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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

3 TSX Stocks to Watch for Earnings Surprises Next Month

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Earnings season has already been kickstarted. Here are three Canadian giants to look at for earnings surprises next…

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Tech Stocks

BCE Stock Is a Top 5G Dividend Pick for 2021

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock may be too cheap to ignore for passive-income investors seeking more yield for a lower price of…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Canadian Stocks You Need to Own in 2021!

| Robin Brown

Canadian investors: why pay tax on investments if you don't have to? Unlock the power of compounding returns with these…

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Tech Stocks

Investor Beware: Are Markets Overvalued or Are Higher Multiples “The New Normal”?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry stock (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has faced massive mutliple expansion in recent weeks, but is it a sign that the TSX Index is…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About Volatile Markets? Here Are 2 Top Utility Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

While utility stocks are perceived as boring, they offer rewards that none of the other sectors do. Here are two…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Should You Buy the Parabolic Rally?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock continues its incredible rally, but will it too late to get in with the latest pop off…

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Tech Stocks

Why I’d Avoid These 2 Top-Gainer TSX Stocks in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Investors need to be cautious and pay attention to valuations while investing for the long term.

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Tech Stocks

PUZZLED? Why Blackberry Stock Popped Over 48% on Monday

| Jitendra Parashar

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock stunned everyone by surging over 48% on Monday -- before settling with 28% day gains. Here’s some…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Earn $180 Per Week in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) and another 8% yielder that passive income investors may wish to buy.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Forget Stock-Picking. Buy These ETFs

| Daniel Da Costa

These days, selecting individual stocks can be quite difficult. Instead, investors should consider Warren Buffett's advice and buy these other…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That Can Gain 50% in 2021

| Kay Ng

Looking for +50% gains? Check out these cheap TSX stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy This 1 TSX Stock if You’re Worried About the Market

| Victoria Hetherington

Boasting a comprehensive range of quality indicators, Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) could be the heroic stock investors need.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 OVERVALUED TSX Stocks Investors Must Be Careful With

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks already at peaks with large premium valuation could see some pullback in the short to medium term.

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This Canadian Stock Could Be a Huge Winner in the Post-COVID World

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a top value stock if you seek a cheap way to play a recovery…

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Tech Stocks

Elon Musk: Top 2 EV Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Elon Musk’s Tesla saw massive gains in 2020. If you missed a rally in its stocks, you still have a…

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Stocks Could See Some of the Best Years Ever in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Forget a stock market crash: The year 2021 could bring some of the biggest gains for markets.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Retail REITs: Which Stock Is Best for Income in 2021?

| Kay Ng

Thinking of fishing in seemingly cheap retail REITs for income? You might be surprised which of these REITs is a…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Take Profits in BlackBerry Stock?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) is picking up traction in the new year, but is it too late to punch your ticket…

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Tech Stocks

Tempted by Bitcoin? Here Are 2 Canadian Tech Stocks That Could Outshine the Cryptocurrency

| Joey Frenette

Docebo Inc. (TSX:DCBO)(NASDAQ:DCBO) and Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) have been white hot, but can they outperform Bitcoin?

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks You Can Start With in 2021

| Kay Ng

Don't know which stock to invest in? Start with these three proven dividend stocks. You won't regret taking this first…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Auto Stocks for Tech Investors to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

The auto-tech growth thesis is switching up a gear. Discover top stocks like Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) today.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top TSX Materials Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Have materials stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) bottomed, or are they heading for another strong run on the Toronto Stock…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Great TSX Stocks to Buy for a “Biden Bull” Market

| Victoria Hetherington

New year, new president. Find out why names such as Northland Power (TSX:NPI) strike a chord in a fresh political…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Robin Brown

2021 is looking to be a banner year for Canadian dividend stocks. Here are three of my top TSX dividend…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Software Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should purchase top Toronto Stock Exchange technology stocks like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) this year.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Forget Bitcoin, Here’s How to Make Millions!

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has avoided Bitcoin like the plague. Looking for something more stable with HUGE upside? This Canadian stock could…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today if You Have $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

It makes sense to deploy a portion of your cash in these top-performing TSX stocks and earn some handsome return…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investments: My Portfolio Made 20% in 2020: Here’s What I’m Buying Next

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Here are my top, and bottom, performers and why I'm still holding them. And, of course, what I'm planning to…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget a Crash: Canada Housing Market Just Got a Big Thumbs-Up!

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada’s housing market has been soaring high for the last few years. The bull ride is expected to continue in…

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Stocks for Beginners

A Top Stock I’m Tempted to Buy for My TFSA Growth Fund

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a wonderful business that I think investors should look to add to their long-term TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Kay Ng

Get more income, protect your principal, and get market-beating returns across these three cheap Canadian dividend stocks!

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Bank Stocks

Canadians: These 2 Stocks Could Plunge in 2021

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another Canadian stock that I think could be overdue for a correction at some point in the…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Canadian Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and two other Canadian small-cap stocks that investors should look to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Time a Market Crash: 1 Defensive Dividend Stock to Buy Instead

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One Ltd. (TSX:H) is one of many cheap dividend stocks that you should look to buy today, even if…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Find the Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Kay Ng

Want outsized total returns? Here’s how you can find the top Canadian stocks to buy now!

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech Stocks for Growth Investors to Buy in 2021

| Victoria Hetherington

Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) and two other hot tech stocks could continue to see reliable growth in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Tips to Retire Rich With Growth Stocks

| Kay Ng

Check out these tips that can help you retire rich with growth stocks.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for a Silver Bull Market

| Victoria Hetherington

Discover why Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)(NYSE:SVM) and three other key silver stocks may add years of upside to a portfolio.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Tech Stock Is Flying Under the Radar

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) has been a major 2020 winner that can keep on winning in 2021 and beyond if…

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Stocks for Beginners

OPINION: Warren Buffett Made a Mistake Selling This Great Canadian Stock

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett isn't bullish on Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) anymore, but you should be before a 2021 restaurant rebound.

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