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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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Energy Stocks

Bank of Canada’s Massive Rate Hike – Time to Sell Oil?

| Andrew Button

The bank of Canada is raising interest rates. Are oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) still a good value?

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD): Worth Another Look?

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock has taken a beating this year.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Fertilizer SHORTAGE: Should You Invest?

| Andrew Button

Fertilizer prices are rising. Is Nutrien (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) stock a buy?

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Tech Stocks

Where Will Shopify Be in 5 Years?

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is down 70% this year. Will it recover within five years?

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Investing

What Bear Market? This ETF Is Soaring in 2022!

| Andrew Button

Stocks are in a bear market, but BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Oil And Gas ETF (TSX:ZEO) is rising.

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You Should Know This
Investing

Scared of Inflation? Here’s How to Make Your Money Go Further

| Andrew Button

Inflation is high this year, but you can offset its effects by investing in index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped…

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Investing

Interest Rates: Are Houses Actually Cheaper?

| Andrew Button

House prices are coming down. However, banks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are charging higher interest rates.

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Investing

Gas Prices Are Down, But Should You Celebrate?

| Andrew Button

Lower gas prices are good for consumers, but lower earnings for companies like Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) may be bad for…

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Energy Stocks

Billionaire Buffett Is Buying Oil: Should You?

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is betting big on energy. Should you buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU)?

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Investing

Shiba Inu Coin: Worth More Than Planet Earth’s Net Wealth?

| Andrew Button

Some think Shiba Inu Coin (CRYPTO:SHIB) could go to $1. It would be worth more than all of planet earth's…

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Energy Stocks

Oil Stocks: The Dividends Don’t Lie

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks have been volatile this year, but Cenovus Energy's (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) 200% dividend hike doesn't lie.

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Investing

Don’t Count on CPP to Increase 7.7% in 2023

| Andrew Button

CPP increases likely won't match inflation next year. Should you invest in index funds like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund…

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Index funds
Investing

Want to Invest? Scared of Risk? Consider Index Funds

| Andrew Button

If you are worried about stock market risk, consider index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC). They…

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? Here Are 3 Stocks I Bought as a Beginner

| Andrew Button

When I was still a beginner investor, I bought shares in Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), which I later sold for…

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Investing

Are Canadian Houses Getting Cheaper? Yes, But With a Catch

| Andrew Button

House prices are coming down, but banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are charging higher interest rates.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto Crash: 3 Lessons From 2018

| Andrew Button

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) are crashing this year. What can we learn about this situation from the crash of 2018?

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Energy Stocks

Suncor: The Former Buffett Favourite Is Still Cheap!

| Andrew Button

Former Buffett favourite Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) remains very cheap, despite having made huge gains earlier this year.

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Investing

Inflation at 39-Year High: Should You Be Worried?

| Andrew Button

This year, energy stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are outperforming inflation.

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Stock: Worth the Risk?

| Andrew Button

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) stock has rallied this year, but it is very risky.

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Cryptocurrency

XRP Lawsuit: SEC to Chase Ripple for Years!

| Andrew Button

Ripple Labs has scored wins in the XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit, but former SEC chief Robert Cohen says the commission won't…

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks for the 2nd Half of 2022

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are looking good for the second half.

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Investing

New to Investing? Here’s How to Get Started

| Andrew Button

One great way to start investing is by buying index funds like iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index Fund (TSX:XIC).

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Energy Stocks

Why Did Oil Stocks Crash so Suddenly?

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) crashed dramatically last week. Here's why.

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Stocks for Beginners

New to Investing? Here’s How to Not Lose Money

| Andrew Button

One way to avoid losing money in the stock market is to stick to broad market index funds like iShares…

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Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk Buys Dogecoin: Should You?

| Andrew Button

Elon Musk is back to buying Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE). Should you join him?

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Investing

Oil Stocks vs. Gold: Which Is Better for a Recession?

| Andrew Button

Gold is considered a good asset to hold in recessions, but oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are doing better…

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Cryptocurrency

Shiba Inu Coin Could Easily Go to $0

| Andrew Button

There is still some interest in Shiba Inu Coin (CRYPTO:SHIB), but it is among the cryptos most vulnerable to extreme…

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Cryptocurrency

The 2022 Crypto Crash: Here’s What’s Next

| Andrew Button

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) have crashed this year. Here's what's up next.

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Cryptocurrency

XRP Lawsuit: Here’s Where We Stand Today

| Andrew Button

The XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit has been quiet for a while, but there are some new developments worth mentioning.

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Finally Crashed: Is the Party Over?

| Andrew Button

Recently, oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) crashed. Is the energy party over?

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Investing

3 ETFs I’m Holding to Beat High Inflation

| Andrew Button

In this period of high inflation, I'm holding ETFs like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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Investing

The Housing Market Is Finally Crashing: Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

The housing market is crashing. Will banks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) give you a mortgage?

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Cryptocurrency

Is This the End for Crypto?

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:ETH) is in the midst of its worst crash in years. Is this the end?

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Investing

Better Than Shopify? This Growth Stock Is Still up Over 12 Months

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is interesting at these prices, but one growth stock could be better.

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Investing

Shopify Stock: Will the Bleeding Stop?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has crashed hard this year. Will it recover?

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Investing

Housing Crash? Not if You’re Invested in These 3 REITs

| Andrew Button

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) is doing pretty well, despite the housing market crash.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock Faces Challenge From U.S. Senate!

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank's (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) latest deal is being blocked by the U.S. Senate.

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) Below $1,000: Can it Go Lower?

| Andrew Button

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) slid below US$1,000 this weekend. Can it go lower?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Inflation Is Hot This Year: Why Isn’t Gold Rising?

| Andrew Button

Gold isn't rising much this year. Neither are gold stocks like Barrick Gold (TSX:GOLD)(NYSE:ABX).

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Investing

Bitcoin: The Crash Isn’t Over

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) had one of its biggest crashes last week.

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