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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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Dividend Stocks

Power Up Your Portfolio With These 2 Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Looking to power up your portfolio's dividend income or price appreciation? Check these dividend stocks out immediately!

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Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Conservative investors can consider rebalancing their exposure to some of the best Canadian dividend stocks, as markets linger around all-time…

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Canadian Dividend Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

If you want a solid growing stream of quarterly cash flows, these three top Canadian dividend stocks are perfect. Buy…

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Passive-Income Investors: 1 Top Canadian High Yielder to Buy

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is a top, undervalued, high-yield Canadian REIT that passive-income investors should consider buying on weakness.

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Warren Buffett’s 3 Open Secrets That Could Make You a Billionaire

| Jitendra Parashar

These three lessons by Warren Buffett could help new investors make a fortune in the long term and avoid making…

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Cheapest Canadian Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 5%

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are two of the cheapest Canadian dividend stocks with huge yields.

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Canadian Banking Giants Could Surge in the Roaring 20s

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and the Canadian banking giants could be top performers after many years of consolidation.

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CN Rail Is a Top TSX Stock Amid a Bidding War

| Joey Frenette

As CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) duke it out, I think investors ought to back up the truck…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Remains a Risky Investment

| Vineet Kulkarni

The theatre chain operator stock Cineplex (TSX:CGX) has soared almost 200% since the vaccine launch in October last year.

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3 Undervalued TSX Stocks to Buy Under $40 in May 2021

| Robin Brown

The TSX Index is climbing, and stocks are pricey. Here are three undervalued TSX stocks with catalysts to create strong…

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3 TSX Stocks That Posted Solid Earnings This Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Attractively valued stocks, backed by solid fundamentals, could keep trading higher in 2021. Here are three TSX stocks that reported…

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Should You Go Defensive as TSX Stocks Linger Around All-Time Highs?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Despite the uneven impact of the mutating coronavirus, TSX stocks continue to surge and are trading close to all-time highs.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Stocks That Turned $10,000 Into $250,000 or More!

| Robin Brown

If you want to beat the TSX over the long-run learn from history. Here's two top TSX stocks that turned…

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Tech Stocks

Next Roblox: Why Spin Master Could Skyrocket Further Post-Earnings

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) just clocked in an incredible quarter, but should investors load up as it moves in on…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Get a Safe 6.4% Yield From This Dividend Stock

| Kay Ng

Want more monthly income? Consider putting some of your excess cash in this TSX dividend stock for a safe 6.4%…

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are the 3 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Robin Brown

Do you love monthly/quarterly cash in your pocket? Here are three top Canadian dividend stocks that give a great mix…

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Stocks for Beginners

CP Rail or CN Rail: Which Stock Is a Better Buy Today?

| Robin Brown

CP Rail and CN Rail are long-term rivals. The fight over the Kansas City Southern Railway is heating up. Which…

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Markets could continue to soar higher, driven by economic recovery and re-opening hopes. Here are three TSX stocks you can…

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1 Top TSX Stock to Buy with an Extra $3,000

| Joey Frenette

It's never been a better time to invest in Canada's Warren Buffett with shares of Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) while they're…

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Ethereum ETFs Are Soaring: Buy Them While They’re Hot?

| Joey Frenette

Ethereum has been outperforming Bitcoin in a big way, but should you hop aboard the hotter cryptocurrency or sit on…

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2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks That Became More Attractive in May 2021

| Kay Ng

Further corrections in these Canadian dividend stocks have made them more attractive buys for growth and income!

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CN Rail or Air Canada: Which Stock Is the Better Buy on the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Air Canada (TSX:AC) are top transportation plays that recently plunged, but are either worth a second…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why I Wouldn’t Buy Air Canada Stock Yet

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has been nosediving of late, thanks in part to the horrific COVID-19 wave. But should contrarians wait…

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1 Cheap Canadian Stock to Buy in an Expensive Market

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful Canadian company whose shares are currently at a wonderful price.

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Here Are 2 Top Canadian Value Stocks to Buy With $1,000 in May

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks have been riding a momentum wave. If you are more value conscious, here are two top Canadian value…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Is a Top Stock for May 2021

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock is my top pick for TFSA investors this May 2021 in spite of the Line 5…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Crude Oil Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you have overlooked the energy sector just because of its long saga of underperformance, here are three TSX stocks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock: Should You Buy or Bail in May 2021?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could plunge or take-off over the near-term, but is the risk worth the shot at scoring…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Is a Gift Courtesy of Mr. Market!

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock just served up another incredible quarter, yet its stock is back on the retreat over peak growth…

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Dividend Stocks

4 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $20 This May

| Robin Brown

Looking for dividend yields and growth ahead? These four TSX dividend stocks have great prospects now and out of the…

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3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three top Canadian stocks that offer handsome growth prospects for the long term.

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Where to Invest $1,000 When TSX Stocks Are at All-Time High

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are looking to invest for the long term, here are some of the top TSX stocks that offer…

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Here Are 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Kay Ng

These top Canadian stock buys for May 2021 provide value, dividend income, and upside potential. Take your pick!

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Stocks for Beginners

Here Are the 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in May and Go Away

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of two top Canadian stocks for on the TSX for investors to buy in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR): My Top TSX Stock to Buy in May 2021

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a wonderful Canadian rail stock that is my top TSX pick for May 2021 and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Green Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is just one of many dirt-cheap Canadian green stocks to buy on renewed renewable tailwinds.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top Takeaways From Warren Buffett’s 2021 Meeting With Shareholders

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's 2021 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting was rich with invaluable lessons for Canadian retail investors. Here are my top…

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4 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in May 2021

| Robin Brown

Certain Canadian growth stocks look very promising right now. Here are four top Canadian growth stocks that look attractive in…

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Revealed: The Best Canadian REIT Is Under the Radar

| Kay Ng

Come in and I'll take you on a tour around the REIT kingdom before finally revealing the best Canadian REIT…

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Canada Revenue Agency: How to Make the Best Use of Your Tax Refund

| Kay Ng

Getting a tax refund from the CRA? Here are three ways you can best make use of it!

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