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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

Bitcoin vs. Weed Stocks: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Andrew Button

Since it started trading on the TSX, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) has risen dramatically, but Bitcoin has risen even more.

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Tech Stocks

Why Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Is Canada’s Biggest IPO Success in 2019

| Andrew Button

Up 109% year-to-date as of Tuesday, Lightspeed POS Ltd (TSX:LSPD) is Canada's biggest IPO success of 2019

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Dividend Stocks

Is It Time for Investors to Reconsider CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock?

| Andrew Button

After years of tepid returns, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock may be a buy

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Investing

Investors: This Furniture Store’s Stock Could Profit From a Stronger Canadian Dollar

| Andrew Button

As an import heavy business, Leon's Furniture Ltd. (TSX:LNF) could benefit from a stronger Canadian dollar.

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Tech Stocks

RRSPs, TFSAs, and PPPs: Which Is Right for You?

| Andrew Button

In Canada, there are many different plans that can help you save for retirement. Of the three major ones, TFSAs…

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Dividend Stocks

Why All Canadian Investors Should Own TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock

| Andrew Button

Strong growth in the U.S. has made Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) Canada's best-performing bank stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Index Stocks to Buy in July

| Andrew Button

With a rising Canadian dollar, stocks like Air Canada (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) may be great picks for July

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Investing

Why This TSX Index Stock Will Profit From a Stronger Loonie

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock is uniquely positioned to benefit from a strong Canadian dollar.

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Dividend Stocks

Planning for Retirement? Avoid These 3 RRSP Mistakes at All Costs

| Andrew Button

When planning for retirement, never put all your eggs in one basket--not even a good basket like Canadian National Railway…

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Cannabis Stocks

Buy This 1 Weed Stock Instead of Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)

| Andrew Button

With fast growth and a relatively cheap valuation, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) may be the best weed stock to buy

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock Is Looking Better Than Ever

| Andrew Button

With its larger competitors beginning to stall out, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is looking better than ever

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Tanks After Bruce Linton Ousted: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) shares plummetted after news broke that Bruce Linton had been terminated... What should investors do?

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Investing

Retirees: Supplement Your CPP Payments With These 3 Income-Producing REITs

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for steady income, REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties can be just the ticket

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Cannabis Stocks

These 2 Marijuana Stocks Could Eclipse Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Very Soon

| Andrew Button

With Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) tanking, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) could take the lead

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Tech Stocks

This Little-Known Montreal Company Had Its IPO This Year–and Is Up 79%

| Andrew Button

After having its IPO just months ago, Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) is up an astounding 79%

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Canopy Growth’s (TSX:WEED) Biggest Investor Isn’t Pleased With Their Results

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) may be the world's biggest cannabis company by revenue, but their biggest investor is itching for…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Growth Stock Could Double a $6000 TFSA Contribution

| Andrew Button

Air travel stocks are going insane this year, and Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) may be the next one to explode

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Cannabis Stocks

Is This the Beginning of the End for Marijuana Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks were, at one point, the hottest thing on the TSX. Now, with stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)…

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Marijuana Stocks That Have Risen Over 1,000% Since Their IPOs

| Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) have risen dramatically since their IPOs.

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Tech Stocks

This TSX Stock Is up 1,026% Since its IPO — And Could Have Even More Upside

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been on an incredible run since its IPO -- and it could still have a ways…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) vs. Aphria (TSX:APHA): Which Is the Better TFSA Pick?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is the world's second-largest marijuana producer, but a smaller company has it beaten on revenue growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Banking On an Oil Rally? Then You Need This High-Yield Stock in Your Portfolio

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is an ultra-reliable stock to play the rising price of oil without too much risk.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Canadian Banking Stocks With Ultra-Low P/E Ratios

| Andrew Button

Thanks to perceived weaknesses in the macro environment, banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are getting very cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra-High Yield Energy Stocks for Dividend-Growth Investors

| Andrew Button

Canada's energy sector is home to many high-yield dividend stocks such as Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Defensive High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Need in Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

If you're a defensive investor, high-yield stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can be great bets.

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Dividend Stocks

Household Debt Bubble Could Crash the TSX Index

| Andrew Button

With household debt reaching frightening levels, banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) could be hit hard

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

These 3 Stats Show That Canadian Banking May Have More Pain Ahead

| Andrew Button

With many signs pointing to a recession, banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) may be in for a…

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Dividend Stocks

Shocking Stats About Bitcoin’s Market Cap

| Andrew Button

At recent prices Bitcoin was worth more than Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY), Canada's largest publicly traded company

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Quality Dividend Stocks for a $63,500 Portfolio

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) can make for great TFSA picks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons the TSX Index Crushed it Last Week

| Andrew Button

Thanks to favourable U.S. Macro conditions, financials like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) led the TSX higher.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Banking Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Lows

| Andrew Button

Trading near its 52-week low, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) Is getting super cheap.

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Dividend Stocks

Want Monthly Tax-Free Income in Your TFSA? Consider This Beaten-Down Energy Stock

| Andrew Button

After years of being beaten down in the markets, Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) offers a massive amount of dividend income

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Grab These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Pay Monthly

| Andrew Button

High-yield, monthly-paying dividend stocks like Inter Pipeline Ltd (TSX:IPL) can generate a steady and frequent income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons TD Bank (TSX:TD) Will Dominate Online Banking

| Andrew Button

With a wildly popular mobile app, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is set to dominate online banking

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Bank Stocks That Offer a Slice of U.S. Banking Profits

| Andrew Button

With massive operations in the U.S., The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) outclasses its peers

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Cannabis Stocks

Should Aphria (TSX:APHA) Investors Be Panicking Right Now?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) has been in a free fall in the second half of 2019. Time to jump ship?

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Dividend Stocks

Why 2019 Is Shaping Up to Be the Year of Dividend Stocks

| Andrew Button

After years of dividend increases, stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are great buys.

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Stocks for Millennial Investors

| Andrew Button

With red-hot growth and a strong millennial customer base, stocks like Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) may be perfect for millennial…

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Cannabis Stocks

Is it Too Late to Invest in Marijuana Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Although marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) have been rising for a long time, it may not be too…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Could Be 2019’s Stock Of the Year

| Andrew Button

In 2019, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been among the best-performing TSX stocks

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