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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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COVID-19 2nd Wave: Should You Stay Away From Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and its peers are set for more struggles as governments respond to the second wave of COVID-19…

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Dividend Stocks

CRB Update: How to Apply for the CRB Benefit That Opened Yesterday

| Kay Ng

Are you eligible for CRB payments of $2,000 a month? Here’s what you can do to increase your income even…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) for the 5.2% Dividend Yield?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) recently got slapped with analyst downgrades over its U.S. exposure, but should investors still buy the name…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Just Plunged Another 50%

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock can't seem to catch a break, but are shares still worth going against the grain as…

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Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock Gains 5X: Should You Buy Now?

| Sneha Nahata

Should you buy Lightspeed POS stock at the current levels and pay over 20 times its sales?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit: Create Your Own CERB Extension for a Lifetime

| Vineet Kulkarni

CRB: You can create a passive-income stream with high-quality dividend stocks, which should act as emergency benefits for your sunset…

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3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Financial stocks are leading markets higher, and now might be the perfect time to buy high dividend payers like the…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Became Investable Again

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) finally has a catalyst for its contrarian investors to get excited about, as they await a safe…

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4 CERB Alternatives That Every Canadian Needs to Know

| Ryan Vanzo

CERB just ended, and it's time to look at the alternatives. That includes making your own fortune with stocks like…

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Oops: CRA Website Error Puts CRB Applications on Hold

| Puja Tayal

Today, the CRB application window opened and some Canadian logged into the CRA website to apply for the benefit. But…

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Canada Recovery Benefit Stalls Stock Market Crash: What’s in it for You?

| Puja Tayal

The Justin Trudeau government has stalled another stock market crash by injecting money into the economy with the CRB. See…

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3 Top Stocks to Consider in Q4 2020

| Andrew Walker

Industry leaders with reliable dividends deserve to be top stocks on your buy list heading into the end of 2020.…

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COVID 2nd Wave: 2 Safety Stocks to Protect Your Wealth

| Joey Frenette

KP Tissue Inc. (TSX:KPT) and another Canadian stock can help bolster your defences before the worst of the second COVID…

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Tech Stocks

Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) Stock Retracts 21%: Should You Buy Now?

| Sneha Nahata

Tech stocks often generate higher returns and outperform the benchmark index.

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Doesn’t Get the Respect it Deserves!

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is a tech stock that doesn't demand an absurd pie-in-the-sky premium multiple, but are shares ready to…

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CRA $500 Digital News Tax Credit: Brand-New 2020 Tax Refund!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Consumers of news can claim the 15% DNSTC from their digital news subscriptions with QCJOs. Thomson Reuters stock is becoming…

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Stocks With 6% to 8% Dividend Yield: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now

| Sneha Nahata

The high dividend yields of these TSX stocks are sustainable in the coming years.

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Bank Stocks

Here’s Why Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Stock Isn’t a Good Buy Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) stock rose sharply last week after falling for the previous five consecutive weeks. Let’s find out…

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Replace CERB With This Reliable Dividend Stock

| Ryan Vanzo

CERB was a lifeline for millions of Canadians, but payments are ending soon. Keep the income coming with Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB)…

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Warren Buffett Is a Bull on This TSX Stock

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett finally warmed up to gold with TSX-traded stock Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD), and for good reason.

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Should You Buy MTY Food (TSX:MTY) Stock After Its Solid Comeback in Q3?

| Vineet Kulkarni

MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) stock soared more than 25% last week after it reported solid Q3 earnings despite the COVID-19…

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Dividend Stocks

CRB Applications Open Today! What You Should Know

| Puja Tayal

The CRA opens the application window for the $1,000 CRB payment for the last two weeks. Here's what you need…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Does Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Renewed Offer to Buy Transat (TSX:TRZ) Mean?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC)-Transat deal (TSX:TRZ) is expected to complete by early 2021. However, approval from the competition authorities will play…

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Got $1,000? Buy These 2 Recent TSX IPOs for a Shot at Multi-Bagger Gains

| Joey Frenette

Dye & Durham Ltd. (TSX:DND) and Nuvei Corp. (TSX:NVEI)(NYSE:NVEI) are compelling TSX IPOs you should buy with an extra grand.

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Wherever the Market Goes, I’m Buying These 3 Under-$30 TSX Stocks

| Sneha Nahata

These stocks should do well generate healthy returns irrespective of where the market goes.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Finally Ready to Explode?

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has struggled since the coronavirus pandemic began, but there could be signs of life as 2020…

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The Safest Stock You MUST Have in Your Portfolio

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a lot of opportunities out there to grow your portfolio, but some are pretty risky in this volatile…

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Transform $5,000 Into $25,000 in Under 5 Years!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

You can turn even just $5,000 into $30,000 by investing properly in strong stocks currently outpacing the market.

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CPP Pensioners: 2 Tricks to Avoid OAS Clawbacks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't lose all your hard-earned cash to taxes. Take advantage by using these quick tricks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks to Buy if You Expect the Markets to Crash

| Aditya Raghunath

If you are worried about a market crash, buying dividend stocks such as Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) is a safe bet…

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Is Goodfood (TSX:FOOD) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Aditya Raghunath

Goodfood (TSX:FOOD) remains a top growth stock, despite gaining 185% in 2020.

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Forget CERB! Here’s How to Keep the Cash Coming

| Ryan Vanzo

CERB was a lifeline for many Canadians. Now that the program has ended, you must replicate its success with stocks…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Finally Some Good News!

| Ryan Vanzo

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock faces extreme challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. But recently, investors got some exciting…

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The 2nd Wave of COVID-19 Is Here: 3 Stocks to Buy and Sell

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The 2nd wave of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across Canada, and investors should consider moving on stocks like VieMed Healthcare…

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3 Quick Tips to Becoming a Better Stock Investor

| Kay Ng

What does it mean to be a better stock investor? Get greater returns, sounder sleep, or less or no stress.

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Dividend Stocks With 7-8% Yields: Buy This, Not That

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another high-yield dividend stock that investors may be looking to scoop up on their dips.

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This Dividend Stock Will Pay You for the Rest of Your Life

| Kay Ng

This top dividend stock is set to outperform next year! Buy some shares before its next leg up.

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CERB Users: A Warren Buffett Stock Pick for Big Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a great Warren Buffett stock for former CERB users looking to build their own passive…

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The 3 Best Stocks to Invest $100 in Right Now

| Kay Ng

You can get juicy income and market-beating long-term returns from investing in these three best stocks right now.

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Is This $375 Million Cannabis Stock Too Good to Be True?

| Ryan Vanzo

Hexo (TSX:HEXO)(NYSE:HEXO) is a high-growth cannabis stock priced at a deep discount. Is this your chance to win big? Find…

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