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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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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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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Income and Growth

| Joey Frenette

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and two other dividend stocks that Canadian investors should buy for growth and income.

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Warren Buffett: If He Doesn’t Buy More of This TSX Stock, I’d Be Shocked

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a great contrarian value stock for Warren Buffett fans who seek a big margin of…

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Dividend Stocks

Young TFSA Investors: Stop Hoarding Cash — Buy These on-Sale Dividend Stocks Instead!

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a battered dividend stock that is a far better bet for TFSA investors seeking to find…

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Stocks for Beginners

Invest Like Warren Buffett: Own These Canadian Stocks and Don’t Let Go!

| Robin Brown

If you want to get rich like Warren Buffett, you have to think like him. Here are two top Canadian…

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Tech Stocks

Apple Car: 1 TSX Tech Stock to Gain From This Revolution

| Jitendra Parashar

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is getting serious about bringing its electric and autonomous car to the market. Here’s a TSX stock to…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Crash or Not, Warren Buffett Is Staying Invested, and So Should You!

| Joey Frenette

Stock market crash or not, Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a great Canadian defensive dividend stock that many may be sleeping on.

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2 Canadian Stocks I’d Love to Buy in February 2021

| Kay Ng

Here are some of the best Canadian stocks to put your money for the long term. They provide safety for…

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3 Incredibly Cheap TSX Index Stocks Under $15

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is just one of many low-priced TSX Index stocks that I would look to buy in February…

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Investors: This Canadian Growth King Deserves More Respect!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a severely-undervalued stock that I think value investors ought to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Dividend Stocks You Want to Own in 2021

| Robin Brown

Canadian investors love dividends! Here are two top TSX dividend stocks that are leading their markets with exceptional growth in…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Would Warren Buffett Think of the WallStreetBets Frenzy?

| Joey Frenette

The rampant speculation frenzy at WallStreetBets is nothing short of unprecedented, but what would Warren Buffett think of such?

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TFSA Investors: Turn $6,000 Into $50,000 With These Top Stocks

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors: now is as good a time as ever to invest your $6,000 contribution. Earn compounding wealth with these…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Much You Need to Save Monthly to Become a Millionaire by Retirement

| Vineet Kulkarni

Millionaire by retirement: It would be highly comforting to have a seven-digit bank balance in your sunset years. Here's how…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget BlackBerry Stock: Buy This Hidden Gem on the TSX Instead!

| Kay Ng

Do you like BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock? You'll like this little hidden gem's sure upside even more.

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Tech Stocks

TSX: 2 Top, Rallying Tech Stock That Are Long-Term Buys in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

After staging a solid rally in 2020, most TSX tech stocks have started 2021 strong note. That makes it the…

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Warren Buffett: 1 TSX Stock to Buy and Own Forever!

| Kay Ng

A wonderful business that's growing at an above-average pace and priced right -- now that's one stock Warren Buffett would…

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Energy Stocks

Jeff Bezos: 1 Rallying Green Energy Stock to Buy in February

| Jitendra Parashar

Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon.com’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO. Here’s why Canadian investors must invest in the fast-growing renewable energy…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Little-Known Growth Stocks Under $3

| Joey Frenette

The Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX:SCR) and another intriguing Canadian small-cap stock currently trades at less than $3.

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Tech Stocks

Next Amazon! This 1 Tiny TSX Stock Can Quadruple Your Money in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

This TSX stock has yielded nearly 400% return in the last year. It could be the next Amazon in terms…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks seem in great shape for a splendid run in 2021. If you are sitting on cash, consider investing…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: 1 Canadian Stock to Buy for the Next 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one Warren Buffett stock that should have the attention of Canadian value investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Cannabis: Psychedelic Stocks Could Be the Next Big Thing for the Decade

| Vineet Kulkarni

Did you miss the epic cannabis rally in 2018? Don't bother. These psychedelic stocks could be next up to break…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Short Squeezes! Buy This Canadian Stock Instead

| Joey Frenette

Instead of chasing short squeezes, buy and hold Canadian winners poised to keep on winning like Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO).

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2 Must-Own TSX Stocks to Triple Your TFSA Money in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

The Tax-Free Savings Account annual contribution limit remains unchanged at $6,000 in 2021. You still have a chance to multiply…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get to a $1M Stock Portfolio Sooner

| Kay Ng

Here are some tips to help you get to a $1M portfolio sooner than you think!

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Tech Stocks

Next Tesla! Don’t Miss This 1 TSX Tech Stock in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Elon Musk’s Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) faced sharp criticism from skeptics for over a decade before its stock skyrocketed last year. Here’s…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Best Canadian Way to Bet on Bitcoin

| Joey Frenette

The Bitcoin Fund (TSX:QBTC) provides Canadian investors with an incredibly easy and convenient way to get on the cryptocurrency bandwagon.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy the Dip at Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) have been major TSX downside movers of late. Which is the better buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Wherever the Market Goes, I’m Buying These Top TSX Stocks

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three TSX stocks that could stay resilient in almost all market conditions. Do you have them in your…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Pointers to Prepare Yourself If the Stock Market Corrects in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

All the previous market crashes have taught us one thing, that they come and go. You can’t entirely avoid them,…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Could Be a Massive Winner in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) is a fantastic retailer that could still have much more room to run ahead of a discretionary…

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Earnings Alert: 2 Top TSX Tech Stocks to Buy This Week

| Jitendra Parashar

Canadian software companies like Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) and Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) will release earnings later this week. It could be…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your TFSA Into a $1,000 Monthly Tax-Free Income Stream

| Kay Ng

Make $1,000 per month in tax-free income in your TFSA with this simple strategy.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TFSA Growth Stocks for Millennials

| Joey Frenette

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and two other Canadian stocks to help young millennials grow their TFSA rate over the…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe TSX Stocks That Beat the S&P500 in the Last Decade

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are three stable, reliable TSX stocks that beat the S&P 500 in the last decade. Do you own any…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Defensive TSX Dividend Stocks for You

| Kay Ng

Retired and need more passive income immediately? Consider these safe TSX dividend stocks today.

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3 Top Rallying TSX Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Jitendra Parashar

In this article, we’ll learn why BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB), Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA), and Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP(NASDAQ:BLDP) are great stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend-Growth Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Market Correction

| Joey Frenette

Young investors should scoop up CN Rail (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and two other top Canadian dividend growth stocks on weakness.

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GameStop Frenzy: 2 TSX Stocks That Saw Massive Swings Last Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

Some TSX stocks also joined the frenzy and witnessed higher volatility last week. Investors should trade cautiously with these volatile…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Deep Value Stocks That Could Be Next in Line to Go Parabolic!

| Joey Frenette

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and another deep-value Canadian stock pick that could make you rich over the really long haul.

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