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Image source: Getty Images High-growth Canadian stocks took another massive hit to the chin this week, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq plunging around 3% to kick off the trading week. It was a continuation of the souring of growth stocks we witnessed in the first quarter of 2021. Once again, growth stocks are taking a backseat to value. But this time, U.S. 10-year Treasury note yields aren’t surging uncontrollably, as they did in the first quarter. Undoubtedly, many investors a...

The 5G momentum is bigger than you think. It can create a futuristic city 20-30 years down the lane. Ride this wave with three 5G stocks. 

The TSX is still in danger of a correction, so if you're worried about inflation, Imperial Oil stock in the energy sector usually performs better during inflationary periods.

Image source: Getty Images As we move closer to the end of the pandemic, the search is on for the top retail reopening play. There are plenty of meme stocks to choose from. However, those options are more for speculators than investors. In this article, I’m going to look at two higher-quality Canadian retailers I think are worth a look. So, let’s get into it. Aritzia For investors seeking a growth play in the retail space, I believe that Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is an excell...

It’s been a while since the government agreed to provide Air Canada(TSX:AC) access to up to $5.9 billion liquidity through the large employer emergency financing facility program. However, neither this package nor the company’s latest quarterly results have been able to boost investors’ confidence. Air Canada stock is continuing to trade on a negative note, as it has lost 16% in the last couple of months. Let’s take a closer look at what could be an obstacle to a rally in its stock. Ai...

Image source: Getty Images The stock market saw a dip in May, as the earnings season began. The first quarter is seasonally slow for many companies, and the third wave of the pandemic only added to the weakness. But this dip created an opportunity to buy some growth stocks at a discounted price. These stocks could surge in the latter half of the year, as the vaccination drive gathers momentum and relieves Canada from the 15-month long pandemic.  Lightspeed POS stock Lights...

Image credit: Photo by CIRA/.CA. Millennials are lucky compared to baby boomers. Today, younger professionals can receive employment income while doing side hustle in the gig economy. Their older counterparts did not have the same luxury. If you lost your job before, you had to apply for work to earn your keep again. Perhaps the biggest advantage of older folks is that they are better savers. Canadian baby boomers understand the importance of saving and investing for the fut...

Image source: Getty Images When it comes to long-term investing, I choose stability. It is okay for me if my portfolio lags some jazzy, hot stocks. Stable dividend stocks that offer decent growth potential for the long term would be sufficient to create a large retirement reserve. Here are some of the top Canadian dividend stocks for the long term. Emera Utility stocks generally outperform broader markets in low-interest-rate environments. One such attractive TSX stock among...

Avoid the Dogecoin Trap! Buy This 1 Bitcoin Stock Right Now Instead More on: Image source: Getty Images Dogecoin has become one of the hottest cryptocurrencies in the last few months. Its rising popularity has attracted many stock investors’ attention. The two software engineers founded Dogecoin nearly eight years ago to make fun of the wild speculation in the crypto market. Let’s discuss why you should avoid investing your hard-earned money in highly volatile digital a...

The resurgent virus continues to weigh heavily on the Canadian airline industry, with  Air Canada (TSX:AC) taking a lot of heat owing to its exposure to international markets. Notably, Air Canada derived a significant portion of its revenues from international flights and suffered badly amid the pandemic-led travel restrictions and closure of international borders.  Though its stock recovered some of the lost ground on positive vaccine development and a gradual uptick in domestic demand, the...