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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

Got $3,000? 3 of the Biggest TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks have surged almost 70% since the pandemic crash in March last year. Did you make the most of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Charlie Munger’s Investment Style Could Pay Big Dividends in Today’s Frothy Market

| Joey Frenette

Charlie Munger is one of the greatest long-term investors of our time, and he has a lot to teach today's…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy This Week if You Have $3,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

While many have been procrastinating on the expectations of another market crash, many TSX stocks reached record highs.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 TSX Stocks for Your Extra-Safe Portfolio

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three TSX stocks that offer decent growth prospects and an additional safety layer compared to their peers.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and two other Canadian dividend stocks that look too cheap for passive-income investors to ignore.

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: 1 Top Dividend Stock to Start a TFSA Retirement Fund

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a top pick that I think beginner investors should stash in their TFSA growth…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for March

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) are great dividend stocks for beginner TFSA investors to buy for the…

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Dividend Stocks

My Favourite Canadian Utility Stock Just Went on Sale!

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top utility stock that is out of favour now, but this could change once the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Earn 1,000% Returns From This Safe, High-Growth Stock!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TELUS Corp. (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) should thrive in the next few years as a high-growth stock, as competitors play catch up to…

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Dividend Stocks

Can I Become a Millionaire by Investing $500 Monthly?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Millionaire by retirement: It is not that risky nor as complicated as they say. One just needs to invest for…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: If you are looking to invest for the long term, consider these Canadian giants for handsome potential growth.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Copy Warren Buffett: 2 TSX Stocks From His Playbook

| Robin Brown

Want to follow Warren Buffett's playbook and gain wealth on some 2021 themes? Here are two top Canadian stocks that…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Many Canadian bigwigs reported their quarterly earnings this week. These three TSX stocks could soar higher after their recently released…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Investors Could Be Wrong About Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock

| Vineet Kulkarni

Top TSX stock Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is trading close to its nine-month high. But is optimism really justified?

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Dividend Stocks

Earnings Alert! This 1 Amazing TSX Stock Just Got More Attractive

| Jitendra Parashar

This amazing Canadian energy company just announced better-than-expected earnings results on Thursday. Its stable business model, high-profit margins, and an…

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: How $1 a Year Becomes $241 in 30 Years

| Kay Ng

Saving $30 and getting $241 is similar to turning savings of $500 a month into +$1 million. Here's how it…

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Stocks for Beginners

Has Bitcoin Ruined the Case for Holding Gold?

| Joey Frenette

Does it still make sense to own gold or shares of gold miners, as Bitcoin continues to gain traction as…

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Tech Stocks

Got $1,000? This 1 TSX Tech Stock Could Triple it

| Jitendra Parashar

The stock market is continuing to rally in 2021. It could be the best time to buy some cheap growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

Follow Warren Buffett to Higher Yields With Undervalued Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett placed huge bets on high-yield dividend stocks in Verizon and Chevron. Here is why I would follow in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Bitcoin’s Epic Rally May Not Yet Be Over

| Joey Frenette

Should you buy Bitcoin or any TSX-traded Bitcoin ETF or fund, as prices continue their epic rally, skyrocketing to new…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: 3 Top Stocks I’d Buy to Mirror His Latest Bets

| Joey Frenette

Consider Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and other top TSX bargains if you want to mirror Warren Buffett's Q4 moves.

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Dividend Stocks

Growing Dividends From 2 Restaurant Stocks

| Kay Ng

Light can be seen at the end of the tunnel for shareholders in these two restaurant stocks that have been…

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Growth Stocks I’d Buy Over BlackBerry (TSX:BB) in 2021

| Robin Brown

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) stock has been exciting in 2021. Yet I wouldn't buy it. Here are two highly profitable Canadian growth…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for a Safe 4% Yield

| Kay Ng

New to stock investing? Start learning with these defensive dividend stocks that provide nice yields of 4%!

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

Amid the looming economic recovery and with the pandemic’s end in sight, TSX stocks could continue to rally in 2021.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Sold Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) and Shares Plunge: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) plunged another 4% on Wednesday after Warren Buffett disclosed he'd exited his stake.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock After a Stellar Q4 Earnings Beat?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is an incredible growth king that plunged on Wednesday after Q4 earnings, but is the dip buyable?

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Stocks for Beginners

Which Brookfield (TSX:BAM.A) Stock Should You Own in 2021?

| Robin Brown

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) has multiple subsidiaries investors can own. I answer which stock is the best to own for…

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Stocks for Beginners

Time to Get Up to Speed With Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock

| Joey Frenette

Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is a white-hot Canadian growth company that isn't about to slowdown anytime soon.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: The Best Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

Here are the top stocks that the world's best investor, Warren Buffett, advises beginner investors to focus on for maximum…

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Tech Stocks

Next Tesla! This 1 TSX EV Stock Just Got Absurdly Cheap

| Jitendra Parashar

Bears seem to be hitting BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock these days like skeptics used to attack Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) a couple of…

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $6,000? 3 Top Stocks for Your TFSA in February 2021

| Robin Brown

Want to boost your investment returns? Start investing in your TFSA. Here are three hot TSX stocks perfect for a…

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Ready to Bet on Bitcoin? Here Are the Easiest Ways for Canadians to Invest

| Joey Frenette

The Bitcoin Fund (TSX:QBTC.U)(TSX:QBTC) is one of the easiest ways for Canadians to bet on the white-hot cryptocurrency without a…

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Dividend Stocks

Monthly Income Investors: 3 REITs for a 4.6% Yield

| Kay Ng

Looking for safe monthly income? Check these out, including Canadian Dividend Aristocrats.

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Betting Big on 5G Tech! 1 Top Canadian 5G Stock to Buy in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) seems to be betting high on the upcoming 5G boom. Here’s a great…

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Bank Stocks

Warren Buffett Just Sold Major Bank Stocks: What Should You Do?

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) just sold many bank stocks. Is it time for you to follow him and trim…

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Stocks for Beginners

Invest Like Warren Buffett: 1 Top TSX Stock to Own Forever

| Robin Brown

If you want to grow wealthy like Warren Buffett, you have to think LONG-TERM. Here is one TSX stock to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget GME Stock: Get 30% Returns Here Instead!

| Kay Ng

Forget about GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock. It's time to move on to these safe stocks with surer returns of 30%!

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Rally Isn’t Over Yet

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a great contrarian play that could be headed to much higher levels over the medium term…

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Tech Stocks

Hotter Than Bitcoin: These 2 TSX Momentum Stocks Are up Over 1,500% Since March — Don’t Chase Them

| Joey Frenette

HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) is a white-hot Bitcoin play that's looked unstoppable of late, but it may be too…

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