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Joey Frenette

Joey Frenette is a journalist, University of British Columbia graduate, ex-engineer, Warren Buffett fanatic, and Fool who's completed CFA Level 1. He’s been investing since 2014 and is always on the hunt for value, regardless of the market "weather." Before writing at The Motley Fool, Joey worked as an analyst/developer at several Canadian small- and mid-cap software firms, including Syscon and Avigilon. Beyond Motley Fool, Joey’s work can be found at TipRanks and InvestorPlace. Follow or send him a message on X (or Twitter) @realJoeFrenette

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Investing

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. Rockets ~15.5% Higher: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) delivered a fantastic quarter, sending shares much higher. Should investors be buyers today?

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Investing

Cineplex Inc.: Why the Box Office Pains Are Just the Beginning

| Joey Frenette

Why a bottom may not be in for Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) yet.

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Dividend Stocks

A $1-Million TFSA Is Inevitable for Many Young Investors

| Joey Frenette

Keep adding dividend-growth stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to your TFSA and a $1 million TFSA is likely for many…

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginners: Canadian Do-it-Yourself Index Investors May Not Be Properly Diversified

| Joey Frenette

Here's why the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^GSPTSE) is not a suitable one-stop-shop index for passive investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Could Restaurant Brands International Inc. Be Hungry for Papa John’s Int’l, Inc.?

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) should buy Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) while shares are depressed.

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc. vs. Cineplex Inc.: Which Is the Better Contrarian Dividend Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) and Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) are top aggressive income names today, but which should you buy if…

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Investing

This Small-Cap Growth Stock Could Be the Smartest Long-Term Investment You Could Make

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is my favourite Canadian small-cap stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s an Opportunity to Buy a Quality Dividend Stock at an Immense Discount

| Joey Frenette

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is a wonderful business that doesn't deserve to be beaten up this badly. Even in a rapidly…

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Investing

Tim Hortons Franchisees Are Furious Yet Again

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) management is under fire from franchisees again over a computer virus. What's next?

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Dividend Stocks

Go Against the Grain and Purchase These 2 Cheap Contrarian Stocks for Your RRSP or TFSA

| Joey Frenette

You should add Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) and one other stock to your RRSP or TFSA today.

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Investing

Put Your NAFTA Fears to Rest and Buy These Stocks Today

| Joey Frenette

Saputo Inc. (TSX:SAP) and another stock are two compelling buys as NAFTA fears reach their boiling point.

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Dividend Stocks

The RRSP Deadline Is Tomorrow! Give Your Retirement a Jolt With These 3 Dividend Stocks

| Joey Frenette

You should strongly consider adding Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and two other dividend stocks to your RRSP before the…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Here’s an Investment Strategy to Help You Thrive in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

| Joey Frenette

Here's how to invest in high-income stocks such as Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) in a rising interest rate environment.

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The Motley Fool
Stocks for Beginners

Passive Investors, Beware: This Is a Do-it-Yourself Investors’ Market. Here’s Why

| Joey Frenette

Here's why do-it-yourself stock pickers will have the advantage over indexers with the U.S. markets in overvalued territory. Stock pickers…

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Investing

Cannabis Investors: Cronos Group Inc. Hits the NASDAQ: Time to Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Cronos Group Inc. (TSXV:MJN)(NASDAQ:CRON) is the first Canadian cannabis stock to hit the NASDAQ. Here's what investors need to know.

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Investing

Milennials: Park These 2 Growth Stocks in Your TFSA and Watch it Swell

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) and one other earnings-growth king can fund your early retirement fund.

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Dividend Stocks

Over the Long Term, This Canadian Bank Is the Best Value Hands Down

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) is a rock-solid stock that offers a fat dividend yield at a value price.

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Canadian Utility Whose Dividend Yield Is the Highest it’s Been in Nearly 2 Decades!

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Utilities Ltd. (TSX:CU) is plunging. Here's why dividend investors should back up the truck before the sale comes to…

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Investing

Marijuana Investors: Is the Sky-High Legalization Demand for Cannabis Just a Hallucination?

| Joey Frenette

Here's why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and other big cannabis producers may be in trouble post-legalization.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc.: Will This Dividend Darling Regain its Momentum in 2018?

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) has been an incredible market darling for years, but here's why the stock's trajectory is unlikely to…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

This Canadian Icon Just Became Even More Canadian

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) bolsters its portfolio of brand with Sher-Wood Hockey. Here's what it means for investors.

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Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.: An Incredible Growth Stock That Deserves a Gold Medal

| Joey Frenette

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is one of Canada's hottest growth plays, but is it too expensive to buy today?

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Should Brace Themselves for a Bear Market in 2018?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) is the perfect bear defence if you're worried about a gloomy 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Canadian REITs Offer the Best Value in Today’s Market?

| Joey Frenette

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) are two other quality REITs that investors should feel comfortable owning despite a rising…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian National Railway Company: Opportunity of a Lifetime to Drain Alberta’s Oil Swamp?

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is cheap, but it should be expensive given its new tech, which could change the…

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Investing

1 Canadian Value Stock to Play the Rise of Millennials

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is a high flyer that's experiencing turbulent times, but here's why millennials will keep the stock and…

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Investing

Cineplex Inc.: All Is Not Well!

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is attempting to relieve medium-term pressures facing its box office, but will it be enough to stop…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Dividend Stock That You Can’t Afford Not to Own!

| Joey Frenette

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a wonderful wide-moat midstream business that's trading at a huge discount to its intrinsic value. Here's…

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Worry-Free Value Stocks Are Custom-Tailored for Your RRSP

| Joey Frenette

Here are two worry-free value stocks that are custom tailored for your RRSP. One such stock is Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Investing

These 4 Undervalued Dividend-Growth Stocks Are the Perfect Fit for Your TFSA Freedom Fund

| Joey Frenette

Buy Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) and four other undervalued dividend stocks for your TFSA retirement fund today.

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Stocks for Beginners

Look Out Below! These 2 Stocks Could Be Heading for a Massive Plunge

| Joey Frenette

Here's why IGM Financial Inc. (TSX:IGM) and Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) are dangerous stocks that value investors should be careful…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

1 Severely Undervalued Bargain Stock and 1 Value Trap

| Joey Frenette

Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) and Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) are two dirt-cheap stocks with single-digit P/E multiples. One appears to be…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Stocks Today or Wait for the Correction to Worsen?

| Joey Frenette

When should investors be buying stocks like SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN)? As soon as they're ready or after…

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The Motley Fool
Stocks for Beginners

Why You Should Invest in Canada Despite a Decade of Lacklustre Results

| Joey Frenette

The S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:^GSPTSE) and individual Canadian stocks have been tough to invest in, but here's why Canadian investors…

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Stocks for Beginners

New Investors: Why Corrections Are Healthy and How to Embrace Them

| Joey Frenette

Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are currently on sale following the nasty correction. Here's why new…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

This Controversial Growth King Just Clocked in a Solid Quarter That Could Spark a Rally to New Highs

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is oversold and could have room to roar following its latest earnings beat.

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Investing

This Canadian Company’s Moat Is Going to Erode Fast Over the Next 5 Years

| Joey Frenette

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a disruptor that continues to crush its competition. Here's one Canadian company that's going to get…

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Dividend Stocks

3 “Smart Beta” Canadian Stocks That Are Worthy of a Gold Medal

| Joey Frenette

Smart Beta ETFs are all the rage these days. Here's what the buzz is about and how you can use…

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Dividend Stocks

This Earnings-Growth Rock Star Just Doubled its Dividend Overnight!

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) just ordered a double-double for its dividend. Here's why investors should be excited.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

1 Cheap but Wonderful Dividend-Growth Stock to Buy as Markets Correct

| Joey Frenette

Here's why investors should buy Canadian stocks, especially when it comes to shares of Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), which…

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