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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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Canada Revenue Agency: CERB vs. EI — Which Is Better?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians who still need income support should know that the new EI is equal to CERB. However, the BCE stock…

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Why October Could Be a Huge Month for Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock

| Puja Tayal

The U.S. retailers are holding a big sale event ahead of the holiday season. This year’s holiday shopping will be…

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Got $3,000? 3 TSX Stocks to Buy Amid Their Higher Earnings Outlook

| Vineet Kulkarni

The third-quarter earnings season will begin soon. Notably, some top TSX stocks will continue to rally based on their higher…

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Retirees: 3 Top Dividend Stocks for Worry-Free Passive Income

| Sneha Nahata

These TSX companies have a low-risk business with visible dividend growth.

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Stocks for Beginners

Revised Offer from Air Canada (TSX:AC) Sends Transat Shares 26% Higher

| Vineet Kulkarni

Even if the revised price is notably lower, it seems like the Air Canada (TSX:AC) merger is the only option…

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Top 3 Stocks to Buy Under $50 Right Now

| Puja Tayal

The stock market is back to growth. You can take advantage of this rally. Here are some good-quality growth and…

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Fearing a Market Crash? 2 Blue-Chip Stocks Will Help Your Portfolio!

| Aditya Raghunath

If you are worried about a market crash, invest in blue-chip dividend paying stocks such as Fortis (TSX:FTS) to ride…

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Market Crash: Are Negative Surprises Coming?

| Joey Frenette

Billionaire money manager Howard Marks didn't sound too bullish in his latest note, but should investors fear a second market…

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CRA: 4 CERB Extension Options Canadians Need to Know About

| Robin Brown

Canadians need to know about these CERB extension alternatives! While the CRA has your back now, why not build your…

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3 Top TSX Gold Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

If you are still bullish on gold, then you might want to buy Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) or another top…

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5 Safe TSX Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes

| Daniel Da Costa

If you are worried there might be another market crash but don't want to miss out on short-term gains, here…

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3 Stocks Outpacing the Markets

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

While the market slumps again, these three stocks have continued to trade up and up. So here's why you should…

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Forget Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL): BCE (TSX:BCE) May Be the 5G Stock to Buy

| Joey Frenette

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) may be the better 5G stock to own if you're bullish on the supercycle of Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL)…

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3 Top TSX Value Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Now is the perfect time to buy top Canadian value stocks like Emera Incorporated (TSX:EMA) on the Toronto Stock Exchange,…

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The Canadian Housing Market Crash Could Be a Nightmare for Investors: Here’s What You Can Do Right Now

| Jitendra Parashar

We might have to wait for a couple of quarters more to assess coronavirus' real damage to the housing market,…

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Will the CRA Make CERB Permanent?

| Ryan Vanzo

The CRA has replaced many CERB benefits with a mix of new options. But your best bet is to stick…

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3 Ways to Earn 105% in 2021 — and Keep CRA Away

| Amy Legate-Wolfe

Buying these stocks while the opportunity still exists is your best chance of making triple-digit returns!

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CRB Application: Read the CRA’s Canada Recovery Benefit Fine Print

| Andrew Walker

The CRB is different than CERB in key ways. It is important to check the details before filling out the…

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Got Only $500 to Invest? Snap Up These Top Recovery Bets

| Sneha Nahata

Investors could risk investing a small amount of $500 in these stocks for outsized gains.

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This 1 Super-Cheap TSX Stock Could Triple Your Money by Thanksgiving Day 2021

| Jitendra Parashar

The prolonged pandemic has led to a higher unemployment rate and weak consumer sentiment across Canada. These factors might have…

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Energy Stocks

IEA Energy Report Alert: Is Suncor Stock a Buy Today?

| Andrew Walker

Suncor stock appears cheap right now if oil demand is going to recover. The latest IEA report gives investors a…

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Should You Buy This 1 Warren Buffett Stock at the Dip?

| Puja Tayal

Warren Buffett has been on a selling spree this pandemic. But he did buy two Canadian stocks, and one of…

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Stocks at Up to a 50% Discount: Where to Invest $1,000 Right Now!

| Kay Ng

By buying these discounted stocks, you can get dividend yields of up to 8.6% while you wait for incredible stock…

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Warren Buffett Told You So: The Air Canada (TSX:AC)-Transat (TSX:TRZ) Deal Loses Value

| Puja Tayal

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock dipped 4%, as it repriced the Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) deal at just 26% of the original…

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$600 Million in CRA Aid: No Canadian Business Left Behind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The often-ignored small- and medium-sized businesses in Canada will continue to receive $600 million in federal support. Meanwhile, Canadians with…

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WARNING: 3 Reasons the CRA Can Reject Your CRB Application

| Puja Tayal

The CRA website is facing some technical issues with the CRB application. But when the CRB runs smoothly, know that…

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New Bull Market: The 2 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Joey Frenette

TFI International Inc. (TSX:TFII) and another top-notch industrial could have significant upside once the new bull market has a chance…

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3 Top TSX Growth Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Technology stocks have soared this year, and Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) might be the number one growth stock to buy in…

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3 Top TSX Income Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Income investors might want to buy stock in Canadian energy companies with high dividend yields like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Top 4 Blue-Chip TSX Dividend Stocks for Beginners

| Vineet Kulkarni

Here are four top blue-chip TSX dividend stocks that offer reliable and stable shareholder payouts. Do own any of these?

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COVID-19 2nd Wave: Should You Stay Away From Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock?

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and its peers are set for more struggles as governments respond to the second wave of COVID-19…

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CRB Update: How to Apply for the CRB Benefit That Opened Yesterday

| Kay Ng

Are you eligible for CRB payments of $2,000 a month? Here’s what you can do to increase your income even…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy TD Bank (TSX:TD) for the 5.2% Dividend Yield?

| Joey Frenette

TD Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) recently got slapped with analyst downgrades over its U.S. exposure, but should investors still buy the name…

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Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Just Plunged Another 50%

| Joey Frenette

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock can't seem to catch a break, but are shares still worth going against the grain as…

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Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock Gains 5X: Should You Buy Now?

| Sneha Nahata

Should you buy Lightspeed POS stock at the current levels and pay over 20 times its sales?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Recovery Benefit: Create Your Own CERB Extension for a Lifetime

| Vineet Kulkarni

CRB: You can create a passive-income stream with high-quality dividend stocks, which should act as emergency benefits for your sunset…

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3 Top TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy in October 2020

| Debra Ray

Financial stocks are leading markets higher, and now might be the perfect time to buy high dividend payers like the…

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Just Became Investable Again

| Joey Frenette

Air Canada (TSX:AC) finally has a catalyst for its contrarian investors to get excited about, as they await a safe…

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4 CERB Alternatives That Every Canadian Needs to Know

| Ryan Vanzo

CERB just ended, and it's time to look at the alternatives. That includes making your own fortune with stocks like…

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Oops: CRA Website Error Puts CRB Applications on Hold

| Puja Tayal

Today, the CRB application window opened and some Canadian logged into the CRA website to apply for the benefit. But…

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