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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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Cannabis Stocks

Will Aphria/Tilray Profit From U.S. Weed Legalization?

| Andrew Button

With U.S. legalization on the horizon, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) and its partner Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) could reap a windfall.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s when TFSAs beat RRSPs

| Andrew Button

A lot of retirees have RRSPs, but in some cases TFSAs can be better for holding dividend stocks like Fortis…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Alert: Value Stocks Are Beating Tech Stocks This Year!

| Andrew Button

Lately, value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have been beating tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Tech Stocks

GameStop (NYSE:GME) Stock: It’s Game Over

| Andrew Button

GameStop's (NYSE:GME) rise is probably finished following a disappointing quarterly report, but BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) may still have a ways to…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold for Decades

| Andrew Button

There are few investments better than the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) for Canadian passive investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock: A Retiree’s Must-Own

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) has been rallying hard lately, and it may still have further to go.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been in a free fall in 2020. Is this a long-term trend or just a blip…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Grab in April

| Andrew Button

If value stocks continue to outperform, then Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) could see some upside.

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Dividend Stocks

April Is Coming: Don’t Miss These 3 Overlooked Tax Breaks!

| Andrew Button

If you're getting ready to file your taxes, remember the dividend tax credit, which can save you a lot of…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Housing Market: Is it a Bubble?

| Andrew Button

Canadian house prices are soaring, but you can still buy REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) relatively cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

This Hedge Fund King Thinks Bitcoin Could Be OUTLAWED

| Andrew Button

Ray Dalio isn't the biggest fan of Bitcoin, but he does hold Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) stock.

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Investing

Should Canadians Worry About Inflation?

| Andrew Button

If inflation picks up, gold stocks like Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) may be good hedges against its effects.

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 Vaccines: The Trillion-Dollar Question

| Andrew Button

There are serious worries that if the vaccines don't end the COVID-19 pandemic, airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC) could…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Canadian Bitcoin Plays for 2021

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a top Canadian Bitcoin play, consider the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B).

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): How Much Will the Refunds Actually Cost?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has reached an agreement with the federal government to refund customers. Here's how much that could cost.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Is Taking Business From Amazon!

| Andrew Button

Recent reports suggest that Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is taking business from Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN).

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin ETFs: Canadians Invest $150 Million in 1 Month!

| Andrew Button

Recently, Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX:BTCC.B) got a massive $150 million in inflows in a single months. Canadian investors are piling…

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Dividend Stocks

These 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore

| Andrew Button

If you like cheap dividend stocks, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) fits the bill.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Stock Can Pay Up to $5,511 Annually — Tax Free!

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a massive dividend yield and can pay out buckets of cash tax free in a…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Bailout Incoming!

| Andrew Button

We're seeing increasingly strong signs that Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock is about to get a bailout.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: A Major Red Flag

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock went on a major rally earlier this year, but the underlying business recently hit a major…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Do This to Pay Less Tax in 2021

| Andrew Button

You can save on taxes by holding stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA instead of a taxable account.

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Tech Stocks

What Is a SPAC?

| Andrew Button

You may be interested in buying SPACs, but recent IPOs like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) may be better for your…

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Gamestop (NYSE:GME): Buy Value Instead

| Andrew Button

Gamestop's (NYSE:GME) recent rally was on shaky grounds, but Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could rise long term on improving fundamentals.

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Could Easily Hit $40

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has been rallying lately, and there's no reason for it NOT to go as high…

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Investing

Warren Buffett: How He Made $100 Billion

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett made his fortune off of value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Huge Risks Remain

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is at a more sensible price level after its recent losses, but risks still remain.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: 3 COVID-19 Crisis Cheques You Can Still Get

| Andrew Button

COVID-19 emergency cheques won't last forever, but dividends from the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) very well could.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Could Rally When the Economy Re-Opens

| Andrew Button

With an economic re-opening looming, Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock could be set for gains.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Stock: Joe Biden Could Decide its Fate

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is a high-yield dividend stock, but a pipeline fight in Michigan puts all that at risk.

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive (TSX:FD) vs. Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD): Which Is the Better Growth Stock?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) and Facedrive (TSXV:FD) are two of Canada's top growth stocks. Which is better?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock’s Growth Will Slow

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has grown at an incredible pace, but its growth will slow going forward.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stock Selloff: Here’s What’s Really Going on

| Andrew Button

Tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) have been selling off, but there is still value to be found.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Selling Canadian Stocks at Record Pace

| Andrew Button

Recently, Warren Buffett has been trimming Canadian stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) from his portfolio. Should you worry?

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Goes Raging Bull Mode on Value

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett has been betting big on value stocks lately. The Canadian telco Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) is similar to…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Smashes All-Time Highs: More to Come?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock recently set an all-time high. Are there more gains to come?

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Could Be the Biggest Weed Company as Soon as Next Month

| Andrew Button

Thanks to its coming merger with Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY), Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) will soon be a part of the world's largest…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: COVID Is Creating Tax Havoc

| Andrew Button

Repaid benefits like the CERB are being taxed in error, but dividends from ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock: a High-Yield Bargain

| Andrew Button

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) just had a blowout quarter, yet its stock is still cheap.

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Tech Stocks

Gamestop (NYSE:GME): Why the Meme Rose Again

| Andrew Button

GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock has been rallying lately. Unfortunately its Canadian counterpart BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) hasn't been doing so well.

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