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Air Canada Stock Fell 5% in November: Is it a Buy Today?

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock saw remarkable improvements during its last quarter but still dropped 5% with more recession hints. So,…

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Is Air Canada Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Airlines are on the rebound. Does Air Canada stock deserve to be on your buy list?

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Retirees: 2 Healthcare Stocks That Could Help Set You up for Life

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Healthcare stocks offer an incredible opportunity for growth for those investors who look to the right stocks, such as these…

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Remember March 2020? Grab Those Growth Stocks Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

These three growth stocks soared in the double- and even triple-digit range once and are bound to do so once…

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Why TSX Stocks Rebounded on Tuesday

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

TSX stocks started climbing back, as investors perhaps believe the worst of the worst is over, and it's time for…

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Bombardier: Could This 2021 Top Gainer TSX Stock Keep Pace in 2022?

| Vineet Kulkarni

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) stock soared a massive 260% last year against TSX stocks' average 20% gain.

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Why Loblaw Stock Soared 65% in 2021

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Loblaw (TSX:L) managed to be a major defensive play during the last year, and yet it could still be a…

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How Cineplex Stock Is Placed in 2022

| Vineet Kulkarni

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock gained 47% and outperformed broader markets. But will it continue to rise in 2022?

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CERB Payments: How to Invest $2,000

| Mat Litalien, MBA

The government is providing financial assistance in the form of $2,000 CERB payments. What is the best way to invest…

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Stocks for Beginners

TFSA Wealth: 2 Top Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

Consider Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) and another stock if you're a young investor seeking to grow your TFSA wealth at…

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Big Canadian REIT Loses CFO During a Difficult Moment – Time to Sell?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Is Cominar REIT stock a sell after the recent CFO departure and COVID-19 cash flow hit?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians: Where to Invest $10,000 for the Next 10 Years

| Joey Frenette

Canadians need to invest wisely amid these highly uncertain times with deep-value stocks like H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) that have a…

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If You’ve Got $3,000 to Invest, Buy This Stock Now

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

If you have some money set aside to invest during this market crash, put it toward a stock like Restaurant…

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Weak Housing Market Could Last Until 2022 Says CMHC

| Adam Othman

The Fortis stock can help you protect your capital with the possibility of a prolonged housing market crash on its…

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Warren Buffett: “I Made a Mistake” About Airlines

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Warren Buffett lost big in the airline industry that he never liked. He owned up to his mistake and warned…

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3 Canadian Stocks that CRUSHED Earnings Despite COVID-19!

| Andrew Button

Despite COVID-19, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) managed to crush earnings in Q1.

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Stocks for Beginners

Buy Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock Now Before it Takes Off

| Joey Frenette

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is a defensive growth stock that deserves a much higher multiple given where we're at in the…

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Buy Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Now if You Believe a Vaccine Is Coming

| Haris Anwar

Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock now makes sense if you believe the vaccine to cure COVID-19 is on its way.

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Market Crash Alert: Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) Stock Down 40% Since February

| Aditya Raghunath

Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) stock has been beaten down in 2020. It is trading at a bargain, and it's a good…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Is it Headed BACK to $1?

| Andrew Button

Not that long ago, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock was trading for just $1. Could it go that low again?

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Portfolio Protection: 2 TSX Stocks to Buy

| Jared Seguin

While markets continue to display volatility, investors are seeking portfolio protection. These 2 TSX stocks are solid choices to shield…

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CRA 2020: 2 Massive COVID-19 Tax Changes to Remember

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Canada’s economy is re-opening after the COVID-19 lockdowns, and two important CRA 2020 deadlines are looming for taxpayers.

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Got $3,000 to Invest? Here Are 3 Cheap TSX Stocks to Buy in May

| Andrew Button

After the recent stock market crash, stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) remain historically cheap.

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2 Software Stocks That Are Outperforming the Markets

| Sneha Nahata

Investors seeking to beat the market can consider these two high-growth software stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

#1 Income Stock for Unstable Markets

| Debra Ray

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) may not be a top growth or value stock to buy, but it is a…

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Millennials: This Canadian Stock Is a Screaming Buy

| Joey Frenette

MTY Food Group Inc. (TSX:MTY) is a severely undervalued restaurant stock that millennials should bag before the economy re-opens.

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A More Severe TSX Stock Market Selloff Looms

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX is picking up steam lately, although it remains unstable. A severe selloff still looms as long as COVID-19…

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$2,000/Month Emergency CRA Cash: Is it Too Late to Get it?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

You can apply to claim the CERB until December 2, 2020. Displaced workers in hard-hit businesses like theatre operations can…

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Market Crash 2020: 3 Reasons Why Stocks Could Plunge Again

| Nelson Smith

Another market crash could be coming. Here's why you'll want to take steps to protect your portfolio today. Before it's…

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TFSA Investors: 3 Discounted Growth Stocks Might Recover Your Losses

| Adam Othman

The market still hasn't fully recovered, and plenty of amazing stocks are still available at a discount.

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Coronavirus Canada: Your TFSA Comes in Handy Now

| Kay Ng

Your TFSA can help you now if you're tight for cash. It can also help you to save substantial money…

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CRA Can’t Tax This Income: 2 TFSA Top Picks for Tax-Free Dividends

| Joey Frenette

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and another cheap dividend stock that investors should strongly consider adding to their TFSAs for tax-free…

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Does Warren Buffett Trust This Market?

| Joey Frenette

Warren Buffett sounded pretty bearish in his recent annual shareholder's meeting, but should that concern investors as stocks move on…

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Dividend Stocks

It’s Official: Shopify Is Now Canada’s Amazon

| Chris MacDonald

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is now Canada's Amazon. Read about how coronavirus has changed investors' perception of the company and the road…

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Which Housing Crash Will Be Worse: Vancouver or Toronto?

| Adam Othman

Two of the largest and hottest housing markets in the country are teetering on the brink of collapse. But one…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Turbulence: Should You Own the Stock Today?

| Andrew Walker

Air Canada (TSX:AC) was one of the top-performing Canadian stocks over the past decade. Is another rally on the way?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy With $3,000

| Mat Litalien, MBA

Investing in top Canadian stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) is one of safest ways to build wealth…

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Bank Stocks

CRA Tax Breaks: 2 Perfect Buys

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There are a number of tax breaks you should be looking out for from the CRA, and here are two…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Stocks I’d Buy Over Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Robin Brown

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is a speculative investment at best. Take advantage of the market crash and own these three…

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Energy Stocks

This Iconic Canadian Company Just Declared Bankruptcy: Will These 3 Be Next?

| Nelson Smith

Reitmans Canada (TSX:RET.A) has officially declared bankruptcy. Here are some other toxic investments that may join it — stocks you'll…

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Will Altria Buy Out Cronos (TSX:CRON) Stock?

| Ryan Vanzo

Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) stock is suffering during the coronavirus bear market. Could Altria Group (NYSE:MO) buy the company?

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CRA 2020: 1 Horrible Mistake Canadians Are Making

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

There's one mistake Canadians are making this year, and the CRA is going to come knocking when it finds out.

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Dividend Stocks

TD (TSX:TD) Is a Screaming Buy Today

| Joey Frenette

TD (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) looks like the best bank for your buck, even in the middle of one of the worst crises…

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Do Your Taxes Free: CRA Virtual Free Tax Clinics in 2020

| Adam Othman

People with modest incomes can benefit from free tax clinics where volunteers file their taxes for them. Due to the…

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Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Cause a Canada Housing Crash?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

The Canada housing market has slowed, but prices have proven resilient, which should spur investors to look at stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Better $2,000/Month Than CRA’s CERB

| Kay Ng

The $2,000 per month CERB money from the CRA is temporary. Here’s how you can generate passive income of more…

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How Canadian Retirees Can Enhance Their 1-Time COVID-19 Aid

| Vineet Kulkarni

The government recently announced a COVID-19 aid for seniors. But it is better to have more than one income stream,…

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CRA Stimulus: Could $2,000 CERB Payments Become Permanent?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

CERB payments are designed to be temporary, but if the economic recovery drags on, it could become permanent universal basic…

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