to an end. With Canada opening up for business once again, now…

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Dividend Stocks

The Sum of Its Parts Makes Weston George (TSX:WN) an All-time Buy

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why this TSX stock can gain 20% in the next year.

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CRA Update: Extra $2,300 COVID-19 Cash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There's little time left to invest with CRA cash, so take the opportunity now and put it toward's your child's…

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Did Disney Just Deliver a Death Blow to This Iconic Canadian Company?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may be in for more pain following the Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) post-earnings bombshell announcement.

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Market Crash: Is it Time to Take Profits in These Explosive Stocks?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors who are worried about a market crash might want to look at taking profits in hot stocks like Jamieson…

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Dividend Stocks

A TSX Stock to Buy Before the Next Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is an underappreciated dividend stock that can help you navigate the next stock market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

How Telus (TSX:T) Health Is Disrupting the Traditional Care Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus stock is a dividend stock that its poised for strong growth, as Telus Health continues to thrive in the…

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Tech Stocks

Why I Wouldn’t Buy Shopify Stock Despite its Impressive Q2 Results

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s the key reason why I wouldn’t buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock right now, despite its impressive second-quarter results.

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Here’s What to Do With Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Sneha Nahata

Should you buy the dip or avoid Air Canada stock?

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Energy Stocks

Top TSX Gainers on August 4: Should You Buy Them?

| Jitendra Parashar

The TSX index traded on a positive note on August 4 -- led by a rally in the energy sector…

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Beyond the CRA’s CERB or EI: Your TFSA Income Stream Can Last a Lifetime

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and Inovalis REIT (TSX:INO.UN) can help you build a bountiful TFSA income stream to outlast the CRA's…

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Tech Stocks

The CRA Extends CEWS Until December 2020: Is CERB Next?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is shifting the focus of its COVID-19 benefits from keeping Canadians at home to helping them return to…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Battered Dividend Stocks to Buy in August

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another value stock could make value-hungry TFSA investors very rich over the next few years.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: A Top Gold Stock to Buy for Dividend Growth and Safety

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines is the gold stock to buy as it prepares to significantly grow its dividend and as investors rush…

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Retire at 55: How Your $20,000 TFSA Can Become $500,000 in Just 25 Years

| Andrew Walker

Here is a simple strategy to help Canadian investors retire at 55.

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CRA 2020: Huge Changes Coming to the CEWS

| Puja Tayal

The CRA has announced significant changes to the CEWS to make it more accessible and effective in bringing Canadians back…

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3 Top TSX Stocks for Beginners to Buy in August

| Vineet Kulkarni

These TSX stocks offer decent dividends and attractive growth prospects for the long-term. Do you hold them in your portfolio?

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Stock Market Crash: 2 TSX Dividend Payers That Are Still Dirt Cheap!

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and another battered TSX dividend payer that are still cheap after the 2020 stock market crash.

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Forget Procter & Gamble: Buy This Tech Stock Instead

| Ryan Vanzo

Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) has an outdated business model that can't compete with the web-first approach of Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Dividend Stocks

Forget CERB: Here’s How to Get $15,000 Per Year Tax-Free

| Andrew Walker

Here's how Canadians can get $15,000 tax-free in annual income approved by the CRA after CERB ends.

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Investors: Should You Buy Bitcoin or Real Estate?

| Ryan Vanzo

Following the COVID-19 panic, is now the time to buy real estate stocks like Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) or…

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RBC (TSX:RY) Stock: How Has it Done During COVID-19?

| Adam Othman

Take a closer look at the Royal Bank of Canada and its performance amid the global health crisis caused by…

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Should You SELL Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock After its $1.75 Billion Loss?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) recently lost $1.7 billion. Is its stock a SELL?

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Vaccine Investing: 8 Top Stocks to Buy and Sell

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors are seeking out stocks that will see gains from a vaccine. Cargojet (TSX:CJT) is just one of today’s top…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Losses Reach $2.8 Billion in the 1st Half of 2020

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) reported its biggest loss to date of $2.8 billion in the first half of 2020. It will…

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TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $69,500 This Year

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: This top TSX stock has stayed strong this year, despite the pandemic. It will likely keep on beating…

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Why CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A) Stock Soared 10% Last Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group stock continues to soar after a long history of outperformance of its business and a certain uptick in…

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TSX: Top 3 Reasons to BUY This Energy Stock Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Investors seem to be ignoring a great buying opportunity that I see in TC Energy’s (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) stock right now. Here’re…

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