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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

Are Your CPP Pension Payments Safe After This Market Crash?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

According to the Chief Actuary of Canada, the CPP is safe and sustainable for the next 75 years. If you…

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Should You Invest Your CERB Payments in Stocks?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The CERB program aims to support essential spending. However, if you’re fortunate enough to have low living expenses, investing excess…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 Important Tips for the 2020 Tax Year

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canada Revenue Agency tax deadline is right around the corner. Canadians need to pay attention to changes that will…

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Bank Stocks

Is 6.5%-Yielding Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock a Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CIBC stock falls as soaring provisions for credit losses hit the bottom line with steep earnings declines.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Natural Gas Stock to Buy Today to Profit in 2021

| Matt Smith

Canadian natural gas stock Canacol Energy Ltd. (TSX:CNE) is poised to soar despite the poor outlook for natural gas and…

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Here’s How Much $10,000 Invested in Aurora, Canopy and Aphria Is Worth Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Some are high, some are low, so let's see where these three top cannabis producers fall with a $10,000 investment.

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TFSA Investors: Got $6,000? These 3 Stocks Are Looking Good

| Andrew Button

Driven by strong growth, stocks like Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) could be good buys at today's prices.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock to Buy Before it Takes Off

| Daniel Da Costa

There are several TSX stocks that will see a major positive impact from reopening, but this top dividend-growth stock is…

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TFSA Investors: Top 3 Future Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Stocks like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) have a very bright future that could power big tax-free gains for TFSA investors for…

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Open Text (TSX:OTEX): You Can Buy and Hold it Forever

| Puja Tayal

Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) is a software stock that has become resilient to the economic downturn. Its transition to the SaaS…

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2 Heavyweight Dividend Stocks That Are on Sale

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Investors are still worried about market volatility, which should drive them to buy dividend stocks with great value like Fortis…

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This Top TSX Gold Stock Is a Great Long-Term Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the best investments to make right now is in a TSX gold stock, and this top pick is…

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Follow Warren Buffett and Keep Investing in a Turbulent Market

| Aditya Raghunath

Investing in index funds is an ideal way to diversify risk and build long-term wealth.

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Is White-Hot E-Commerce Stock Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Still a Buy After Soaring 177%?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) is a white-hot momentum stock that doesn't look like it can be stopped. Should Canadian investors still…

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Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Docebo (TSX:DCBO) Is a Tech Stock With Room to Run

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO) is a rapidly rising, AI-leveraging tech stock that Canadian TFSA investors should add to their radars right…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Canadian Bank to Buy After Q2: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) just got clobbered post-earnings, making the Canadian bank a compelling bargain for long-term investors.

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3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy With $1,000

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a lot of opportunities out there during a market crash, but these three growth stocks have the history…

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1 High-Risk and 1 Low-Risk TSX REIT to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

TSX REITs are some of the best stocks to buy today, whether it's a low-risk REIT for stability or a…

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Invest $1,000 in 3 Top Stocks and Watch the Magic

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're willing to wait it out, these three top stocks could see huge gains in the next few years…

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Energy Stocks

3 Personal Finance Pillars to Protect Your Personal Balance Sheet

| Chris MacDonald

When times get tough, sometimes it is best to get back to the basics. Similar to companies, including Baytex Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Stocks to Buy With Wide Moats

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canadian stocks with wide moats such as Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are buy candidates to protect against a second pandemic wave.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’S CERB Isn’t Enough? The TFSA Comes to Your Rescue

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Buying Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) in your TFSA will give you monthly dividends that can you withdraw whenever you want…

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TFSA: Here’s How I’d Invest $6,000 if the Market Crashes Again

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a spec bet that TFSA investors may want to consider if they're looking to strike a…

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3 Top TSX Stocks That Can Make You Rich!

| Robin Brown

The 2020 TSX market crash is a buying opportunity of a lifetime for investors. Here are three top TSX stocks…

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Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Zoom Past $20?

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been crushed during the coronavirus pandemic, but might shares stage a big rebound in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Just Soared 12% — Time to Back up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) just rallied following a better-than-feared second-quarter earnings report. Should you buy RBC stock after the…

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2 Telecom Stocks for Growth and Income

| Sneha Nahata

Unsure of where to invest for long term? Consider investing these two telecom stocks for consistent income and capital appreciation.

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Is the Time to Buy Canada’s Best Dividend Stocks

| Haris Anwar

Canada's beaten-down banking stocks have become attractive and offer one of the best avenues to earn steadily growing dividends.

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Dividend Stocks

$2,000 CRA Emergency CERB: Is it a Mistake?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

After creating the temporary CERB, many are calling on the federal government to make it a permanent universal basic income.…

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Triple Your $1,000 Investment With This Real Estate Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is a quality real estate stock that's trading at a ridiculously discounted valuation.

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Top TSX Stocks to Buy in a Recession

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks with low correlation with broader markets are well placed to outperform in these volatile times. Do you own…

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CRA Update: $40.3 Billion in CERB Money Paid… and Rising!

| Andrew Button

Since the program was rolled out, CERB has paid $40.3 billion. That's good news for companies like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL).

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This Is the Safest Stock to Buy Right Now

| Ryan Vanzo

The coronavirus pandemic has rattled markets. Stocks have rallied in recent weeks, but many analysts anticipate more pain. At the…

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Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Trades 35% Lower, Despite the Recent Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

Top TSX stock Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) seems attractive from the valuation standpoint, despite the recent rally. Should you buy it?

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TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into $1,000,000 and Pay Zero Taxes to the CRA

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why TMX Group is an ideal pick for long-term TFSA investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stock Industries That I’m Well Overweight in

| Daniel Da Costa

Both these TSX stock industries will remain resilient in the short run while also presenting major long-term growth opportunities.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Retail Stocks That Will Never Go Away

| Daniel Da Costa

While most TSX retail stocks have been suffering through the economic shutdowns, these two companies have the quality to weather…

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Warren Buffett: Don’t Pick Stocks, Do This Instead!

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett thinks you'd be better off owning index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) than most…

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2 Tech Stocks That Can Beat the Market in 2020

| Sneha Nahata

Here's why these two tech stocks can beat the market in 2020.

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Market Crash 2nd Wave: Don’t Burn Yourself on These Stocks

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bad economic data has investors on the lookout for a second market crash that could batter stocks like Shopify Inc.…

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