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Each still presents a viable investment opportunity on its own merits.

New rate hikes take effect later this year. Now is the time for investors to prepare their stock portfolios for what's to come.

The jury's still out.

Tesla. EV play: Magna International Magna happens to be one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. And it’s a Canadian company. Who would have guessed? Indeed, Magna’s positioning as essentially a contract producer for many of the biggest global auto brands has resulted in this stock outperforming of late. As many investors know, supply and demand in the auto sector is out of whack right now. Auto manufacturers can’t produce cars fast enough. And the rise of EV options has spurred e...

Image source: Getty Images Those seeking stability really have a hard time finding it today. No matter where investors look, volatility appears to be picking up. Whether in stocks, bonds, or crypto, valuations are changing rapidly. Looking at the recent Bitcoin rally (and decline), we see a great example of this. That said, investors will note that cryptocurrencies are inherently more volatile. These digital tokens don’t move like regular assets, because they’re not trad...

Passive-Income Alert: This Dividend Stock on the TSX Could Help You Beat Inflation More on: Image source: Getty Images The primary goal of investing your savings in a diversified pool of asset classes is to beat inflation rates over the long term. This will allow investors to increase purchasing power and secure retirement goals. While interest rates are near record lows, equities remain the top bet for investors. Further, Canada has several blue-chip stocks that provide ta...

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is indisputably one of the best Canadian stocks. It has delivered  Amazon-like phenomenal returns since it went public in May 2015 and has created a massive amount of wealth for its investors. The stellar returns of about 5,784% to date reflect its solid financial performances, growing merchant base, strong fulfillment network, and the addition of newer sales and marketing channels. Its robust growth also justifies its premium valuation. Though Shopify stock has ...

Image source: Getty Images. As the first half of 2021 comes to an end, investors should be happy with the ongoing rally in the equity markets. The S&P/TSX 60 Composite Index is up 17% year to date, outpacing the S&P 500, which has returned 14.4% in 2021. Fortunately, there are still a few discount buys on the TSX for investors looking for a bargain. We’ll look at three dirt-cheap TSX stocks that are attractive to value investors. Auto Canada One of the top-performing stoc...

Image source: Getty Images Technology has changed our lives in many ways. It has automated some of the most mundane tasks, made people efficient, and brought convenience. You can order food, pay bills, manage accounts, read a newspaper, and check employee efficiency on a laptop or PC. Some of these technologies have become so sticky that you can’t imagine a life without them. The sticky nature of some technologies has made them the digital age utilities in which you can in...

Image source: Getty Images This July, don’t just sit and regret missing the recovery and seasonal rally. Instead, take this opportunity and ride the rally. Here are five stocks that will benefit from the reopening of the economy and the holiday season shopping.  Air Canada stock Air Canada (TSX:AC) is a growth stock in disguise. This debt-burdened, cash-burning airline’s stock surged 63% from its October 2020 low. And fundamentals have nothing to do with it. When the $...