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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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Dividend Stocks

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC): These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Better

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is very risky because of renewed COVID-19 worries, but dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Dividend Canadian Stocks for Early Retirement

| Andrew Button

It's possible to retire early if you invest in high-dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Tech Stocks

3 Bitcoin Stocks Making People Rich in August

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin may be down from all-time highs, but crypto stocks like HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) are still making investors rich.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Stocks to Buy in a Market Pullback

| Andrew Button

If a market pullback hits, it will probably be safe to buy Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) stock.

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Become the Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is delivering superior returns, and Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is catching up with it.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague in August

| Andrew Button

With oil prices falling, Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) is looking like a stock to avoid in August.

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy Before Delta Hits This Fall

| Andrew Button

Certain stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) actually benefit from COVID-19 measures rather than being harmed by them.

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Tech Stocks

3 TSX Stocks Near 52-Week Lows

| Andrew Button

In August, top TSX stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:GOLD)(NYSE:ABX) are trading near 52-week lows.

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Tech Stocks

3 Ways to Invest in Bitcoin Tax-Free!

| Andrew Button

If you hold your Bitcoin through ETFs like the CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCX.B), you can avoid taxes in a…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: I’m a Naysayer No More!

| Andrew Button

You can invest in Bitcoin easily through ETFs like Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ugly Truths About Retirement in Canada

| Andrew Button

If you plan on saving for retirement then consider index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks CRUSHING Wall Street’s Expectations

| Andrew Button

The second quarter saw some major TSX stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) beat on earnings.

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Tech Stocks

Retirees: Build Your Own Pension With These 3 ETFs

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for retirement-ready investments, consider iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Bitcoin Plays for the Next Bull Market

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for top Bitcoin stocks consider HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE).

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Got You Worried? Consider This Alternative

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock remains vulnerable to the COVID-19 situation, but one other Canadian airline is as safe as milk.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Looks Great Post-Earnings

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) recently released its first-quarter earnings and they were a massive beat.

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Tech Stocks

3 Deep-Discount Value Stocks to Buy in August

| Andrew Button

Markets aren't doing anything too interesting in August, but you can still buy value dividend stocks like Suncor Energy Inc…

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Investing

AMC Stock Soars as Earnings Beat

| Andrew Button

AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) rallied before earnings yesterday. Will Cineplex (TSX:CGX) get a boost?

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Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Stocks to Beat the Delta Variant

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for stocks that will do well amid the Delta variant, consider utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Investing

The 3 Best Canadian Stocks Under $10 Today

| Andrew Button

The TSX is home to many stocks under $10, such as Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B).

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Tech Stocks

Buy This, Not That: Canadian Tech Stocks

| Andrew Button

I like tech stocks like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) but not ones like Facedrive Inc (TSXV:FD).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks I’m Holding for 20 years — Plus 1 ETF

| Andrew Button

I plan on holding stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) for 20 years or more.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks for a Weaker Canadian Dollar

| Andrew Button

If the Canadian dollar slides then stocks like the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) will look like huge bargains.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSAs: 3 Ways You Can Be Taxed!

| Andrew Button

You can be taxed if you hold ineligible investments in a TFSA, but eligible investments like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Monster Yields

| Andrew Button

Canadian dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) have monster yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Square (NYSE:SQ): This Canadian Payments Company Is a STEAL!

| Andrew Button

Square (NYSE:SQ) stock has been growing rapidly, but Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is growing even faster.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in August

| Andrew Button

TSX tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are looking solid after second-quarter earnings.

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Keep Soaring in August?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just posted its second-quarter earnings, and they were a huge beat. Can it keep up the momentum?

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Energy Stocks

Inflation Is Out of Control: Here’s How to Protect Your Money

| Andrew Button

Inflation is out of control but stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) help you protect your savings.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Watch Out for the Next Rally

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could end up rallying if its earnings keep improving.

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Investing

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Looks Tasty After Yesterday’s Earnings

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) released its second-quarter earnings yesterday. They were really good.

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Investing

AMC and GME Stocks: Is the Party Over?

| Andrew Button

Meme stocks like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) and Gamestop (NYSE:GME) are simmering down. Could BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) be the next meme…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks That Make it Rain Cash

| Andrew Button

Canadian dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) make it rain cash.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP): The Next Trillion-Dollar Tech Stock?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is Canada's hottest tech stock. Could it join the trillion-dollar club like its American peers?

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth Canadian Stocks to Grab in August

| Andrew Button

High-growth Canadian tech stocks like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are still looking good heading into August.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) at $2,000: Can It Go Higher?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is above $2,000: Can it go higher?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy if the Market Pulls Back

| Andrew Button

Market pullbacks can be great opportunities to load up on dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD): Prepare for Earnings!

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) is about to release earnings. Are we in for a surprise?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Index ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) can be true "buy-and-hold-forever" investments.

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin has spent much of the last month crashing. Should you buy BTC or Bitcoin funds like the Purpose Bitcoin…

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