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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 Fabulous Dividend Stocks to Buy in April

| Daniel Da Costa

If you're looking to boost your passive income while interest rates are elevated, here are three of the best dividend…

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Investing

What’s Going on With Aritzia Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Aritzia continuing to trade below its historical valuations, is it one of the best growth stocks on the TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Stocks I’d Buy Right Now Without Hesitation

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are some of the best to buy now, from a reliable utility company to a high-potential…

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Dividend Stocks

Have $75,000 to Invest? Make an Average of $100/Week Tax-Free

| Daniel Da Costa

If you have cash to invest in your TFSA, these two high-yield dividend stocks are some of the best passive-income…

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Tech Stocks

The Ultimate Growth Stocks to Buy With $7,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks have massive growth potential, making them two of the best to buy for your TFSA…

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Investing

3 Stocks to Buy Now That Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks are highly reliable and have tremendous long-term growth potential, making them some of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Growth Stock Down 24% to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With this impressive growth stock trading more than 20% off its high, it's the perfect stock to buy right now…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada: Buy This Magnificent Utilities Stock Instead

| Daniel Da Costa

With so much uncertainty in the economy and with Air Canada facing several headwinds, here's a utility stock you can…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Tire Is Paying $7 per Share in Dividends. Time to Buy the Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Canadian Tire trading ultra-cheap and offering a safe dividend yield of more than 5.5%, is it one of the…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock: Is the Energy Infrastructure Giant Undervalued?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Enbridge trading nearly 15% off its 52-week high, is the energy infrastructure stock worth buying today?

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in April

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top energy stocks are some of the best to buy due to their reliability, reasonable growth potential, and…

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Investing

2 Stocks With Millionaire-Maker Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top millionaire-maker stocks are some of the best businesses in Canada and offer significant long-term growth potential.

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Investing

3 Canadian Value Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian value stocks all trade cheaply and have significant recovery potential, making them three of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Pizza Pizza’s Dividend in Danger After the Company Posted an Underwhelming Q4?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Pizza Pizza's sales expected to slow in the coming quarters, is its dividend sustainable, or is it at risk…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Ready for Dividend Hikes in 2024

| Daniel Da Costa

These three Canadian stocks consistently increase their dividends each year, making them some of the best long-term investments.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's why goeasy is one of the best stocks on the TSX and why it's a stock you should plan…

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Dividend Stocks

Want Monthly Passive Income in 2024? 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These reliable dividend stocks both trade off their highs and offer impressive long-term potential, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

How Long Would It Take to Turn $20,000 Into $100,000 With TSX Dividend Stocks?

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how high-quality TSX dividend stocks and the power of compound interest can help grow your investments by 400% or…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy the Dip in Canadian Tire Stock?

| Daniel Da Costa

Should you buy Canadian Tire now, with the stock down 30% off its 52-week high and trading at just 8.9…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $100? 2 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian stocks are reliable and have impressive long-term growth potential, making them two of the best to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200

| Daniel Da Costa

These three no-brainer dividend stocks are all reliable and have safe dividends, making them some of the best to buy…

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Investing

Why I’m Changing My Mind About Air Canada Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

With Air Canada stock trading just off its lows and expected to earn record revenue this year, is it worth…

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Consumer Staples in March 2024: The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

With all the uncertainty in the market today, here's why this high-quality consumer staple stock is one of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Stock a No-Brainer Buy?

| Daniel Da Costa

With Canadian Tire stock trading well off its highs and analysts expecting a recovery in the next few years, is…

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Dividend Stocks

Beginners: Here Are 2 Dividend Stocks to Get Your Portfolio Started!

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top Canadian dividend stocks are reliable and offer impressive long-term growth potential, making them two of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Fortis Remains a Dividend Stock Worth Buying and Holding for the Next Decade

| Daniel Da Costa

With Fortis trading near its 52-week low and offering a yield of roughly 4.4%, is it one of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Stocks: How You Can Earn $400 Per Month of Growing Passive Income

| Daniel Da Costa

Here's how you can buy top Canadian dividend stocks in your TFSA to build a rapidly and consistently growing passive-income…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Pay Cash Every Month

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks all offer high yields and have sustainable dividends, making them some of the best investments to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Dividend Stocks With Yields Above 7% (But Are They Safe?)

| Daniel Da Costa

These three dividend stocks all have ultra-high yields, making them some of the best to buy if you're looking to…

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Investing

2 TFSA Stock Picks With Explosive Potential

| Daniel Da Costa

These two stocks have significant growth potential and are trading off their highs, making them two of the top picks…

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Investing

Canadian Stocks to Buy: 3 Insane Discounts You Won’t Want to Miss

| Daniel Da Costa

These three top Canadian stocks won't be undervalued forever, so while they trade cheaply, they are some of the best…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Incredibly Cheap Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

| Daniel Da Costa

These real estate stocks are each significantly undervalued and offer plenty of growth potential, making them three of the best…

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Investing

The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Daniel Da Costa

This top stock is not only expected to see significant growth for years but also trades dirt cheap, making it…

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Investing

3 Things You Need to Know If You Buy Dollarama Stock Today

| Daniel Da Costa

After earning investors a total return of 700% in the last 10 years, here are a few key facts to…

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Energy Stocks

Here’s Why Enbridge Is a No-Brainer Dividend Stock

| Daniel Da Costa

Enbridge stock has resilient operations, significant competitive advantages and a safe payout ratio, making it a top dividend stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Long-Term Investing: 3 Top Canadian Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20 a Share

| Daniel Da Costa

These Canadian stocks offer excellent long-term potential and trade for less than $20 a share, making them some of the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Reliable Stocks You Can Buy at a Discount

| Daniel Da Costa

With so many opportunities on the TSX today, here are three of the best and most reliable stocks to buy…

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Fortis Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Daniel Da Costa

After 50 straight years of increasing dividend payments can Fortis stock continue to expand its operations and grow shareholder value?

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Canadian REITs to Buy Today!

| Daniel Da Costa

These REITs are reliable and offer attractive yields and long-term growth potential, making them three of the best REITs Canadians…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Supercharged Dividend Stocks to Buy if There’s a Stock Market Sell-Off

| Daniel Da Costa

These two top stocks offer attractive yields, have reliable operations and are dividend aristocrats, making them two of the best…

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