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Coronavirus

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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Energy Stocks

Canadian Oil Stocks: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Buying Opportunity

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and other healthy Canadian oil stocks are still buys as oil prices continue treading water.

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Dividend Stocks

How COVID-19 Could Pop Canada’s Housing Bubble

| Adam Othman

Consider investing in the Fortis stock, as the COVID-19 might burst the housing market bubble in Canada.

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If You Don’t Buy Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Today, You’ll Kick Yourself Later

| Aditya Raghunath

Top growth stocks like Canada Goose seem attractively priced now that the stock market has crashed.

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The Coronavirus Will Actually Benefit This TSX Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

In earlier recessions, discount retailers benefited from spending shifts. That puts Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) stock in a great position.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Hits All-Time Highs: 2 Stocks to Follow Suit

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is likely out of reach, but these two e-commerce stocks could be just in the beginning stages…

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Tech Stocks

Top Tech Stocks to Buy in a Market Rally

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Top tech stocks such as Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are positioned to outperform if the market rally proves to be sustainable.

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Have a Child? You Might Get an Extra $300 From the CRA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Employees in the aerospace and defence industry, to which Bombardier stock and CAE stock belong, are losing their jobs. Under…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Take CPP Benefits Early Because of COVID-19?

| Andrew Button

If you don't own large positions in dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), you may need to take CPP early.

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Rally Warning: Another Crash Could Take Us Back to March Lows

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is one of many pandemic-resistant stocks that are still worth buying as the market rally continues.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) Stock a Buy After Q1 Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Maple Leaf Food (TSX:MFI) stock should offer strong defensive qualities during the COVID-19 pandemic. First-quarter 2020 results show.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian REIT to Buy Today and Beat COVID-19

| Matt Smith

Canadian REIT Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is extremely attractively valued, making now the time to buy.

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Market Uncertainty: Hedge Your Gains With This ETF

| Kris Knutson

Stocks have started rising, but uncertainty and the possibility of money-printed inflation remain. Buy a precious metals ETF like XGD…

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Market Rally: Time to Buy Defensive Stocks?

| Daniel Da Costa

The market has been on a consistent rally for the last few weeks. Is it still a good time for…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally: The Best Thing TFSA Investors Can Do With $6,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

The recent market rally has made these TSX defensive stocks relatively expensive. However, there is more room for growth.

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Will Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Rise Above $30 by the End of 2020?

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Air Canada stock could be a great turnaround bet for long-term investors with a large risk appetite.

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TFSA Investors: Get Rich in 1 Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You could make a profit of $80,000 in just one year by choosing this stock for your TFSA, putting you…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Buy These 2 TSX Cloud Stocks Instead!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had an incredible run, so investors should consider taking profits and putting it in more opportunistic areas…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Price War: Why NFI Group (TSX:NFI) Stock Fell

| Debra Ray

Buy Canadian renewable energy stocks like NFI Group Inc (TSX:NFI) instead of oil assets while they are selling for a…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: Grab This 11% Yield

| Ryan Vanzo

For dividend investors looking to buy the market crash, Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) stock is as good as it…

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Dividend Stocks

Waste Connections (TSX:WCN): Your Top Market Rally Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

Waste Connections Inc (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is one of the most reliable stocks in Canada. During the market rally, it could be…

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WARNING: An Air Canada (TSX:AC) Bailout Won’t Save Investors!

| Andrew Button

If Air Canada (TSX:AC) gets a bailout, it could see equity dilution, which would harm current shareholders.

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Didn’t Know How Bad COVID-19 Would Get

| Adam Othman

A lack of any major purchases by Berkshire Hathaway and the wizard of Omaha’s continued restraint could indicate that the…

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Dividend Stocks

Will COVID-19 Trigger a Massive Housing Market Crash in 2020?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A housing market crash could be looming in 2020 because of COVID-19. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock is…

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Tech Stocks

Market Rally Alert: BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Could Double!

| Ryan Vanzo

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has had a rough year thus far, but the stock market rally could add 100% in…

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Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Could Be the Biggest Bargain on the TSX Index

| Joey Frenette

The risk/reward trade-off in Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock has not looked this good since the last time the stock market…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Oil Stocks for Big Gains and Dividends

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for dividends amongst oil stocks, it's best to go with these pipelines that should rebound well before…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 TSX Gold Stocks That Have Crushed the Coronavirus Bear Market

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why bearish investors can look to invest in gold stocks such as Barrick Gold and Franco-Nevada.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Big Banks: Are They Buys in This Market Rally?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Canada's big banks are trading at valuations not seen in over a decade. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a strong buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Top TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Crashes Again

| Daniel Da Costa

If there is a second round to the market crash, these are the five best long-term TSX stocks to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why This 1 Stock Is a Must-Buy for a TSX Portfolio

| Victoria Hetherington

Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) has turned in a strong performance amid a frothy market. Here’s why it’s a buy for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Rally: Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Still Cheap?

| Andrew Button

At its present price, the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may still be a bargain.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy Right Now

| David Jagielski

Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) and these two other stocks are solid investments that you can buy and hold for many years.

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How to Find Solid Discount Stocks Today

| Debra Ray

Identify solid stock market opportunities in safe dividend payers using the P/E ratio and the beta rather than purchasing stock…

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1 TSX Stock Is Well Poised to Move Higher in 2020

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why value investors can consider adding TFI to their portfolios.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Oil Stocks Set Up for a Massive Recovery

| Robin Brown

With oil prices at historic lows, thrifty TSX investors have ample opportunities to bargain buy. Here are three top TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

This 7% Dividend TSX Stock Just Soared 47% — Here’s Why It’s Not Done Rallying

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) is a battered high-yield pizza play that could rebound in an extraordinary fashion over the coming…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Tax Update: 2 Giant 2020 Changes You Should Know

| Adam Othman

The CRA tax deadline has been moved to accommodate a nation in disarray because of COVID-19, and the government is…

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Dividend Stocks

Toxic Stocks: How to Fix Your Portfolio in 3 Steps

| Victoria Hetherington

Polaris Infrastructure Inc. (TSX:PIF) is a top name to add to a stock portfolio for the super long term. Here’s…

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Forget Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) and Buy This TSX Stock for Healthy Returns

| Aditya Raghunath

Investors looking to buy companies in the alternative meat space can consider Maple Leaf Foods for solid gains in 2020…

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Tech Stocks

I’d Hold Shopify Stock and Buy These 2 Tech Names Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock price has rallied this year, but shares are still worth holding. I'd buy Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) and another…

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