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The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canada’s primary exchange for investors to trade stocks from Canada’s top companies. Like other stock exchanges, the TSX brings together corporations, governments, and individual investors to create a healthy trading environment that operates in a fair and orderly manner.

The TSX is the third largest stock exchange in North America and the ninth largest in the world (by the market cap of its shares). But 2025 proved that size isn’t everything—sometimes it’s about being in the right place at the right time with the right mix of assets.

In a year that will be remembered as a turning point for global markets, Canada’s TSX delivered a stunning reality check to investors who had grown comfortable betting exclusively on U.S. markets. The S&P/TSX Composite’s remarkable 30% surge didn’t just outperform the S&P 500’s respectable 16.39% gain—it dominated it, marking the first time in years that international equities broadly outpaced American stocks.

This wasn’t a fluke or a temporary commodity spike. It was the result of fundamental shifts in global market dynamics that played directly to Canada’s strengths: a market weighted toward energy and materials just as geopolitical tensions drove commodity prices higher, financial stocks that benefited from interest rate stability, and most importantly, valuations that offered genuine value in an increasingly expensive global market.

The TSX’s breakout year highlighted what many investors had overlooked—that geographic diversification isn’t just a textbook concept, but a practical necessity in today’s interconnected yet unpredictable markets. While U.S. tech giants grappled with regulatory scrutiny and slowing growth, Canadian companies were positioned to benefit from macro tailwinds that ranged from currency dynamics to strategic trade relationships.

Check back here for the most up-to-date information about the top TSX stocks, market analysis, and insights that can help you navigate Canada’s evolving investment landscape.

Recent Top TSX Stocks News

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August 6, 2020 | Cindy Dye

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August 4, 2020 | Cindy Dye

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August 3, 2020 | Motley Fool Staff

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August 2, 2020 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

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Here’s What Air Canada (TSX:AC) Will Be Worth in 5 Years

August 1, 2020 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has seen a huge fall, but it could see another huge rebound in the next five years.…

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July 31, 2020 | Kyle Walton

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EARNINGS ALERT! 3 Things to Watch When Air Canada (TSX:AC) Reports Q2 Results Tomorrow

July 30, 2020 | Kyle Walton

Investors will need to follow these three key items to understand how well the airline is coping with record-low demand.

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July 29, 2020 | Kyle Walton

When it comes to picking great stocks in the financial sector, sometimes you have to think outside the box.

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July 27, 2020 | Motley Fool Staff

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DIVIDEND ALERT! 3 of Canada’s Biggest Banks Pay Dividends This Week

July 27, 2020 | Kyle Walton

Three of Canada's Big Five banks are putting money in the pockets of shareholders this week. Will you be receiving…

Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Earnings Preview

July 26, 2020 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis and Enbridge earnings results this week are expected to to show the resiliency and defensive attributes of these top…

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July 25, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Covid has changed the market which means you need to save your portfolio following these three key tips.

Get Rich and Retire Early With These TFSA Tips

July 23, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Becoming a millionaire and retiring (very) early are possible with these tips and these dividend king picks: Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS),…

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Below $17: Should You Invest?

July 21, 2020 | Cindy Dye

This is not uncharted territory for Air Canada, and it is certainly not the first time the stock has disappointed…

$1K Invested in Cargojet (TSX:CJT) at the Start of 2020 Would Be Worth This Much Today

July 19, 2020 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) has been one of the few companies to soar during this downturn, but can the company sustain…

Sell Warning: This One Stock Will Kill Your Portfolio

July 19, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Selling this stock is key to saving your portfolio. Here is my take on how Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will…

2 Canadian Millionaire-Maker Stocks Only Found on the NASDAQ

July 17, 2020 | Kyle Walton

Two of Canada's best-known millionaire-maker stocks can only be purchased on the NASDAQ.

3 Top TSX Tech Stocks That Pay Dividends

July 16, 2020 | Kyle Walton

Tech stocks and dividends are not mutually exclusive. Check out these three top TSX tech stocks that also pay dividends.

Planes, Trains, or Automobiles? Where to Park $1,000 in July

July 15, 2020 | Kyle Walton

As people slowly begin to travel again, which Canadian transportation stock will deliver outsized gains for the rest of 2020…

How Millennial Couples Can Earn an Extra $6,950 and Pay Nothing to CRA

July 15, 2020 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Millennial couples need cash now, but they also need cash decades from now. These two stocks are the perfect option…

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July 15, 2020 | Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick stocks they think can 10x in 10 years - their choices include Lightspeed…

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July 15, 2020 | Vineet Kulkarni

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3 High-Yielding Stocks Whose Dividends Will Double Over the Next Decade

July 14, 2020 | Kyle Walton

These three dividend stocks have high starting yields and high dividend-growth rates, which makes them perfect for generating growing income…

Why Has Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) Underperformed Against Its Peers Since March?

July 12, 2020 | Kyle Walton

The Big Five Canadian banks are up significantly since March. However, Scotiabank (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) has lagged its peers during this period.

Take Warren Buffett’s Advice and Soar Above Coronavirus/Market Fears

July 12, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Are you interested in taking Warren Buffett's advice to develop a rich portfolio? Here's his (and my) take on the…

Hoping to Retire Early? DON’T! Even if You Can

July 11, 2020 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Even if you think you can retire early, there are a number of curve balls that could come your way.…

Air Canada Stock: Is It Finally Time to Sell?

July 11, 2020 | Amy Legate-Wolfe

Air Canada (TSX:AC) looked to be on the rebound, but now it's fallen yet again. So is it time to…

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Investing $10,000 in 2012 vs. 2020

July 10, 2020 | Kyle Walton

Buying Air Canada (TSX:AC) in 2012 was one of the best investment ideas of the past decade. Will 2020 present…

Buy Alert: 3 TSX Picks That Are Too Cheap to Ignore

July 10, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

My top three value picks are Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC), Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM), and CCL Industrial Inc. (TSX:CCL.B).

Buy Alert: 3 Cash-Rich TSX Picks to Buy Today

July 9, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

Investors are once again looking for high-risk, high-reward plays. Here are my top three picks: Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU), Inter Pipeline…

Why Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Is Among Top Losers of 2020

July 9, 2020 | Vineet Kulkarni

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has lost more than 20%, notably underperforming the TSX Index. What's behind Enbridge's underperformance?

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July 9, 2020 | Kyle Walton

These three dividend stocks will provide a predictable and growing quarterly income stream that will make you forget all about…

Will This Popular Canadian Stock Boom or Bust?

July 9, 2020 | Chris MacDonald

While revenues have declined 90% on a year over year basis, I'll make my bull argument for why Canadian Tire…

Have an Extra $2,000? Consider These 3 Stocks With Double-Digit Dividend-Growth Rates

July 8, 2020 | Kyle Walton

These three dividend-growth stocks have almost doubled their dividends in the past five years.

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