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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

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Recovering at a Rapid Pace

| Andrew Button

Based on reopened routes and North American travel data, Air Canada (TSX:AC) is now recovering.

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Investing

Crypto Crash: Why Bitcoin, Doge and ETH Are Falling

| Andrew Button

The crypto market is crashing, and crypto stocks like HIVE Blockchain technologies are crashing right along with it.

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Choose a path
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Energy Stocks to Profit From Higher Oil

| Andrew Button

If you want to bet on higher oil prices, Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock might be one way to do…

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Tech Stocks

AMC (NYSE:AMC) Stock: Can ANYTHING Stop This Train?

| Andrew Button

AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) stock has been rallying, but BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shows any rally can end.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks I’ll Be Buying in the Next Bear Market

| Andrew Button

I'll be loading up on Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock in the next bear market.

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) a Stock or a Poker Chip?

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has many exciting developments going on, but its stock is behaving like a casino chip.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Could Dominate China EVs

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has a huge edge in the Chinese market. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

I Put Half of My Retirement Savings in These Stocks

| Andrew Button

I put half my retirement savings into dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and ETFs.

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Tech Stocks

Stock Market Recap: Air Canada (TSX:AC) Sued and Reddit Stocks Rise

| Andrew Button

This week saw some serious action in TSX stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) and BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB).

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation: How to Stop Worrying

| Andrew Button

Canada's inflation rate is high, but REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) may hedge against its worst effects.

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Reddit Stocks That Aren’t AMC (NYSE:AMC)

| Andrew Button

AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) stock has been getting a lot of attention, but BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is worth looking at, too.

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Tech Stocks

Inflation Is Rising: 3 Ways to Protect Your Wealth

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may profit from inflation, because gasoline prices are a huge component of the…

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Coronavirus

Reddit Stocks: Could Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Be Next?

| Andrew Button

Meme stocks like AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) are rising. Could Cineplex (TSX:CGX) be next?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Inflation-Proof Stocks for June 2021

| Andrew Button

Inflation is rising, and that's actually great news for Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Tech Stocks

WARNING: You Should NEVER Short Meme Stocks!

| Andrew Button

Meme stocks like BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) have once again caused hedge funds to take massive losses on their short positions.

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth Tech Stocks for June 2021

| Andrew Button

High-growth TSX tech stocks like Constellation Software Inc (TSX:CSU) are looking good in June 2021.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) vs. AMC (NYSE:AMC): Which Meme Stock Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Meme stocks BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) have both been rising. Is one better than the other?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Recent Canadian IPOs That Doubled in Price

| Andrew Button

Canadian tech IPO stocks like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) doubled in price quickly.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Studs That Pay Rivers of Cash

| Andrew Button

High-yield dividend stocks like TransAlta Renewables (TSX:RNW) throw off rivers of cash.

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin vs. Tech Stocks: Which Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin has been stagnating lately, but tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are rising.

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Tech Stocks

AMC Stock: Why Short-Sellers Got Squeezed

| Andrew Button

AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) rallied last week, as did BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB).

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Dividend Stocks

Brokerage: Can Hackers Steal Your Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Brokers can be hacked. Is this a problem for Canadian brokers like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD)?

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Hit $2,000?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been a stone's throw away from $2,000. Can it finally cross the threshold?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: Why I’d Take Profits

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has flown high over the past week. At this point I would take profits if I owned…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Isn’t Money

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin isn't money but Bitcoin ETFs like Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) may be fun vehicles for speculation.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Bank Stocks That Crushed Earnings

| Andrew Button

If you like bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) then you will be pleased to learn they're absolutely crushing earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Real Estate or Stocks?

| Andrew Button

If you can't choose between real estate and stocks, you could buy a REIT like Killam Properties REIT (TSX:KMP.UN).

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Tech Stocks

GameStop (NYSE:GME): Getting Rich in Meme Stocks 2.0

| Andrew Button

GameStop (NYSE:GME) is rallying again, and Canadian meme stocks like BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) are rising right alongside it.

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Dividend Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Surges in Short Squeeze 2.0!

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is in the midst of its SECOND big rally of the year.

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Investing

The Airline Industry Looks Good, Adviser Says

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock recently posted its worst quarter since COVID began, but one analyst thinks North American air travel…

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Tech Stocks

Palantir, Step Aside! These Canadian Stocks Have Superior Growth

| Andrew Button

Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) has pretty impressive revenue growth, but stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are growing even faster.

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Tech Stocks

Forget Tesla! This TSX Tech Stock Has Room to Grow

| Andrew Button

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a high-growth tech stock, but Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) might be better long term.

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Tech Stocks

Cathie Wood: Bitcoin Is Going to US$500,000!

| Andrew Button

Cathie Wood is a big believer in Bitcoin. Should you buy Bitcoin funds like Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B)?

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Where to Invest?
Investing

Should You Invest in Bitcoin?

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about Bitcoin's volatility, you could consider diversifying into passive ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Is a Danger to Retirees

| Andrew Button

Inflation is a danger to those living on fixed incomes, but REITs like NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT actually profit from…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Rejects Crypto

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is not a fan of cryptocurrency, but is a big fan of dividend stocks like Suncor Energy Inc…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Google Partnership: The Key to Beating Amazon?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) recently inked a deal with Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL). Here's why that could be great news.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees Can’t Live on $1,608 in CPP and OAS

| Andrew Button

CPP and OAS don't provide enough to live on, which is why many retirees invest in ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX…

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Tech Stocks

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) to Pay Canadian Media for Content

| Andrew Button

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is set to pay money to Canadian media. Could companies like Corus Entertainment (TSX:CJR.B) benefit?

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks Are Crushing it in 2021

| Andrew Button

Canadian Bank stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are crushing it in 2021.

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