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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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3 TSX Stocks to Buy When the Market Bottoms

| Daniel Da Costa

These are the top three TSX stocks to consider buying if the market has another pull back again before we…

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Want to Pay Less Taxes? Listen to 3 CRA Tax Breaks in 2020

| Aditya Raghunath

The Canada Revenue Agency has a few tax breaks for Canadians that can lower their taxes.

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3 Stocks to Buy During the Market Rally

| Ryan Vanzo

The stock market rally has benefitted many companies. If you want to profit, pay close attention to stocks like BlackBerry…

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Retirees: 2 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks Yielding 6% for a TFSA

| Andrew Walker

These two top dividend stocks appear cheap for a TFSA income fund.

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Retirees: Boost Your CPP With Dividend-Paying Stocks

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadians nearing retirement need to create a portfolio of top-quality, dividend-paying stocks to support pension payments.

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3 Top Stocks to Buy Now to Power Your TFSA During a Recession

| Haris Anwar

For long-term TFSA investors, the current market weakness offers a good opportunity to stash their portfolios with top dividend stocks.

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#1 Tech Stock to Buy After COVID-19 Crisis

| Debra Ray

You should buy stock in Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) or the S&P/TSX Capped IT Index for strong returns during the COVID-19…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Follow Warren Buffett and Sell Airline Stocks?

| Andrew Walker

Warren Buffett just gave up on airline stocks. Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock a contrarian buy or should you sell?

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This TSX Stock Is Too Cheap to Ignore

| Aditya Raghunath

Methanex stock has underperformed in the last year. However its cheap valuation and growing market make it an attractive bet…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is a Better Buy Than Delta Airlines

| Matt Smith

Seeking a contrarian play on a recovery in travel? The look no further than national airline Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Oil Stocks, Airlines, or ETFs: Where’s the Best Place to Invest Your Money?

| Andrew Button

Many investors are considering buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock, but is it a good idea?

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Fell Almost 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock's earnings and outlook have shocked the market and it’s gotten killed as a result. Limited visibility and…

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Avoid Carnival: Buy This Canadian REIT Instead

| Matt Smith

Avoid travel stocks, including cruise lines like Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL), and buy Dream Industrial REIT (TSX:DIR.UN) instead.

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Real Estate: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Own in a Pandemic Crisis

| Robin Brown

Real estate stocks on the TSX have been challenged in the pandemic. Yet here are three best-in-class REIT stocks trading…

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This Cash-Rich Stock Should Be on Your Market Crash Buy List

| Kris Knutson

Cash-rich companies like Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) are too expensive to buy today. They do, however, have survivability and should be…

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2 Smart Ways to Make a Killing From a Housing Market Crash

| Adam Othman

Invest in the Genworth MI Canada Inc. stock, as you apply these strategies to make a fortune from the housing…

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Will a Coronavirus Recession Decimate Canada’s Big Banks?

| Matt Smith

Canadian bank stocks are vulnerable to a coronavirus recession, but Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) will emerge in a solid…

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BREAKING: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Loses $1.05 BILLION in the 1st Quarter!

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has released its first-quarter earnings, and they were pretty terrible.

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2 Huge COVID-19 Tax Breaks the CRA Is Dishing Out

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The enhanced childcare benefit and one-time goods and services tax payment should help Canadian families cope with the health crisis.…

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Warren Buffett Exits Airline Stocks! Should You Sell Air Canada?

| Aditya Raghunath

The Oracle of Omaha has liquidated his stake in all major airlines south of the border.

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Warren Buffett Ditches Airline Stocks: Time to Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is starting to look like a top sell candidate after news that Warren Buffett had given…

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Energy Stocks to Buy As Oil Prices Rise

| Daniel Da Costa

These TSX energy stocks have what it takes to survive any short-term headwinds and grow substantially as oil prices rise.

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Energy Stocks

The COVID-19 Crash Proved Warren Buffett Is an Atypical Investor

| Vineet Kulkarni

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) kept its cash hoard intact in the latest COVID-19 market crash.

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2 Mistakes That Could Cost You Big in the Coronavirus Era

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and other stocks that have fallen somewhere between a sound investment and a pure speculation in the…

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Warren Buffett Advice: 2 Key Takeaways From the 2020 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's latest words of wisdom should inspire investors to re-evaluate their investment in stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) amid…

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Is the TSX Index Set to Crash in May?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The TSX Index has surged more than 30% in April. Whether it maintain those gains remains to be seen in…

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Coronavirus Recession: Should You Sell Your Stocks Now?

| Kay Ng

We're in a recession. Before you buy a stock, know what you plan to get out of it. Is it…

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TFSA Investors: How to Stay Rich During the Coronavirus Typhoon

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is one of many dividend kings that TFSA investors should look to during these highly uncertain times.

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Warren Buffett Dumps ALL of His Airline Stocks! Should You Sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett recently sold ALL of his airline stocks. Should you sell Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy to Beat the Coronavirus

| Matt Smith

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT), Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), and WPT Industrial REIT (TSX:WIR.U) are Canadian stocks that will soar regardless of the…

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1 TSX Stock That Can Gain Big In 2020

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why you can consider investing in Celestica stock right now?

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett’s Advice on How to Beat a Market Crash

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s strategy during a market crash could allow you to capitalise on low stock prices to improve your…

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1 TSX Stock That Could Skyrocket When the Economy Re-Opens

| Daniel Da Costa

Retail stocks have been one of the hardest-hit industries, but this top TSX stock is well positioned and set to…

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3 “Essential Service” Stocks That Will Survive COVID-19 Unscathed

| Andrew Button

Essential service stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) will survive COVID-19 unscathed.

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1 Cheap TSX Growth Stock to Buy in May

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) is a top-tier retailer that will come roaring back once this recession moves into the rear-view mirror.

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Market Rally: Time to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock was pummeled during the coronavirus crash, but the recent market rally could send shares to new…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on the TSX Index

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Dividend cuts are accelerating. Find safety in top dividend stocks such as Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns Against 1 Market Rally Mistake

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Billionaire Ray Dalio says "cash is trash," so where should you invest instead during today's market rally?

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Energy Stocks

Forget Oil Stocks, Buy Pipelines!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

As the market rally continues, oil stocks could still remain low. That's why pipelines are a much better bet in…

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Latest Open Text (TSX:OTEX) Action Highlights the Biggest Risk Facing Office REITs Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Open Text Corporation's (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) latest restructuring reveals a new threat to office real estate investment trusts' (REITs) income. Here's why.

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