Ever since central banks in the US and Canada started cutting key interest rates, economic activity has picked up pace in both countries. While the rate cuts are currently paused amid trade and geopolitical tensions, analysts predict two more rate cuts of 25 basis points as inflation and tariff-related headwinds ease. Lower interest rates also…
In this short video, learn how to identify reliable dividend stocks, and get two TSX dividend stock ideas that we think are good buys today. Prefer to read? There’s a transcript below. Transcript Nick Sciple: I’m Motley Fool Canada senior analyst Nick Sciple, and this is the Five-Minute Major, here to make you a smarter…
The Canadian benchmark index has cooled slightly after achieving a new all-time high as concerns over an economic slowdown eased. Despite this upward trajectory, some of the technology stocks haven’t followed suit, showing weaker performance compared to the broader market. For instance, Shopify (TSX:SHOP), Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD), and WELL Health (TSX:WELL) remain well below their previous…
Canada is well known for its plentiful array of dividend stocks. Canadians get a dividend tax credit when they collect dividend income from Canadian stocks. As a result, dividends are more tax-advantaged in Canada than in other countries. While dividends are a tangible cash return, there is no point collecting them if your capital investment…
Image source: Getty Images TD Bank (TSX:TD) is up 26% in 2025. Investors who missed the rally are wondering if TD stock is still undervalued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio focused on dividends and capital gains. TD Bank share price TD trades near…
Magna International (TSX:MG), one of the world’s largest automotive parts manufacturers, is no stranger to volatility. As a cyclical stock, its earnings — and share price — tend to move with the broader economic cycle and the health of the auto industry. That cyclicality presents both risk and opportunity for investors, asking the critical question:…
Air Canada (TSX:AC) has had a turbulent ride in 2025. After plunging 36% in the first quarter, the stock has staged a solid rebound in the second quarter with a 32% gain so far. Even with that recovery, shares remain down 16% year to date, currently trading at $80.64 with a market cap of $6.1…
Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is up more than 30% in the past year. Investors who missed the rally are wondering if ENB stock is still undervalued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio focused on dividends and capital gains. Enbridge share price Enbridge trades near $62.50…
If you think building wealth from the TSX is about constantly trading or finding the next big thing, you might be missing the real magic. Long-term investing works best when it’s simple and focused. With $20,000 at your disposal today, the question isn’t how fast you can grow it – it’s how smartly you can…
The Canadian stock market continues to hover near record highs in June 2025, but investors are becoming more cautious. With geopolitical tensions on the rise, trade conflicts intensifying, and economic signals growing harder to interpret, the risk of a short-term sell-off seems real. But that doesn’t mean you need to panic. In fact, it may…