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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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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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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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Why Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) Is the Stock to Hold for a Decade

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian non-bank payment processor Nuvei (TSX:NVEI) has witnessed the same growth in the last few years. Should you buy?

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3 Proven TSX Stocks: Buy the Dip Today!

| Kay Ng

Here's an opportunity to buy the dip in these proven TSX stocks for long-term investment.

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BCE Stock Is a Buy While its Dividend Still Yields 6%

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock is a top income pick for dividend investors looking for bargains in the Canadian stock market today.

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Is Canada’s Housing Market About to Change Course?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The boom in the Canadian housing market has really been unstoppable for years. But will the exuberance last?

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Dogecoin: HIVE Stock May Be the Best Play on the Crypto’s Future

| Joey Frenette

Dogecoin investors are still euphoric, but here's why HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) or HIVE stock is a better long-term crypto…

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Tech Stocks

5 Reasons Not to Buy Ether

| Daniel Da Costa

Ether is one of the most promising assets you can buy today. However, it's entirely possible to buy the right…

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The Smartest Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Kay Ng

You don’t need a whole lot to get started on making money with stock investing: $500 will do fine for…

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2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Own for the Next Five Years

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks have been rallying. Here are two top Canadian stocks you can buy today and plan to own for…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Iconic Canadian Stock Is in the Middle of an Unstoppable Rally

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is an iconic Canadian stock that almost seems unstoppable after powering higher after the worst of last…

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3 Top TSX Income Stocks to Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

Canadians should look to buy Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) and two other top TSX income stocks now if they seek cheap…

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Where to Invest As TSX Stocks Linger Around All-Time Highs

| Vineet Kulkarni

While TSX stocks look well placed for further upside, rising inflation poses a serious threat to overvalued assets.

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3 Ways to Get Rich From Inflation

| Robin Brown

Inflation is making everything more expensive. Here are three top Canadian stocks that beat the effects of inflation today!

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Equities have been relatively stable and continue to offer decent prospects. Here are three top TSX stocks to consider for…

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Dividend Stocks

What TSX Stocks Should You Buy in May 2021 Amid the Inflation Surge?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Inflation and stock returns are generally inversely correlated. But there is no need to panic and sell stocks as inflation…

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Canadians: Don’t Sleep on These Top 2 Incredible TSX Bargains!

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and another TSX bargain that Canadian investors should buy right now amid inflation woes before June 2021…

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Beginners: How to Invest As Inflation Rears its Ugly Head

| Joey Frenette

Fortis or Emera are great bond proxy stocks that Canadian beginner investors would be wise to buy as inflation worries…

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Canadian Investors: Here’s How Inflation Can Impact Your Stocks

| Daniel Da Costa

With inflation expected to pick up rapidly, here's what Canadian stocks you'll want to buy and which you'll want to…

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High Inflation: Avoid Doing These 2 Things With Your Money

| Kay Ng

High inflation may be with us for a long time. If you want to beat inflation and more than maintain…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create Passive Income with Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Here's how to build a passive income with a solid foundation on a portfolio of dividend stocks.

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3 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy for $10 or Less Today

| Robin Brown

It's not easy to find Canadian stocks that are a bargain today. Yet, here are three of the best Canadian…

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New Investors: The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking for the best stocks to buy right now, start your portfolio off with stocks in this industry…

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Dividend Stocks

Retire Early With Passive Income From Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Buying dividend stocks can help you retire early. The earlier you start, the more buying opportunities you get!

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Looking for passive income? Here are some of the top Canadian dividend stocks investors can consider for the long term.

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Tech Stocks

What’s the Safest Way to Buy Cryptocurrencies in Canada?

| Daniel Da Costa

Cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile, and the industry is ripe with fraud. Here are some tips on how to lower your…

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Lightspeed Stock Is a Screaming Buy, Even After a 15% Pop

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) blew away the numbers, sending LSPD stock up over 15% on the day, but is it too…

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Tech Stocks

New Mortgage Rules: What it Means for Canadian Homebuyers

| Kay Ng

These are the best growth stocks you can buy to boost the growth of your home-buying fund.

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Tech Stocks

E-Commerce Darling Shopify Is a Great TSX Stock to Invest $5,000 in for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is headed higher after violently plunging over 30%, but should you jump in right now?

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1 Top Canadian Stock That Just Got Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a top Canadian stock that investors looking to profit from the great reopening should buy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock Could Be a Screaming Buy

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada stock (TSX:AC) is a great long-term reopening play, but should you place a bet amid the fourth wave…

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Canadian Investors: The 4 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

The TSX Index is near all-time highs, but there are still opportunities. Here are four of the best diversified Canadian…

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Beginner Investors: How to Find the Top Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're new to investing, here are some helpful tips on learning the industry and deciding which of the top…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Robin Brown

Want consistent dividend income from a diverse group of TSX stocks? Here are three of my favourite dividend stock picks…

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Canadian Investors: 3 Healthcare Stocks That Are Screaming Buys

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is one of three great Canadian healthcare stocks that look way too cheap to ignore for…

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Here Are 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks are climbing, but there are still some stocks ready for a recovery. Here are three of my favourite…

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3 TSX Stocks That Outperformed Bitcoin in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Bitcoin has lost more than 35% of its value since last month. Here are three TSX stocks that have beaten…

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Bitcoin Goes Bust — Again: Time to Throw in the Towel?

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin are nosediving this week, but should Canadian investors who recently got in sell before the crypto…

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Stocks for Beginners

Stop Speculating on Dogecoin! 1 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Stock to Invest In Right Now

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a great Canadian railway stock that investors should buy instead of speculating on sexy plays like…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: 2 Top Value Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) and Spin Master (TSX:TOY) are two top value stocks for Canadian investors to consider as inflation jitters…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: 2 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

Canadian investors can do their portfolios real good by buying these two TSX stocks right now!

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5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $30 in May 2021

| Robin Brown

While many Canadian dividend stocks are no longer cheap, these five are trading under $30 per share and still look…

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