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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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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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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

Air Canada vs. BlackBerry Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada and BlackBerry stock are two of the most intriguing stocks on the TSX. But which of these investor…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Are No-Brainer Buys

| Adam Othman

When you are just starting to invest, it’s a good idea to not overcomplicate things for yourself and stick to…

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Where Will Air Canada Stock Be in a Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada stock has seen its recovery stall the last six months, but with the economy opening, here's what to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Hard-Hit TSX Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and two other TSX dividend growth stocks that Canadians would be smart to buy on the…

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2 Canadian Stocks That Could Double Your Money

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for high-quality businesses that could double your money, these two Canadian stocks are some of the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Screaming Bargains on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

ONEX (TSX:ONEX) and CAE (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) are underrated TSX stocks that strike me as screaming bargains this July 2021.

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2 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) and Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) are two great Canadian retail plays that aren't as expensive given their growth profiles.

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Warren Buffett Approach: How to Buy Growth Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can learn from Warren Buffett's approach to help you buy the best Canadian growth stocks for your…

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Tech Stocks

1 Cloud-Harnessing Canadian Stock to Buy at New Highs

| Joey Frenette

Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) is a great cloud-harnessing tech stock that could grow into its frothy multiple and price tag.

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This Value Stock Is Cheaper Than Air Canada and Cineplex

| Daniel Da Costa

While Air Canada and Cineplex may look like two of the cheapest stocks in Canada, here's one Canadian company offering…

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Starting a Portfolio? 2 Proven Canadian Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Emera (TSX:EMA) are boring, but they are among the best beginner stocks for those starting a portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Great Canadian Stock to Fight off Inflation

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) stock is a wonderful company with strong enough pricing power to bring the fight to higher inflation.

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Got as little as $300 that you are looking to invest? Here are three high-quality Canadian stocks to buy and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Market Pullback? 2 Top Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're concerned there could be a market crash materializing soon, these are two of the top Canadian stocks to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Massive Reason Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Could Skyrocket Next Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Here's a massive reason why Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may start a big rally as soon as next week.

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Ranking the Top 3 Canadian Recovery Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the best Canadian stocks to buy now and how they compare to each other when considering…

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Start Building a Portfolio With These 3 Stocks

| Jed Lloren

Are you building a stock portfolio? Make sure to consider these three top stocks!

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Air Canada: How Long Before Shares Recover?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may not be so quick to surge to new highs, as new COVID-19 variants of concern…

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Stocks for Beginners

Rail Stocks Under Pressure: Time to Buy CN or CP?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) are volatile lately, but should you dare buy either on recent weakness?

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Cannabis Stocks

This 1 TSX Stock Popped 15% on Tuesday! Is it a Buy?

| Jitendra Parashar

OrganiGram Holdings (TSX:OGI)(NASDAQ:OGI) stock rallied by more than 15% on July 13 after releasing its strong Q3 results. But I…

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Tech Stocks

1 Red-Hot Reddit Stock to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock could still be one of the best Reddit stocks to buy today for the long term. Here's…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: KISS Complexity Goodbye

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TFSA is a great investment tool, Motley Fool investors should have these points in mind.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy Today for the Long Term

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three cheap TSX stocks that long-term investors can buy today to get a handsome return on…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Stocks to Begin the 2nd Half of 2021

| Puja Tayal

The second half of 2021 holds the promise of recovery and seasonality. These five stocks have the potential to surge…

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Got $1,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Are you concerned about the much-talked market crash after such a steep rally? Notably, TSX stocks at large look in…

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4 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Falls in July

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of four Canadian stocks to buy if the market falls this month due to investors’ seemingly temporary…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Low-Risk TSX Stocks With Reopening Upside

| Joey Frenette

Investors should buy Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) and another top "essentials" TSX stock if they think value will outperform in the…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 High-Growth Canadian Stock Worth Buying

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) is a high-growth Canadian stock that could surge as inflation jitters die down.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Before This Earnings Season Starts

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are three top TSX stocks that long-term investors can buy before their upcoming earnings events in July.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s My Top Canadian Stock to Buy in July 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

goeasy (TSX:GSY) stock has risen five times from its March 2020 levels -- way superior to the TSX Composite Index’s…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dirt-Cheap TSX Value Stocks Perfect for the Second Half of 2021

| Joey Frenette

North West (TSX:NWC) and another top defensive stock that looks dirt cheap and ready to outperform the TSX Index in…

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Stocks for Beginners

A High-Yield Canadian REIT for a Passive-Income Boost

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is just one of many high-yield REITs that Canadian investors should check out for a passive-income boost.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada: Is the Stock About to Take Flight?

| Daniel Da Costa

As the vaccination efforts in Canada continue to progress well, is now the prime time to buy recovery stocks like…

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Stocks for Beginners

Reddit Stock: BlackBerry Sags Amid Downgrades

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has been downgraded furiously of late, but should the WallStreetBets Reddit rally be ruled out?

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy if the Market Selloff Intensifies in July 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two of the best TSX stocks you can buy if the market selloff intensifies in the coming weeks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Energy and Financial TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is just one of two great TSX stocks to buy in the white-hot sectors powering the Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

This Dirt-Cheap Canadian EV Stock Is a Screaming Bargain

| Joey Frenette

NFI Group (TSX:NFI) is one Canadian EV stock that trades like a dirt-cheap bargain and it could be in for…

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2 of the Best Canadian EV Stocks to Bet on Today

| Jitendra Parashar

These two Canadian companies are readying to gain big from the upcoming electric vehicle revolution. Investors can buy their stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Buy Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and two other dirt-cheap Canadian value stocks for their impressive dividends and growth potential.

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Bank Stocks

3 of the Best TSX Bank Stocks to Buy in Q3 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here’s a list of three of the best bank stocks you can buy in July to ride the economic recovery.

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