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TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 6

TSX Today: What to Watch for in Stocks on Friday, February 6

The TSX slumped on Thursday as commodities fell and central bank warnings rattled sentiment, with investors likely to fo...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 6 min read
Gold Just Dropped: Should TFSA Investors Buy the Dip?

Gold Just Dropped: Should TFSA Investors Buy the Dip?

Gold’s dip can create a TFSA opportunity, but only if you pick a miner built to survive the ugly swings. The post Gold J...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Worried About Tariffs? 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

Worried About Tariffs? 2 TSX Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

Tariff noise can rattle markets, but businesses tied to everyday needs can keep compounding while the headlines scream....

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
EV Incentives Are Back! 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Immediately

EV Incentives Are Back! 1 Dividend Stock I’d Buy Immediately

EV rebates are back, and the ripple effect could help Canadian electrification plays that aren’t carmakers. The post EV...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

This Simple TFSA Move Could Protect You in 2026

A TFSA isn’t stress-proof, but swapping one hype stock for a dividend-paying compounder can make volatility easier to ho...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

Lightspeed Stock Has a Plan, Cash, and Momentum: So, Why the Doubt?

Lightspeed just delivered the kind of quarter that should steady nerves, but the market still wants proof it can keep ex...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Adding more high-yielding and defensive dividends stocks to your portfolio, like Telus stock, is a move you won't regret...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 6 min read
Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

Transform Your TFSA Into a Cash-Gushing Machine With Just $20,000

Canadian investors should consider owning dividend growth stocks such as goeasy and BNS in a TFSA portfolio to create a...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
Beyond Telus: A High-Yield Stock Perfect for Income Lovers

Beyond Telus: A High-Yield Stock Perfect for Income Lovers

Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is a standout income stock fit for long-term investors. The post Beyond Telus...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
5 TSX Dividend Champions Every Retiree Should Consider

5 TSX Dividend Champions Every Retiree Should Consider

These top TSX companies have increased their dividends annually for decades. The post 5 TSX Dividend Champions Every Ret...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
TFSA Investors: Here’s the One Time Using a Taxable Account Is a Better Choice

TFSA Investors: Here’s the One Time Using a Taxable Account Is a Better Choice

If you hold bonds alongside non-dividend stocks like Shopify (TSX:SHOP), you might prioritize bonds for TFSA inclusion....

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read
The 3 Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Into 2026

The 3 Stocks I’d Buy and Hold Into 2026

These three Canadian stocks could help optimize your risk-reward profile amid this uncertain outlook. The post The 3 St...

By Alex Smith 1 month ago 5 min read