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Author: Daniel Da Costa

Daniel joined the Motley Fool Canada team in 2019 with years of experience in banking and investing. Growing up the son of a proprietary stock trader and educator, Daniel’s always found joy in helping Canadians to improve their financial situations. With the Motley Fool, Daniel sees an even more rewarding way to impact Canadians positively. A student and great admirer of Warren Buffett, he’s always looking for investments offering growth at a reasonable price. Outside of finance, Daniel enjoys spending his time with family, sailing, and watching Formula One.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy With Yields of 6% or More

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top TSX stocks offer both dividend growth and sky-high yields, making them some of the best to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less than $200

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks have reliable operations and impressive long-term growth potential, making them two of the best to buy…

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Investing

3 Out-of-Favour Stocks Offering Investors a Major Opportunity

| Daniel Da Costa

These out-of-favour stocks are not only undervalued but also have tremendous long-term potential, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now for Canadian Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

These two dividend stocks have reliable operations and are consistently growing their businesses, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

3 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy as Interest Rates Decline

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks are trading cheaply and can benefit from lower interest rates, making them some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in January

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top stocks both trade off their highs and offer compelling dividend yields, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now to Generate Passive Income for Life

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks offer compelling yields and reliable dividends, making them three of the best to buy right now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 of the Best TSX Stocks to Buy Before They Start to Recover

| Daniel Da Costa

These two ultra-cheap TSX stocks are each unbelievably cheap, making them two of the best investments to buy now.

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Investing

3 No-Brainer Retail Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three retail stocks each have significant long-term growth potential, making them some of the best investments to buy right…

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield Alert: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three stocks each have reliable dividends and compelling yields, making them some of the best to buy now.

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Investing

Here Are My Top TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

If you’re looking for some top TSX stocks to buy right now, here are two of my top recommendations.

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Dividend Stocks

Here Are My Top 4 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These four stocks are undervalued and have plenty of long-term growth potential, making them some of the best stocks to…

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks Down 10% to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top growth stocks rarely trade cheaply and offer significant long-term potential, making them two of the best to…

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Investing

Where Will Dollarama Stock Be in 1 Year?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Dollarama stock trading just off its all-time high, is now the time to buy, or should investors wait for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Reliable Stocks I’m Buying Hand Over Fist Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With uncertainty persisting in the stock market today, here are two of the best and most reliable stocks on the…

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Dividend Stocks

Pizza Pizza Vs. Diversified Royalty: Which Is the Best High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With both Pizza Pizza and Diversified Royalty offering dividend yields of more than 7%, which is the best stock to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low-Volatility Stocks for Cautious Investors

| Daniel Da Costa

As uncertainty grips the market, here are three low-volatility stocks you can buy and hold with confidence.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top stocks offer attractive and sustainable dividend yields, and they're undervalued, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks have both significant and consistent long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to…

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Investing

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although Dollarama's stock is expensive and has rallied by more than 40% over the last year, is it still worth…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Utility Stocks for Stability in 2025

| Daniel Da Costa

As Canadian investors face considerable market uncertainty heading into 2025, these 2 defensive stocks are worth a gander.

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks Expected to Report Strong Earnings This Quarter

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top TSX stocks are all excellent long-term investments and are expected to report strong quarterly earnings in the…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Restaurant Stock to Invest $500 in Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

Pizza Pizza Royalty (TSX:PZA) is one of the best restaurant stocks to invest in right now.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Magnificent Canadian Dividend Stock Down 32% to Buy and Hold Forever

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite growing debt and a significant payout ratio, is BCE still one of the best Canadian dividend stocks to buy…

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Energy Stocks

Where Will Enbridge Stock Be in 3 Years?

| Daniel Da Costa

After 29 straight years of increasing its dividend and a current yield of 6%, here's why Enbridge is one of…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These top dividend stocks both offer attractive yields and trade off their highs, making them two of the best to…

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Investing

Here Are My Top 2 Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks both trade cheaply and have years of growth potential, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Fortis Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Daniel Da Costa

With interest rates declining and Fortis's dividend expected to grow at least 4% annually through 2029, is it worth buying…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Telus Stock a Buy for its 7.3% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Although the 7.3% dividend yield Telus offers is attractive, it's just one of many reasons why the telecom stock is…

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Investing

4 Value Stocks That Are Must Buys for Canadians in November

| Daniel Da Costa

Whether you want to add growth or defence to your portfolio, these four stocks are some of the best Canadian…

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Dividend Stocks

Safe Canadian Stocks to Buy Now and Hold During Market Volatility

| Daniel Da Costa

Diversify your portfolio with these safe Canadian utility stocks, plus one more diversified play.

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Dividend Stocks

Want a 4.3% Yield? The 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Today

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking for top TSX dividend stocks to buy now and confidently own for years, these three are among…

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Tech Stocks

2 Growth Stocks That are Screaming Buys in October

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates continue to decline, these two undervalued growth stocks are some of the best investments you can buy…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Buy for Its 6.4% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Enbridge rallying the last few months and its dividend yield starting to decline, is it still a top stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Dollarama Stock a Buy for its 0.2% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Despite a dividend yield of just over 0.2%, here's why Dollarama stock is one of the best in Canada and…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian REITs: Top Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With these two top real estate stocks both trading undervalued, they are undoubtedly two of the best Canadian REITs to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks Canadians Can Feel Confident Buying Aggressively

| Daniel Da Costa

As interest rates continue to fall, here are three of the top Canadian dividend stocks that investors can buy now…

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Investing

If You Had Invested $1,000 in Dollarama Stock 5 Years Ago, This Is How Much You’d Have Now

| Daniel Da Costa

As Dollarama's share price consistently grows year over year, here's how much long-term investors are making owning the top stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Stock a Buy for its 4.4% Dividend Yield?

| Daniel Da Costa

Canadian Tire may have a current dividend yield of 4.4%, but that's not the only reason to buy the high-quality…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With interest rates now declining and the economic environment improving, here are two of the smartest dividend stocks to buy…

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