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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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Tech Stocks

Should Shopify Investors Worry About Amazon’s Acquisition of Selz?

| Joey Frenette

Amazon.com's (NASDAQ:AMZN) acquisition of Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) competitor Selz may mean pressure for SHOP stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Almost Ready to Retire? 4 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for Big Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and three other dirt-cheap dividend stocks to help soon-to-be retirees boost their passive income.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Will Make More Millionaires in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will announce its Q4 results tomorrow. Let’s find out why its stock could still be a great…

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Tech Stocks

Tesla Enters India: 1 Top Canadian EV Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is seemingly speeding up the plans to launch its cars in India. Here are some latest updates. Let’s…

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Personal Finance

Bitcoin Hits US$50,600! Will Warren Buffet Now Change His Opinion?

| Jitendra Parashar

Bitcoin reached a new record high of over US$50,000 on Tuesday morning. Will the recent cryptocurrency rally encourage Warren Buffett…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett’s Top Indicator Is Flashing RED: Don’t Panic

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's favourite indicator may be ringing alarm bells, but should you make drastic moves with your long-term portfolio today?

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 2 TSX Stocks to Play the Crude Oil Rally

| Vineet Kulkarni

These two TSX stocks could notably benefit from the ongoing crude oil price rally. Do you have these in your…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Powerful Tips to Build Wealth for Passive Stock Investors

| Kay Ng

Want to do as little work as possible to build wealth? Here are three powerful tips to help you invest…

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Stocks for Beginners

Heeding Warren Buffett’s Advice: Here’s How I’m Investing for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a terrific Canadian value stock that I think Warren Buffett fans can appreciate in this…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: 3 Buy-and-Hold Stock Investing Tips to Get Rich

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett shows there's no guesswork in stock investing when you buy and hold wonderful businesses.

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife (TSX:MFC): Absurdly Undervalued and Ready to Soar

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is a dirt-cheap financial stock that Canadian value investors should load up on now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks You’ll Want to Buy and Hold Through 2024

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another dirt-cheap Canadian dividend stock that contrarians should rotate into amid this frothy market.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) May Be on the Cusp of a Massive Upside Move

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks to have hit a massive buy signal following the release of its brutal, but not…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Numbers in Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Q4 Earnings Investors Might Not Like

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) closed what it calls the bleakest year in its history after reporting earnings for 2020. What should…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Way to Make $1 Million During the 2021 Stock Market Rally

| Jitendra Parashar

The broader market is continuing to surge to give 2021 a much-needed great start. It’s an opportunity to make millions…

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Why a Stock Market Crash May Not Happen in 2021

| Joey Frenette

The stock market is getting overheated, enticing pundits to ring the stock market crash or correction alarm bell, but should…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $100,000 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Kay Ng

Here's one stock that can help propel your TFSA to the next level and show you how to grow your…

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Dividend Stocks

Charlie Munger: Returns to Be Lower in Next 10 Years — Here’s What to Do About it

| Joey Frenette

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's right-hand man, doesn't see big gains over the next decade, but should investors take on more…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: How to Spot Value in This Frothy Stock Market

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a dividend stock that beginner investors should look to buy, even in this frothy stock market.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Growth Stock Just Raised Its Dividend by 8%

| Kay Ng

Add to this Canadian growth stock over time, especially when it sells off, and watch your wealth expand!

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top “Timely” TSX Stocks That Just Hit Massive Buy Signals

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) and another timely value stock could be ready to take off to new heights over the…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Canadian Dividend Stock Set for Exceptional Returns in 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian stocks might be peaking, but this one top Canadian dividend stock has many years of growth ahead. 2021 looks…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): Time to Load Up on This TSX Value Stock!

| Robin Brown

Is it time to buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock? I don't think so, but here is one bargain TSX value…

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Dividend Stocks

The Stock Market Generation Gap: Warren Buffett vs. Hedge Funds and Redditors

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is at a stage where three generations -- Warren Buffett, hedge funds, and Redditors -- are driving…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Investor-Favourite TSX Stocks That Could Reverse After Q4 Earnings

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are two top TSX stocks that could change their course after their recently released fourth-quarter earnings.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why I’m Super Bullish on Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock at $11

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock could be a huge winner if it can survive to the post-COVID world. But should you take…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Warren Buffett Stock I’m Tempted to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is one Warren Buffett stock that value-conscious income investors should look to in this frothy market.

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: How Should You Play Pot Stocks?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and other pot stocks have been heating up, but is the cannabis scene now too frothy?

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4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today for Sensational 2021 Returns!

| Robin Brown

Want outsized returns in 2021? These four top TSX stocks are masters at compounding long-term growth and earnings for shareholders!

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Stocks for Beginners

Are Value or Growth Shares Best to Buy for 2021?

| Peter Stephens

Will growth shares or value shares deliver the highest returns with the lowest risks in 2021 and in the coming…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cannabis Stocks Soar Through the Roof: The Next GameStop in the Making?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) led the cannabis stocks rally and gained 145% so far this week. That brings its total year-to-date gains…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks I Bet Will Massively Outperform the TSX in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another top Canadian growth stock could make you rich over the extremely long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Buying Ahead of a Correction: 1 Cheap Stock in an Expensive Market

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a top defensive dividend stock to own right now, even if you think we're heading for…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Dividend Stock Doing More Than Raising its Dividend!

| Kay Ng

This top Canadian dividend stock is making a massive multi-billion acquisition. Here’s what you need to know.

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Dividend Stocks

Beginner Investors: Heed This Warren Buffett Advice Amid the “WallStreetBets” Frenzy

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) stock is a dividend powerplay that beginner investors should buy over WallStreetBets plays.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider investing it in these top TSX stocks for decent potential gains.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Should Repurchase This Dividend Stock

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett made mistakes in 2020 and the biggest one, I believe, is his decision to sell Restaurant Brands International…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Top Growth Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

| Kay Ng

This large-cap growth stock has proven itself and is worthy as a core holding for TFSA investors looking for long-term…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Melt-Up 2021: Buy Canopy Growth Stock (TSX:WEED) or a Top Peer?

| Joey Frenette

Pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) are heating up again, but should you buy?

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: How to Research Stocks to Buy

| Daniel Da Costa

Any time you're considering buying a new Canadian stock, you should do extensive research beforehand.

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