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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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Tech Stocks

Market Crash: Find Safety in Tech Stocks Like Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Led by stocks such as Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Real Matters (TSX:REAL), the tech industry is outperforming the Index during this…

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Where to Invest $10,000 in a Recession?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The recession in Canada could be an opportunity for you to secure your finances for decades. Good luck!

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Energy Stocks

3 Resilient Stocks That Could Recover Quickly From a Market Crash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Emera, Kirkland Lake Gold, and Dollarama stock might take less time to recover than many other stocks following the current…

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Coronavirus Market Crash: This TSX Company Is Well Prepared to Fight the Pandemic

| Aditya Raghunath

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created chaos all around the world, one Canadian company is well prepared.

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Market Crash – Your Opportunity to Get Rich

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Find out how this market crash is an opportunity for any long-term investing Canadian to turn their portfolio into $1…

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The Cannabis Connection to Coronavirus

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The COVID-19 crisis has sent cannabis sales up, so what can we expect from companies like HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO)?

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Stocks Might Be Next in Line for Dividend Cuts 

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Gold stocks such as Newmont Goldcorp (TSX:NGT) and Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM) are shutting down mines in response to COVID-19.

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Market Crash: 1 TSX Stock to Avoid

| Daniel Da Costa

The market crash has created numerous opportunities for long-term investors. However, beware that some companies have hidden risks you should…

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3 Unforgivable Mistakes to Avoid in a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Here are three unfortunate, but common, mistakes that stand to derail the plans of the average investor during a market…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash: Why You Should Buy Dividend Stocks

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

You can limit the damaging impacts of a market crash on your investment portfolio by buying quality dividend stocks like…

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The Stock Market Hasn’t Bottomed, But Don’t Panic

| Matt Smith

Even after the latest market crash, stocks have further fall, as the coronavirus pandemic worsens and the economy declines.

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Coronavirus Bear Market: Use This TFSA Trick Now

| Ryan Vanzo

The coronavirus bear market is giving long-term investors a chance to buy low. If you invest with a TFSA, don't…

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Coronavirus Will Accelerate the Retail Apocalypse

| Matt Smith

The coronavirus pandemic will cause the retail apocalypse to escalate, creating tough times for retail REITs like Choice Properties REIT…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil and Airline Stocks Are a Long-Term Buy for Contrarians

| Victoria Hetherington

Some big names such as Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) are on sale right now. Here’s how to buy cheap Canadian oil…

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2 Must-Buy Stocks That Remain “Steals” Amid the Market Rebound

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD) and another stock still offer plenty of value after this week's historic market rebound.

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: Benefit From This Moratorium on Student Loan Payments in 2020

| Aditya Raghunath

Justin Trudeau announced a slew of economic measures to tackle COVID-19, including the delay of student loan interest payments temporarily.

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The Biggest Takeaway From the Great Market Crash of 2020

| Joey Frenette

The importance of maintaining liquidity should never be forgotten by those who were 100% invested and were forced to sell…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Clawbacks: How to Earn an Extra $4,310 and Protect OAS Pension Payments

| Aditya Raghunath

The CRA implements a clawback on OAS pension payments after annual income of retirees tops a minimum threshold amount.

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TFSA Investors: How to Turn $10,000 Into $1,800/Year in Passive Income Amid the Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Income-oriented TFSA investors have an opportunity to lock in sky-high yields at bargain-basement prices with REITs like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN).

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Market Crash Alert: This Growth Stock Can Deliver 10,000% Returns

| Ryan Vanzo

Boyd Group Income Fund (TSX:BYD.UN) has been the best-performing growth stock in Canada for a decade. This is a rare…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Playbook: 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now!

| Andrew Button

In a coming recession, Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) will fare better than other stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Market Crash Dividend Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The best place to hide out during a market crash? In your dividend portfolio.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Why Is Italy’s Fatality Rate So Bad?

| Motley Fool Staff

Italy's fatality rate is almost 3 times higher than the rest of the world, at 10.4%.

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Market Crash: 3 Things You Must Do

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It can be an emotional time during a market crash, but remember these rules before making any sudden movements.

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Millennials: This Market Crash Is Your Opportunity to Make a Million

| Nelson Smith

Today's market crash and Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock could be enough to make you rich in a few decades. Go ahead,…

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Dividend Stocks

During Volatility, Focus on Buying These Quality Stocks

| Kris Knutson

When markets are moving up and down in as chaotic a fashion, as they have been in recent weeks, focus…

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Is It Time to Buy Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Now?

| Aditya Raghunath

Contrarian investors can look to buy Canada Goose stock, trading 70% below record highs.

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Recession Portfolios: How to Manage Your TSX Stocks in a Market Crash

| Victoria Hetherington

Canadians are seeing wild price fluctuations in the markets right now. Here’s why Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can help build recession…

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Stock Market Crash: Cannabis Stocks May Finally Be Worth Looking At!

| Andrew Button

After underperforming, cannabis stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) may finally be worth looking at.

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Stock Market Crash 2020: Protect Your Portfolio With This TSX Stock

| Amit Singh

Do you want to add stability to your portfolio amid the stock market crash but don’t know how? Consider buying…

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Dividend Stocks

My Top Stock Pick During the Coronavirus Crash

| Ryan Vanzo

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) stock has the potential to grow even stronger during the bear market.

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Here’s What You Got in Trudeau’s $82 Billion Aid Package!

| Andrew Button

Trudeau's new aid package provides an incentive to hold bank stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Follow Warren Buffett and Buy These 2 Index Funds

| Aditya Raghunath

Warren Buffett believes investing in diversified ETFs is a sure-shot way of accumulating long-term wealth.

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Market Crash Heroes: These 3 Stocks Are Outperforming the TSX Index

| Victoria Hetherington

Some big names are beating the market crash. Here’s why Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) and two other great Canadian stocks…

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Bank Stocks

2020 Stock Market Crash: Worse Times Ahead for Stocks

| Matt Smith

Ignore the latest market downturn and buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) today.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Don’t Miss This 12%-Yield Dividend Stock

| Joey Frenette

Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. (TSX:PZA) is a super-high-yielding royalty kingpin that shouldn't have plunged as violently as it did given…

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Energy Stocks

Trump’s $2 Trillion Stimulus Won’t Save Canada’s Oil Patch

| Matt Smith

Trump's economic stimulus won't save heavily indebted oil companies such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

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Energy Stocks

1 Fantastic Dividend Stock You Can Buy in the Crash

| Kris Knutson

Stocks are sitting at multi-year lows, giving income investors a chance to build up their core dividend portfolios. Enbridge Inc.…

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Market Crash: Why I Wouldn’t Buy Rogers Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

When looking for stocks to buy in this environment there are a number of high-quality choices, but in my opinion…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19 Shutdown: Which Stocks Are Deemed Essential Services?

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Provinces are implementing drastic measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. Only essential services such as Loblaws (TSX:L) will remain…

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