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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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Bank Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC) — Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) Instead!

| Aditya Raghunath

While Air Canada remains a top pick for contrarian investors, TD Bank provides safety given its market size and dividend…

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The Market Roars: It’s Time to Be Cautious

| Kris Knutson

If markets shoot up on stimulus, debt, and excessive risk-taking in the near future, we could be in for a…

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Stocks for Beginners

Stash This Cheap Growth King in Your TFSA

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a top TFSA growth king that Canadians should load up on now while it's cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Now Down 28%

| Ryan Vanzo

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has been crushed during the recent market crash, pushing the dividend to 8%. Is now the…

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Dividend Stocks

BMO (TSX:BMO) Has Survived Over 200 Years of Market Crashes

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Montreal stock is caught in a two-fold crisis that has been causing economic dislocation. However, the oldest…

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Hedging the Recession? Try These Surprising TSX Stocks

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Vermilion Energy Inc. (TSX:VET)(NYSE:VET) have emerged as strong contenders this week after the TSX rallied. Are they safe…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Alert: Why You Should Buy Dividend Stocks

| Aditya Raghunath

Investors looking to consider dividend stocks have a range of options, as they need to diversify their portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stock Investing Tips for This Market Crash

| Haris Anwar

This market crash is a perfect opportunity for young investors to start building wealth by investing in stocks that produce…

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: My Favourite Warren Buffett Stock Just Became a Must-Buy

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a high-yield Canadian Warren Buffett stock that value investors should buy right now.

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TSX Stocks: What’s Next for These Biggest Losers of the Crisis?

| Vineet Kulkarni

These 2 TSX stocks have lost a major value amid this pandemic-driven weakness. The picture could get gloomier for one…

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Invest $3,000 in These 3 Top Stocks Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you have even a little cash available to invest, I would consider these three stocks first and foremost.

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Energy Stocks

Dividend TSX Stocks: 3 Cheap Ones to Watch!

| Jared Seguin

Some high-dividend TSX stocks can be had for crazy cheap as markets fall. These three in particular might be worth…

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Tech Stocks

Market Crash: 1 Crazy-Cheap Blue-Chip Stock!

| Jared Seguin

With the recent market crash pulling stocks lower, buying opportunities are arising. This top blue-chip TSX stock is now super…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash: Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Still a Buy?

| Andrew Button

After March's stock market crash, is the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) still a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Rebound: How to Invest $5,000 Right Now!

| Andrew Button

If stocks continue to rebound, airlines like Air Canada (TSX:AC) may be worth considering.

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3 COVID-19 Stocks That Fell 50%

| Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) have lost more than 50% in value since the market crash began. Find out which…

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Will the Canadian Housing Market Crash in 2020?

| Ryan Vanzo

Stocks like Brookfield Property Partners LP (TSX:BPY.UN)(NYSE:BPY) have been crushed by the market crash. Will the housing market follow suit?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis the Best Recession Stock on the TSX?

| Daniel Da Costa

Utility stocks are some of the top defensive investments on the TSX, and Fortis is one of the best. But…

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Forget Bitcoin! Here’s What I’d Buy After the Stock Market’s Recent Slump

| Peter Stephens

There may be better investing opportunities than Bitcoin in the stock market.

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This Airline Has a Better Risk/Reward Tradeoff Than Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has seen massive moves of late, but here's why risk-averse investors may want to consider this alternative…

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Market Bounce: Should You Take Profits After a 26% Rally in the TSX Index?

| Joey Frenette

Should investors treat the latest TSX Index market bounce as a chance to take profits off the table?

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Market Crash 2020: The Best Ways to Invest $5,000

| Aditya Raghunath

Here's why Canadian investors can look to buy shares of Berkshire Hathaway right now.

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Beware of Air Canada (TSX:AC): Buy This Thriving Airline Instead

| Robin Brown

Why risk it with Air Canada (TSX:AC) when you can own this thriving airline stock instead?

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Energy Stocks

Coronavirus Is Crushing the Energy Patch: OPEC’s Latest Deal Isn’t Enough

| Matt Smith

Oil prices drift lower, despite the OPEC deal on production cuts, making Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) an unattractive investment.

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Dividend Stocks

Will COVID-19 Lead to a Housing Market Crash in Canada?

| Aditya Raghunath

Is it time to exit REITs given fears of a housing market crash in 2020?

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Is This Battered Airline a Contrarian Buy?

| Kris Knutson

There's an old investing saying that you should buy when there is blood in the streets. Air Canada (TSX:AC) shares…

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Why You Should Keep Saving for Retirement During a Recession

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

Even if the economy is in a recession and stock markets are volatile, it's not a reason to stop contributing…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Energy Stocks: Should Investors Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Victoria Hetherington

Should investors keep buying shares in Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB), or is the the time to start trimming energy stocks from…

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Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock a Buy After Last Week’s Monster Rally?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock rallied an incredible 46% last week. But is that enough to make the nation’s flag-carrying aviation…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Is a Buy Before It Heads Back to $80

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is arguably the best bargain in the Big Six after the unprecedented coronavirus-driven Canadian bank sell-off.

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Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Lays Off 500 Workers: Bad News for Weed Stocks?

| Justin Liew

The bear market trend because of COVID-19 is painful enough as it is, and layoffs from companies like Canopy Growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Will BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock Crash in a Recession?

| Daniel Da Costa

One of the top TSX stocks to consider today is BCE (TSX:BCE); however, its stock is not completely immune to…

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The Coronavirus Is Decimating Air Travel: Is it Time to Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC)?

| Matt Smith

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) has been hit hard by the market meltdown, leaving it attractively valued, making it a speculative stock…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock to Defend Your Portfolio and Another to Grow It

| Aditya Raghunath

There are a number of high-quality deals for long-term investors on the TSX, but these two stocks are among the…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Should You Buy Before the Stock Skyrockets Into the Stratosphere?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock may be in for turbulent times, but there are many reasons why long-term thinkers should consider…

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Energy Stocks

1 Top Canadian Renewable Energy Stock Yielding 7% to Buy in April

| Matt Smith

The degree of perceived risk for Polaris Infrastructrue Inc. (TSX:PIF) is overblown, meaning it is attractively valued, making now the…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX BUY ALERT: 1 Absolute Bargain Stock Yielding Over 8%

| Robin Brown

If you can stomach the risks, this stock is an absolute bargain with a yield over 8%.

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The Case for Buying Uranium Stocks Just Got Stronger

| Victoria Hetherington

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is a top name in an overlooked field. Could the oil price war and the coronavirus add…

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Bank Stocks

TSX Stocks: 2 Canadian Titans That Lost 25% Amid the COVID-19 Crash

| Vineet Kulkarni

These two TSX stocks are still trading 25% lower against their recent highs. Their discounted valuations and juicy dividend yield…

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TSX Investors: How Risky Are Restaurant Stocks in 2020?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Restaurant stocks like MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) are reeling as the Canadian restaurant sector tackles a generational crisis.

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