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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

Market Crash: 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Amid the Market Weakness

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: The newfound COVID variant is creating havoc through the global financial markets. Here's how to play this weakness.

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Dividend Stocks

Going Long on the Best TSX Stocks? Do This 1 Thing Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors in top blue-chip Canadian stocks such as Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) should get ready to do one important thing.

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Stocks for Beginners

ALERT: These 2 TSX Stocks Are Ridiculously Undervalued

| Joey Frenette

Investors shouldn’t be sleeping on Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another TSX value stock.

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Millennials: 3 Must-Own TSX Reopening Stocks for 2021

| Joey Frenette

Fearless young millennials should buy Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) and two other dirt-cheap reopening stocks for 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE (TSX:BCE): A Cheap Dividend Heavyweight in a Frothy Market

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is one of many dirt-cheap TSX value plays that passive-income investors should buy in December.

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Dividend Stocks

Hungry for Food Stocks? Which 1 Suits Your Taste?

| Kay Ng

Are you debating between Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD), Loblaw (TSX:L), and Metro (TSX:MRU)?

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Dividend Stocks

Is BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out what makes BCE (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) a key media and telecoms stock that belongs in any Canadian dividend portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs for Safe Passive Income Every Month

| Kay Ng

Looking for the best Canadian REITs for passive income every month? Then you'll want to check these out!

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Stocks for Beginners

5 of the Very Best Cannabis Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why stocks such as Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are still top choices for cannabis investing in December.

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3 Stocks to Take You Soaring Into the New Year

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Come out into the new year on top with these top stocks and keep them growing for years to come!

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Get Ready for a New Year Crash

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Warren Buffett is getting ready for another market crash, but that doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing.

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Cannabis Stocks

Tilray and Aphria Merger: A Hot New Pot Stock Opportunity?

| Victoria Hetherington

Two of the most popular cannabis stocks could be about to join forces. But is Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) really a top…

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Stocks for Beginners

The TFSA’s $6,000 Contribution Limit Is Here!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

The new TFSA contribution limit is here, so here is how to use it to its full advantage!

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Dividend Stocks

2 Great Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever

| Victoria Hetherington

Read why Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) plus one other great Canadian stock can reward shareholders for years to come.

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are two top Canadian stocks you can consider buying in your Tax-Free Savings Account for 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Claim the $400 Tax Benefit for Working From Home

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canada Revenue Agency: Claim a tax deduction up to $400 for working from home. Here's how you can best use…

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Stocks for Beginners

The 3 Top-Performing Stocks of 2020

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

With 2020 almost behind us, it's a great time to see what did well and what top stocks could continue…

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Dividend Stocks

Millennials: How to Save and Invest for Your 1st Home Faster

| Kay Ng

Want to grow your home-buying funds faster? Then save and invest using this strategy. Here’s what you need to do.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: Will 2021 Be Worse Than 2020?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TFSA investors should start preparing their investments now, but should it be for a rally or a crash?

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Tech Stocks

This Top TSX Growth Stock Is on My 2020 Christmas Wish List!

| Robin Brown

This Christmas, I want the best of the best. That is why this top TSX growth stock is sitting at…

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Coronavirus

Is a Santa Claus Stock Market Crash Likelier Than a Rally?

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock looks like a huge gift for income investors this holiday season, as they look to prepare…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Follow Warren Buffett Into Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett has been buying and selling Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) amid the pandemic. Should you follow any of his…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks I’d Sell Into Weakness

| Joey Frenette

Jamieson Wellness Inc. (TSX:JWEL) is one of two stocks that value investors should look to sell on weakness before shares…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: How to Make Millions in a Market Crash

| Robin Brown

When Warren Buffett speaks, the world listens. People need to come together and get the economy rolling again. Here's one…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks Now Selling at 52-Week Highs

| Victoria Hetherington

Stocks like Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) are soaring this week. But are they a buy for momentum investors going long…

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Stocks for Beginners

Passive-Income Investors: Canadian Banks Are Just Getting Started

| Joey Frenette

Canadian banks like Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) are surging of late. But should passive-income investors still bite on their yields?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Renewables Stocks to Buy Now for the Dividends

| Victoria Hetherington

Renewables can pack a powerful dividend punch.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? Here Are 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for 2021

| Vineet Kulkarni

How should you play the potential post-pandemic 2021 rally, and where should you invest? Here are three top TSX stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy Before 2020 Year-End

| Kay Ng

Here are three top stocks that should deliver nice returns going into 2021.

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Dividend Stocks

Watch This 1 Thing for a Santa Claus Stock Market Rally

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is an effective indicator stock for an early market recovery.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Top TSX Reopening Stocks That’ll Be Unstoppable in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) are surging, and they've got more room to run in…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Get Rich With This Young Berkshire Stock

| Kay Ng

Here’s a solid growth stock that reminds me of a young Berkshire. Start buying it now as a core holding…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in December

| Robin Brown

Dividend stocks are a crucial element in every investor's portfolio. Grow wealthy over a lifetime by buying these top dividend…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Crashed 10%: Should You Buy This Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) just took a 10% plunge on Wednesday following its share offering. Should you buy this dip before…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $444/Month TFSA Income the CRA Won’t Touch

| Robin Brown

The TFSA is the greatest way for Canadians to boost their investment returns. Earn up to $444/month by owning this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Aphria-Tilray Merger: Is the Cannabis Trade About to Heat Up Again?

| Joey Frenette

The merger between Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) and Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) could bring the heat back to cannabis stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

To-Be Retirees: Invest $50 Per Month and Get $100 Monthly in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

Once your regular business or salary income ceases after retirement, one can earn passive income throughout their life with stock…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Picks: 3 Defensive Dividend Stocks for New Investors

| Victoria Hetherington

Dividend-paying Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and two other Canadian stocks are tailor-made for a TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirement Worries? Check Out These 2 TSX Tech Stocks to Watch

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors saving for retirement may want to watch Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH) and Evertz Technologies (TSX:ET) on the TSX.

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Mining or Tourism? 2 TSX Stocks to Consider Buying

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should put Major Drilling Group International (TSX:MDI) on their Toronto Stock Exchange watch list for the new year.

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