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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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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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Next Tesla! This 1 Top Canadian EV Stock Just Got Irresistible

| Jitendra Parashar

While Tesla is busy buying Bitcoin, this Canadian tech company just gave more big news that makes its stock even…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: A Massive 2021 Market Rally Is Imminent

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett is extremely positive about the economy, even after the global pandemic hurt investors’ sentiments last year. His optimism…

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A Warren Buffett Stock Every Canadian Should Own

| Robin Brown

Want to get wealthy like Warren Buffett? You have to look at stocks like businesses. Here is one TSX business…

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2 Outstanding Dividend Stocks to Be Crazy Rich in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

After COVID-19-related worries last year, the Canadian stock market is rallying in 2021. Here are two cheap TSX stocks to…

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Next GameStop (NYSE:GME)? Why Air Canada and Cineplex Have Room to Run Post-COVID

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex (TSX:CGX) may have more post-COVID upside than WallStreetBets favourite GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock.

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Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) or Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)?

| Joey Frenette

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) are picking up traction, but should you buy either pot stock?

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2 Top Growth Stocks to Stash in Your TFSA for the Next Decade

| Joey Frenette

Dye & Durham Ltd. (TSX:DND) and Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) may not be the next Tesla, but they are both capable…

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2 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are great Canadian dividend stocks to buy in an expensive market.

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2 Hot TSX Stocks to Give Your TFSA a Boost!

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR) and another white-hot TSX growth stock could make your TFSA rich over the long…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Air Canada Stock: Find Better Value in This Stock

| Kay Ng

Instead of Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock, play the economic recovery with this stock for sure upside!

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Invest With Canada’s Warren Buffett Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Led by the Canadian Warren Buffett, Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a great stock bet on for the post-COVID-19…

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How to Build a Passive Income with Dividend Stocks

| Kay Ng

Want to increase your current income now? Here are six safe dividend stocks that provide juicy yields.

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Beware of Reddit-Pumped Stocks: Buy These Battered COVID-19 Reopening Stocks Instead!

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a top cigar-butt stock that may be worth betting on, as the world economy heals from…

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Investor Beware: A Top Low-Beta Stock for a High-Volatility Stock Market

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a great low-volatility way to protect your portfolio from any market…

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Dividend Stocks

An All-Weather TSX Stock Portfolio for Beginners

| Vineet Kulkarni

To minimize the volatility risk, one can certainly go for recession-resilient, diversified TSX stocks. Here are four stocks that have…

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Stock Rally: M&A Driving Growth in This Canadian Stock

| Kay Ng

This Canadian tech stock is set up for more growth with this massive acquisition!

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REVEALED: Here’s the Only Reddit Stock I’d Touch

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is the only WallStreetBets-driven Reddit stock that interests me following its vicious late-January +50% crash.

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Next Market Crash: A Red-Hot Stock I’d Buy on a Pullback

| Joey Frenette

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR) is one white-hot Canadian stock that you should check out on the next stock…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Watch Amid the Commodity Supercycle

| Vineet Kulkarni

Commodity prices have been soaring higher amid the looming economic recovery. Here are two TSX stock to bet on.

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Tesla Takes Bitcoin to US$48,000: 1 Big Mistake to Avoid in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

On Tuesday morning, Bitcoin reached another record level near US$48,200, as the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fueled rally continues. But you must…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Investing: 3 Ways I Time the Market to Enhance Wealth Creation

| Kay Ng

Here's how timing the market works hand in hand with time in the market to enhance your wealth creation.

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Tech Stocks

Why Facedrive (TSXV:FD) Stock Went Crazy and Rose 80% Last Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock has returned 1,860% in the last 12 months and almost 9,000% in the last two years!

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Tesla’s Big Bitcoin Bets Crashed Exchanges! But I’m Still Buying Stocks Instead

| Jitendra Parashar

Many cryptocurrency exchanges faced technical issues after Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) US$1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin raised their volume. But I am…

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Here’s How to Double Your Money Faster!

| Kay Ng

Here are simple tips to help you double your money faster with examples shown!

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Tech Stocks

Tesla Buys Bitcoin! Is Dogecoin Next for Elon Musk?

| Jitendra Parashar

Elon Musk-led Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) just surprised everyone by revealing its US$1.5 billion investments in Bitcoin. But it doesn’t make cryptos…

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Next Shopify! 1 High-Growth Canadian Tech Stock to Buy in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

If you’re impressed with Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) solid sales growth and its impressive stock returns, then you may want to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 3 Canadian Bigwigs That Increased Dividends for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

These TSX stocks have increased their dividends for 2021. The increase shows management’s confidence in earnings and strength to weather…

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Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Could Soar to New Heights in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) just came off an incredible earnings beat, but could such strength be just the start?

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2 Canadian 5G Stocks to Buy for 2022

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) are cheaper ways to play a 5G boom than Apple Inc.

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2 Warren Buffett Stocks That Seem Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are two top Warren Buffett stocks that look cheap.

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2 Safe Big Dividend Stocks to Hold in Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Here are two big dividend stocks with a margin of safety that can protect your principal and dividend income.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Stocks Under $4 That Could Lead to Big Gains in 2021 and Beyond

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFSA investors don't need to buy up huge stocks to see big gains. These stocks are set up to soar…

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Market Crash Alert: The TSX Reaches a Record High, Is it Time to Get out?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The stock market continues to climb, leaving many thinking there might be a stock market crash. So is it time…

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Tech Stocks

3 Small Cap TSX Stocks to Watch

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider purchasing smaller cap stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange like HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE).

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: Turn Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution Into $25,000 in 5 Years

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Need cash fast? You should be looking at stocks like these that could grow in only five years!

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Warren Buffett Just Signaled a Big Stock Market Rally in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett continues to remain optimistic and invested in tech companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). His recent moves…

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Dividend Stocks

Challenges Continue to Mount for Air Canada (TSX:AC) and its Investors

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is up 60% in the last three months. But will the rally last, given mounting challenges?

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3 Simple Steps for Canadian Investors to Get Rich

| Kay Ng

Are you ready to build some serious wealth? Here's a sure way to get rich!

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $10,000 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Kay Ng

You can turn your TFSA to $1,000,000 10 years sooner using this strategy! Here's how to do it.

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Dividend Stocks

Cheap Defensive Dividend Stocks Could Shine in 2021!

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ktd. (TSX:H) is one terrific defensive dividend stock that value investors should look to buy in February 2021.

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