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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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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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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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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Is $50 or $5 More Likely?

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) could be due for a massive move within the next year, but is a big crash or…

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3 Canadian Stocks That Immensely Smashed Q3 Earnings

| Vineet Kulkarni

Forget the market crash. Strong corporate earnings growth for the third quarter indicate a continued rally for Canadian stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

The U.S. Presidential Election Surge Probably Isn’t Over Yet: Here’s How to Profit!

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a top stock that I believe should rally now that U.S. election fears have been proven…

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Stocks for Beginners

Alert: This Warren Buffett Stock Soared 8% on Thursday (and it’s Still a Must-Buy)

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD), Warren Buffett's preferred way to play the gold miners, soared 8% in a day, but should…

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Dividend Stocks

This Warren Buffett-Approved Canadian Stock Is Readying for a Big Upside

| Vineet Kulkarni

Warren Buffett: Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock soared more than 7% after reporting record Q3 profits on November 5.

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Forget the Election: These 3 Stocks Are Great Buys No Matter What

| Kay Ng

The U.S. election appears to be a close competition. Never mind who wins. These three stocks will do well anyway.

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Tech Stocks

Millennials: 2 Unstoppable TSX Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Millennials should be all over Nuvei Corp. (TSX:NVEI) and another up-and-coming, early-stage TSX tech stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Fear Another Market Crash? Here Are 3 Safe TSX Stocks for Beginners

| Vineet Kulkarni

Worried about market volatility? These top TSX stocks offer stability and reliable dividend income for the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

The Time Has Finally Come to Buy Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) may have finally become a buy at around $5, but could there be further to fall before…

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2 TSX Stocks for Dividends up to 10% in November 2020

| Kay Ng

Here are two dividend stocks that offer juicy income and considerable price appreciation potential.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Big Bank Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying top big bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: This Stock Is the Buy of the Decade!

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett believes in owning the best stocks for a lifetime. Here is one TSX stock that is cheap now…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Pay Your Bills With Dividend Income

| Kay Ng

Tired of paying bills all the time? Get some off your back by generating passive income. Here's how!

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These 2 Dirt-Cheap Canadian Stocks Could Skyrocket in an Upside Correction

| Joey Frenette

ONEX Corp. (TSX:ONEX) and MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) are dirt-cheap stocks that have a tonne of upside heading into…

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Stocks for Beginners

Worried About a Post-Election Market Crash? Here’s a Growth Stock at a Value Multiple

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is a growth stock that could soar in a broader growth-to-value rotation post-election.

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Dividend Stocks

Scotiabank Just Updated Its Top 30 Canadian Stock Picks — Here Are My Favourite 3!

| Joey Frenette

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) are two Scotiabank-approved value stocks that look ripe to outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

NIO Stock: 5 Electric Vehicle Names to Buy in November

| Victoria Hetherington

Investors in top electric vehicle stocks such as Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have a few options when it comes to growth potential.

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3 TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now if You Have $1,000

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks on average have rallied around 40% since the epic crash in March. However, the momentum could still continue.

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REVEALED: Top 2 Canadian Economic Recovery Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2021

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Co. Ltd. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) are two industrial kingpins that could soar in 2021 and…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend King I’ll Be Buying Heading Into a Bear Market

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) is a dividend king whose yield I'll be locking in should COVID-19 pressures continue to weigh.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock: We May Never See These Levels Again!

| Vineet Kulkarni

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has corrected almost 36% amid the pandemic and is currently trading close to its decade-low levels.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA: Stop Using Your TFSA to Just Save

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and another dividend heavyweight that value investors should buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Growth Stock to Buy Right Now!

| Kay Ng

What an extraordinary opportunity it is to be able to buy this proven growth stock at an attractive valuation! Expect…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Will its Q3 Earnings Push the Stock Below $10?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has corrected 65% so far in 2020. There is a high possibility that it will report…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett May Have Made a Mistake by Selling This Stock

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett may have made a mistake by giving up on shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) on weakness.

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UNDERVALUED: 3 of the Biggest Canadian Stocks to Buy Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

Canadian stocks: Even though stock markets are rallying amid uncertainties, there are still worthy opportunities for conservative investors.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Make $500 a Month With Only $81,818

| Kay Ng

Have excess cash? Consider investing in these depressed big dividend stocks for passive income.

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How to Make $200 a Week in Passive Income

| Joey Frenette

The BMO High Dividend Canadian Equity Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) is a great passive income play for Canadian investors seeking…

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4 High-Growth TSX Stocks to Buy in November

| Vineet Kulkarni

Looking for explosive growth? These top four TSX stocks offer enormous growth potential for the long term.

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Stocks for Beginners

Got $3,000? Consider These 3 Top TSX Stocks That Rose 30% in October

| Vineet Kulkarni

Some of the top TSX stocks stood strong and surged more than 30% in October. Could they remain firm for…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) Just Plunged 17% — Buy or Wait?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) finally pulled back, giving dip buyers an opportunity to act, but should they following the release of…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy in November 2020

| Kay Ng

Want defence, growth, or income? Don't miss these top stocks to buy in November 2020.

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Got $1,000? These TSX Stocks Could Really Make You Rich!

| Robin Brown

Got $1,000 that you need to invest in November? Check out these two top TSX stocks that have massive runways…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy the Pre-Election Dip: This Stock Could Soar on a Trump Victory

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a top undervalued bargain that investors should buy going into the U.S. election.

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Shopify Earnings: 3 Quotes You Should Know

| Debra Ray

Here are three quotes you should know from Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock third-quarter earnings results on October 29.

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Dividend Stocks

Shopify: Amazon 2.0 or Cult Stock?

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) valuation is a key thing to consider when determining if or when to invest in Canada's tech darling.

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Dividend Stocks

Gold or Oil? 2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy

| Debra Ray

Should Canadian investors consider buying oil and gold stocks like Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV)(NYSE:FNV) on the Toronto Stock Exchange?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Where to Invest $6,000 Today

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: Investing in some of the top TSX stocks via a TFSA could reap some significant benefits for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: 2 TSX Stocks for Peace of Mind in Volatile Times

| Joey Frenette

Investors should buy Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) and another safe dividend stock if they're rattled by excess volatility.

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Just Plunged 12%: Time to Back Up the Truck?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock just fell into correction territory, but should Canadian investors look to buy on the recent weakness?

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