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Stocks for Beginners

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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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2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for Your RRSP

| Kay Ng

Grow your RRSP retirement fund in a secure way via these two solid Canadian growth stocks that are trading at…

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5 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy in the 1st Week of August

| Jitendra Parashar

These are five of the best TSX stocks to buy in the first week of August 2021, as they could…

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HIVE Stock vs. Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Investment?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're bullish on crypto, HIVE is one of the best stocks to buy. But is it a better investment…

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5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $20 in August 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks keep rising, but there are still some attractive value and dividend stocks that look ripe for the picking…

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Long-Term Investors: This Crypto Stocks Offers an Incredible Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

There are a tonne of high-quality crypto stocks to buy if you're bullish on the industry, but this one stock…

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Earnings Season: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Watch This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

As earnings season heats up in Canada while we recover from the pandemic, here are two top Canadian stocks to…

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3 Must-Have Stocks to Buy Today

| Jed Lloren

Looking for new stocks to add to your portfolio? Here are three stocks you should consider today!

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Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Should You Keep Buying as Shares Continue Flying?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has been leading the upward charge on the TSX, but when should investors look to take profits?

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How to Manage Your Stock Portfolio Passively

| Kay Ng

Are you new to stock investing and at a loss on what to do? Here are some tips to help…

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Waiting for a Market Pullback? Buy This Beaten-Down ETF Instead

| Joey Frenette

BMO China Equity ETF (TSX:ZCH) is one of the cheapest ETFs on the TSX, and those waiting for a market…

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Stock Market Volatility: How to Use It to Your Advantage

| Daniel Da Costa

While the market's natural volatility can seem like a drawback of investing, here's how you can use it as one…

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3 of the Best Canadian ETFs to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

ETFs are highly useful investment tools that can play a key role in your portfolio. Here are three of the…

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New to Investing? Here Are 3 Starter Stocks for Your Portfolio

| Jed Lloren

Are you trying to think of which stocks you should include in a brand-new portfolio? Here are three top stock…

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The 4 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in August 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks could hit new records in August, but here are four top stocks that still have plenty of upside…

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2 TSX Bargains You Can Buy Today!

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is just one of many TSX bargains for Canadian investors to consider buying right now on weakness.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Time to Buy Again?

| Robin Brown

Year over year, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has made a pretty decent recovery in 2021, but is it a stock…

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Even at These Heights, Shopify Stock Is a Great Buy for the Next Decade

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had an incredible run, but don't count out the top Canadian growth stock to slowdown at it eclipses…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of two top Canadian stocks that beginner investors should consider on the TSX this August…

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4 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $20 Today

| Robin Brown

Looking for Canadian stocks that are still cheap? Here are four top Canadian stocks trading under $20 that look attractive…

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2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy on the Next Dip

| Daniel Da Costa

These two Canadian stocks are some of the best in the country, giving them huge premiums and making them some…

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Stop Waiting for a Correction! This TSX China Equity ETF Is Already Down 48%

| Joey Frenette

Instead of waiting for the next market correction, Canadian investors should consider the BMO China Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) while it's…

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Looking to Buy Stocks in August? Here Are 4 Top Picks!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you've got cash to invest and you're looking to buy stocks for August, these four picks offer some of…

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IPO Alert: Don’t Sleep on This TSX Underdog

| Joey Frenette

Pet Valu Holdings (TSX:PET) may be an IPO underdog, but there are many reasons to believe that the firm can…

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Worried About Increasing Market Volatility? 2 Top Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

As volatility looks like it's starting to increase, here are two of the top Canadian stocks to buy now to…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Why Analysts Are Raising Their Target Price This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s why some of the notable Bay Street analysts might be raising their targets on Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock this…

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5 Top Under-$10 TSX Stocks to Buy Today and Hold for Life

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of five of the cheap and best TSX stocks to buy today -- currently trading under $10…

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The 3 Best Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With $500 Right Now

| Robin Brown

July has been packed with volatility, but here are three top Canadian stocks to buy with $500 before we head…

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2 Top Crypto Stocks to Buy While They’re Cheap

| Daniel Da Costa

Cryptocurrencies have been quiet lately, making now the perfect time for investors to buy these top crypto stocks before they…

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Expensive Stock Market: 3 Do’s and 1 Don’t

| Kay Ng

Are you worried about a stock market pullback coming? Here are three things to do and one to avoid to…

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Warren Buffett: How to Replicate His Success

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy stocks in the same way as Warren Buffett, here are some of the main factors…

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5 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy Before July Ends

| Jitendra Parashar

These five TSX stocks could continue rallying in the coming months. That's why I find them really attractive to buy…

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Millennials: Should You Have a TFSA or RRSP?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA and RRSP are both excellent options for Motley Fool investors, but which is better for millennials with not…

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Dogecoin: When Will It Recover?

| Daniel Da Costa

With the price of Dogecoin falls over 70% from its all-time high set in May, here's what it will take…

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Canadians: 3 Factors that Make a Stock a Great Long-Term Investment

| Daniel Da Costa

If you want to consistently find the top Canadian stocks to buy as a long-term investment, these three qualities are…

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1 Underperforming TSX Stock That Could Turn a Corner in August

| Joey Frenette

Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) stock has been dragging its feet for quite some time now, but here's why the TSX…

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New to Investing? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian markets have been soaring high for the last several months. Here are the top three TSX stocks that offer…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 4 Quick Reasons to Buy it Today — After its Q2 Event

| Jitendra Parashar

These four quick reasons point towards an expected sharp rally in Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock in the near term.

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Top Bank of Montreal ETFs for Passive Investors to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) ETFs are worth reaching for if you're looking for a low-cost way to make big money…

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Canadian Stocks: 2 Top Picks to Buy This Week

| Daniel Da Costa

No matter what type of investor you are, if you're looking to buy Canadian stocks this upcoming week, these are…

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A Fast-Growing Canadian Stock to Buy on the Way up

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is a great growth stock that has some considerable momentum behind it, but just how high can this…

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