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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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Is the Stock Market Really About to Crash?

| Vineet Kulkarni

The stock market crash seems unlikely mainly due to not-so-concerning valuations and decent quarterly corporate earnings growth.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Oversold TSX Stocks Due for a Big Bounce

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) and two other oversold TSX stocks that contrarians should buy on the dip.

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2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying top stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange like Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP).

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Stocks for Beginners

Don’t Overlook Cineplex (Yes, You Read That Right)

| Chris MacDonald

This is the only article you need to read on Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX).

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: Don’t Save in Your TFSA! Do This Instead

| Kay Ng

Doing this in your TFSA will make you much more income and money!

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Time to Load Up on This TSX Energy Stock!

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett used fear in the market to build a fortune. Take the recent market volatility to buy this high-yielding,…

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Passive-Income Investors: 2 Battered but Buyable Telecoms With Swollen Dividend Yields

| Joey Frenette

Passive-income investors should pick up Telus Corp. (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) and another Canadian telecom right now amid the chaos.

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Stocks for Beginners

2020 Market Crash: What Would Warren Buffett Do?

| Joey Frenette

North West Company Inc. (TSX:NWC) is a grocer that Canadian investors should buy if they desire to be cautious like…

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Buy Alert: The Top TSX Stock You Should Buy in November

| Chris MacDonald

The time to buy is now for Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

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The 4 Biggest Canadian Stocks That Raised Dividends Amid the Pandemic

| Vineet Kulkarni

These four Canadian stocks stood strong and did not just maintain but rather increased shareholder payouts during these unprecedented times.

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2 Top Pot Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) for their retirement portfolios.

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2 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy in November

| Debra Ray

While these Toronto Stock Exchange stocks are still cheap, Canadian investors should consider buying shares in firms like Molson Coors…

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DON’T MISS: This Under-$4 TSX Stock Has Risen 24% in 5 Days After Solid Earnings

| Jitendra Parashar

Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) stock has risen by over 24% in the last five days. It could just be the start…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Ahead of Their Ex-Dividend Dates

| Vineet Kulkarni

If you are sitting on some cash, consider buying these top TSX stocks, which have their ex-dividend dates planned in…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Contribute to Your RRSP or TFSA in 2020 and 2021?

| Kay Ng

Should you contribute to your RRSP or TFSA first in 2020 and 2021?

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett Would Love This Canadian Real Estate Pick

| Chris MacDonald

Invest like Warren Buffett with this real estate contrarian pick: Brookfield Property Partners (BPY.UN) backed by Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM).

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s an Airline Play That’s Safer Than Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a high-upside stock that may not have the best risk/reward tradeoff for those seeking outsized, post-pandemic…

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2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy ahead of Their Earnings Bounce

| Vineet Kulkarni

TSX stocks: It will be prudent for investors to remain invested in these stocks for the long term rather than…

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Stocks for Beginners

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) or CP Rail (TSX:CP): Better TFSA Buy?

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail Co. Ltd. (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and CP Rail Ltd. (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) just pulled back modestly, but are the dips buyable?

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Tech Stocks

Check Out These Tech Stock Trends for Growth Investing

| Victoria Hetherington

From the space industry to 5G and artificial intelligence, names like Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) could have big upside.

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Passive Income Investors: How to Make $27 a Day

| Kay Ng

Start making some passive income from these attractive dividend stocks now. You'd thank yourself later!

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3 Biggest Canadian Stocks for Unmatchable Dividend Stability

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are some of the biggest Canadian dividend stocks that offer unparalleled portfolio stability and decent gain prospects.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Safely Turn Your $12,000 TFSA Into $15,000 in 3 Years

| Joey Frenette

Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) is one of many defensive dividend stocks that can help you grow your TFSA wealth safely amid…

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Top Railroad Stocks in Canada: Buy, Wait, or Sell?

| Kay Ng

Thinking of buying Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) or Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP)? Read this first.

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Ready for a Second-Wave Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett is ready for a second-wave market crash with his defensive positions now in place, but is it too…

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Dividend Stocks

What’s Next for Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) After the Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) Merger?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) stock looks undervalued. Its recent purchase will likely accelerate investors’ returns over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Brookfield Renewable (TSX:BEP.UN): Should You Buy the White-Hot Green Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) is one of the hottest TSX stocks of late, but are shares too frothy to…

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Worried About a Market Crash? Here Are 2 Dividend Stocks That Will Protect Your Portfolio!

| Robin Brown

Worried about another market crash? Here are two top TSX dividend stocks that will be stable compounders of wealth for…

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A Warren Buffett TSX Stock to Buy Before Another COVID Crash

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) looks like a must-buy Warren Buffett TSX stock in the face of a second COVID crash.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Stocks: 2 Recovery Plays I’m Betting Big on

| Vineet Kulkarni

When we talk about the pandemic maybe five years from now, TSX stocks will be at new peaks, and the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) Behind Chorus Aviation’s (TSX:CHR) Recent Surge?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Shares of Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Chorus Aviation (TSX:CHR) are trading close to their multi-year lows amid the crisis. What…

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Patient Investors: Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock a Buy at $6 and Change?

| Joey Frenette

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) looks ripe for picking after its latest quarter, but should you be inclined to buy amid continued COVID-19…

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Got $6,000 in TFSA Cash? Here’s How to Turn it Into $10,000 in 5 Years!

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is just one of many Dividend Aristocrats that can help TFSA investors grow their wealth through this…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Growth Stocks: Here’s How to Get Price Gains and Big Dividends

| Kay Ng

Think growth stocks are getting way too expensive? You might want to consider these better risk-adjusted investments instead.

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Tech Stocks

Should You Buy Maxar Technologies Stock Before Earnings?

| Victoria Hetherington

Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) is a rare stock that matches high growth potential with excellent value for money.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Correction: 2 Canadian Stocks to Buy When Panic Strikes

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and another bond proxy stock that dividend investors should buy to play defence before a market correction.

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2 TSX Stocks in Hot Industries You’ve Probably Yet to Invest In!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian investors should have a look at Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and another white-hot stock in the next correction.

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Tech Stocks

Why Netflix Is Now a Key Stock to Watch for a Recovery Rally

| Victoria Hetherington

Formerly high-growth Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a key stock at a crossroads. What happens next could define the digital streaming space.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Passive Income? Here Are 3 Top Stocks You Need to Own!

| Robin Brown

Passive-income investing is a great way to enhance your income and rainy day/retirement plan. Here are three of my favourite…

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2 Top TSX Stocks to Buy Before October Ends

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying shares in top defense stocks like AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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