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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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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

2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in January 2021

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy top TSX stocks, including Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), for their retirement portfolios.

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Cannabis Stocks

Buy This 1 Cannabis Stock for Longer-Term Growth Potential

| Victoria Hetherington

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) could be the right stock at the right time. But is it too expensive for casual investors right…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Magna International (TSX:MG) Stock Is a Buy This Week

| Victoria Hetherington

Auto parts maker Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) jumped during the holidays. But is this stock a buy in January 2021?

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Tech Stocks

3 Investing Mistakes You Must Avoid in 2021

| Aditya Raghunath

If you're a retail investor looking to maximize your returns, avoiding these basic mistakes will help you improve your long-term…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Crashing TSX Stocks I’d Buy for My TFSA Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) and two other TSX stocks that are crashing, but may be worth picking up on the…

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Tech Stocks

Should Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Really Be Worth More Than Royal Bank of Canada?

| Joey Frenette

As Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock looks to expand upon its lead as largest Canadian company, should investors be wary?

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Stocks for Beginners

Market Correction: Could We Kick off 2021 With a “Vicious” 10-15% Pullback?

| Joey Frenette

The next market correction could have the potential to be vicious. As CFRA warns, discounted risks could set the stage…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Stocks to Buy Ahead of a 2021 Stock Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.B) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two of my top dividend growth picks going into an uncertain new…

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New Year’s Resolution: How to Start Saving and Investing

| Daniel Da Costa

A great goal for Canadians in 2021 should be to start saving and investing your hard-earned money if you haven't…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $30,000 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Kay Ng

Here's how you can turn a $30,000 TFSA into $1,000,000 sooner than you think!

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Tech Stocks

Disaster Averted? 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for Brexit

| Victoria Hetherington

Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is emerging as a solid contender in the auto-tech stock space. What else is a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Bank Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Debra Ray

Canadians should purchase bank stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) for their retirement portfolios in 2021.

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Stocks for Beginners

It’s TFSA Top-Up Time! Forget Bitcoin and Gold — Buy These TSX Stocks Instead

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) and other stocks that TFSA investors would be wise to pick up in January with their latest…

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Warren Buffett: The Biggest Lesson of 2020 Should Not Be Forgotten in the New Year

| Joey Frenette

There were major lessons in 2020 that investors should remember going into the new year that could be full of…

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2021 Top Picks: 3 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy in the New Year!

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and two other Canadian stocks contrarians should buy in 2021 for a shot at huge gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: BCE Stock and its 6%-Yield Dividend a Steal

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock is a must-buy for passive income investors who want to pay less to get more yield…

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Has Air Canada Stock Bottomed?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada stock (TSX:AC) retraced 20% off its December high. Should fearless young investors back up the truck on the…

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Tech Stocks

1 COVID-19 Stock I’d Buy in January 2021

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:GOOD) has been white-hot of late, yet its stock remains dirt-cheap and ready to surge amid the…

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Dividend Stocks

My Stock Portfolio’s New Year’s Resolution

| Kay Ng

Investors need to choose stocks carefully, but thinking about them as a portfolio is just as important. Get an idea…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Prepare for a 2021 Stock Market Crash

| Robin Brown

A market crash is a perfect opportunity to load up your TFSA with top-quality stocks. Here is one TSX stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

Do Warren Buffett’s 2020 Moves Suggest a 2021 Market Crash Is Coming?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett has been playing it pretty cautious in 2020. But should investors follow his stance as we inch closer…

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Stocks for Beginners

Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Crash the Market Again?

| Joey Frenette

All eyes are set to the 2021 economic recovery and further gains. Could such baked-in optimistic set the stage for…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Make $10,000 a Year With a $100,000 TFSA

| Kay Ng

Make +$10,000 every year with a $100,000 TFSA using a mix of these three strategies.

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Tech Stocks

Investors: 3 Tips to Simplify Your Stock Portfolio Management for 2021

| Kay Ng

Is it taking more time than you expect to manage your stock portfolio or your family's investment fund? These three…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Get Ready for a 2021 Market Crash

| Robin Brown

Worried about a 2021 market crash? Warren Buffett's sage advice could be the difference between losing money and earning a…

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Tech Stocks

This Small-Cap TSX Stock Soared 275% in 2020: It’s Not Done Yet!

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is a white-hot Canadian small-cap that could be in for more of the same in the…

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Dividend Stocks

This New Year, Learn How Warren Buffett Deals With a Market Crash

| Jitendra Parashar

Warren Buffett is always prepared for an unexpected market crisis that probably would make novice investors make investment decisions in…

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MUST OWN: 2 Top TSX EV Stocks I’m Buying for 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

Including these two EV stocks in your portfolio would ensure that you don’t miss out on the big opportunities in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Bitcoin and Gold: Here’s an ETF That Could Crush the TSX in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a a productive way to shield your portfolio from excess levels of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stock Tips I Wish I’d Known When I Started Investing

| Kay Ng

These are stock investing concepts I wish I knew when I started investing. I'd like to share them here.

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2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Never Sell!

| Robin Brown

Looking for some top Canadian stocks to buy and hold forever? Tuck these two away, and you'll be grateful you…

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Tech Stocks

TSX Stocks: Analyzing Growth Stocks and PEG Ratios

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Growth stocks generally beat broader markets and thus trade at a higher valuation multiple. But how much higher…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: 2 Dividend Heavyweights I’d Buy in January

| Joey Frenette

Passive-income investors should act on SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) and another dividend heavyweight ahead of a 2021 recovery.

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Tech Stocks

Forget a Market Crash: Here Are Top Growth Stocks to Buy in January 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Market crash: Despite all the pandemic-driven uncertainties, TSX stocks could continue their rally in 2021. Here are two top growth…

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Stock Market Crash 2021: 4 Simple Ways to Prepare for it

| Kay Ng

Do not fear a stock market crash 2021. You can embrace it and become much wealthier with these tips!

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks: How the 3 Biggest TSX Stocks Fared in 2020

| Vineet Kulkarni

Although TSX stocks have fully recovered from their pandemic lows, the recovery has not been all-inclusive. Here's how three top…

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Betting on a 2021 Recovery? Here Are 3 Top TSX Picks for the New Year!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and two other top TSX stocks could have room to run in the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend Stock I’d Buy With $6,000 in 2021 TFSA Contributions

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is one of many dirt-cheap dividend stocks that Canadians should buy with their next TFSA contribution.

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Bank Stocks

1 Canadian Bank Stock to Buy and Forget

| Kay Ng

Want a passive-income investment in a quality bank? Here's why this Canadian bank stock should be at the top of…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla: Buy This 1 Top TSX EV Stock Today in 2021 Instead

| Jitendra Parashar

While rising EV demand would help electric car makers like Tesla grow fast, it would also open the path for…

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