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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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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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Stocks for Beginners

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Looks More Enticing Than GameStop (NYSE:GME)

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock looks undervalued, with real turnaround potential, making it a better buy than Gamestop (NYSE:GME) stock.

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Stop Waiting for a TSX Sell-off: Here’s Where Value Exists Today

| Joey Frenette

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) is a top Canadian growth stock that TFSA investor should think about buying after the recent tech…

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Stocks for Beginners

CN and CP Rail Stocks Just Went on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) stock are under pressure this week. Which name is the better buy on…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Wait for a Market Downturn to Invest?

| Kay Ng

Did you miss the bear market opportunity last year? No worries; stock investing is about the now and the future.…

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Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP): A Stock to Buy and Own Forever?

| Robin Brown

Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) is buying Kansas City Southern (NYSE:KSU) in a blockbuster stock and cash deal. Is this top…

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ALERT: CP Rail’s (TSX:CP) Blockbuster Deal Is a Game Changer!

| Joey Frenette

CP Rail (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) made a big splash this weekend, with its agreement to buy Kansas City Southern in a blockbuster…

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TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Gems to Buy Today If You Have $3,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

While the TSX Composite Index has surged a remarkable 60% in the last 12 months, few TSX stocks have notably…

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2 Top Canadian Value Stocks That Could Skyrocket Into Year’s End

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies Inc.(TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are two Canadian value stocks to consider.

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Dividend Stocks

Need Income? 3 Tips for Building Passive Income With Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Wish you had more income during stressful economic times? Try this straightforward passive income method.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Week’s TSX Top Pick: Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a wonderful business at a wonderful price, but all risks considered, I think long-term investors have…

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you have some extra cash, it makes sense to bet on TSX stocks during the impending economic recovery.

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2 Key Financial Takeaways From the COVID-19 Pandemic

| Kay Ng

To better secure your financial future, here are two things you should do as soon as possible!

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Giants That Offer Stable Passive Income for the Long Term

| Vineet Kulkarni

It makes sense to invest at least some portion of your portfolio in dividend stocks. Here are three top TSX…

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4 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in March and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Can't seem to figure out the stock market right now? These four top Canadian stocks give you diversification, income, growth,…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Fan? 1 Cheap TSX Stock to Buy Today and Hold for Decades

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a magnificent TSX stock that value-conscious Warren Buffett fans should check out right now.

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Got $1,000? 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy for Post-Pandemic Recovery

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are the top three TSX stocks that could soar higher amid the post-pandemic recovery.

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4 Top Canadian ETFs to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

These top Canadian ETFs offer investors great diversification in addition to a tonne of long-term growth potential making them ideal…

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The 2 Best TFSA Stocks to Buy in March 2021

| Robin Brown

Its tax time in Canada, and time to think about the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Here are two great stocks…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Bitcoin! This Canadian All-Star Stock Has Far More Upside

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR)(NASDAQ:SCR) stock is a growth king that looks like a much better buy than Bitcoin…

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2 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy During a Market Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock and another great Canadian stock TSX investors should check out after the latest market drop.

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Can You Achieve Financial Freedom by 40?

| Kay Ng

Want to achieve financial freedom by 40? Then you should start doing this now!

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Why Wait for a Correction? These 3 Top TSX Stocks Are Already Down About 30%

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks are up almost 5% so far this month. Interestingly, some high-growth names have notably fallen recently, which brings…

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Dividend Stocks

Relieve Your Stress by Building a Passive-Income Stream!

| Kay Ng

Stressed about money? Start building a passive-income stream now!

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Replace Shaw’s Monthly Dividend

| Kay Ng

Looking for dividend stocks to replace your monthly income from Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR)?

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Hates Bitcoin and Gold But Loves Deep Value: Here’s Where to Look

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett isn't tempted by Bitcoin and gold. He would much rather get paid to wait from dividend stocks like…

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3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today If You Have $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

Top TSX stocks: If you are sitting on excess cash, consider investing in these top-performing Canadian names for the long…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex (TSX:CGX): The Ultimate Canadian Reopening Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex stock TSX:CGX) could make you filthy rich if all goes well with the Canadian economic reopening, but investors should…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks to Buy Under $20 in March 2021

| Robin Brown

Looking for some cheap Canadian stocks to buy today? Here are two high-quality dividend stocks that have great long-term value…

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Will Warren Buffett Give Airline Stocks Another Shot?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and the airline industry is surging higher, but will Warren Buffett ride the bounce back ahead of…

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex or Air Canada: Which TSX Stock Can Double Your Money?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is up more than 50%, while Cineplex (TSX:CGX) has soared a notable 90% in the last…

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2 Canadian Stocks for Warren Buffett Fans to Buy for Late 2021

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another top Canadian stock that I know Warren Buffett fans would love for late-2021!

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): A Top TSX Stock for the Next 5 Years

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) may still be risky, but young growth investors should still take a chance on the airline while…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $500? 4 Best of the TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some cash, consider investing in TSX stocks for decent gains prospects. Here are four top…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Biggest TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in March 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Stable dividends offer immense comfort during turbulent times. These three top TSX dividend stocks provide stability along with decent growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers Communications Buying Shaw: What Should Shaw Investors Do?

| Kay Ng

Congratulations Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) shareholders! You're most likely sitting on huge gains from the news of the merger. Here are…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla: 2 Canadian EV Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Joey Frenette

Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP) and Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) are Canadian EV stocks with more upside than Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA).

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB): This Ultimate Canadian Dividend Stock Is Ready to Skyrocket!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge stock (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a classic "Warren Buffett" Canadian dividend king that could be ready to explode to new heights.

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Next Roblox! A Cheaper Canadian Metaverse Play

| Joey Frenette

The Roblox IPO (NYSE:RBLX) may be too hot to handle, but there are "alternative" plays on the TSX Index for…

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This 1 Canadian EV Stock Could Triple Your Money in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

This TSX electric vehicle stock has risen 28% in 2021 so far after its 27% gains last year. I expect…

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This 1 TSX EV Stock Jumped 23% Last Week: Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock made a big comeback last week as it rose by 23% after falling for the previous five…

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