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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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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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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada! 2 Air Travel Stocks That Could Offer Superior Gains

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) isn't the only Canadian stock to play the imminent recovery of the air travel industry. Here are…

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CN Rail Stock Is So Undervalued That it’s Absurd

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) got punished following its bidding war with fellow rail rival CP Rail, making the stock oversold and…

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3 Top-Performing TSX Stocks That Are a Bargain Today!

| Robin Brown

Wish you could afford some to performing stocks on the TSX? Well you can with these three top TSX stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Dogecoin: 1 Canadian Growth Stock to Buy in May 2021 for Big Gains

| Joey Frenette

Docebo (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) is a Canadian e-learning king that looks to be a far better long-term investment than Dogecoin or Bitcoin.

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A Top TSX Stock to Buy With Your CRA Tax Refund

| Joey Frenette

Fortis stock (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top TSX stock for Canadian dividend lovers to buy with their next big CRA tax…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks That Could Soar After Q1 Earnings Next Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks at large are already up more than 10% this year. Canadian markets could keep on trading strong on…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Mistakes Investors Make When Buying TSX Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Don't make these mistakes when investing in TSX stocks, each one could cost you serious cash down both now and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here Are 3 Top Canadian Stock Picks to Buy in May 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stock markets are near all-time highs. Here are three of my top Canadian stock picks to buy in May…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three top Canadian stocks that offer higher-return potential for the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Earn Money Tax-Free

| Daniel Da Costa

Paying taxes to the Canada Revenue Agency is something nobody likes to do. Here's how you can begin to start…

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Stocks for Beginners

Better Than Coinbase: 3 Top Cryptocurrency Plays That Go Beyond Bitcoin

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain (TSXV:HIVE) and Galaxy Digital Holdings (TSX:GLXY) may be better Canadian cryptocurrency stocks to buy over Coinbase.

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Dividend Stocks

Self-Employed? How to Get Passive Income With Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Self-employed and looking to improve your income stability, consider investing for passive income with solid dividend stocks, starting with Enbridge…

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CN Rail and CP Rail Stock Are on Sale! Which to Buy Amid a Bidding War?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) stock are under pressure, but who will win the bidding war, and which…

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Canadian Dollar Soars: Here’s the Best TSX Stock to Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock could be on the cusp of a massive breakout on the back of an economic reopening and…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy When Markets Are at Record Highs

| Vineet Kulkarni

The markets recorded yet another record high, breaching $19,400 levels yesterday. TSX stocks at large have added more than 45%…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 High-Conviction Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of two of my high-conviction Canadian stock picks for investors looking for big…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Looking for re-opening plays? Here are three TSX stocks that you can consider investing in for the longer term.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 90% of Canadians Are Making This TFSA Mistake

| Daniel Da Costa

The Canada Revenue Agency allows Canadians to use the TFSA to invest their money tax-free, yet nearly all Canadians make…

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Dividend Stocks

UNDERVALUED: 3 Top Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy in April 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks at large are up almost 30%, while the tech sector has soared nearly 45% in the last 12…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 of the Best Stocks to Buy on Loonie Strength

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) and Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock are top Canadian picks to buy on the recent strengthening of the loonie.

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Stocks for Beginners

Best Stocks to Buy Right Now: Air Canada or Cineplex?

| Daniel Da Costa

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) appear to be two of the cheapest stocks in Canada. But which is the…

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech IPO Just Went Live: Should You Buy it?

| Joey Frenette

Thinkific Labs (TSX:THNC) had a successful debut on the TSX Index, but should you load up on the Canadian tech…

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Stocks for Beginners

Meet the 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Dollarama (TSX:DOL) are cheap TSX stocks that could beat the market in 2021 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Here’s How to Make Money Fast!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Bitcoin could make or break your investment portfolio, but there's a safe and easy way to make fast cash even…

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Got $3,000? 3 Top Stocks to Buy in a Market Correction

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best long-term businesses you can own, which is why they're the first…

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Tech Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian Growth Stocks to Buy with $1,000 Today!

| Robin Brown

While the TSX is up near all time-highs, some Canadian growth stocks are looking more affordable. Here's my three top…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: 2 Top Gold and Silver Stocks to Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

Bitcoin isn't the only alternative asset to preserve and grow your wealth. Gold and silver stocks like Barrick Gold may…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $1,000? 1 Cheap Canadian Stock Ready for Blast-off!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B) is a top undervalued TSX stock that could make Canadian investors filthy rich over the next 10…

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Dividend Stocks

How Warren Buffett Built His Fortune, and How You Can, Too!

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has built a fortune investing in American companies. Here are three top Canadian stocks that win from the…

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TSX Stocks: 3 Big Earnings to Watch This Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

This season's corporate earnings growth will be the biggest driver for TSX stocks for the next few months. Which Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Re-Opening TSX Stocks That Gained Big in 2021: Should You Buy?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are top TSX stocks that have gained big in the last six months and could continue to gain amid…

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Dividend Stocks

Interest Rates Too Low? 2 Buy-and-Forget Canadian Dividend Stocks for You

| Kay Ng

Interest rates too low? Consider buy-and-forget dividend stocks. Here are two quality dividend stock examples.

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3 Easy Ways to Make Money Fast on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking to make cash quick and easy, then you want to use these methods to put money aside…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks Paying a 4% Dividend or More

| Robin Brown

Looking to boost your income, but don't want to overpay? Here are three undervalued Canadian stocks that have great long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Coinbase: HIVE Stock Is a Better Buy After Bitcoin’s Latest Plunge

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) is a Bitcoin miner that's cheaper and could have more upside than the white-hot Coinbase IPO.

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4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for the Rest of 2021

| Joey Frenette

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and three other TSX stocks are dividend studs to buy and hold forever.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for 1st-Time Investors

| Vineet Kulkarni

Dividend stocks outperform broader markets in the long run. Here are three TSX dividend stocks that investors can consider for…

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Dividend Stocks

Small-Cap Stocks Thrashed Large Caps in 2021: 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Small-cap TSX stocks have substantially outperformed their larger counterparts in the recent rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold for Life

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and two other Canadian Dividend Aristocrats that could make you rich over the long term.

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Investor Beware: Growth Stocks Could Take Another Hit to the Chin

| Joey Frenette

Value stocks like Fortis are where you will want to be if the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield triggers the…

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