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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

Recent Articles

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Investing

2 Safe Utility Stocks Just Waiting for a Bull Run

| Joey Frenette

Hydro One (TSX:H) and another intriguing play could benefit from a bull run in utilities.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Dividend Growth: 2 Stocks With Significant Long-Term Upside

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another top dividend grower could deliver in the next five years.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top REITs in Canada for Trustworthy Dividends

| Joey Frenette

H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and another top play for income investors seeking huge yields.

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks to Watch While They’re Still Dirt Cheap

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) stock is a great value play that doesn't get the respect it deserves.

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Investing

A Top Value Stock to Play a Second-Half Run

| Joey Frenette

Fortis (TSX:FTS) stock is a low-risk dividend stock to buy while it's historically cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

Outperform the TSX With This Lucrative Dividend Stock

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) and another top dividend play could beat the TSX handsomely.

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Bank Stocks

Is TD Bank Stock a Good Buy Now?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock looks like a dirt-cheap buy if you like big dividends and can handle added risks.

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Tech Stocks

Invest in This TFSA Stock to Sail Into a Serene Retirement

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is getting interesting for TFSA investors after going sideways for a few weeks.

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Investing

2 Great Dividend-Growth Stocks to Stash in a TFSA for Decades

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another dividend grower look cheap enough to own in a TFSA value fund for the long…

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Investing

Couche-Tard Stock is a Tremendous Bargain Today

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks like a great bargain ahead of its coming earnings report.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Loblaw Stock or Metro Stock?

| Joey Frenette

Loblaw (TSX:L) and another grocer that could do well over the long haul as markets get rocky.

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Dividend Stocks

The 5.5% Dividend Stock Set to Dominate the TSX

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock looks severely undervalued while the yield is around 5.5%.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Set and Forget: 1 Dividend-Growth Superstar for the Long Run

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stock is in the zone, with dividend hikes and big buybacks likely in the cards.

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Investing

2 Fantastic Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) and another company are full of growth but have fallen on tough times.

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: TD Bank Stock vs. BMO

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) and Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) are the kings of banking value this summer.

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Investing

Ring! Ring! Serious Yield Calling at These 3 Telecom Stocks

| Joey Frenette

BCE (TSX:BCE) and other high-yield telecoms worth watching as their yields soar further.

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Tech Stocks

Up 42% from 52-Week Lows, Is Shopify Stock Still a Buy?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock looks like one of Canada's best growth stocks. And right now, it looks like it's on sale,…

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Stocks for Beginners

1 Stock That’s Just Right for Beginning Investors

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) stock is a great dividend grower that looks cheap enough to add to a watchlist.

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Investing

Have $500? 2 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

New investors should buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and another top stock right now with only $500.

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Investing

Couche-Tard Stock: Today Is a Huge Buying Opportunity

| Joey Frenette

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock looks like a steal after its latest unwarranted plunge into a correction again.

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Investing

Cameco vs. Barrick Gold: 2 Undervalued Mining Stocks Set to Unearth Gains

| Joey Frenette

Cameco (TSX:CCO) and Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) are top mining stocks that look to be on sale right here!

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Investing

Manulife Stock’s Blistering Rally Is a Long Time Coming (and it’s Not Over Yet)

| Joey Frenette

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) stock could be headed for another leg higher going into H2 2024.

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Bank Stocks

National Bank to Buy Canadian Western Bank: What Investors Need to Know

| Joey Frenette

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is acquiring Canadian Western Bank (TSX:CWB) in a historic deal for Canadian banks.

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Investing

A Bargain Stock That Looks Ready to Rip

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock looks deeply discounted and ready to make up for lost time.

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Dividend Stocks

Top 2 REITs to Buy Before Yields Fall Along With Interest Rates

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (TSX:CAR.UN) is just one REIT that could gain when rates really start to tumble.

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Bank Stocks

If the Loonie Falls Against the U.S. Dollar, This Canadian Stock Could Gain

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock finally looks like a decent investment as the loonie weakens further against the U.S. dollar.

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Investing

1 Little-Known TSX Stock for Serious Growth (Buy Before it Gets Big!)

| Joey Frenette

Cargojet (TSX:CJT) is just one solid mid-cap stock that could rally higher into year's end as rates fall and economic…

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Dividend Stocks

Rate Cut Tailwinds: A Dividend Dynamo Ready to Fly

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a great high-yield play to own if you think rates will fall off from here.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Stock to Buy if the Bank of Canada Keeps Cutting Rates

| Joey Frenette

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) stock is a great dividend bargain for investors looking to play lower rates over the long term.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking to Boost That TFSA? Meet This Dividend Knight in Shining Armour

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) stock is a dividend behemoth that's ripe to be bought this summer season!

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Tech Stocks

Up, Up, and Away! 1 Soaring Canadian Tech Stock at New Highs That I’d Buy Now

| Joey Frenette

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) is a magnificent tech high-flyer that's not done surging quite yet.

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Investing

High-Yield Heavyweight: 1 REIT That Packs a Punch

| Joey Frenette

SmartCentres REIT (TSX:SRU.UN) is a yield king with a long-term growth plan that could benefit from much lower rates!

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Bank Stocks

Big Bank Bargain: BMO Stock Just Dropped 8%, and That Looks Like a Deal

| Joey Frenette

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) stock looks way too cheap after a rough quarterly flop.

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Canadian Dividend Stock I’d Buy Over GICs Any Day of the Week

| Joey Frenette

Telus (TSX:T) stock is a fantastic dividend juggernaut to hold through the rate cuts to come.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify: Can It Catch Up in the AI Race?

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is a great buy on weakness for its long-term AI prospects!

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Investing

Retail Sector Wreck: 2 Stocks Worth Buying on the Dip

| Joey Frenette

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) and another cheap Canadian retailer to keep watch of for the long haul.

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Tech Stocks

2 Canadian Tech Stocks With Serious AI Savvy

| Joey Frenette

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and another high-tech stock are great buys for their long-term AI prospects.

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Retirement

Get Set to Retire Right With Dividends That Grow

| Joey Frenette

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) and another solid dividend grower look quite cheap these days.

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Investing

2 Magnificent Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold for 3-5 Years

| Joey Frenette

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) stock and another intriguing high-momentum value play that look like magnificent buys.

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Energy Stocks

2 Utility Stocks That Could Help Energize the AI Boom

| Joey Frenette

Canadian Utilities (TSX:CU) and another great utility stock could indirectly benefit from the rise of AI.

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