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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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CRB: 3 Reasons You’ll Hate This Benefit

| Vishesh Raisinghani

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) has some downsides. Instead of relying on government programs, you could build long-term wealth by…

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1 High-Yield Dividend Stock to Get You Through a Downturn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) might be a contrarian buy right now, but if you're looking for passive income, it doesn't get…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Warren Buffett Right in Investing in Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett bought Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) when other investors were ignoring the oil industry. Is he right in investing in the stock? 

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Tech Stocks Are on Fire in 2020: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

These companies have multi-year growth opportunity, which could continue to support the uptrend.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Beaten-Down Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock?

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

It's best to stay away from Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock, as the movie theatre operator is facing many challenges due to…

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM): A Screaming Buy for its Cheap 5.8% Yield?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is back, with a premium multiple and a lofty 5.8% dividend yield, but should you bite on shares…

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CRA: Can Immigrants Get the $900 CRB?

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is giving CRB to people struggling to pay their bills as COVID-19 took away their source of income.…

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3 Top TSX 5G Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy these three top 5G telecom stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange including TELUS Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Passive-Income Seekers: The Most Stable Stock to Buy Now!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

On paper, this stock might look boring. But a safe stock means you can turn practically any number on its…

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TSX Top Pick: This Industry Leader Turns Trash Into Cash!

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is one of those defensive growth stocks that can help you navigate rougher market waters.

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Tech Stocks

Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Isn’t Cheap Enough!

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is cheap, but maybe not the buy you think it is. Check out this cheap, high-quality…

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Canada Recovery Benefit and Employment Insurance: How to Protect Yourself Against the Next Crisis

| Andrew Walker

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) is a short-term measure to help people get through the pandemic. What happens when the…

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Warning: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Is About to Crash

| Ryan Vanzo

Many investors are betting that Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock will rebound following the pandemic. But one look at the numbers…

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Need Passive Income? Here’s the 1 Stock You Need

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a lot of passive income stocks out there to consider, but you need safe and secure. So here's…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Emerging Market Bargains to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another battered emerging markets play that long-term investors should buy on the dip.

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This Severely Undervalued Stock Could Double!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of those rare defensive growth stocks that qualify as a pound-the-table buy today.

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Tech Stocks

The War in Canada’s Telehealth Space Is Heating Up!

| Vineet Kulkarni

While there was a limited usage of telehealth before the pandemic, Canada has seen a notable acceleration in the last…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks to Make the Perfect Passive-Income Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for passive income during this downturn, definitely add these three to your watch list!

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Why Dividend Income Is Better Than CRB’s $500 a Week

| Kay Ng

It’s helpful to collect CRB payments, but you can benefit even more from generating dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: These 2 Stocks Under $50 Can Give You $6,000 in Passive Income for a Lifetime

| Puja Tayal

The pandemic has created an opportunity to lock in juicy dividend yields for a lifetime. These stocks under $50 can…

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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Retire Rich

| Andrew Walker

Investors have a chance to buy some of Canada's top dividend stocks at cheap prices today. These two stocks should…

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3 Stocks to Buy With $100

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three stocks are definitely contrarian, but just because they're down doesn't mean they're out.

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3 Losing TSX Stocks Not to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

In addition to avoiding Air Canada (TSX:AC), here are two other Toronto Stock Exchange stocks that you may not want…

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3 Dividend Stocks for Yield-Starved Investors at a 15-30% Discount

| Sneha Nahata

The stocks offer fat dividend yields and are available at a good discount.

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CRA: 3 Things You Should Know Before You Apply for the $1,000 CRB

| Puja Tayal

The CRA is accepting applications for the $1,000 CRB. But there are three things you should know about the benefit,…

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Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Tech stocks continue to thrive in today's market, despite two stock market crashes. But you can still buy these two…

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Warren Buffett: Top 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canadians should look to snatch up Warren Buffett-approved TSX stocks like Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) right now.

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Cargojet (TSX:CJT) Stock Turns $1,000 Into $4,510 in 3 Years: Should You Invest Now?

| Sneha Nahata

Cargojet stock has appreciated about 351% in three years. Will the uptrend sustain?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: The $500 CRB Is Better Than CERB!

| Adam Othman

Leverage the CRB payments by investing some of the cash in high-growth tech stocks like Lightspeed POS.

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Dividend Stocks

You Might Have to Give Back Your $14,000 CRA CERB if You Did This 1 Thing Wrong

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The CRA will recoup CERB paid out to people who received double or more than the maximum allowed. If you’re…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Extension Update: You Can Get the New $500 Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)

| Adam Othman

Consider creating a dividend-income portfolio using Fortis stock, as you learn about the new CERB replacement program.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Why Now Is a Great Time to Be Cautious

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) may be too cheap to ignore given record uncertainties and Warren Buffett's vote of confidence.

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Passive Income: A Canadian REIT With a Swollen (But Safe) 9% Yield

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a REIT that I see as a baby that has been thrown out with the bathwater…

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Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Looks Overdue for a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corp. (TSX:CTC.A) is a brick-and-mortar retailer that's been surging of late, but should you be a buyer in…

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Is Cineplex Stock a Contrarian Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Cineplex stock continues to hit new lows. Is the stock too cheap to ignore, or should investors head for the…

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3 High-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy Before It’s Too Late

| Ryan Vanzo

It's time to learn why high-growth stocks like BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are ready to explode.

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TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into a $2 Million Reserve — and Pay Zero Taxes to the CRA

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: The capital gain created over the years in your TFSA will be tax-free throughout the holding period and…

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$10,000 Invested in Shopify (TSX:SHOP) IPO Would Be Worth This Much Now!

| Vineet Kulkarni

A $10,000 in Shopify IPO in May 2015, would have accumulated around $455,835 today. The same investment in TSX stocks…

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Turn $1,000 Into $10,000 in 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It might not seem like the obvious choice, but this stock is definitely going places, and that place is up!

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Warning: Has a Bubble Inflated in This Canadian Industry?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and the renewables have been on a tear this year, but could they be forming…

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