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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

The War in Canada’s Telehealth Space Is Heating Up!

| Vineet Kulkarni

While there was a limited usage of telehealth before the pandemic, Canada has seen a notable acceleration in the last…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Investors: The 2 Best Stocks to Invest $6,000 Into Now

| Robin Brown

Maximize your TFSA portfolio returns with these two top TSX stocks! They give you a mix of income, growth, and…

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Bank Stocks

Why Dividend Income Is Better Than CRB’s $500 a Week

| Kay Ng

It’s helpful to collect CRB payments, but you can benefit even more from generating dividend income.

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Tech Stocks

How $50 a Week Can Build You a Fortune

| Kay Ng

Are you ready to build a fortune? Here's how to get time and your money to work hard for you.

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Energy Stocks

3 Losing TSX Stocks Not to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

In addition to avoiding Air Canada (TSX:AC), here are two other Toronto Stock Exchange stocks that you may not want…

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New CERB: Be Aware of These Crucial Requirements

| Daniel Da Costa

The new benefits the government has introduced to replace CERB have a lot of improvements. However, be aware of these…

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Stocks for Beginners

Warren Buffett: Why Now Is a Great Time to Be Cautious

| Joey Frenette

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) may be too cheap to ignore given record uncertainties and Warren Buffett's vote of confidence.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: A Canadian REIT With a Swollen (But Safe) 9% Yield

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a REIT that I see as a baby that has been thrown out with the bathwater…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: Turn $69,500 Into a $2 Million Reserve — and Pay Zero Taxes to the CRA

| Vineet Kulkarni

TFSA investors: The capital gain created over the years in your TFSA will be tax-free throughout the holding period and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Growth Investors: 2 Top 5G Stocks on the TSX

| Daniel Da Costa

5G technology is now starting to roll out, and it's offering investors massive growth potential. Here are two 5G stocks…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 Invested in Shopify (TSX:SHOP) IPO Would Be Worth This Much Now!

| Vineet Kulkarni

A $10,000 in Shopify IPO in May 2015, would have accumulated around $455,835 today. The same investment in TSX stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Warning: Has a Bubble Inflated in This Canadian Industry?

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP) and the renewables have been on a tear this year, but could they be forming…

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Stocks for Beginners

Investing for the Post-Pandemic World: A Top Pick to Buy and Hold

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) is a dirt-cheap bargain that could have 50% upside in a post-pandemic world.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Mining Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

If you want to invest in gold, check out these top three TSX mining stocks to buy in October 2020,…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Amid Their Higher Earnings Outlook

| Vineet Kulkarni

The third-quarter earnings season will begin soon. Notably, some top TSX stocks will continue to rally based on their higher…

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Stocks for Beginners

Revised Offer from Air Canada (TSX:AC) Sends Transat Shares 26% Higher

| Vineet Kulkarni

Even if the revised price is notably lower, it seems like the Air Canada (TSX:AC) merger is the only option…

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks: Risk vs. Reward in a Digital Hollywood

| Victoria Hetherington

As the movie distribution industry suffers setback after setback, Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a speculative buy for market contrarians.

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Market Crash: Are Negative Surprises Coming?

| Joey Frenette

Billionaire money manager Howard Marks didn't sound too bullish in his latest note, but should investors fear a second market…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Gold Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

If you are still bullish on gold, then you might want to buy Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) or another top…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are worried there might be another market crash but don't want to miss out on short-term gains, here…

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Tech Stocks

Forget Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL): BCE (TSX:BCE) May Be the 5G Stock to Buy

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may be the better 5G stock to own if you're bullish on the supercycle of Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL)…

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Energy Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks That Could Set You Up for Life

| Nicholas Dobroruka

Looking to start investing in Canadian stocks? Here are three companies that can act as a starting base for your…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Now is the perfect time to buy top Canadian value stocks like Emera Incorporated (TSX:EMA) on the Toronto Stock Exchange,…

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This 1 Super-Cheap TSX Stock Could Triple Your Money by Thanksgiving Day 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

The prolonged pandemic has led to a higher unemployment rate and weak consumer sentiment across Canada. These factors might have…

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Dividend Stocks

Stocks at Up to a 50% Discount: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now!

| Kay Ng

By buying these discounted stocks, you can get dividend yields of up to 8.6% while you wait for incredible stock…

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New Bull Market: The 2 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) and another top-notch industrial could have significant upside once the new bull market has a chance…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Technology stocks have soared this year, and Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) might be the number one growth stock to buy in…

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Stocks for Beginners

2 Small-Cap TSX Stocks Flying Under the Radar

| Daniel Da Costa

Check out these two small-cap TSX stocks that could offer investors significant growth potential over the next few years.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Income Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Income investors might want to buy stock in Canadian energy companies with high dividend yields like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

Top 4 Blue-Chip TSX Dividend Stocks for Beginners

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are four top blue-chip TSX dividend stocks that offer reliable and stable shareholder payouts. Do own any of these?

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Dividend Stocks

CRB Update: How to Apply for the CRB Benefit That Opened Yesterday

| Kay Ng

Are you eligible for CRB payments of $2,000 a month? Here’s what you can do to increase your income even…

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Stocks for Beginners

Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Just Plunged Another 50%

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock can't seem to catch a break, but are shares still worth going against the grain as…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit: Create Your Own CERB Extension for a Lifetime

| Vineet Kulkarni

CRB: You can create a passive-income stream with high-quality dividend stocks, which should act as emergency benefits for your sunset…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Financial stocks are leading markets higher, and now might be the perfect time to buy high dividend payers like the…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Are These 2 TSX Stock Types Rising Today?

| Victoria Hetherington

Find out why top cannabis stocks such as Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) were rising on this unusual Canadian Thanksgiving.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID 2nd Wave: 2 Safety Stocks to Protect Your Wealth

| Joey Frenette

KP Tissue Inc. (TSX:KPT) and another Canadian stock can help bolster your defences before the worst of the second COVID…

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Dividend Stocks

Thanksgiving Gift: Buy This Growth Stock Now

| Kay Ng

This stock is recession resilient, a cash cow, and has strong long-term growth prospects! What more can you ask from…

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Stocks for Beginners

Should You Buy MTY Food (TSX:MTY) Stock After Its Solid Comeback in Q3?

| Vineet Kulkarni

MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) stock soared more than 25% last week after it reported solid Q3 earnings despite the COVID-19…

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Stocks for Beginners

What Does Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Renewed Offer to Buy Transat (TSX:TRZ) Mean?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Air Canada (TSX:AC)-Transat deal (TSX:TRZ) is expected to complete by early 2021. However, approval from the competition authorities will play…

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Tech Stocks

Got $1,000? Buy These 2 Recent TSX IPOs for a Shot at Multi-Bagger Gains

| Joey Frenette

Dye & Durham Ltd. (TSX:DND) and Nuvei Corp. (TSX:NVEI)(NYSE:NVEI) are compelling TSX IPOs you should buy with an extra grand.

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