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

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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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Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Beats on Q1 Earnings: Time to Back Up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) defies the odds again, beating earnings estimates in a quarter plagued with near-term setbacks.

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Dividend Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Is a Dividend Dog to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) could prove to be a no-brainer buy amid the recent typhoon of coronavirus-related headwinds.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Is One of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Haris Anwar

Dependable dividend income and strong market position make Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) ione of the best stocks to buy. 

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 1 REIT TFSA Investors Should Buy for Tax-Free Income

| Joey Frenette

TFSA investors should consider buying H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), which has a huge 15% yield that the Canada Revenue Agency won't…

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Stock Market Rally: 3 Dividend Stocks That Are STILL Cheap!

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like the Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A) are still looking cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Security: Stock Market Option Strategy

| Debra Ray

I adamantly recommend that all Canadian investors buy and hold Thomson Reuters (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) during 2020, especially during the COVID-19 stock…

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Market Crash Millionaire: Get Your TFSA to $1,000,000

| Adam Othman

The Spin Master Corp. stock could potentially help you take your TFSA portfolio to stratospheric heights to make you a…

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Energy Stocks

Don’t Let the Market Rally Fool You — Especially These 2 TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

These 2 TSX stocks have surged more than 60% since last month amid the market rally. Whether they can hold…

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Dividend Stocks

Revealed: These 3 Dirt-Cheap Restaurant Stocks Could Be Major Winners

| Nelson Smith

It's time to check out beaten-up Canadian restaurant stocks like Pizza Pizza (TSX:PZA) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (TSX:AW.UN).

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Dividend Stocks

Upset Over Losing Money? Buy These 2 Safe Stocks for Your TFSA

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Losing money is upsetting to people with long-term financial goals. In the 2020 pandemic, the BCE stock and Fortis stock…

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Buy This TSX Stock While it Is Still Down

| Sneha Nahata

Buy this TSX stock before it is too late.

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COVID-19: Avoid Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock!

| Debra Ray

Think twice before buying Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock on this year's high after the price soared 70% during the COVID-19 health…

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This Small-Cap Stock Is Like Air Canada (TSX:AC) Without the Risk!

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a good dip buy, but it's very risky.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Rally Alert: Time to Buy Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) Stock?

| Ryan Vanzo

The stock market rally has given a bump to countless stocks. Is Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) stock ready for a…

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Dividend Stocks

Covid-19 Recession: Top Stock to Buy Now

| Debra Ray

Every stock market investor should buy the index outperformer, Canadian National Railway, (TSX:CNR) during the Covid-19 economic crisis.

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Market Rally: Time to Buy Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock?

| Ryan Vanzo

Canadian Tire Corporation (TSX:CTC.A) stock was crushed during the coronavirus crash, but the market rally could send shares zooming.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How Much Do You Contribute to the CPP?

| Aditya Raghunath

Why investing in top-quality stocks such as Enbridge is a good way to supplement your CPP payout.

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Gained 20% Over the Last Month

| Matt Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has posted some solid gains over the last month despite most other North American airlines failing to…

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Tech Stocks

$2,000/Month Emergency CRA Payments: Are You Eligible?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CERB has a broader scope with enhancements to include previously ineligible workers. But there are no massive layoffs happening…

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Buy These 4 Canadian Stocks Now for Long-Term Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has defied the market crash to deliver strong share price gains this year. But what else is…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Signs That COVID-19 Will Cause a Housing Market Crash

| Adam Othman

With chances of a housing market crash amid the pandemic, investing in a diversified REIT like Canadian Apartment Properties REIT…

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Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Here’s a Better Way to Play an Airline Comeback

| Joey Frenette

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) may be a more prudent way to play the recent weakness in the airline industry without having…

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I Just Bought This M&A King With My 2020 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is an M&A king that became a must-buy stock on the coronavirus pullback.

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Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Buy This Travel Stock Instead

| Nelson Smith

Most investors are interesting in Air Canada (TSX:AC), but I prefer another travel stock. Why you should choose American Hotel…

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Canadian Tire Stock Could Skyrocket in a Return to Normalcy

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock looks like one of the biggest bargains on the TSX Index as the Canadian economy attempts…

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Why This TSX Stock Surged 70% Amid the COVID-19 Crash

| Vineet Kulkarni

While investors kept switching to defensive stocks amid the COVID-19 crash, this top TSX stock surged 70% in just a…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Advice: 3 Investing Tips to Follow in a Volatile Market

| Aditya Raghunath

Warren Buffett believes that investing with a long-term view and buying top-quality stocks is a sure-shot way of accumulating wealth.

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Dividend Stocks

How COVID-19 Affects Your REIT Stocks

| Kay Ng

Using a diversified REIT as an example, I shed some light on COVID-19's impact on REIT stocks. Are REITs a…

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Bank Stocks

3 Bank Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The bank stocks to own, like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), are bargains today, as they can be expected to successfully navigate…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Don’t Miss the Bullish Returns

| Debra Ray

Tax-conscious Canadian investors may want to consider stock in SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) now that we've reached a bottom after the stock…

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3 Reasons Warren Buffett Won’t Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

| Andrew Button

Some people think Warren Buffett will buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock, but it's unlikely.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Emergency Response Benefit: Are You Eligible for $500/Week?

| Andrew Button

If you earn substantial dividend income from Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) shares, you may still be eligible for the CERB.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Will Likely Need a Federal Bailout

| Andrew Button

If Air Canada (TSX:AC) remains grounded long term, they may need a federal bailout.

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Bank Stocks

Stock Market Rally: The Best Bank for Your Buck

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If there's one bank out there to buy now and hold forever during a stock market rally, it's Toronto-Dominion Bank…

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Want to Buy the Market Crash? This Stock Is an Obvious Choice

| Ryan Vanzo

If you want to capitalize on the market crash, there are few better options than private equity player ONEX Corporation…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Oil Stocks: Buy Pipelines!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While other oil stocks remain ravaged, pipelines should come soaring back during this market rally a lot sooner than energy…

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Cannabis Stocks

Which Canadian Cannabis Stocks Are the Most Market Crash-Proof?

| Victoria Hetherington

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is one of the most secure cannabis companies Canadians can invest in. But are its competitors also…

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Are Canadian Banks in Trouble Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic?

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and its Canadian bank peers have been feeling the pressure, but are they worth owning given…

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Canadian Investors: Don’t Miss These 3 Defensive Stocks!

| Victoria Hetherington

From a hot, new IPO, GFL Environmental Inc. (TSX:GFL)(NYSE:GFL), to a diversified green energy name, here are three potentially overlooked…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP)! This Tech Stock Could Double if COVID-19 Infection Rates Tank

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) crashed as COVID-19 infection rates surged over the past few months, making the stock a top pick…

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