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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

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): A Top Pick Amid the WSB Hype?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian WSB stock BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) may have more booms and busts in the cards, amid the historic short-squeezing phenomenon.

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Warren Buffett Should Pick Up More Shares of These 2 Battered Canadian Companies

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett's Canadian stock picks like Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are worthy of buying following their recent plunges.

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Stocks for Beginners

The #1 Way You Can Retire by 50

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

It seems as if retirement is a far off dream for many today, but there is a simple and easy…

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Pension: Should You Take Your Canada Pension at Age 60, 65, or 70?

| Kay Ng

Whether you choose to take your CPP payments early or late, you can still benefit from having Royal Bank (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Buy This Mini 4-Stock Portfolio for Quality TSX Access

| Victoria Hetherington

Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) and three other stocks offer a quick way to build a new TSX portfolio built around quality.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investors: 2 Risky Stocks You Need to Avoid

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are some points you need to consider before investing in these cannabis stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy on the TSX Today

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The TSX today can be a volatile place, but if you're in for the long haul, then there are plenty…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Canadian Dividend Stock to Buy Now!

| Robin Brown

Looking for top Canadian dividend stocks to buy in 2021? Here are three great stock picks with +4% dividends and…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TFSA Stock for 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

This top TFSA stock is perfect for buy-and-hold investors based on its growing dividend and the decade's long growth trend…

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Tech Stocks

3 of the Best TSX Value Stocks to Buy in February

| Victoria Hetherington

Looking for value stocks that won’t keep you up at night? Discover Viemed Healthcare (TSX:VMD) and two other Canadian names.

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Dividend Stocks

Can You Retire With No Savings and Only Your OAS and CPP Pension?

| Kay Ng

You may not be able to retire comfortably with only the OAS and CPP. Don’t worry, though. This is what…

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Tech Stocks

Watch This 1 TSX Cinema Stock for Sudden Upside

| Victoria Hetherington

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) and one other stock have seen big gains this week. Find out why they could go even higher…

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Dividend Stocks

Are You Investing — or Gambling? 1 Mindset To Help You Through Any Future Market Corrections

| Kay Ng

Lately, there have been large drawdowns across these stocks. Is a stock market crash 2021 already here?!

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Tech Stocks

What Is “Short-Selling?” And How Does a “Short Squeeze” Work? Here Are the Answers

| Chris MacDonald

Do you want to better understand short selling and how a short squeeze works? This article dives into what's driving…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks for Your Portfolio in 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

No one can tell you what the best stocks are to buy now. You need to decide for yourself. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Invest $100 Monthly and Rake In $200 a Month in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

Passive income: A small amount invested regularly in these TSX stocks for the long term can literally do wonders!

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Stocks for Beginners

The 2 Best Canadian Stocks to Beat the TSX Index in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another Canadian consumer staple have been unfairly ditched amid the latest rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

Better Buy: Air Canada (TSX:AC) or BlackBerry (TSX:BB)?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock have been the hottest TSX Index stocks of late, but which is…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Canadian: Snap Up This 1 TSX Stock for a Safer 2021

| Victoria Hetherington

Derisking a portfolio? Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) could be the antidote to a “Buy American” mandate on our border.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks You Need to Own

| Robin Brown

If you are worried about volatility, Canadian dividend stocks are a great way to earn passive income returns. Here are…

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Are These 2 Canadian Stocks Really the Next Netflix and Tesla?

| Joey Frenette

WildBrain Inc. (TSX:WILD) and Facedrive Inc. (TSXV:FD) may be some of the hottest Canadian stocks, but is it a stretch…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy a Home or Become a Passive Landlord in 2021?

| Kay Ng

Thinking of buying or selling your home? How about investing in real estate passively? Here are things to think about.

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Stocks for Beginners

Are These Canadian Stocks Due for a Short Squeeze?

| Joey Frenette

Reddit's forum WallStreetBets has made it tough to be a short-seller these days. Here are some stocks that may get…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where Are You Investing This Year’s $6,000?

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: A minor tweak to your cash hoard can increase your returns substantially. Here are two TSX stocks to…

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Tech Stocks

Apple Stock vs. BlackBerry Stock: Better Buy Today

| Jitendra Parashar

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) released its record Q1 earnings on Wednesday. But is its stock a better buy than the Canadian tech…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Could Realistically Double in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock looks like it could realistically double in 2021, but should you go against the grain at…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 TSX Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Need more income? These dividend stocks provide passive income and protect your principal.

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Stocks for Beginners

The 3 Best Lesser-Known Canadian Stocks I’d Buy in February

| Joey Frenette

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) and another cheap, top Canadian stock could be ready to run in the post-COVID-19 world.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: These 2 Top Stocks Got Hit Way Too Hard in Wednesday’s Sell-Off

| Joey Frenette

Contrarian investors should look to buy Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another stock after the recent pullback on the TSX.

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Stocks for Beginners

Looking for the Best Shares to Buy Now? I’d Take These 3 Simple Steps Today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on company track records and strategies could be a sound means of finding the best shares to buy now,…

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Tech Stocks

Dissecting the BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock’s Mind-Boggling Surge

| Vineet Kulkarni

The long-time laggard BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock broke through the roof this week. But will the rally last?

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A Great Canadian Stock to Buy and Never Sell!

| Robin Brown

This top Canadian stock just reported strong quarterly and year-end earnings. Its cheaper today and I see upside for 2021!

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Tech Stocks

Missed Buying Tesla Stock? 2 Top TSX EV Stocks to Get Super Rich in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Elon Musk-led Tesla will report its Q4 results today. Even if you missed buying Tesla stock at the right time,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks With Yields of +5%

| Kay Ng

Need income now? Get juicy passive income from these safe dividend stocks.

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Under $3 That You’ve Probably Never Heard of

| Joey Frenette

Young investors should add Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX:FAF) and another top small-cap Canadian stock to their radars.

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Tech Stocks

How Much Higher Can BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Fly?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has been on an incredible run over the past few weeks, but is it time to take…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Kay Ng

These top TSX stocks are excellent buys today. Together, the dividend stocks could beat the market in the long haul!

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Best TSX stocks to Buy Right Now

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider putting it in these TSX stocks for some decent gains this…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution $6,000: Here’s the Passive Income Play I Just Bought

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a pretty cheap passive income investment for any contrarian dividend investor's TFSA fund.

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Why This Growth Stock Is Battered — and a No-Brainer Buy

| Kay Ng

Here's why this growth stock is battered and a great buy, and how you should think about the investment going…

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