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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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Buy Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Before it Corrects Upwards

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) has been roaring lately, and it could be headed a lot higher as the economy returns…

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Dividend Stocks

This Buffett Restaurant Stock Will Make You a Fortune in 10 Years

| Matt Smith

Restautant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is poised to soar as coronavirus restrictions are lifted, making now the time to buy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Relationship Between Gold and Oil Prices: Why There’s a Big Disconnection in 2020

| Kay Ng

The relationship between gold and oil prices have turned upside down. They've gone in opposite directions. Should you buy gold…

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Housing Market Could Plummet by 18% Says CMHC

| Adam Othman

Invest in the Brookfield Renewable stock, as you find a better way to store your capital due to the declining…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 REITs Can Earn You $500/Month

| Puja Tayal

The COVID-19 pandemic has halved REIT shares, creating an opportunity to earn a high dividend income for half the price.…

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If You Invested $1,000 in Air Canada Stock in 2010, Here’s How Much You Would Have Today

| Aditya Raghunath

Air Canada has been a top-performing stock on the TSX since 2010. Will it continue to crush market returns given…

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Latest CRA Update: Extra $500 COVID-19 Tax Break

| Cindy Dye

The one-time payment, introduced on the CRA website on May 21, could total as much as $500 for eligible Canadians…

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Dividend Stocks

Students of Canada: Are You Eligible for $5,000 Crisis Money?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government is offering a $5,000 grant to Canadian students who will volunteer to help in the COVID-19 efforts.…

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Avoid This TSX Stock if You Expect Canada’s Housing Market to Crash

| Aditya Raghunath

Is it time to sell Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) stock right now?

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CRA WARNING: 3 Things You Need to Know About the $2,000/Month CERB!

| Robin Brown

The $2,000/month CERB payment, distributed by the CRA, has a number of important stipulations for Canadians. Here are three things…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs Are Slashing the Dividends

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The real estate industry is among the most impacted by COVID-19 efforts, and Canadian REITs are cutting the dividends at…

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Energy Stocks

$2,000 Invested in Each of These 3 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune in 10 years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are still many investments that could make you a fortune in the next 10 years. All you need to…

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Energy Stocks

Stock Market Crash Round 2: Here’s What’s Coming

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You may think the market crash is behind us, but unfortunately it could be a long time before we see…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Next Stop $50 or $0?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a double or triple for risk-on investors who believe a coronavirus vaccine will arrive…

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada’s (TSX:RY) Earnings Plunge: Is it Still a Buy?

| Matt Smith

Royal Bank of Canada's (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) latest results, including a sharp downturn in earnings, were expected.

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Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock Is Soaring 11%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

6%-yielding Bank of Nova Scotia stock rallies, as this Canadian bank's second-quarter earnings result showcases its resiliency.

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Tech Stocks

Meet the Driving Force Behind TSX Index Growth Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group Inc. (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) is one of the top tech stocks on the TSX. Is it a buy at…

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Turn $1,000 Into $4,000 With This Pot Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) is a pot stock that trades at a big discount to its cash balance. Now is…

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Are Any TSX Retail REITs Safe?

| Daniel Da Costa

Retail REITs on the TSX have seen some of the worst impacts of coronavirus. However, one specific REIT has been…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Is 1 of the Best Recession-Proof Stocks in Canada

| Haris Anwar

Some of the best stocks to weather the economic downturn have solid cash flows, a strong balance sheet, and a…

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Dividend Stocks

$5,000 Passive Income: Just Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock now generates a dividend yield of 7.4%. This is the perfect choice to create a passive-income…

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Bank Stocks

Why Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Stock Surged After Earnings

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) released a brutal Q2 2020 earnings report on May 26, but shares of Scotiabank still…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks That Are Yielding up to 8.1%

| David Jagielski

NFI Group (TSX:NFI) and these two other stocks provide investors with a good mix of diversification, stability, and dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: Don’t Be Fooled by CERB

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The CRA's CERB seems like an amazing option during this downturn, but there are a few things to consider first.

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Here’s Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) May Never Recover

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is gaining a lot of attention since its shares are so cheap. However, there is significant risk…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA WARNING: You Could Be Penalized for CERB Payments!

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The CRA will review of the CERB program in 2021. Those who do not meet eligibility should buy dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

These +7% TSX Dividend Stocks Have Massive Growth Ahead!

| Robin Brown

Today, you can buy three high quality TSX dividend stocks that are yielding more than 7% and still have some…

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Dividend Stocks

Generate $830 in Monthly Dividend Income With $100,000 Capital

| Aditya Raghunath

Investing in dividend stocks can help generate a steady flow of recurring income.

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Top TSX Stocks That Lost 70% in the COVID-19 Bear Market

| Vineet Kulkarni

The recent market rally after the COVID-19 crash has failed to uplift these 2 TSX stocks. Does it make sense…

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Bank Stocks

CRA WARNING: Watch Out for These Pandemic Scams

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

For those that need CRA benefits during the pandemic, make sure to watch for scams, and consider investing in cheap…

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Europe’s Easing of Air Restrictions Can Help Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Adam Othman

If air travel around the globe resumes at its normal pace, will Air Canada stock start to rally again?

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Dividend Stocks

Is the Stock Market Overreacting to Good COVID-19 News?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

News of an improving COVID-19 situation is fueling a stock market rally. For forward-looking investors, the Enbridge stock and Shopify…

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Stock Market Crash Round 2: Is it Happening or What?

| Andrew Button

In the event of a second stock market crash, airlines like Air Canada (TSX:AC) will fare the worst.

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Should You Invest Your $2,000 CERB Payment?

| Ryan Vanzo

The CRA issued $2,000 CERB payments to ease the pain of the coronavirus meltdown. Should you consider investing that money…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA’s CERB Will Expire: Here’s How to Create a $1,000/Month TFSA Income Stream to Last a Lifetime

| Joey Frenette

BMO High Dividend Covered Call Equity ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a specialty-income ETFs that can help construct a TFSA income stream…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investors: 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and another 'moaty' stock that Canadian investors should buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Stop the CRA From Taking Back Your $2,000 CERB!

| Adam Othman

CERB is the government's way of helping people who are affected by the pandemic and desperately need financial assistance. People…

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Dividend Stocks

The TFSA Can Help You Earn $2,000/Month of Tax-Free Income

| Puja Tayal

Many high-income stocks are trading at record lows, creating an opportunity to earn higher dividend yields. TFSA can make these…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Time to Consider Rogers (TSX:RCI.B)

| Demetris Afxentiou

Investors looking for a solid investment with growth and income-earning potential should strongly consider Rogers (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI).

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Follow Warren Buffett and Invest $2,000 in Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock?

| Ryan Vanzo

Warren Buffett owns 10.8 million shares of Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU). Should you join him by investing a few thousand…

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