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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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Bank Stocks

The Value Anomaly – Why Dirt Cheap Stocks Outperform

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Cheap stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) tend to outperform bubble stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Going All-In on Oil: Should You?

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Warren Buffett is buying oil stocks. In the past, he owned Canadian oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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Investing

New to Investing? Start With ETFs, Not Stocks

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If you're new to investing, start with index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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Dividend Stocks

New Investors: The 2 Best Options To Earn Regular Passive Income!

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You can earn high passive income with dividend stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD).

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks May Start a 2nd Rally in October

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) could rally in the second half of the year.

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Investing

3 Top Utilities Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

In this article, I will explore three Canadian utilities stocks that may be worth exploring in 2022.

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Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Rose 12% Last Week

| Andrew Button

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) gained 9.4% last week. Here's why.

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Investing

Beginner Investors: Get Passive Income by Investing in REITs!

| Andrew Button

You can get passive income by investing in REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Energy Stocks

Unpopular Opinion: Oil Stocks Are Still Good

| Andrew Button

Oil prices are coming down, but oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are still good.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Commodity Stocks for Passive Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

Commodity stocks like Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) offer dividend income.

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Bank Stocks

Why I Prefer Banks to Oil Stocks for 2022’s 2nd Half

| Andrew Button

Right now, I like bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) more than oil stocks.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP): Much Better Than Feared

| Andrew Button

Recently Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock rallied after earnings beat expectations.

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Fell 8% Last Week

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Suncor Energy stock fell 8% last week. Is it still a good buy?

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Energy Stocks

Why Oil Prices Crashed 9.5% Last Week

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Oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) crashed 6% last week. Are they good buys on the dip?

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Investing

3 Smart Real Estate Stocks to Buy in August

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high dividend income, consider Northwest Healthcare Properties.

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Investing

Passive Income: How I Make $1,000/Year With Value Stocks

| Andrew Button

Thanks to dividend stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD), I get over $1,000 per year in tax-free passive income.

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in August

| Andrew Button

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is a top oil stock for August 2022.

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Investing

Dirt-Cheap Stocks: 3 Bargains I’ve Been Buying

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a cheap stock with room to run.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 3 Top Stocks to Beat Inflation

| Andrew Button

Discount retail stocks like Dollarama (TSX:DOL) can do well in times of high inflation.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto Meltdown – Have we Seen the Bottom?

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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have bounced back from their crash. Are they buys?

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge vs Suncor Energy – Which Oil Stock is the Better Buy?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are two of Canada's top oil stocks. Which is better?

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Investing

3 Deep-Value Stocks on Sale in August

| Andrew Button

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is one deep-value stock you don't want to ignore.

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Keeps Burning Cash as Revenue Falls

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NASDAQ:ACB) is still losing money. Its revenue is declining, too.

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Investing

Canada’s Housing Crisis: Shortages Aren’t to Blame

| Andrew Button

Canada is in a housing crisis. Are banks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) going to feel the heat?

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Investing

Oil vs. Banks: Which Value Stocks Are Better?

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) are popular this year, but what about bank stocks?

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Investing

Oil vs. Uranium vs. Fertilizer: Which Is the Best Commodity Play?

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy Inc (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are among the most popular commodity plays, but are they the best?

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Bank Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Dividend Stocks That Put the Strong U.S. Dollar to Work!

| Andrew Button

TSX stocks like the Canadian National Railway offer considerable exposure to the strong U.S. dollar.

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Top TSX Stocks

TD Bank vs Suncor Energy – Which Value Stock is Best?

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is a great dividend stock. Could Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) be even better?

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Investing

Cameco (TSX:CCO): Bet on the #1 Future Trend!

| Andrew Button

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock stands to benefit from one rising future trend. Read on to find out what it is.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto Rebound: The Ride’s Not Over

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has been rising lately following earlier turbulence. It's not out of the woods just yet.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’m Holding Through July

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one dividend stock I'm holding through July. There are others, as well.

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Cryptocurrency

Shiba Inu Coin Makes a Comeback!

| Andrew Button

Shiba Inu Coin (CRYPTO:SHIB) rallied last week. Can you trust the trend?

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Investing

Should You Max Out Your TFSA? Not So Fast

| Andrew Button

You may wish to max out your TFSA if you hold dividend ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy ETF (TSX:XEG).…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) stock has taken a beating in recent weeks. Should you buy the dip?

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Investing

Want to Be a Landlord? Try This Out 1st

| Andrew Button

If you're not ready to buy a house, you can consider REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks vs. Nuclear Stocks: Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Nuclear stocks like Cameco (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) are in vogue, but could oil stocks be better buys?

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Energy Stocks

Uranium Stocks – Time to Buy?

| Andrew Button

Nuclear energy isn't the easiest thing to invest in, but Cameco (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) gives you some exposure.

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Investing

CN Railway (TSX:CNR) Stock: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) stock is falling this year. Should you buy the dip?

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Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin – High Interest Rates Don’t Look Bullish

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) fans want the cryptocurrency to rise, but high interest rates are creating challenges.

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Energy Stocks

Nuclear Is the Future – Should You Buy Uranium?

| Andrew Button

Nuclear energy is set to expand, and Uranium stocks like Fission Uranium Corporation (TSX:FCU) could benefit.

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