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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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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That I Recently Sold

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of a few TSX stocks that may be worth selling ahead of a potential…

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Should You Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Today?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC) continues to wrestle with the monumental pandemic challenge. Should investors look to buy the stock right now?

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Bank Stocks

Top Dividend Aristocrat: Here’s the Best Bank for Your Buck in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat that passive-income investors should buy right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

CIBC (TSX:CM): a Must-Buy for Its Juicy Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) isn't the same underperforming Canadian bank stock that it used to be, but does it deserve a premium…

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Warren Buffett Should Buy Gold: Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) looks like a compelling buy on the dip for all investors who, like Warren Buffett, hold…

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock: Buy or Sell at $10?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The coronavirus vaccine will make way for a recovery of sorts in 2021, with undervalued Cineplex stock leading the way…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks for 1st-Time Investors to Buy in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider putting it in these TSX stocks for decent long-term growth.

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The 5 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

If you prefer stable income flow from equities, consider buying these top five dividend stocks.

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TFSA Investors: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Sneha Nahata

Now is the right time to reshuffle your TFSA investment portfolio and add a few high-quality stocks for 2021.

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Will Energy Markets Really Recover in 2021?

| Vineet Kulkarni

With the underlying uncertainties, it seems certain that the year 2021 will see a paradigm shift in the global energy…

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian Amazon: Could Shopify Stock Make a Run to $3,000?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks unstoppable right now, but just how high can the Canadian growth king soar from here?

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Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Will Fall Below $15 in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the second wave of the coronavirus accelerates, Air Canada stock is setting up for a big fall, as the…

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Don’t Forget to Claim the $2/Day Home Office Expense Deduction

| Puja Tayal

This tax season is different. The CRA has introduced many tax breaks, and one of them is a home office…

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Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Could Be the Best Buy for Passive Income Investors in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a dividend heavyweight that passive-income investors should look to back up the truck on today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: How to Invest in the New Year

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett invested through 2020 with a cautiously-optimistic stance. But could the man be more aggressive now that the pandemic's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Selloff: 2 Defensive Growth Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are dirt-cheap defensive stocks to help you weather the next market sell-off.

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Up 15% on Monday, Buy This Emerging EV Stock Before Full Recovery in 2021

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Bus manufacturer NFI Group (TSX:NFI) is now officially an EV stock, but that's not the only reason you should buy…

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How a TFSA Can Be Used to Create a Million Dollars and Passive Income for Life

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: The Tax-Free Savings Account is one useful option Canadians have to grow wealth tax-free.

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Warren Buffett: Prepare for a 2021 Market Crash

| Puja Tayal

Many factors could trigger a stock market crash in 2021. Know how you can make money in the stock market…

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The 3 Best Canadian Small-Cap Stocks I’d Buy for 2021

| Sneha Nahata

Expected economic recovery and improvement in customer demand provide a solid base for small-cap companies to deliver stellar returns.

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Forget Bitcoin: Here’s Where I’d Invest as the Dollar Weakens

| Joey Frenette

The iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (TSX:XGD) is a far better bet than Bitcoin for those looking to shield…

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3 Top TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying top 5G telecommunication stocks on the TSX like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) in 2021.

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Why Air Canada Stock May Be Headed for a Steeper Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks like a no-brainer buy for maximizing your upside in a post-COVID world, but there are…

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Market Crash Worries? Here’s My Highest-Conviction Safety Stock for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a 2020 TSX dog that could make a huge comeback this year, whether or not we're…

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2 Great Canadian Stocks for Under $30 a Share

| Sneha Nahata

These high-quality under $30 stocks have strong fundamentals and ample growth catalysts to deliver outsized growth.

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This Tech Stock Could Rise 1,000% in 2021

| Ryan Vanzo

Want to make 1,000% gains in 2021? The best path to achieve this is to focus on high-growth tech stocks…

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How I’d Make a Growing Passive Income With Cheap Dividend Stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap dividend stocks today could lead to a growing passive income in 2021 and in the long run, in…

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Forget Air Canada: 2 Canadian Stocks You Should Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada may offer investors some recovery potential in 2021. However, nowhere near the potential of these two Canadian stocks.

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Canadians: The 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are my top picks for the new year.

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3 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX-listed stocks have the potential to consistently increase their dividends in the coming years.

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Value Stocks Should Beat Growth in 2021 and Beyond: Here Are My 3 TSX Stock Picks

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Value stocks should outperform growth in the next few years amid the looming economic recovery and expected higher…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC): Ottawa Urged to Block Transat Deal

| Andrew Button

A media tycoon is urging Ottawa to deny Air Canada's (TSX:AC) biggest deal. Here's what that means for investors.

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today if You Have $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: If you are sitting on some cash, consider putting it in these growth stocks for a decent gain…

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Fearless Investors: 2 High-Risk Stocks Worth Buying Right Here

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) could skyrocket, but they could also halve. Which is the likelier scenario in…

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3 Volatile TSX Stocks to Watch in 2021

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should watch some of 2020's most volatile stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) during the new year.

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Investors: Canadian Bank Stocks Are Still Ridiculously Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Big Six Canadian banks are soaring, and they're not about to slow down as…

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Should You Worry About a Tech Bubble in 2021?

| Puja Tayal

Last year, tech stocks rallied on the back of the pandemic-induced growth and fiscal stimulus. Will this lead to a…

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Here’s What Experts Think of the Stock Market Crash in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Will there really be a stock market crash, especially when the economies are re-opening and amid the great vaccination efforts?…

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Top TFSA Pick: 1 Great Canadian Stock With a Growing Dividend

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one of many dividend growth stocks I might buy for my TFSA before a 2021…

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A Top Gold Stock to Buy if You Fear a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) may be one of many great gold stocks to hedge your bets for a potential…

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