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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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Stocks for Beginners

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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Dividend Stocks

Need Monthly Income? 3 Cheap REITs to Buy Now!

| Kay Ng

Start earning monthly income from real estate stress for free through these three solid REITs!

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Stocks for Beginners

Bitcoin Crashes 20%: What’s Next for Canadian Investors?

| Daniel Da Costa

Bitcoin crashed more than 20% in a 24-hour period Wednesday morning, bringing it down 30% for the week. Here's what…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank Stock’s Incredible Rally Is Far From Over

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is picking up momentum, but the high-yield stock is still a top TSX buy for Canadian investors…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Put Your Cash to Work and Earn $100 Monthly in Dividends

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian investors: If you are also sitting on a big pile of cash, consider investing in stable, dividend-paying stocks for…

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Tech Stocks

High-Growth Canadian Cloud Stocks Won’t Stay This Depressed Forever: Buy Them Now

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is an incredible, fast-growing, Canadian cloud stock that value investors should strongly consider.

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Stocks for Beginners

4 Top TSX Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Kinross Gold (TSX:K) is just one of four top TSX stocks under $10 that Canadian investors should look to buy…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Lightspeed POS Stock Before Earnings?

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is going into its quarterly earnings this Thursday after selling off nearly 33%, but should you buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginner Investors: Top TSX Stocks I’d Buy and Never Sell

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail and CP Rail are two top wide-moat stocks that Canadian beginner investors should feel comfortable owning for the…

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Dividend Stocks

As Markets Touch Record Highs, Warren Buffett Looks to Be Wary of Valuations

| Vineet Kulkarni

The broader markets have shown a remarkable bounce-back rally since last year, but Warren Buffett has largely been a net…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top-Performing Canadian Stocks That Just Fell 10%

| Joey Frenette

AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) and another hot Canadian stock that value investors should look to buy after shedding over 10% of their…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

Can't find cheap dividend stocks these days? These three top TSX stocks are fairly valued and have ample dividend growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Cheap Canadian Growth Stock Poised to Skyrocket in the 2nd Half of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a top, cheap Canadian growth stock that value investors should back up the truck on in…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Although markets are trading close to all-time highs, some TSX stocks still offer handsome growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

While TSX stocks appear shaky, as they linger around their record highs, some indicators suggest a continued rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Combine active and passive investing by buying these two leading Canadian stocks in May and then owning them for forever!

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Bank Stocks

The Best Big 6 Canadian Bank Stock to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) looks to be the best Big Six Canadian bank stock for your buck as we head…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Buy and Hold Forever Dividend Stocks for Passive Income

| Kay Ng

If you own these dividend stocks, you can hold them for passive income forever.

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Dividend Stocks

5 of the Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian dividend stocks are getting pricier, but there are still some diamonds in the rough. Here are five top quality…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Canadian Growth Stock Uses Stock Buybacks to Help Drive High Returns

| Kay Ng

Stock buybacks are not necessarily good for shareholders. Here's a Canadian growth stock that is doing it right and driving…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s Why This Ethereum ETF Might Be the Best Crypto Stock in Canada

| Daniel Da Costa

There are tonnes of different ways to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies in Canada, but this Ethereum ETF offers the best…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 3 Best Canadian Cyclical Stocks to Buy in May’s Market Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Canadians should buy Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other cyclical stocks now for a shot at outsized gains in 2021.

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Stocks for Beginners

CN Rail Stock Looks Severely Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock is being punished for its outbidding of rail rival CP Rail, but is the damage to…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Dogecoin: Follow Warren Buffett’s Advice and Invest in These 2 TSX ETFs

| Vineet Kulkarni

Elon Musk’s U-turn related to his view on bitcoin should be an eye-opener for Dogecoin investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Great Canadian Stock to Buy While it’s Fresh off a 50% Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) is a top Canadian stock that investors should load up on after it got cut in half…

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Stocks for Beginners

What’s Next for Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Investors?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Top pot stock Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) continues to disappoint investors. What should you do?

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Tech Stocks

Forget Dogecoin: 1 Incredible TSX Stock to Buy Now if Gains Are What You Seek

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin and Dogecoin are plunging, thanks in part to Elon Musk. As the risks of cryptocurrency speculation surge, here is…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Undervalued TSX Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Robin Brown

It can be hard to find value when the TSX is soaring. Yet, here are three TSX stocks with both…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Dogecoin: Gold Stocks Could Be Ready to Shine

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is a far better inflation-resilient asset than Bitcoin or Dogecoin, and it's probably a buy right…

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Stocks for Beginners

Dogecoin Price: A Timeless Lesson for Canadian Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Dogecoin's price has caught the attention of many Canadians the last few weeks, but after peaking on Saturday night, investors…

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Air Canada Stock: Should You Brace Yourself for a Drop?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been a turbulent ride, but should investors punch their ticket, as the country winds down from…

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Tech Stocks

2 Fast-Growing Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) and Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) are two fast-growing Canadian tech stocks to pick up on this latest inflation-induced…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Reasons This Growth Stock Hasn’t Taken Off … Yet

| Kay Ng

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) has been a fabulous growth stock, delivering 23% annualized returns over the past 20 years. Here’s why…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: How to Make $223,000 in 10 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Canadian stocks like this one,coupled with consistent planning can absolutely bring in $223,000 in just a decade if you get…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks That Yield More Than 4%

| Vineet Kulkarni

Are you a fan of dividend stocks? Here are some of the top Canadian dividend stocks for the long term.

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Tech Stocks

2 of the Best High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another high-growth Canadian stock that investors should look to buy on tech's recent sell-off.

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Stocks for Beginners

Can Air Canada Stock Return to $50 by 2022?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how much upside potential Air Canada stock has to rally over the next eight months as Canada's economy continues…

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Dropped up to 50% Recently

| Vineet Kulkarni

Although TSX stocks at large are trading close to all-time highs, some rallying Canadian names remarkably floundered recently.

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Stocks for Beginners

$1,000 Invested in This TSX Copper Stock Last March Turned Into $15,000 Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX copper stocks: Amid the impending economic recovery, the industrial metal could continue to soar higher in 2021 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks at large have gained almost 30% in the last 12 months. Going forward, reasonably valued stocks will likely…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify: A Great Canadian Growth Stock to Buy After Tech’s Latest Slide

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a Canadian growth stock that may be a bargain with share tumbling on the back of some…

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