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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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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

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Monday, December 12

| Jitendra Parashar

Investors’ expectations from upcoming U.S. inflation data due on Tuesday could keep TSX stocks volatile today.

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5 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks to invest $500 in right now? Here are five top picks!

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3 Sturdy TSX Stocks That Could Outrun Inflation

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three of the best TSX stocks for 2023.

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3 Best-in-Class Stocks to Build Long-Term Wealth

| Robin Brown

Looking for stocks that might create generational wealth over the long term? Here's a top growth, value, and income stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing in the Stock Market Could Turn Your $1,000 Into $100,000: Here’s How

| Puja Tayal

The stock market can convert a $1,000 regular investment into $100,000 without making too risky bets. Here’s a simple strategy…

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Here’s an Absolutely Brilliant Way to Earn Passive Income

| Demetris Afxentiou

Here’s a simple and unique way to earn passive income that does not involve working more, buying a property, or…

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Canadian Investors: 2 Once-in-a-Generation Buying Opportunities

| Jitendra Parashar

You can grab these two once-in-a-generation buying opportunities in Canada right now to get super rich in the long term.

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No Savings at 40? 2 Totally Doable Ways to Get Started in the Stock Market

| Tony Dong

Using index and all-in-one ETFs can be a great way to kick-start your investments.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks Offering Big Income in a Bearish Market

| Puja Tayal

A bear market is the time to buy dividend stocks and lock in long-term income. Here are two stocks that…

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Nutrien Stock Fell 8% in November – Is it a Buy Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Nutrien stock took a tumble in November, falling further from all-time highs. But it's still a buy in my books.

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The Best Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Robin Brown

Do you have $500 to spare after your Christmas shopping? Here are three top Canadian stocks that are primed to…

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3 TSX Growth Stocks You Can Buy at a Screaming Discount

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three growth stocks remain screaming buys, given their track records of growth and future opportunities for investors.

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Cineplex Stock Rose 10% in November: Is it a Buy Today?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Should you buy CGX stock?

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TFSA Investors: 3 Solid Stock Ideas for Your $6,500 Limit in 2023

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three potential long-term winners for TFSA investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

December 2022: Is it Better to Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market or Keep Investing for Now?

| Tony Dong

Time in the market always beats timing the market. Diversify and stay the course.

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Stocks That Are Actually Soaring in a Down Market

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings and another TSX stock that's powered higher through a bearish 2022.

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CP Stock Could Be the Best Buy on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

CP (TSX:CP) stock has been one of the few top performers on the TSX this year, and it should continue…

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3 TSX Stocks That Could Rally Before 2023 Begins

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three TSX stocks to consider, even if inflation remains adamant next year.

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Energy Stocks

2 TSX Energy Stocks That Could Break Through the Roof in December 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Did you miss the energy rally? Here are two TSX energy stocks that still offer handsome growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

If I Could Only Buy 1 Stock Before 2023, This Would be it!

| Demetris Afxentiou

If you could buy 1 stock before 2023, what would it be? Here’s the stock I’m considering, and I think…

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3 Stocks to Add During a Market Downturn

| Demetris Afxentiou

There are plenty of options to add during a market downturn. Here are several to considering buying today and holding…

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3 Quiet TSX Stock Winners You’ll Wish You Knew About Earlier

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are 3 TSX stocks that outperformed broader markets this year and could play well going into 2023.

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The Best TSX Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It's trying times out there, but these three TSX stocks offer the best way to bring in income through 2023…

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How to Generate $200 in Passive Income Each Month

| Puja Tayal

Do you want to earn $200 in monthly passive income by investing $200/month? Here’s how you have to go about…

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Stocks for Beginners

Better Inflation Buy: Enbridge Stock or a GIC?

| Kay Ng

GIC rates have improved this year, but Enbridge stock is still a better inflation buy. However, understand that it's a…

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RRSP Investors: How to Make More Money But Earn Less (in the CRA’s Eyes)

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The RRSP is great for saving for your retirement, but it also provides you benefits right now that will lower…

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TFSA Investors: 2 Top Stocks to Buy in December and Hold Forever

| Puja Tayal

The year 2022 is going out in a bearish mode. Here are some stocks to buy in December at a…

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3 Stocks You Can Keep Forever

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buy these stocks, set them, and forget them for decades for so much income you won't know what to do…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy at All-Time Highs?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Dollarama stock (TSX:DOL) remains at all-time highs while the rest of the market drops. Does this mean it's due to…

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2 Consumer Staples Stocks That Can Give You Upside and Peace of Mind

| Kay Ng

Do you want peace of mind for your stock portfolio? Add some solid consumer staples stocks when they trade at…

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Stocks for Beginners

5 Things to Know About Cargojet Stock in November 2022

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) stock should continue to see massive growth in the near and long term, thanks to long-term agreements and…

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4 Stocks I’d Buy Today and Hold Forever

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks to buy today and hold forever? Here are four of my top picks!

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3 Stocks That Lazy Investors Can Buy and Hold for a Decade or More

| Jed Lloren

Are you looking for stocks that you can buy and let run for a decade or more? Here are three…

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New Investor? Buy These 2 Growth Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These two growth stocks are perfect if you want superior growth in the near future but a long-term hold that…

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Black Friday Sale! Grab These FIRE Stocks Before it’s Too Late

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Black Friday isn't just about sales on products, but this year it offers sales on investments! So, pick up these…

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3 Renegade Stocks at All-Time Highs That Are Ignoring the Market Downturn

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These stocks remain at 52-week highs, but don't let that fool you. They still have so much more growing to…

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2 High-Potential Growth Stocks You Can Buy With $5,000

| Kay Ng

If you have an extra $5,000, a high-risk tolerance, and a long-term investment horizon, consider these growth stocks.

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2 TSX Stocks That Could Make You Rich by Retirement

| Robin Brown

Invest with a long horizon and you can build a fortune for retirement. Here's two top TSX stocks that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Invest in a TFSA Today If I Were Starting Over

| Tony Dong

An all-in-one ETF makes for a great "set-it-and-forget-it" TFSA holding.

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Dividend Stocks

Why I’m Not Falling for Algonquin Power’s 7% Dividend Yield

| Vineet Kulkarni

Algonquin Power stock currently yields a handsome 7%. But here's the catch.

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