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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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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada: Things Could Get Ugly Really Fast

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has got a shot in the arm amid renewed vaccine hopes. But investors should expect more…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Warren Buffett Signaling a Bull Market in This Industry?

| Joey Frenette

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is a top dirt-cheap TSX stock to follow Warren Buffett into the pharmaceutical space.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canadians: This Unloved TSX Blue-Chip Just Fell After a Stellar Earnings Beat — Buy it!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a ridiculously cheap blue-chip stock that Canadian value investors should buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

The 2 Perfect Bank Stocks to Buy in December

| Debra Ray

Financial stocks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are great assets to buy before the end of the…

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: These 2 Top TSX Recovery Stocks Are Just Getting Started!

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are two top COVID-19 recovery plays for low-risk investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Forget Your RRSP This Year. Do This Instead!

| Kay Ng

It could be a smart move to not make RRSP contributions for this year. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn a $6,000 TFSA Into $100,000

| Kay Ng

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to invest for good returns. More good news? You can get to a $200,000…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) on the Toronto Stock Exchange before the year ends.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Better TSX Stocks to Buy in December

| Debra Ray

There are better stocks to buy in December on the Toronto Stock Exchange including Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Commodity Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors may want to consider buying Toronto Stock Exchange stocks like Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) for their TFSA or RRSP.

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Stocks for Beginners

Top 3 Value Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA in December

| Joey Frenette

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) and two other dirt-cheap, TFSA-worthy defensives have been unfairly battered in recent weeks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Canada Revenue Agency Issued Warning Letters to Some Canadians

| Joey Frenette

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is a white-hot cyclical stock I'd be inclined to sell to raise money for the Canada…

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Tech Stocks

Buying Dividend Stocks? These Small Yields Could Grow in Time

| Victoria Hetherington

Looking to buy stocks for their dividends but also some passive-income growth? Cargojet (TSX:CJT) and two other names have you…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Buy This Top Energy Stock Before it’s Too Late!

| Robin Brown

Looking to get rich the Warren Buffett way? Check out this unloved TSX energy stock that is set up for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Get Rich From Your 2021 TFSA Contribution

| Robin Brown

Now is the time to think about your 2021 TFSA contribution. If you want to build a lifetime of wealth,…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Perfect TSX Stocks to Buy Now

| Debra Ray

Molson Coors Canada (TSX:TPX.B)(NYSE:TAP) is the perfect stock to buy on the Toronto Stock Exchange before the year ends.

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Dividend Stocks

AirBoss of America: A Better Stock to Buy

| Debra Ray

AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) is definitely a better stock to buy than SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Must-Own TSX Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Railroad stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) are long-term winners on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 2 High-Yield COVID Recovery Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) are dirt-cheap COVID recovery plays to buy now.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: How to Earn $3,500 Completely Tax-Free!

| Robin Brown

Want to earn $3,500 completely tax-free from the CRA? Check out how to build a TFSA portfolio starting with these…

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Tech Stocks

New Investors: Buying Tech Stocks Doesn’t Have to Be High Risk

| Victoria Hetherington

Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) might not be a growth stock for strict momentum investors. But it brings other benefits.

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Stocks for Beginners

100% Returns Over 10 Years or 10% Returns Over 100 Years?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Top stocks like RioCan Real Estate (TSX:REI.UN) could be better for your personal finances over the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Turn $6,000 Into $10,000 in 2 Years With My Top Value Pick for December

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a TFSA top pick that young investors should scoop up amid Mr. Market's pricing blunder.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $6,000 Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA Investors: Decent dividends and stable stock appreciation will be rewarding enough in the long term.

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Bank Stocks

CRA: What’s Your TFSA Contribution Room for 2021?

| Kay Ng

New TFSA contribution room in 2021 can propel your wealth that much further with awesome tax-free returns! What's your strategy?

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Stocks for Beginners

This Severely Undervalued TSX Stock Could Soar 40% in 13 Months

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is both oversold and undervalued following an incredible quarter and dividend hike.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 3 Top UNDERVALUED TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

The recent rally has again made stocks notably expensive. However, some TSX stocks are still trading at a discount and…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: REITs Could Rally Like it’s 2009

| Joey Frenette

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) is one of many REITs that could rally like it's 2009. That makes them screaming buys for…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: 2 High-Yield Utilities for Dividend Income

| Kay Ng

Disappointed in your GIC income? It's time to consider these dividend stocks for passive income.

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy Air Canada or Cargojet Stock Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a key stock to buy for recovery upside. But should investors buy another aerospace stock right…

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Tech Stocks

WARNING: This Hybrid Stock Market Hides Overvaluation Danger

| Victoria Hetherington

Cannabis and tech stocks are rallying, with names like Village Farms International (TSX:VFF)(NASDAQ:VFF) seeing steep gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Invest $100 a Month and Get $150 Monthly in Passive Income

| Vineet Kulkarni

Passive-income seekers: If you are sitting on some cash or have some contribution room left in your TFSA, consider putting…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: This Undervalued Growth King Could Skyrocket in 2021

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a top pick for both growth- and value-oriented TFSA investors looking to beat the TSX.

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Dividend Stocks

Will Canadian Banks Spoil the TSX Rally Next Week?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The TSX Index faces the moment of truth as Big-Six Canadian banks plan to release their fiscal fourth-quarter earnings next…

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2 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 60 Years

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) are two dirt-cheap stocks to buy on the next TSX Index dip.

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Stocks for Beginners

Better COVID Recovery Stock: Cineplex (TSX:CGX) or Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) both have a multitude of upside, but which, if any, is the better…

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Bank Stocks

2 Stock Tips From Warren Buffett’s Latest Moves

| Kay Ng

Warren Buffett's latest moves should bring your attention to these two TSX stocks.

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Tech Stocks

2 Undervalued Tech Stocks for Growth Investors to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors looking for ground-level growth opportunities may be overlooking names like Quarterhill (TSX:QTRH) and one other TSX stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy Today

| Victoria Hetherington

From Fortis (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) to two other top Canadian stocks, there are some strong, defensive buys out there today.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: How to Earn Passive Income for Life From Your TFSA and No CRA Tax

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) is a top income play that Canadian investors should stash in their TFSAs to minimize Canada Revenue…

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