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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

3 Contrarian Value Stocks to Last You Through the Cold Winter Months

| Andrew Button

Contrarian value stocks like Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) can provide steady returns in down markets.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Why Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Fell 55% in 1 Week

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) took a beating last week after short sellers made devastating accusations against the company. Here's why it…

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Tech Stocks

3 Stocks to Profit From Holiday Shopping!

| Andrew Button

Ultra-high growth stocks like Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) let you grab a slice of the holiday-shopping pie.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Stock Fell 49% Last Month

| Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) shares got pounded in November. Here are some possible reasons why.

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Top TSX Stocks

Should You Buy Lululemon Athletica (TSX:LLL) After Stellar Q3 Earnings?

| Andrew Button

Lululemon Athletica (TSX:LLL)(NYSE:LULU) fell immediately after posting red-hot growth in Q3. Time to buy the dip?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dirt Cheap Stocks on the TSX

| Andrew Button

Dirt-cheap stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) can offer steady growth and high yields.

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Investing

Why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Fell 25% Last Month

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) fell 25% in November on legalization woes and broader TSX sluggishness. Could it recover in 2019?

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) for the 4.5% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) has a fantastic dividend yield, but with lacklustre long term performance, is it worth it?

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Energy Stocks

Is Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE) Stock a Millionaire-Maker?

| Andrew Button

Baytex Energy Corp (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is a small energy company that had strong revenue growth in Q3. Could it add quick…

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Investing

Lululemon Athletica (TSX:LLL) vs Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS): Which Is the Better 2019 Pick?

| Andrew Button

Lululemon Athletica (TSX:LLL)(NASDAQ:LULU) and Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) are two of Canada's best clothing makers. Which should you buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Why Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A) Outperformed in 2018

| Andrew Button

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM.A)(NYSE:BAM) outperformed the TSX in 2018. Here's why it may repeat the feat in 2019.

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Top TSX Stocks

What to Expect From Marijuana Stocks in 2019

| Andrew Button

Marijuana stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) have been stumbling in late 2018. Can they turn it around next year?

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

3 Takeaways From Toronto-Dominion Bank’s (TSX:TD) Q4 Earnings

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) had yet another fantastic quarter. Time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Will Rising Food Prices Make Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L) a Buy?

| Andrew Button

With rising food prices set to hit Canadians in the pocketbook, can Loblaw Companies Ltd (TSX:L) offer protection?

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Top TSX Stocks

Could CBD Oil Give Marijuana Stocks a Lift?

| Andrew Button

With its popularity growing by leaps and bounds in the U.S., could CBD oil give cannabis stocks like Cronos Group…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Killed It on Black Friday: Time to Buy the Stock?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) posted some impressive numbers on Black Friday. Does this make the stock a buy?

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Where to Invest?
Investing

3 Things you Should Know Before Investing in Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)

| Andrew Button

Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) may not be the most popular pot stock, but it is one of the best. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Bitcoin Dead?

| Andrew Button

With Bitcoin's price in freefall, conventional financial stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are looking better than ever.

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You Should Know This
Top TSX Stocks

Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS) Is on Fire Despite TSX Doldrums

| Andrew Button

During this volatile time on the TSX, Canada Goose Holdings Inc (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is gaining momentum. Time to buy?

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Stock Fell 24% Last Month

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may be Canada's favourite tech stock, but last month it suffered serious losses. Time to buy the…

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Top TSX Stocks

Is an Even Bigger Marijuana Stock Crash Coming?

| Andrew Button

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) suffered a brutal crash in October and early November. Could the worst be…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Biggest Media Stock Is Crushing It Right Now

| Andrew Button

Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX:TRI)(NYSE:TRI) has had a solid run in 2018, despite TSX doldrums. Should you buy?

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Tech Stocks

This Drone Stock Is Flying High Despite Market Doldrums

| Andrew Button

While 2018 has been a weak year for the TSX, Drone Delivery Canada Corp (TSXV:FLT) is up 81%. Is it…

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Investing

Would Warren Buffett Buy Marijuana Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Cannabis stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) have had a volatile year this year. What would the world's most renowned investor…

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Top TSX Stocks

Why Is Andrew Left Shorting Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Button

The world's most famous shorter comes out swinging against Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:WEED). Is he right?

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Investing

How to Protect Yourself During a Market Panic

| Andrew Button

There has been blood in the streets in November, but contrarian stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can still be good…

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Investing

Why TSX Stocks Are Doing So Badly in 2018

| Andrew Button

2018 has been a rough year for TSX stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). Should investors pull out ahead of…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy TransCanada Corp (TSX:TRP) for the 5% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

TransCanada Corp (TSX:TRP) has a great dividend yield, but is the stock worth it overall?

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Could Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Reach $300 Despite Tech Stock Panic?

| Andrew Button

A recent NASDAQ sell-off has people worried about a new tech bubble. Could Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) buck the trend?

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Investing

Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Stock Soar After New Pharma Deal?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) recently announced plans to acquire a German pharma company. Could it send the stock higher?

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Investing

Is It Time to Sell Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has been the darling of the cannabis industry for years. Are its best days behind it?

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Cannabis Stocks Are Overhyped: Buy This Instead

| Andrew Button

The cannabis bubble has just about burst, but it's never too late to put your money in low-risk stocks like…

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Tech Stocks

Institutional Investor Pulls Out of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP): Should You Worry?

| Andrew Button

An investment bank recently cut its Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stake by 8.6%. Should investors take heed?

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Investing

Investors Panic as Cannabis Shortages Plague Industry

| Andrew Button

Pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are getting hit hard as supply chain troubles continue. Buy the dip or…

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Investing

Why Are Traders Shorting Pot Stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)?

| Andrew Button

Data shows that many traders are short pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). Are they right?

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Investing

Will Bombardier, Inc’s (TSX:BBD.B) Global 7500 Jet Send the Stock Higher?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) is working to recover from its CSeries fiasco. Could its Global 7500 jet be the ticket?

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Investing

3 Takeaways From Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Q2 Earnings

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) just released earnings for the quarter ended just before legalization. Here's what you need to know.

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Investing

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Is Cutting 5000 Jobs: Time to Sell?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) recently announced it would lay off 5000 employees and spin off two business units. How should investors…

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Clobbered as Market Mayhem Resumes

| Andrew Button

Despite recent good news from pot stocks, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is down big time. Should you buy the dip?

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Investing

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) a Buy After Blowout Q1 Earnings?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) just posted unbelievable numbers for Q1 fiscal 2019. Time to buy?

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