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Stocks for Beginners

To learn more about Stocks for Beginners, take a look at our Guide to How to Start Investing in Canada for all the details.

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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

Should You Buy BlackBerry (TSX:BB) for a Shot at Big Gains in 2021?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB) stock finally looks ripe for picking, as COVID-19 pressures begin to fade going into the new year.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Got $6,000 to Invest? 3 Dividend Heavyweights to Buy and Hold Forever

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and two other undervalued recovery plays that could soar high in the new year.

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Stocks for Beginners

Undervaluation Alert: 2 TSX Stocks That Have Become Too Cheap to Ignore

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another unloved value stock that could make you big gains in 2021 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Stock to Buy and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is a top recovery play that investors should buy and hold through 2021

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Bank Stocks

Is a Santa Claus Rally Right Around the Corner?

| Kay Ng

The Santa Claus Rally might have come early this year. Here's what you need to do when investing your money…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top TSX Dividend Food Stocks to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Defensive picks don’t get much stronger than food stocks. Find out why top names like Saputo (TSX:SAP) are buys right…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Could Nosedive Further: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks like it could roll over in December. But with the end of the pandemic in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Have Cash for a Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett is going ready with more than enough cash on hand to increase his buying activity should another market…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing: Buy Rogers, Telus, or BCE Stock in 2021?

| Victoria Hetherington

Top stocks such as Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) offer a lot of options for TFSA investors in the long-term.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: How to Prepare for a Market Crash

| Kay Ng

Here's how Warren Buffett prepares for a market crash. He's ready any time. Are you?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dogs of the TSX That Could Have a MASSIVE 2021!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ), and Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) could be ready to soar in 2021 after a brutal 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $2,000 to Invest in Your TFSA? Here’s 1 Dirt-Cheap TSX Stock to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a wonderful bond proxy that cautious TFSA investors should buy on the recent bout of weakness.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: How to Generate $12,000 in Tax-Free Passive TFSA Income

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and another stock that can allow TFSA investors who hate Canada Revenue Agency taxes to safely raise…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Deal Remains the Only Hope for Transat (TSX:TRZ)

| Vineet Kulkarni

With so much financial burden amid the ongoing uncertainties, Transat’s fate lies in Air Canada (TSX:AC) deal.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make Passive Income and Owe Zilch to the CRA

| Joey Frenette

Many bruised retail, office, and diversified REITs are worth stashing in your TFSA if you're looking for big gains and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How TFSA Users Can Turn Their Next $6,000 Contribution Into $18,000

| Joey Frenette

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSX:ZWU) beats savings for TFSA investors looking to shelter gains and income from the Canada…

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Stocks for Beginners

Think We’re Overdue for a Market Crash? Here’s a TSX Stock I’d Sell

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) has been a huge winner since March. But should you take profits before 2021 arrives?

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Dividend Stocks

Your Reserve Will Grow This Big by Investing Just $500 a Month

| Vineet Kulkarni

Staying invested for the longer-term plays a major role, which increases the potential for higher returns and bigger fortune.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on excess cash, consider these TSX stocks for decent returns going into 2021 and beyond.

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock on the Verge of a Big Breakout to $70?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock just clocked in a terrific third quarter, bringing shares to their resistance levels. Can the stock…

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Tech Stocks

December IPOs: Is it Too Late to Buy Growth Stocks?

| Victoria Hetherington

DoorDash (NYSE:DASH) is looking like a strong contender for December upside. But has the IPO come too late to be…

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Energy Stocks

Canadians: 2 Top 2021 Economic Recovery Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Investors should buy Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another top COVID-19 recovery stock in December.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Contribution Limit: Put the Majority in This Stock

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you're looking to prepare for another market crash like Warren Buffett, you should buy up a stock like this!

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Stock Tips to Boost Your Returns in 2021 and Beyond

| Kay Ng

Not happy with your investment returns this year? Here are three tips to boost your returns for 2021 and beyond!

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Retail Stocks to Buy in December

| Debra Ray

If you think retail is dead, you should research the amazing stock price performance of top TSX stocks like Dollarama…

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Tech Stocks

Got $2,000 to Invest? 2 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Soar in a Santa Claus Rally

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) and Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) are two TSX tech stocks with room to run in a Santa Claus…

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Dividend Stocks

Calling ALL Canadians: Basic Income to Grow to $15,000!

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

As long as you file a tax return, you can claim this tax credit worth almost $2,000, one that will…

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: A Market Crash Is Coming

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Watch how Warren Buffett is preparing for a market crash, and consider following his lead.

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Stocks for Beginners

Retirees: Should You Worry About the CPP Pay Cut?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are some changes coming to CPP, so be prepared to see a pay cut coming very soon. But that's…

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Stocks for Beginners

Forget Shopify (TSX:SHOP): This Tiny TSX Stock Has Returned 1,900% in 2020

| Vineet Kulkarni

Amid the chaos of the coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to forget about other diseases. That's why we missed the epic…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Own These 2 Stocks? You’d Better Take Profits Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Another market crash is coming, so it might be time to take your profits from these stocks and wait to…

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Coronavirus

Could Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Make You Filthy Rich in 2021?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock just corrected, but is the stock still worth betting on for a 2021 recovery from this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadian Investors: Only 18 Days Left to Claim This Tax Credit!

| Daniel Da Costa

Looking for ways to save on taxes? Here's one major tax credit that's expiring soon that every Canadian investor should…

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Coronavirus

2 Great Overlooked Vaccine Stocks to Buy in December

| Victoria Hetherington

Time-sensitive delivery stock Cargojet (TSX:CJT) could take off as the vaccine continues to dominate investing news in coming months.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cheap Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 5.3%

| Kay Ng

Don’t know where to park your money? Buy these discounted blue-chip dividend stocks for passive income.

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Still the Best Airline Stock to Bet On

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) recently got a big upgrade from an analyst that thinks the name is in better shape than…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Gainer TSX Stocks of 2020: Will They Keep the Momentum in 2021?

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: Some of the biggest Canadian stocks have more than doubled this year, absolutely thrashing the TSX Composite Index.

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Stocks for Beginners

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Air Canada (TSX:AC) in January, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has been picking up traction of late. But will investors who bought in January be able to…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy and Never Sell

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has long encouraged investors to own "forever" stocks. Here are two top Canadian stocks that certainly should be…

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Tech Stocks

Patient Investors: BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Could Blast off in 2021

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BB) stock looks like one of the best tech stocks to buy heading into a 2021 K-shaped economic…

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