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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

Could Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Rise in 2020?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) has spent most of this year tanking. Could it turn it around next year?

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Energy Stocks

Could AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Stock Rise in 2020?

| Andrew Button

After rising dramatically in 2019, could AltaGas Ltd (TSX:ALA) keep it up in 2020?

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Energy Stocks

Will Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock Make a Comeback in 2020?

| Andrew Button

After tanking for five years, will Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) make a comeback in 2020?

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Tech Stocks

The 3 Best Canadian Tech Stocks of 2019

| Andrew Button

Even with its recent losses, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is still the best Canadian tech stock of 2019 (so far).

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Energy Stocks

3 High-Yield Energy Stocks That Could Rise in 2020

| Andrew Button

If the price of oil is strong in 2020, stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could rise dramatically.

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Cannabis Stocks

Should You Invest in Marijuana Stock IPOs?

| Andrew Button

After the Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) IPO came crashing down, should you consider marijuana stock IPOs?

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Tech Stocks

Investors: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Tech Stock IPOs

| Andrew Button

While some IPOs, like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP), have made investors rich, many others have failed to do so.

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Cannabis Stocks

The 2 Worst-Performing Marijuana Stocks of 2019 (So Far)

| Andrew Button

Down 75% year-to-date, CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) is the worst-performing marijuana stock of 2019 so far.

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Cannabis Stocks

Millennials: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Gamble on Marijuana Stocks

| Andrew Button

While you might be tempted to gamble on weed stocks like CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST), it's not a good idea

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 High-Yield Energy Stocks for Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

High-yield energy stocks like Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) can produce significant dividend income.

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Cannabis Stocks

How the World’s Top Marijuana Stock Fell From Grace

| Andrew Button

After getting off to a good start in 2019, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has fallen from grace.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Tech Stock Could Surpass Shopify (TSX:SHOP)

| Andrew Button

After its successful IPO, Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) could beat Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Investing

After Tanking All Year, Is Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Ready for a Comeback?

| Andrew Button

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has spent much of this year tanking. Is it ready for a comeback?

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Tech Stocks

Should Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Investors Brace for More Pain?

| Andrew Button

After seeing their shares take a nosedive, should Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) investors brace for even more pain to come?

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Buffett-Approved Energy Stock Has a 3.97% Yield

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high dividend income, Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) could be a solid bet.

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Investing

RRSP Investors: This Simple Rule Can Increase Your Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

If you want to increase your RRSP dividend income, avoid Canadian ETFs that hold U.S. stocks, like the Vanguard S&P…

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Dividend Stocks

Is CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock a Bargain at Current Prices?

| Andrew Button

After months of falling prices, is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock a bargain?

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Dividend Stocks

Which TSX Gold Stock Is Your Best Bet for a Recession?

| Andrew Button

If you're banking on gold stocks to protect against a future recession, consider Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL)

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Tech Stocks

Investors: This Recent IPO Could Be Even Better Than Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD)

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) has been Canada's best IPO of 2019, but this new Israeli startup could be even better.

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Investors: This $700 Million Time Bomb Could Sink Aphria (TSX:APHA)

| Andrew Button

With $700 million worth of goodwill on its books, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) could be forced to make huge writedowns in…

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Dividend Stocks

Investing in Passive ETFs? Be Aware of This One Huge Risk

| Andrew Button

Passive ETFs come with a big risk. Here's why blue chip stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) may be better…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) vs. Uber (NYSE:UBER): Which Is the Better Tech Stock?

| Andrew Button

This year's hottest Canadian IPO is up dramatically year to date, but could Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) be an even…

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stocks 101: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

| Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) have been trendy in recent years, but they have their downsides.

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Dividend Stocks

Could Cargojet (TSX:CJT) Be the Next TSX Airline Stock to Rise 1000%?

| Andrew Button

Many airline stocks have rewarded investors handsomely over the years. Could Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) be next?

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) vs. Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)

| Andrew Button

Are you better off buying cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) or tech startups like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Holding Weed Stocks in Your RRSP Could Destroy Your Retirement

| Andrew Button

If you're holding marijuana stocks like CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) in your RRSP, you could be in for a rude…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Tanking Marijuana Stocks That Still Aren’t Worth Buying

| Andrew Button

After tanking for months, CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) may have even further to fall

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Dividend Stocks

3 High Yield Dividend Stocks with Insane Dividend Growth

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high-yield stocks with strong dividend growth, consider Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU)

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Dividend Stocks

A 3-Point Checklist for Canadian Retirement Investors

| Andrew Button

If you're investing for retirement, it pays to consider long-term dividend-growth stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

Why TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Is an Undervalued Bargain

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for bargain stocks in the financial space, you could do worse than Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Reasons Gold Stocks Are Better Than Weed Stocks Right Now

| Andrew Button

If you want the potential returns of marijuana stocks without all the volatility, consider gold stocks like Kirkland Lake Gold…

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Cannabis Stocks

This 1 Statistic Is Nightmare Fuel for Marijuana Stock Investors

| Andrew Button

If you're considering buying cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC), this statistic may shock you.

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Tech Stocks

Thinking About Actively Trading in Your TFSA? Think Again…

| Andrew Button

If you're thinking about getting rich by actively trading growth stocks like Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) in your TFSA, think…

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Economic Turbulence
Cannabis Stocks

Are Marijuana Stocks Resilient Enough to Withstand a Recession?

| Andrew Button

Many investors are worried about a coming recession. Could marijuana stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) survive one?

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Dividend Stocks

RRSPs vs. TFSAs: 3 Key Differences

| Andrew Button

There are several key differences between RRSPs and TFSAs, one of which makes TFSAs better for holding short term growth…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

3 “Ultra-Safe” Stocks to Protect You From the Next Recession

| Andrew Button

If you're worried about a recession, utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can be your best friend.

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Dividend Stocks

Why CN Railway’s (TSX:CNR) Latest Acquisition Is a Huge Deal for Shareholders

| Andrew Button

The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) just acquired a new line from Quebec to New York. Here's why it's a huge…

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stocks vs. Gold Stocks: Which Are Better?

| Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks have done well over the past three years, but Gold stocks like Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) have done…

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Cannabis Stocks

Will There Ever Be Another Bull Market in Weed Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Now that weed stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) are posting positive earnings, could we see a new bull market?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

TFSA Investors: This Gold Stock Could Be Your Secret Weapon for a Recession

| Andrew Button

If you're anticipating a recession, Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) could be your ace in the hole

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