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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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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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3 TSX Stocks That Could Heat Up This Summer

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three of my favourite TSX stocks that are poised to rise in 2021 and beyond.

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Tech Stocks

Forget About BlackBerry: These Tech Stocks Could Make You a Boatload of Money

| Daniel Da Costa

BlackBerry stock has seen another strong rally lately. However, despite BlackBerry's long-term potential, these two tech stocks are more attractive…

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Dividend Stocks

1 of the Safest Canadian Dividend Stocks on the TSX

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can't make you filthy rich, but it can help you grow your wealth safely over the next 18…

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Buy Alert: 2 Recovery Stocks That Still Offer Value!

| Daniel Da Costa

Most stocks have bounced back from the pandemic by now. However, these two top Canadian recovery stocks surprisingly offer a…

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Income Investors: Start Investing With $50 at a $0 Trading Cost!

| Kay Ng

Start investing with $0 cost and begin generating passive income from dividend stocks immediately!

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $20 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Canadian dividend stocks are on the rise, but here are three cheap stock picks that pay great dividends and trade…

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Tech Stocks

Are Any Reddit Stocks Worth a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Stocks that are commonly pumped on Reddit have been some of the top performers lately. Here's whether any are worth…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Blackberry (TSX:BB): These Top Canadian Stocks Could Double Your Money

| Robin Brown

Blackberry (TSX:BB) stock has recently been rallying, but I wouldn't touch it. If you want to double your money, check…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock to Buy the Dip for a 4.4% Yield

| Kay Ng

Here’s why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) dipped today. Should you buy the dip?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is HIVE Stock a Better Bet Than Bitcoin After its Latest Pullback?

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE) is a greener Bitcoin miner than its peers, but should cryptocurrency investors buy right now?

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Mid-Cap TSX Stocks to Watch in the 2nd Half of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) and another mid-cap TSX stock could help Canadian investors beat the markets in 2021 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy or Canadian Natural Resources: Which Is a Better Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is up almost 25%, while Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) has soared 90% in the last 12…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top-Yielding TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

These three TSX stocks are much less volatile than broader markets. They offer stable dividends with juicy yields.

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex Stock Is a Buy, But Beware of This 1 Risk!

| Daniel Da Costa

Cineplex stock is one of the top Canadian stocks to buy for its recovery potential. However, if you're going to…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $50 in June 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are charging higher, but there are still some hidden gems. Here are five top Canadian stocks to buy…

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3 Under-$10 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With an Extra $500

| Joey Frenette

Fire & Flower Holdings (TSX:FAF) is one of three great under-$10 Canadian stocks for beginner retail investors with limited capital.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Reddit Stocks: Here Are 2 Top TSX Stocks You Should Own

| Kay Ng

Before betting on Reddit stocks, check out these top TSX stocks first!

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Tech Stocks

5 of the Best Stocks to Buy on TSX Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

These are five of the best TSX stocks that you can buy right now to get outstanding returns on your…

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Buy Alert! 2 TSX Stocks With Over 25% Gains in June

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are two rallying Canadian stocks in June 2021 that are still worth buying for the long term.

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Millionaire-Maker Stock Could Be Among the Most Undervalued TSX Stocks in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Here are some key factors why I think Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock could be one of the most undervalued stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today With $500

| Vineet Kulkarni

While some of the Canadian names indeed appear frothy at these record levels, some TSX stocks still offer handsome growth…

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Dividend Stocks

If You Like Dividends, You’ll Love These 2 Stocks!

| Daniel Da Costa

Dividend stocks will be some of the top investments you make for your portfolio. Here are two of the best,…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in June and Own Forever

| Robin Brown

Looking to beat the stock market over the long term? Here are some tips on how to build wealth. Also,…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: 3 Stock Lessons You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard Way

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are three of the most common mistakes investors make when buying Canadian stocks that can be devastating to your…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget AMC and Dogecoin: This Canadian Stock Could Be Capable of Even Bigger Gains

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) is a Canadian tech stock that could soar higher than speculative assets like Bitcoin, Dogecoin,…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Over BlackBerry

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and another cheap Canadian stock that could crush BlackBerry stock for the remainder of 2021.

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Tech Stocks

The Reddit Stock Bubble Will Burst: 3 Smart Stocks to Buy Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

Reddit stocks may be appealing for their past performance, but these three smart Canadian stock picks offer exceptional growth potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock: Dividend Hike Coming Soon!

| Kay Ng

Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock has done well lately, partly because it’s about to increase its dividend again.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX Stocks That Cratered up to 75% Recently: Should You Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

While markets at large have continued to soar higher, overvalued stocks have been punished awfully recently. Here are three TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks on the TSX Today

| Kay Ng

Looking for value in a high market? Here are two undervalued dividend stocks to consider.

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2 Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy Now!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks are undervalued and pay attractive dividends, making them two of the best Canadian stocks you can…

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3 of the Best Canadian Electric Vehicle Stocks That Could Help You Make Millions

| Jitendra Parashar

These Canadian EV stocks could help you get extraordinary returns, as the electric vehicle revolution goes mainstream in the coming…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Ex-Dividend Dates

| Vineet Kulkarni

As TSX stocks loiter around their all-time highs, this could be an apt time to amass some top Canadian dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? The 3 Best Inflation Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Higher inflation not only affects the purchasing power but also increases the cost of capital. Here are three top inflation…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy for Summer 2021

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are top Canadian stocks that could soar in the summer of 2021.

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy This Tech Stock Now

| Kay Ng

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to accumulate shares of this cheap tech stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With Solid Dividends to Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

Buy these three Canadian energy stocks today to get handsome dividend income from your stock investments.

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy Stock’s Rally May Just Be Getting Started

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) stock is a great bargain for those light on commodity plays ahead of what could be long-lasting…

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Dividend Stocks

Could These 2 TSX Stocks Make You a Millionaire?

| Vineet Kulkarni

How to become a millionnaire: Regular, disciplined investment in top-quality stocks for the long term should achieve the goal. Here's…

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Tech Stocks

Space, Crypto, or EV Stocks: Which Are the Best to Buy Now?

| Daniel Da Costa

Space, crypto, and EV stocks are top industries to invest in for long-term growth. Of the three, though, here's the…

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