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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

Retirees: Avoid Market Carnage With These 3 Safe Stocks

| Andrew Button

Long-term winners like MTY Food Group Inc (TSX:MTY) provide growth and income -- and may even weather corrections unscathed.

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) vs. CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST): Which Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is one of the more popular small-cap pot stocks, but does CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) give it…

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Investing

2 Things to Look for in Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Q3 Earnings Report

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is set to make an earnings announcement that will factor in legal pot shipments. Here's what…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Undervalued?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is getting hit hard in the markets. Is it time to buy the dip?

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Why Are Cannabis Stocks Like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Starting to Recover?

| Andrew Button

After a rough October, things are starting to look good for pot stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA). Is it time…

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Investing

Should You Buy Telus Corporation (TSX:T) Stock for the High Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) offers one of the highest dividend yields among major TSX-listed stocks. Is it worth it?

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Investing

The 3 Cheapest Cannabis Stocks on the S&P/TSX Composite Index

| Andrew Button

Cheap cannabis stocks like CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) may be better bargains than their more famous peers.

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Bank Stocks

3 Dirt Cheap Value Stocks With Sky-High Dividend Yields

| Andrew Button

Stocks with low P/E ratios like Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) often have high dividend yields.

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Top TSX Stocks

Is There More Carnage to Come for Cannabis Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) have recovered since their October selloff. But is there more carnage to come?

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Investing

What to Expect When Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Announces Q2 Earnings This Month

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) announces its Q2 fiscal 2019 earnings on November 14th. Is now a good time to buy?

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Bank Stocks

2 TSX Stocks You Can Buy and Forget

| Andrew Button

Overlooked and undervalued stocks with strong earnings growth, like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), can be fantastic 'buy and hold' plays.

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Is Now on the NYSE: Here’s What to Expect

| Andrew Button

With Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) now listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is it time to buy?

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Tech Stocks

Why Is This Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Insider Selling Shares?

| Andrew Button

A Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) board member has been selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of shares. Should you follow…

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Investing

Will Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) Stock Soar After NYSE Listing?

| Andrew Button

Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) is the latest Canadian pot company to eye an NYSE listing. Will it enrich investors?

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Investing

Will Cannabis Stocks’ Earnings Be Lower Than Expected?

| Andrew Button

With supply chain issues abounding, some think that pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will disappoint on revenue.

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Top TSX Stocks

TSX Selloff Continues As Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Gets Crushed

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) sank as low as $43 this week, on continued TSX turmoil. Time to buy the dip?

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Stock a Buy After Q3 Earnings Surprise?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had a stronng Q3 that exceeded all expectations. Should you buy despite broader TSX weakness?

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TSX Index Enters Correction Territory: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

With no end to TSX carnage in sight, is it time to buy safe stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)?

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Investing

Is CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) Winning the Cannabis Wars?

| Andrew Button

CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) is by far the most profitable Canadian cannabis stock. Is it the best bet for your…

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) vs Emera Inc (TSX:EMA): Which Is the Best Recession-Proof Pick?

| Andrew Button

When the market is doing poorly, many people look to utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Emera Inc (TSX:EMA). Which…

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The Motley Fool
Energy Stocks

Why Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) Rallied While the TSX Index Fell

| Andrew Button

While the TSX was shedding points throughout October, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) was riding high. Is now the time to buy?

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Investing

Can Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) Turn it Around With an NYSE Listing?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) is about to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Will it be enough to…

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Top TSX Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Takes a Beating in S&P/TSX Composite Index Selloff

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) fell more than 25% in a five day period. Sign of trouble, or buying opportunity?

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Investing

Pot Stocks Get Clobbered as Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Sheds 9% on 1st Day of U.S. Trading

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is taking a beating this week. Should you buy the dip or stay away?

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Investing

The TSX Index Shed 127 Points: Should You Worry?

| Andrew Button

The TSX index fell 0.83% on Tuesday led by cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB). Time to buy the…

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Investing

Worried About a Recession? Consider These 3 Stocks on the TSX Index

| Andrew Button

Discount retailers like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) tend to do well when the rest of the economy is in a slump.

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Investing

Why CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) Jumped 19% Earlier in October – And Why It’s Fallen 20% Since Then

| Andrew Button

CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) is down after posting major gains earlier in the month. Time to buy the dip?

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Investing

Long Lineups and Sold-Out Stores: Good News for Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) was moving product like never before last week. Time to buy the stock?

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Tech Stocks

“No Outages”: Why Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Is the Big Winner of Pot Legalization

| Andrew Button

While most of the buzz surrounding cannabis legalization concerns producers, e-commerce stock Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) may be the real winner.

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Investing

Retirement Investors: Here Are 3 “Ultra-Safe” Stocks on the TSX Index

| Andrew Button

Established stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) can be great retirement picks.

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Investing

The 3 Best Cannabis Stocks on the TSX Index

| Andrew Button

Thanks to legalization, pot stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) are experiencing newfound revenue growth and positive earnings.

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Handle Demand for Online Cannabis Sales?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been tapped as the cannabis industry's ecommerce provider of choice. The only question is, can it…

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Investing

Will Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Crush it with High-Potency CBD Oil Cartridges?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) has announced that it's ready with high-potency CBD oil cartridges for vaporizers. Time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Is Altria Group (NYSE:MO) About to Buy Out Aphria Inc (TSX:APH)?

| Andrew Button

With the 'pot wars' heating up, will acquisition-hungry Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) be bought out by a larger company?

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Investing

Can Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Crush It With Brick and Mortar Stores?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has recently begun opening brick and mortar stores in select locations. Will it drive shares higher?

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Investing

What Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) $425 Million Hemp Deal Means for Investors

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) just sank $425 million into a hemp research firm. Should this influence your decision to invest?

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Investing

Pot Legalization Has Landed: What to Expect in the Markets

| Andrew Button

With legalization now a done deal, should investors stock up on pot stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APH)?

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Investing

Ray Dalio Warns of 1930s-Style Global Recession: Should You Worry?

| Andrew Button

Ray Dalio says a recession is coming. Time to scoop up "recession-proof" stocks like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL)?

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Investing

Cannabis Analyst Warns of Bitcoin-Like Bubble in Pot Stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY)

| Andrew Button

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) is up massively this year, but could it be a bubble that investors need to get out…

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Investing

2 Reasons Weed Stock Profits Will Continue to Disappoint in the Short Term

| Andrew Button

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are doing well this year. But with scant earnings, can they possibly keep…

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