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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) Could Easily Double Again

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) may be the perfect stock for Canadian investors seeking both value and growth amid the pandemic.

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Stocks for Beginners

SELL ALERT: I’d Avoid These 2 Stocks!

| Chris MacDonald

These two stocks are ones I would avoid like the plague! Investors need to be wary of the rebound or…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get $500/Year From Your $6,000 in 2021 TFSA Contributions

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Canadian High Dividend Equity Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a great way for TFSA income investors to give…

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Stocks for Beginners

This Growth-by-Acquisition King Is So Cheap it’s Ridiculous

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is severely undervalued and ready to soar, as the firm moves on from its failed Carrefour…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock or This Other Dividend Stock?

| Kay Ng

The Keystone XL pipeline project is scrapped! Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock or its peer dividend stock a better buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Toronto Stock Exchange Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying top Toronto Stock Exchange stocks like Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Big Dividend Stocks for You

| Kay Ng

Want passive income and safety of principal? Get both and a decent return with these two big dividend stocks!

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Unbeatable TSX Stocks I’m Buying as Biden Comes to Power in 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

The incoming United States president Joe Biden -- who supports renewable energy -- is likely to form policies that favour…

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Dividend Stocks

Inauguration Day: 1 Top Canadian Stock to Buy in Celebration

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why a top TSX stock like Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) could be a stronger income pick today.

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Tech Stocks

I Found the Next Netflix! I’m Buying This Under-$2 TSX Growth Stock

| Jitendra Parashar

If I’m searching for Netflix-like stocks, I need to look beyond traditional businesses and look for small growth companies with…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Hates Bitcoin More Than Gold

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett couldn't care less about how much momentum is riding behind Bitcoin. He's more likely to invest more in…

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Stocks for Beginners

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Goes Parabolic! Could Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Be Next?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are both high-upside plays that could go parabolic in 2021, but which is…

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Identify the Best Shares to Buy Now for the Next Decade

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d unearth the best shares to buy for the long term during what is an uncertain period for…

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Best High-Yield Stocks for Canadians to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are two high-yield stocks that passive-income-savvy Canadians should buy.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash: When Will it Hit? How Bad Could it Be?

| Joey Frenette

A 2021 stock market crash shouldn't be ruled out by Canadian investors who fear that pricy stocks may be the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Kay Ng

Buy these top Canadian stocks before they run up in the new year!

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Tech Stocks

TSX: 2 EV Stocks I’m Buying to Be on the Same Path as Elon Musk

| Jitendra Parashar

While I don’t expect to be Elon Musk like rich overnight by investing in these two EV stocks, it could…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Next for TC Energy’s Lingering Keystone XL Project?

| Vineet Kulkarni

It’s been more than a decade since the historic Keystone XL pipeline project was launched. It is still uncertain with…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get to $826K in Your RRSP

| Kay Ng

Here's how you can turn your RRSP into a $826,000 retirement fund!

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Dividend Stocks

1 Good Reason for TSX Investors to Buy BCE Stock Today

| Victoria Hetherington

BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has a range of quality indicators under its belt. But why else should Canadians buy this top stock?

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Stocks for Beginners

Bet On Canada’s Warren Buffett With This Battered TSX Stock

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) is a dirt-cheap stock that Warren Buffett fans may wish to scoop up at these…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex or Air Canada: Which Stock Offers More Value Today?

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're interested in buying Air Canada or Cineplex stock for their discounts, here's which company has the best recovery…

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Green Energy Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) and two other green energy stocks could continue enriching investors in the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TFSA-Worthy Dividend Stocks I’d Buy With $6,000

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another blue-chip dividend stock that ought to be at the top of TFSA investors' shopping lists…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks To Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking for market-beating growth, diversification, and passive income, all in one stock? If so, you’ll want to check out these…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Air Canada (TSX:AC) Investors Should Really Do

| Vineet Kulkarni

The immense volatility in Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could keep investors at bay. But would that be giving up on…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: Should You Buy After Last Week’s Bounce?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shares surged as high as 50% in two days, but is the stock too hot to handle…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Heavyweights to Buy and Hold for 20 Years

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are some of the timelier dividend heavyweights on the TSX today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Is Ready for a Market Crash: Here’s Why I’d Follow Him

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one of many intriguing stocks for Warren Buffett fans going into the new year.

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Stocks for Beginners

This Canadian Growth Gem Just Went on Sale: Buy It!

| Joey Frenette

Don't get Alimentation Couche-Tard's (TSX:ATD.B) pursuit of grocery store kingpin Carrefour? Read this piece and it may make more sense.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Find the Top Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

Want safe passive income? Here are the steps to find the top dividend stocks to buy now!

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Stocks for Beginners

How I’d Find the Best Shares to Buy Now

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on company fundamentals and assessing the outlook of specific industries may lead to finding the best shares to buy…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Soared 35% Last Week

| Vineet Kulkarni

The top pot stock Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) has gained almost 170% in the last three months and is currently trading close…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income Investors: Buy This, Not That!

| Joey Frenette

Passive-income investors should look to top dividend stocks like Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) to get solid results in the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Growth Stock to Buy Now

| Kay Ng

Buy this TSX growth stock now before the cheap price runs away from you!

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Dividend Stocks

Which TSX Stocks Are Hitting 52-Week Highs Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

From Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) to some familiar cannabis stocks, find out which top names are buoying the TSX right now.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Consumer Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy top TSX consumer staples stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.A)(TSX:ATD.B) in 2021.

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Stocks for Beginners

Prepare for a Market Crash Now With These 3 Steps

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

As lockdowns sweep Canada, we all need to prepare for a market crash. It's not too late. Take these steps…

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Dividend Stocks

Could This 8% Yielder Be the Most Undervalued REIT on the TSX?

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a top 8%-yielding REIT that still looks too cheap to ignore, even in the face of…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $100K TFSA Into $1M in 12 Years

| Kay Ng

Here are three ways to turn a $100,000 TFSA into $1 million much sooner than you think possible.

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