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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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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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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Build Real Wealth: Avoid 5 Real Risks of Money Management

| Kay Ng

You're on your way to building real wealth when you have mastered avoiding these five risks in money management and…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Before Everyone Else Does!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian companies offer a tonne of potential for investors and happen to be two of the cheapest…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks I’ll Never Sell

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for Canadian stocks that you can buy and hold forever, these two companies are some of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

CN Rail Stock Could Correct to the Upside

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a great buy now that the stock has silently fallen into a correction, while the TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Are You Making This Common TFSA Mistake?

| Daniel Da Costa

The TFSA is a powerful tool that investors have at their disposal, yet plenty of Canadians make this common and…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock: Should You Buy As It Sours Further?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry stock (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) clocked in another weak quarter, but should you buy the weakness or get out of the way?

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Can Bitcoin’s Price Recover by Year’s End?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin is one of the highest-potential growth assets that you can buy today, but after its price has sold off…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Cheapest Canadian Value Stocks on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Cascades (TSX:CAS) and IA Financial (TSX:IAG) are ridiculously cheap Canadian stocks that investors should consider buying in August 2021.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: Get a Raise From Dividend Stocks Each Year!

| Kay Ng

Get a raise every year from a low-risk, low-maintenance dividend stock portfolio. Consider buying these quality dividend stocks now!

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: Here’s Where to Find Value Stocks on the TSX Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to buy some of the highest-potential Canadian value stocks on the TSX today, here's what to look…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Canadian Stock to Buy: Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) vs. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Although both Canadian Tire stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard are great investment candidates, one is better than the other on certain…

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Stocks for Beginners

Shopify or BlackBerry Stock: Which Is the Better Buy Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

Shopify and BlackBerry are two high-potential Canadian tech stocks that are extremely popular among investors. But which is the better…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Canadian Stocks Under $100 That Can Earn You a Lifetime Dividend

| Puja Tayal

Are you done with risky meme stocks, cryptocurrencies, and are looking for stable returns? These stocks can earn you a…

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Dividend Stocks

A Beginner’s Guide to Dividend Investing: 2 Stocks to Begin With

| Puja Tayal

What are dividends? How does one identify the right dividend stocks and build an optimal portfolio of passive income? Read…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Canadian Growth Stocks That Could Make You Rich

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add a high-quality Canadian growth stock or two to your portfolio, these five are among the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here Are 5 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With $500 Today

| Robin Brown

Got $500 to start an investment portfolio? Here are five top Canadian stocks to start a high-quality, long-term investment portfolio!

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy As Inflation Continues to Rise

| Daniel Da Costa

As inflation continues to be one of the largest risks facing the economy, here are two Canadian stocks that can…

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Stocks for Beginners

Stop Waiting for a Correction! Here’s an Under-$10 Canadian Stock That’s Already on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Beginner Canadian investors need to stop waiting for a market correction and start buying bargains like Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) as…

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Tech Stocks

The 3 Best TSX Tech Stocks That Could Crush the Market

| Jitendra Parashar

Let’s take a closer look at three amazing TSX tech stocks that investors can buy right now to get outstanding…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 4 Best Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian value stocks have enjoyed strong momentum this year. Yet, here are four top stocks that still look like attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

The 5 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy This Summer and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

I’ve compiled a list of five of the best Canadian dividend stocks that long-term investors can buy today.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Top 2 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to find high-quality Canadian value stocks that are worth a buy today, these two companies are easily…

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Stocks for Beginners

Could Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Start a Big Rally This Friday?

| Jitendra Parashar

Let's find out what factors could soon start a sharp recovery in Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Canadian Stocks That Turned $10,000 Into $100,000 or More!

| Robin Brown

Looking to turn $10,000 into $100,000? Here are four top Canadian stocks that have done it, but they still have…

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Stocks for Beginners

BlackBerry’s Stock Price: Time for a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With BlackBerry stock consistently seeing a decline in price over the last month, is now the time to buy this…

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3 Safe TSX Stocks I’d Buy if the Market Continues to Fall

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three safe TSX stocks to buy right now, as the fears of resurging COVID-19 cases are hurting the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock Price: What’s Going On?

| Daniel Da Costa

With vaccination rates rising rapidly across the country over the last few months, here's why Air Canada's stock price has…

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Canadian Stocks: 2 to Watch as COVID Cases Rise Again

| Daniel Da Costa

As coronavirus cases start to rise again south of the border, here are the Canadian stocks that could offer you…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $30 Today

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are pulling back, but that is presenting some attractive buying opportunities. Here are three quality TSX stocks under…

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Cineplex Stock Could End 2021 Much Higher

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) could be a realistic double if the bull-case scenario pans out and Canada is able to keep COVID-19…

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Tech Stocks

Digital Age Utilities: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

Are you looking to invest in tech stocks but fear volatility? You can buy and hold these digital-age utility stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for New Investors to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

If you're new to stock investing, you should explore dividend stock investing to boost your income first, as it's simple…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Stocks That Are Taking Off

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and North West Company (TSX:NWC) are great TSX stocks to buy on the way up this summer.

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Tech Stocks

3 Irresistible TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three irresistible TSX tech stocks to buy today as they could yield outstanding returns in the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Ranking the Top 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2021

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to add some top long-term Canadian stocks to your portfolio soon, here are the three best businesses…

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Alert: 3 Value Stocks That Won’t Be Cheap Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

As the Canadian economy continues to reopen and create opportunities, these are three of the best Canadian value stocks to…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks I’d Buy Together for the 2nd Half of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Investors would be wise to buy MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) and another top Canadian stock together going into the second…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Earnings Stocks to Watch This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three Canadian earnings stocks to watch this week before these companies release their latest earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Future TSX Dividend King Worth Buying Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a future dividend king that many Canadian income investors are sleeping on!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 of My Favourite Canadian Stocks for July 2021

| Robin Brown

Value or growth? What should you own? I think a bit of both. Here are three of my favourite Canadian…

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