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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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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

Smart TSX Stocks: 2 Top Innovators to Invest in Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are all-weather plays for lower-risk investing today.

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Tech Stocks

Make $1 Million During the 2021 Stock Market Crash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The next stock market crash is practically here, so prepare with these stocks today and become a millionaire in no…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Stock Warren Buffett Can No Longer Ignore

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett has been pretty quiet lately, but even he needs to start considering this millionaire-maker stock.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get to $826K in Your TFSA

| Kay Ng

Let me show you how to turn your TFSA into a $826,000 tax-free retirement fund!

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: 2 Canadian Stocks He Should Buy More of in 2021

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett doesn't pick Canadian stocks often, but even he has to admit these two could be huge winners.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Deep-Value Stocks Poised to Skyrocket Into the Mesosphere in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (TSX:FFH) and another top value stock look far too cheap to ignore after the 2020 market…

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Dividend Stocks

Not Sure Where the Markets Will Go? Here’s How You Can Gain

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are not sure where the markets will go in 2021, you are not alone. But should you really…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Canadian Stock Even Banking Bears Will Love

| Victoria Hetherington

Scotiabank is a key contrarian pick in the current socio-economic climate.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget a Market Crash: Here Are 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Forget a market crash. This year will likely carry the same momentum amid the impending economic recovery. Here are three…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Dividend Stocks for Passive-Income Investors Fed Up With Bonds

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of five Canadian dividend stocks that investors should prefer over low-yielding bonds.

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Stocks for Beginners

Millennials: Now Is the Time to Invest in Millionaire-Maker Stocks

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennials, you have so much time to become millionaires, but you could get there super quick by investing in this…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Amazon of Grocery? This Canadian Company Is the Future of Retail

| Joey Frenette

I believe that Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) could be channelling Amazon with its latest pursuit of French grocer Carrefour.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Stock to Make You a Millennial Millionaire

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're a millennial, you have so much time to become a millennial millionaire -- even before retiring! Just try…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Reasons Why I’m Bullish on a Couche-Tard/Carrefour Deal

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a steal following its massive plunge following news over a potential deal for French grocer…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Robin Brown

2021 is setting up to be a strong year for Canadian stocks. Here are three of my top TSX picks…

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Stocks for Beginners

Turn $6,000 Into $1.3 Million in 30 Years!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

A market crash could provide an opportunity to become a millionaire in a short time, and without investing in risky…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: Grow a TFSA With This TSX Dividend Heavyweight!

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a dividend heavyweight that may have a better long-term risk/reward than Bitcoin and gold.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Financial Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy TSX financial stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) in 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a More Accurate View on Canada’s Housing Market Crash

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada’s housing market ended with another blockbuster year in 2020, despite the pandemic. It might continue to soar higher in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Breaking Out: Still Pays a +7% Dividend

| Kay Ng

This is the last chance to grab Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock for a big dividend before it goes higher!

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks That I Recently Sold

| Joey Frenette

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) is one of a few TSX stocks that may be worth selling ahead of a potential…

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Bank Stocks

Top Dividend Aristocrat: Here’s the Best Bank for Your Buck in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat that passive-income investors should buy right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

Plunge Alert: Couche-Tard Stock Just Tanked 10% — Why I’d Buy

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) dropped a bombshell, and investors didn't like it. Should you back up the truck on the…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: This TSX Growth Stock Just Dipped +10%!

| Kay Ng

I thought the growth stock was a good buy before. After the dip, it's a no-brainer buy for secure outsized…

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Stocks for Beginners

CIBC (TSX:CM): a Must-Buy for Its Juicy Dividend?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) isn't the same underperforming Canadian bank stock that it used to be, but does it deserve a premium…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks for 1st-Time Investors to Buy in 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some extra cash, consider putting it in these TSX stocks for decent long-term growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Energy Markets Really Recover in 2021?

| Vineet Kulkarni

With the underlying uncertainties, it seems certain that the year 2021 will see a paradigm shift in the global energy…

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Tech Stocks

The Canadian Amazon: Could Shopify Stock Make a Run to $3,000?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks unstoppable right now, but just how high can the Canadian growth king soar from here?

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Dividend Stocks

Why BCE (TSX:BCE) Could Be the Best Buy for Passive Income Investors in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a dividend heavyweight that passive-income investors should look to back up the truck on today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: How to Invest in the New Year

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett invested through 2020 with a cautiously-optimistic stance. But could the man be more aggressive now that the pandemic's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Selloff: 2 Defensive Growth Stocks to Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) are dirt-cheap defensive stocks to help you weather the next market sell-off.

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Top Growth Stock to Buy and Hold

| Kay Ng

This unique growth stock is a great buy right now to buy and hold for the next decades!

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Tech Stocks

Which Tech Stocks Should I Buy in 2021?

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks such as Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG)(NASDAQ:DSGX) fit a tech investing strategy but with less risk attached.

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Dividend Stocks

How a TFSA Can Be Used to Create a Million Dollars and Passive Income for Life

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: The Tax-Free Savings Account is one useful option Canadians have to grow wealth tax-free.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying top 5G telecommunication stocks on the TSX like BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) in 2021.

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Air Canada Stock May Be Headed for a Steeper Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks like a no-brainer buy for maximizing your upside in a post-COVID world, but there are…

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash Worries? Here’s My Highest-Conviction Safety Stock for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a 2020 TSX dog that could make a huge comeback this year, whether or not we're…

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Canadians: The 2 Best TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are my top picks for the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

Value Stocks Should Beat Growth in 2021 and Beyond: Here Are My 3 TSX Stock Picks

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Value stocks should outperform growth in the next few years amid the looming economic recovery and expected higher…

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Bank Stocks

Revealed: The Top Canadian Bank Stocks for 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Which are the top Canadian bank stocks you should buy in 2021 and beyond?

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