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Author: Andrew Button

Andrew Button is a freelance financial writer with extensive experience writing about stocks, real estate and managed products. His portfolio consists mainly of blue chip dividend paying stocks and index funds. He has completed the Canadian Securities Course and passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Follow Andrew on Twitter: twitter.com/AJButton2

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Investing

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Soars 9% After Munger Doubles Down

| Andrew Button

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) is rallying because of Charlie Munger, who also likes bank stocks similar to the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Dividend Stocks

Unemployed? Can’t Get EI? Grab the $300 CRB

| Andrew Button

The new CRB pays $450/month. If you don't qualify, you can get passive income from index funds like iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Deep-Value Stocks on Sale Today

| Andrew Button

Now is a good time to research deep-value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Cannabis Stocks

TSX Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows

| Andrew Button

Stocks have been hot in 2021, but some stocks like Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) are near 52- week lows.

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Retirement
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks for a Rich Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're looking to retire wealthy, it wouldn't hurt to own bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD): What to Do Now?

| Andrew Button

Last week, Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) was victim of a short-seller attack. Was it justified?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Energy Stocks Are CRUSHING IT While Tech Stocks Slide!

| Andrew Button

Tech stocks are sliding, but energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are rallying.

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Tech Stocks

CHAOS at Facebook: Are Your Tech Stocks Next?

| Andrew Button

Recently, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) had an outage. Could the same happen to Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Still a Meme Stock?

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) was once a meme stock, but does it still have that status?

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 3 Huge Risks to Watch!

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be a good value, but it is vulnerable to three huge risks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 Dividend Stocks for Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a quality dividend stock for retirement, consider Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Just How Big a Risk Is the Delta Variant?

| Andrew Button

The COVID-19 Delta variant is a serious risk factor for Air Canada (TSX:AC), but it might not destroy the company.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Top Canadian Stocks I’d Buy With $500

| Andrew Button

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a top Canadian stock you can buy today. There are four others I would personally…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock: Is an Accounting Scandal Brewing?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is one of the most popular TSX tech stocks, but one short-seller says it's a fraud.

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Tech Stocks

AMC and GME Stocks: Citadel Securities Drama Intensifies!

| Andrew Button

Meme stocks have been in the news again thanks to strange posts on Citadel Securities's social media. This may have…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Crypto Stocks and ETFs for Canadians

| Andrew Button

Crypto stocks like HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE)(NASDAQ:HVBT) may be worth it for Canadian investors.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian Dividend Stocks I’ll Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is one stock I'll probably hold forever.

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You Should Know This
Tech Stocks

Facedrive (TSXV: FD) Goes Boom and Bust!

| Andrew Button

Facedrive (TSXV:FD) stock went boom and bust last week. What on earth could be happening here?

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Dividend Stocks

Want to Retire a Millionaire With Zero Effort? First Know This

| Andrew Button

If you want to retire comfortably, ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can help.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 3 ETFs for Passive Income in Your 60s

| Andrew Button

If you're retired, ETFs like the BMO High Dividend Covered Call ETF (TSX:ZWC) can provide steady income.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Near All-Time Lows

| Andrew Button

Facedrive Inc (TSXV:FD) rallied this week, but it's still pretty close to all-time lows, historically speaking.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY): Why I Sold This Stock

| Andrew Button

Recently I sold Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) stock. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Is SOARING! 3 Stocks That Could Offer Protection

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about inflation, consider energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Warren Buffett Stocks I’d Buy and Hold

| Andrew Button

Given their attractive valuations, I would buy Buffett stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Tech Stocks With Explosive Growth

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a high-growth Canadian tech stock, consider Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD).

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD): Huge Growth Could Continue

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) has been experiencing significant growth, and it could continue doing so in the future.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy on the Dip

| Andrew Button

If the present decline in stocks were to continue, I'd seriously consider buying Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With Dividend Yields Over 6%

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is one of several dividend stocks with yields over 6%.

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Tech Stocks

Evergrande Collapse Sparks Global Economic Fear

| Andrew Button

The ongoing implosion of Evergrande (SEHK:3333) has investors around the world freaking out.

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Dividend Stocks

Will China Evergrande Tank the Global Economy?

| Andrew Button

China Evergrande (SEHK:3333) is in a death spiral, but Canadian real estate companies like NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP): A New Competitor Emerges!

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a global e-commerce leader, but a challenger has emerged.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) 6.6% Dividend Yield Safe?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) has a very high dividend yield, but is the payout safe?

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Investing

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) Stock: What Bears Don’t Understand

| Andrew Button

Many bears think AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) stock is sure to decline in price, but the opposite could easily happen.

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Tech Stocks

TSX Wednesday Recap: What Happened in the Markets?

| Andrew Button

Wednesday was a busy day for TSX stocks, with tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) rallying hard.

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Investing

Is Waste Connections (TSX:WCN) Stock Recession Proof?

| Andrew Button

Waste Connections Inc (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is a solid business, but is it recession-proof?

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Canopy Growth’s (TSX:WEED) Stock Price Has Fallen 57% in 6 Months

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock is down 57% over six months.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Tuesday Recap: What Happened in the Market?

| Andrew Button

Tuesday was a volatile day in the markets, with the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) slipping 0.61%.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Dividend Stocks for High Cash Payouts

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high yield, then energy stocks like Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) are a great place to start.

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Dividend Stocks

TSX Monday Recap: What Happened in the Market?

| Andrew Button

A lot of things happened in the markets on Monday. For example, energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) rallied.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: I’d Buy the Dip

| Andrew Button

The Delta variant doesn't seem to be leading to lockdowns in Canada, so I'd be comfortable buying Air Canada (TSX:AC)…

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