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The Motley Fool’s guide on the coronavirus pandemic and how it may affect your investments.

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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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Canada Revenue Agency: $400 GST Refunds

| Debra Ray

If you are receiving special tax relief from the Canada Revenue Agency, you can buy some shares of Royal Bank…

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TSX Stocks: A Million-Dollar TFSA Is Just a Decade Away

| Puja Tayal

Your TFSA is your means to make a million dollars without having to pay tax on that income. If you…

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Why Did Air Canada Stock Jump 8% Last Week?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is positively tied to vaccine rallies. Here’s what that means for new and existing shareholders.

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CAUTION: Don’t Buy These 2 Rallying Metal Stocks Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

The shares of Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) and Silvercrest Metals (TSX:SIL) saw a sharp rally after analysts raised their target prices.…

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Tech Stock Selloff: What Canadians Need to Know

| Victoria Hetherington

The TSX outperformed Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock last week. Here’s why it happened, and what investors should do about it.

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2 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Stand Tall in This Pandemic

| Rajiv Nanjapla

Although the pandemic has disrupted many businesses worldwide, it has also created opportunities for some.

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WARNING: Is Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Headed for Bankruptcy?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock has been throttled in 2020, and the theatre industry is facing an existential crisis of epic…

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Dividend Stocks

New to Markets? Consider 3 TSX Dividend Stocks for Greater Stability

| Vineet Kulkarni

Consider these top TSX stocks to generate a passive-income stream with dividends and slow stock movements for stability.

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$10,000 Invested in Air Canada (TSX:AC) in January Is Worth This Much Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors in the Air Canada stock will have to suffer losses for a long time. The airline company can’t get…

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Energy Stocks

3 Signs That Suggest the Crude Oil Rally Is Fading: Watch These 3 TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

Near-term challenges like the pandemic and weaker Q2 earnings will weigh on TSX energy stocks. However, these two are well…

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3 TSX Stocks to Buy Now to Make a Fast Fortune as Coronavirus Cases Rise

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX stocks could sustain momentum and make you a fortune.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Warren Buffett Value Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Smart value investors should invest in Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and another top value stock for the next decade…

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Wants a Science-Based Approach to Reopening

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is in trouble. That's why it's lobbying the government to adopt what it calls a "science-based…

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Dividend Stocks

A $2,000/Month Income Stream Better Than the CRA’s CERB

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) and another investment can help your portfolio obtain income to outlast the…

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2 Explosive Growth Stocks I’m Itching to Buy on the Dip!

| Joey Frenette

I will be looking to buy Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and another hot tech stock if the weakness in growth…

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2 Great TFSA Growth Stocks

| Debra Ray

There are some great long-term investment opportunities available for your TFSA.

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3 COVID-19 Stock Market Tips

| Debra Ray

You can find some great stocks that will easily adapt and recover from the changes the COVID-19 pandemic brought upon…

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Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Credit-Rating Downgrade Is Bad for Shareholders

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch. That's bad news for shareholders.

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Bank Stocks

RRSP Investors: Should Nutrien (TSX:NTR) or TD (TSX:TD) Stock Be on Your Buy List?

| Andrew Walker

Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) offer attractive 5% dividend yields today. Is one stock a better RRSP bet right now?

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Beyond CRA’s CERB: It’s Time to Explore New Avenues to Bridge the Income Gap

| Sneha Nahata

Invest in new avenues for steady and passive income, as the CERB will end soon.

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Tech Stocks

E-Commerce Stocks: Is it a Good Time to Buy Shopify?

| Debra Ray

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock may be correcting along with the tech sector after e-commerce optimism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Millennials: This TSX Gold Stock Should Recession-Proof Your Portfolio!

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why gold stocks such as Dundee Precious Metals are a good bet to safeguard your portfolio against a recession.

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BUY ALERT! Top 2 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The stocks that emerged as the beneficiaries in the coronavirus pandemic saw a correction after three months of the rally.…

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Dividend Stocks

Will CRA Audit Your CERB Payments?

| Debra Ray

Should you buy the dividend stock, Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), on the dip to prepare for the end in CERB payments from the…

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Tech Stocks

Here’s the Coronavirus Stock I’d Buy Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The coronavirus pandemic has boosted tech stocks that promote remote living. Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock rallied 200% in three months. However,…

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How to Build a Dividend Stock Portfolio That’s Impossible to Fail

| Kay Ng

Have you experienced dividend cuts this year? Are you taking too many risks? Here's how to build a dividend stock…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 COVID-19 Benefits Still Available in July!

| Andrew Button

While COVID-19 benefits are still available, you can wean yourself off them with index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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This Stock Market Genius Just Bet $203 Million on This Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Prem Watsa, founder and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH), just bet $203 million that his own stock is significantly…

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Should You Buy CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock Right Now for the 6.25% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Walker

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) now offers a 6.25% dividend yield. Is this the right time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

CERB Days Are Numbered: Here’s a Better Option

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The CERB could soon be cut for many Canadians, but there are other options that could bring in way more…

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$1K Invested in Cargojet (TSX:CJT) at the Start of 2020 Would Be Worth This Much Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) has been one of the few companies to soar during this downturn, but can the company sustain…

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Sell Warning: This One Stock Will Kill Your Portfolio

| Chris MacDonald

Selling this stock is key to saving your portfolio. Here is my take on how Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Alert: 31 Flights Arrive in Canada With COVID-19 Cases

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has had trouble regaining the market's trust. Recent news could be a deathblow for this company…

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BREAKING: 85% Want the Border to Remain Closed Through 2020

| Ryan Vanzo

A new poll shows most Canadians support the U.S. border remaining closed through the rest of 2020. Sell stocks like…

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U.S. Unemployment 5 Times Worse Than Pre-COVID-19 Levels: How to Invest Your Money

| Kay Ng

Despite COVID-19 disruptions to the economy, there are ways to safely invest your money for nice income and returns. Here’s…

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Will Handing Executives $10 Million in Severance Pay Save Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) is giving its outgoing CEO $17.5 million, including $10 million in severance pay.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): More Bad News as Credit Is Downgraded

| Adam Othman

Air Canada has been downgraded Fitch -- one of the big three credit-rating agencies. The downgrade is due to the…

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WARNING: Don’t Miss This Key Advice From Banks in July

| Chris MacDonald

Here is the key advice and strategy from banks on how to get rich.

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2 Ways You Can Get Rich From the Next Recession

| Adam Othman

If another recession is well and truly underway, you can take a leaf from Warren Buffett’s book and buy low.…

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CRA Tax Update 2020: 2 Massive Changes You Should Know

| Adam Othman

The CRA paid CERB to Canadians who lost their livelihood during the pandemic. Another major tax change that took place…

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