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Stocks for Beginners

Top Recession-Resilient TSX Stocks to Buy With $3,000

| Adam Levy, tmfadam and Adam Othman

It's time to increase your exposure to defensives!

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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TFSA Investors: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Motley Fool Stock Advisor's yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I…

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Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Let’s cut to the chase: It’s absolutely true that shares of Redfin, an online real estate platform, have fallen 93%…

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Just Released: 10 Stocks Every Canadian Should Own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Our yearly list of "Starter Stocks" is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Got $1,500? You Can Confidently Add These 3 Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Do you have $1,500 that you’re hoping to invest? Here are three stocks to add to your portfolio!

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3 Cheap Stocks I’d Buy in Bulk Before a Bull Market Arrives

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

All three of these cheap stocks trade in value territory, and offer up dividends you can lock up before the…

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2 Monster Stocks to Buy Without Any Hesitation

| Puja Tayal

It’s time to buy monster stocks as value stocks trade near their 52-week lows. These stocks can probably double your…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Recession-Resilient TSX Stocks to Buy With $3,000

| Adam Levy, tmfadam and Adam Othman

It's time to increase your exposure to defensives!

Read more »

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Stocks for Beginners

Will Bombardier’s Stock Price Keep Soaring in 2023?

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are the top reasons why recent gains in Bombardier’s share prices could just be the start of a spectacular…

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Magna Stock: How High Could It Go in 2023?

| Puja Tayal

Magna International could grow in 2023 as the electric vehicle market recovers. Could MG stock hit new highs?

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3 Top Stocks to Buy Now in a Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The next decade could be absolutely insane for these three top stocks that offer growth in both the near and…

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How TFSA and RRSP Investors Can Turn $20,000 Into $320,000 in 30 Years

| Tony Dong

Investing in the stock market and holding patiently over the long term is the key to success.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Tuesday, February 21

| Jitendra Parashar

A minor recovery in oil and base metals prices could lift commodity-linked TSX stocks at the open today.

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New to Stocks? 5 Easy Tricks to Give You a Leg Up

| Kay Ng

New stock investors from all walks of life can improve their returns from applying some, if not all, of these…

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2 Top TSX Stocks for TFSA Investors to Buy Now

| Robin Brown

If you have a long investment horizon, don't waste your TFSA on high-interest savings plans. Generate long-term wealth with these…

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Top EV Stocks to Consider in February 2023

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best Canadian EV stocks you can buy right now to hold for the long term.

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Shopify Stock: Incredible Bargain or Deceptive Trap?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Shopify has quickly shifted from a market darling to something else. Is it a safe buy or risqué bet?

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How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today if I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong

I would absolutely put my entire TFSA in this single ETF if I had to start over.

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Dividend Stocks

2,258 Shares of These 2 Stocks Can Give You $3,648/Year in Passive Income

| Puja Tayal

Counting your stocks? Want to make more than the difference between the buy and sell price? Here’s a way to…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Best Food Stocks for Investors in February 2023

| Stephanie Bedard-Chateauneuf, MBA

General Mills and Mondelez International are two top food stocks to buy this month, as they are well-positioned for an…

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Stocks for Beginners

Just Released: The 5 Best Stocks to Buy in February 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Iain Butler

Making money investing in stocks is not hard -- often, all you need is patience.

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2 Stocks I’d Buy With a $6,500 TFSA Contribution

| Robin Brown

Time to put a fresh $6,500 in the TFSA! Here are two blue-chip, Canadian stocks with a track record of…

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Should You Contribute to Your TFSA or RRSP in 2023?

| Tony Dong

Here's a quick guide on how to decide between TFSA vs. RRSP contributions in 2023.

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Better Buy: BCE Stock vs Rogers Stock

| Demetris Afxentiou

Canada's telecoms are great long-term investments offering growth and juicy dividends. But which telecom is best? Let’s find out.

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My Top Value Stock Pick for February 2023

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a top Canadian value stock you can buy now and hold for years to come.

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Air Canada Stock: Here’s What’s Coming Next

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s what to expect from Air Canada stock in 2023 and beyond.

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2 Growth Stocks to Buy With Just $500

| Demetris Afxentiou

Are you looking for some stellar growth stocks to buy right now? Here are two great options that can provide…

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, February 13

| Jitendra Parashar

TSX investors may want to remain cautious before the release of U.S. inflation data scheduled for Tuesday.

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5 Canadian Stocks for Beginners in February 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Five Canadian stocks, all steady performers, are ideal investment options for beginners this month.

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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 10

| Jitendra Parashar

The TSX Composite Index seems on track to post its first weekly losses of 2023 today.

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3 Remarkably Cheap Growth Stocks to Buy in February 2023

| Robin Brown

Even though the TSX is up 7%, there are still plenty of growth stocks trading for great bargains. Here are…

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goeasy Stock: How High Could it Go in 2023?

| Jitendra Parashar

GSY stock has already recovered by more than 20% in 2023 amid early signs of easing inflation.

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Stocks for Beginners

Retirees: How to Earn Tax-Free Income to Supplement Your OAS and CPP Payouts

| Tony Dong

Combining different income-oriented ETFs in a TFSA can be a good diversification strategy for retirees.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Scotiabank Is the Perfect Cheap Stock to Buy Today

| Demetris Afxentiou

Looking for that perfect cheap stock for your portfolio? Bank of Nova Scotia trades at a discount and offers a…

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Dollarama Stock: How High Could It Go This Year?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Should you buy Dollarama stock now?

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2 Top Stocks to Buy in February 2023

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best Canadian stocks you can buy in February 2023.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 3 TSX Stocks to Outperform the Market

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Investors looking for major growth in TSX stocks for their TFSA in 2023 should certainly consider these three on the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Barrick Gold Stock Gained 15% in January—Is It a Buy Today?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Gold has gained 15% since October while Barrick Gold stock has gained nearly 30%.

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Is Cineplex Stock Worth Buying in February 2023?

| Demetris Afxentiou

Is Cineplex stock worth buying? That's a question many investors still ponder. Let's try to answer that question.

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Stocks for Beginners

Element Stock: Can This Top 2022 Gainer Keep the Momentum Going?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Up 53% in the last year, Element stock (TSX:EFN) could climb even higher, as it continues to take on clients…

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2 Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors in February 2023

| Kay Ng

Dividend stocks aren't created equal. Here are two low-risk dividend stocks that beginner investors can consider in February 2023.

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4 Top TSX Stocks for Beginners in 2023

| Adam Othman

As a novice investor, your goal might be to invest in companies that offer a healthy mix of growth, safety,…

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These 3 TSX Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2023 and Beyond

| Robin Brown

These three TSX stocks are massively outperforming the TSX in 2023. Here's why they could continue to soar this year…

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Why 50% of My Portfolio Is in These 3 Stocks

| Andrew Button

Here's why up to 50% of my portfolio is invested in stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank and two others.

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2 TSX Stocks Offering Deep Value Today

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada and Spin Master are interesting value picks and potential outperformers in 2023.

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These 2 Stocks Have Plenty of Room to Run

| Kay Ng

Growth stocks of great businesses have plenty of room to run. It's rare to find these stocks on sale. Currently,…

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4 Reliable Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Lifetime of Strong Returns

| Robin Brown

Do you want a passive way to invest? Be like Warren Buffett and just buy and hold these quality stocks…

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