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Stocks for Beginners

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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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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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This Big Canadian Telecom Stock Popped 11% Yesterday: Should You Jump in?

| Kay Ng

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) stock rallied 11% yesterday. What returns can you expect from the telecom over the next 12 months?

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stock Roundup: Going Long on Quality Picks

| Victoria Hetherington

The tech stock space is richly varied. Are investors overlooking names such as Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR)?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Big Dividend Stocks You Can Buy With $500

| Kay Ng

Don't know where to start investing? Consider building a passive-income stream from these discounted stocks.

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Tech Stocks

2 Unstoppable Tech Stocks That I’m Itching to Buy on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

I'll be looking to buy Lightspeed POS Inc. (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) and another pandemic-resilient tech stock in the next market crash.

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Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy if the Stock Market Crashes

| Kay Ng

A stock market crash would be the perfect opportunity to put your money to work in these great companies. Here’s…

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Stocks for Beginners

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Crashes to $5: Has the Time to Buy Finally Arrived?

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) keeps crashing, but is the stock worthy of buying for fearless contrarians with a long-term mindset?

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Dividend Stocks

2 Must-Own TSX Railway Stocks to Buy in October

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying these two top Toronto Stock Exchange railway stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

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Dividend Stocks

All Canadians! Canada’s K-shaped Recovery: How It Applies to You

| Kay Ng

Everyone plays a role in our economy. The money you earn and how you spend it affects the economy in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock: Overdue for Another Big Plunge?

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock could be at risk of reversing in a big way if it fails to break out…

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Top Stocks to Buy With Your $6,000 TFSA Contribution

| Joey Frenette

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and another beaten-up discretionary stock continue to rebound in the face of the second COVID wave.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Buy! 2 Stocks to Avoid in This Pandemic-Plagued Environment

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and another stock will continue feeling immense pressure brought on by the horrific COVID-19 pandemic.

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing: Avoid Making This Common and Highly Costly Mistake!

| Daniel Da Costa

When it comes to investing there are thousands of mistakes you need to avoid, but this is one of the…

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Tech Stocks

Should You Take Profits Ahead of the Next Market Crash?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and other tech stocks could be on the receiving end of the next market crash or correction.

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: The 3 Best TSX Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

TFSA investors: You can't afford to miss out on these three top TSX stocks. Buy them now and never sell…

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3 Great TSX Utility Stocks to Buy Long Term

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should consider buying these top three Toronto Stock Exchange utility stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN).

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Tech Stocks

2 High-Growth Tech Stock Trends to Invest in Today

| Victoria Hetherington

The tech stock space is becoming increasingly volatile. Here’s why names like Docebo (TSX:DCBO) fit some enduring trends.

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Market Crash: Is the Worst Yet to Come?

| Joey Frenette

The BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (TSX:ZLB) is a low-beta play for defensive investors worried about another market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? These On-Sale Dividend-Growth Kings Are Screaming to Be Bought

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another dividend-growth stock have bountiful yields that value investors should load up on right now.

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Stocks for Beginners

Coronavirus Recession: 2 TSX Stocks I’d Avoid

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and another TSX-traded stock that you may want to avoid if you expect a worsening coronavirus recession.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Make Your TFSA Work Better for You

| Joey Frenette

Many TFSA users may not be getting the most out of the powerful tax-free account amid today's horrific COVID-19-plagued environment.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Retail Stocks You Shouldn’t Ignore in October

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should take a look at strong-performing retail stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange like Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A).

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Stocks for Beginners

Did Investors Miss This 1 BIG Hint of a Stock Market Recovery?

| Victoria Hetherington

The pain isn’t over yet. But investors should look at the sudden bounce in Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE:HTZ) as a…

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Think the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Last Through 2023? Here’s a Stock That Should Be Worth More

| Joey Frenette

Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) is one of many COVID-19 long-haul stocks that could double over the next few years of…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Technology Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Here are three top technology stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange to consider buying in October 2020, including Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Stocks for Beginners

You’d Be Wise to Follow Warren Buffett Into This Stock

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) is one of Warren Buffett's latest stock picks, and it's one that Canadians should mimic.

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Dividend Stocks

Space Investing: 1 ETF & 3 Hot Stocks to Buy in Fall 2020

| Victoria Hetherington

The space industry could be all set to go stratospheric. Stocks like Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) satisfy a growth thesis.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’d Buy in the Next Market Crash

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and another misunderstood value stock that investors should back up the truck on come the next…

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Stocks for Beginners

The U.S. Election Could Spark a Nasty Sell-Off: Here’s 1 Top Pick to Prepare

| Joey Frenette

North West Company (TSX:NWC) is one absurdly-undervalued stock that can help prepare your defences come a U.S. election-driven market crash.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID Market Crash: These 3 Dividend Stocks Can Make a Strong Comeback!

| Kay Ng

There's still much room for these dividend stocks to recover. Get paid well while you wait for price appreciation!

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top TSX Energy Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Investors interested in energy stocks should consider buying strong net income performers like TC Energy (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) on the Toronto Stock…

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Tech Stocks

This 1 Unknown Canadian Growth Stock Just Popped 63%

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why H2O Innovation (TSXV:HEO) stock could be an important addition to a long-term portfolio built on safety and…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy and Hold This Much-Hated Dividend King Through 2030

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) used to be a premium Canadian bank, but in the era of COVID, the stock is now…

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CRA: CRB Is Now Available. Here’s How to Apply Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

The CRA started accepting applications for the new coronavirus benefits, including the CRB, this week. Here's how you can apply.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Robin Brown

Warren Buffett has made his fortune by investing in "forever" stocks. Take a page from his playbook and buy these…

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2 Top TSX Financial Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should start putting their savings into top Toronto Stock Exchange financial stocks like Manulife Financial Corp (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC).

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CIBC (TSX:CM): A Screaming Buy for its Cheap 5.8% Yield?

| Joey Frenette

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is back, with a premium multiple and a lofty 5.8% dividend yield, but should you bite on shares…

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3 Top TSX 5G Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Canadian investors should buy these three top 5G telecom stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange including TELUS Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Top Pick: This Industry Leader Turns Trash Into Cash!

| Joey Frenette

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is one of those defensive growth stocks that can help you navigate rougher market waters.

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2 Emerging Market Bargains to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) and another battered emerging markets play that long-term investors should buy on the dip.

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This Severely Undervalued Stock Could Double!

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of those rare defensive growth stocks that qualify as a pound-the-table buy today.

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