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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

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) vs. Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB): Which Weed Stock Will Go Higher in 2019?

| Andrew Button

In the first full year of legal cannabis, should investors buy Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) or Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB)?

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Investing

Could Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Hit $100 In 2019?

| Andrew Button

There was a time when many thought that Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) could hit $100 in 2018. Will it finally…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons You Need Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock in Your RRSP

| Andrew Button

With an impeccable credit rating and strong growth prospects, The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a perfect 'buy and hold' RRSP…

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Dividend Stocks

The 3 Highest-Yielding Canadian Dividend Stocks in 2019

| Andrew Button

While most investors salivate over growth stocks that may or may not deliver huge returns, dividend stocks like Callidus Capital…

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Investing

Could Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Make a Comeback in 2019?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) had a rough year in 2018 after some strong early gains. Could it rise again?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Make $10,000 a Year With a $100,000 TFSA

| Andrew Button

By investing in high-yield stocks like TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), you can pocket extraordinary income in your TFSA.

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Investing

Is Aphria Inc’s (TSX:APHA) Stock Price Justifiable?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) got hammered in the markets in late 2018. Is it a buy at its current stock price?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD) Stock Price Is So Low

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's most reputed financial institutions. So why is the price so low relative…

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Investing

BUY ALERT: Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Becomes Takeover Target

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) may not look like a strong pick in 2019, but a takeover bid could change that.

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Investing

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB) Stock Price Justifiable?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) grew at an astonishing rate in 2018, but does it justify the price?

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Dividend Stocks

The 5 Biggest Stock Market Winners of 2018

| Andrew Button

With 2018 over and done with, clothing retailers like Lululemon Athletica Inc (TSX:LLL)(NASDAQ:LULU) may be the year's big winners.

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) vs. Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS): Which Is the Better Bank for Your Buck?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's most popular bank stocks, but could Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) actually be…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Get Your TFSA Off to a Great Start in 2019

| Andrew Button

If you want to build value in your TFSA in 2019, utility stocks like Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) could be just…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to ‘”Recession-Proof” Your TFSA in 2019

| Andrew Button

In a turbulent market, utility stocks like Emera Inc (TSX:EMA) can be oases in the desert.

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Investing

3 Marijuana Stocks That Could Surprise Everyone in 2019

| Andrew Button

After months of steady losses, marijuana stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) could surprise everyone.

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Dividend Stocks

Will 2018’s Market Turmoil Turn Into a Recession in 2019?

| Andrew Button

With high interest rates hitting financial stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), is a new recession on the horizon?

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Investing

The #1 Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2019

| Andrew Button

With consistent profits and ambitious expansion plans, CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) may be the #1 marijuana stock to watch in…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A) Stock a Good Buy Heading Into 2019?

| Andrew Button

After falling precipitously in late 2018, is Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) a good buy?

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Tech Stocks

Attention Investors: Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Is on Sale!

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is currently trading at a massive discount compared to what institutional investors paid for it. Time to…

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Dividend Stocks

This Dividend Stock Has an Incredible 9.5% Yield — but Is It Sustainable?

| Andrew Button

TransAlta Renewables Inc (TSX:RNW) offers one of the biggest dividend yields on the TSX. But is it sustainable?

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Investing

Faced With Lawsuits, Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Still Be a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is facing class-action lawsuits after months of losses. Time to short, or time to buy the dip?

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Investing

Is Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS) Still a Buy After Canada-China Tensions Mount?

| Andrew Button

Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) has been one of the hottest TSX stocks this year, but now the Huawei row…

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Could Double in 2019 if 3 Things Happen

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has fallen in 2018, but it could do better in 2019 if these three things happen.

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Stock a Buy After Issuing New Shares?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) recently issued new shares in Canada and the States. Should this influence your decision to invest in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Aristocrats for High Income in Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

High-yield stocks like Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)(NYSE:BNS) can be a boon to your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Keys to Surviving a Down Market Without a Scratch

| Andrew Button

Stocks that do well regardless of economic downturns, like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), can be great picks in down markets.

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Is Canada’s #1 Tech Stock

| Andrew Button

With red-hot revenue growth and growing market share, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is easily Canada's best tech stock.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Is Canada’s #1 Bank Stock

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has a combination of growth and financial soundness that no other Canadian bank can match

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield REITs for Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

REITs like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) often have very high dividend yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) Stock Down This Year?

| Andrew Button

Slowing growth and increasing market saturation may account for why Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) is down 38% this year.

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Investing

Could U.S. Hemp Legalization Send Marijuana Stocks Higher?

| Andrew Button

With the demand for hemp growing by leaps and bounds, could it be time to take another look at pot…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Keys to Successful Dividend Investing

| Andrew Button

When investing in dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), there are three things you need to look for.

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Investing

3 Reasons to Avoid Marijuana Stocks in 2019

| Andrew Button

Owing to bad publicity and stratospheric valuations, marijuana stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) are bad short-term plays.

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Top TSX Stocks

Is Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) a Buy After Its Vape Company Acquisition?

| Andrew Button

Is it time for investors to consider buying Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock, after the company acquired a popular vape…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) Still a Buy This Holiday Season?

| Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) has seen strong returns this year. Is it still a buy as we head into the new…

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Investing

Should Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Stock Be on Your Holiday Shopping List?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) has taken a beating in the markets lately. Should you buy the dip ahead of the holidays?

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Dividend Stocks

Could This Stock Be the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) of Canada?

| Andrew Button

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)(NYSE:BRK.B) is a value investor's dream stock. Could Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) be the best TSX equivalent?

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Dividend Stocks

Mimic Warren Buffett With Canada’s 2nd-Biggest Bank

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is a big fan of U.S. banks, and TSX investors can mimic Buffett's plays with Canada's most American…

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Economic Turbulence
Investing

Is This the End for Marijuana Stocks?

| Andrew Button

With damning allegations, rising short interest, and falling stock prices plaguing the industry, are cannabis stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY)…

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Investing

Could the Holidays Give Marijuana Stocks a Lift?

| Andrew Button

Increased holiday spending could give marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) a lift.

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