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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

Are Energy Stocks Dragging the TSX Index Down?

| Andrew Button

Are energy stocks like Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) dragging the TSX index down?

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Investing

Why Surging Pot Demand Has Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) CEO Losing Sleep

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc's (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock price is surging, but CEO Terry Booth is losing sleep over this one thing.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Is an RRSP Must-Have

| Andrew Button

As the fastest-growing and most profitable of the big six banks, the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a must-have for RRSP…

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Investing

Warning: Marijuana Stocks Can Be Hazardous to Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

Despite the potential for huge returns, marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are not good RRSP picks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in March

| Andrew Button

Despite favouring U.S. investments, Warren Buffett has been loading up on Canadian stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)

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Investing

Is Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) a Buy After a $22 Million Aerospace Investment?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) has been a long-term loser. Could a recent aerospace investment signal a return to growth?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Up Your Returns With These Overlooked TSX Index Stocks

| Andrew Button

Overlooked stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) can be unexpected TFSA stars

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Energy Stocks

Is it Finally Time to Buy Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Down 96% from its 2012 high, is Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) finally a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Turn Your TFSA Into a River of Tax-Free Income With This 9% Yielder

| Andrew Button

With a massive 9% dividend yield and an extremely consistent payment history, BTB REIT (TSX:BTB.UN) can turn your TFSA into…

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Depressed Energy Stock Could Light Your TFSA on Fire

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has taken a beating in the market over the last six months. But with a vote…

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Dividend Stocks

The 1 Thing They Won’t Tell You About RRSPs

| Andrew Button

A little known stipulation of RRIF holdings will impact the results you can get from dividend stocks like Fortis Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: These 3 Stocks Could Pay $10,000 a Year Tax-Free in Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

High yield dividend stocks like Just Energy Group (TSX:JE) can deposit consistent income straight into your TFSA.

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Tech Stocks

3 Publicly Traded Canadian Companies Developing Next-Level AI

| Andrew Button

Top Canadian AI stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are changing the AI landscape and delivering superior returns to investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra-Cheap Dividend Stocks With Single-Digit P/E Ratios

| Andrew Button

In 2019, the TSX Index abounds with cheap stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM).

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Dividend Stocks

Is SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) Still a Buy Despite the Ongoing Scandal?

| Andrew Button

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (TSX:SNC) is a good stock by many regular financial metrics, but could the recent scandal change all…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD) New Way to Make Money

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) recently launched a new service that could result in more mortgage sales.

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Energy Stocks

3 Insanely Cheap Energy Stocks in 2019

| Andrew Button

After years of falling prices, energy stocks like Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) have become extremely cheap.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Set to Become the Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) of Canada?

| Andrew Button

After announcing that it's getting into TV and film production, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could become an entertainment juggernaut.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Utility Stocks to Generate Growing Tax-Free Income in Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

Utility stocks like Algonquin Power And Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) can generate steady TFSA income

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Investing

Why Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Stock Rose 14% Last Week

| Andrew Button

Last week, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) stock rose 14% in 5 days. Here are three possible reasons why.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) vs. Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB): Who Had the Better Earnings?

| Andrew Button

Both Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) released earnings last week. Which did better?

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Investing

Is it Finally Time to Buy Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) returned to profitability in its most recent quarter. Is it time to buy the stock?

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Investing

5 Reasons Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Wants Investors to Reject the Hostile Takeover

| Andrew Button

After persistent hostile interest from Green Growth Brands, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) wants no part of it. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Railway Stock: Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) or Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)?

| Andrew Button

Backed by Bill Gates, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is a value investor's favourite. But is there an even better railway…

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Dividend Stocks

Emulate Warren Buffett and Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is loading up on American banks stocks. Here's why Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is the best TSX play to…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Still Buy Bank Stocks After 4 Months of Falling Home Prices?

| Andrew Button

With house prices falling and mortgage rates plummeting, are banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) still buys?

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks for Your Beginner Portfolio

| Andrew Button

For beginner investors, safe stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can be great buys.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Earnings Soar in Record-Breaking Q3

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) cemented its status as the #1 pot stock in a Q3 earnings report that beat all…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Raised Its Dividend by 18%

| Andrew Button

After five years of double-digit dividend growth, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) once again raised the payout... This time a whopping…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc’s (TSX:SHOP) Earnings Soar In Q4

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) Q4 earnings statement shows adjusted earnings climbing and GAAP losses narrowing.

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Investing

Revenue Soars 430% in Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB) Q2 Earnings Statement

| Andrew Button

Soaring revenue growth was not enough to save Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) from its biggest net loss to date.

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Tech Stocks

Will Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Beat Earnings Estimates This Week?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will be releasing its Q4 2018 results on Tuesday. Will it beat earnings estimates once more?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Generate Growing Income for Retirees

| Andrew Button

High dividend stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are perfect for retirees

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Bank Stocks

3 Ways a TFSA Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals

| Andrew Button

The ability to pocket huge gains from growth stocks like Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) tax-free is not the only benefit…

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Tech Stocks

Next Week Is Going to Be an Earnings Bonanza: Here Are 3 Things to Look Out For

| Andrew Button

Next week, stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will be releasing earnings. Here are 3 things…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Ways the Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Takeover Bid Could Play Out

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (USA) has rejected yet another takeover offer from Green Growth brands. Here's how things could play out.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Energy Stocks Are Struggling

| Andrew Button

With oil prices failing to recover and pipeline setbacks causing major trouble, energy stocks like TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are having…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Withstand the Mortgage Growth Slump?

| Andrew Button

With mortgages at 17 year lows, can Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock possibly be a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Fill Your TFSA With Income for Life

| Andrew Button

Looking for a dividend stock with tonnes of room for dividend growth? Look no further than Genworth MI Canada Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With Absurdly High Dividend Yields

| Andrew Button

Although energy stocks have been battered in the past few years, some, like TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), have very high…

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