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Author: Vishesh Raisinghani

Vishesh is the founder of Sharpe Ascension - a financial content marketing agency based in Toronto. His investments and research are focused on FinTech, Bitcoin, AI, EVs, SaaS, green energy and telehealth stocks. Website: www.SharpeAscension.com | Twitter: @Visheshrr

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Is Betting on Wind Power: Should You?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Warren Buffett's wind power bet is immense. Canadian investors seeking passive income should join in through stocks like TransAlta Renewables…

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Investing

3 Ways to Handle a Market Crash Like a Pro

| Vishesh Raisinghani

When the stock market crashes, it might be best to avoid heavily indebted companies and seek out value stocks.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Reasons Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Is Worth Buying

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is increasingly looking like a reasonable investment for long-term contrarians willing to take the risk.

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Follow Warren Buffett’s Canadian Bets?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Buffett's two Canadian bets provide some indication of value, but I believe Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) is comparatively more attractive. 

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Economic Turbulence
Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Run Out of Cash Before it Becomes Profitable?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) may have to raise more capital soon. However, these risks now seem to be priced in.

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Dividend Stocks

A&W (TSX:AW.UN) vs. Tim Hortons: Which Fast-Food Stock Is Better?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Despite its lower dividend yield, Restaurant Brands International Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) comes out on top because of its growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Ways to Earn 5% Income on Your TFSA Savings

| Vishesh Raisinghani

If you know where to look, there are plenty of opportunities to generate passive income without risking your nest egg.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Ways to Bet Against the Overheated Toronto Housing Market 

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Toronto's housing market may be overheating, leaving stocks like Equitable Group Inc. (TSX:EQB) exposed.

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Investing

Is Warren Buffett Making a $122 Billion Bet on a Market Crash?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Warren Buffett’s US$122 billion cash hoard could be seen as a bet against the market. Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Young Investors: Should You Start With a TFSA or RRSP?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Younger savers with lower incomes, more time for compounding wealth, and financial goals beyond retirement should probably pick the TFSA…

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Tech Stocks

Maxar Technologies’ (TSX:MAXR) Stock Rebound Could Be Epic

| Vishesh Raisinghani

If Maxar Technologies (TSX:MAXR)(NYSE:MAXR) can avoid bankruptcy, its turnaround could be lucrative for investors who jump in now.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Could Boost Dividends in 2020

| Vishesh Raisinghani

CIBC (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) are both well-positioned for dividend growth in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks to Make Your Retirement Portfolio Recession-Proof

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Investors worried about a recession should monitor essential service providers like Waste Connections (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN).

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Stocks Are Down: Here’s Why That’s Great for ETF Investors

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Horizons Medical Marijuana Life Sci ETF (TSX:HMMJ) is probably the best bet for long-term investors as the legal marijuana sector…

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Economic Turbulence
Dividend Stocks

Chaos at Forever 21 and WeWork Could Hit Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)

| Vishesh Raisinghani

WeWork and Forever 21 share a common landlord -- Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY).

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Top TSX Stocks

If Justin Trudeau Wins Again, What Happens to the Stock Market?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

A Trudeau victory could have an impact on oil and telecom stocks such as Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU).

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Dividend Stocks

How This Niche Finance Company Tripled Investor Wealth in 3 Years

| Vishesh Raisinghani

goeasy Ltd’s (TSX:GSY) track record speaks for itself, but investors may want to consider its reputation and recession-related risks before…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Chaos: Is it Finally Time to Get Into Cryptocurrency?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Investors who are bullish on Bitcoin may want to consider adding Hut 8 Mining Corp. (TSXV:HUT) to their watch list…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Elections: 2 Industries That Will Thrive Regardless of the Outcome

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Liberals and Conservatives agree on renewables and housing, which could be great for stocks like Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (TSX:BEP.UN)(NYSE:BEP).

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify’s (TSX:SHOP) Stock Price Dropped 25.4% in 1 Month

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shares have been falling for nine days straight because management seems to be indicating shares are overvalued.

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TIMER SAYING TIME FOR ACTION
Investing

TFSA Investors: Don’t Miss This Chance to Bet On Canada’s Warren Buffett

| Vishesh Raisinghani

It’s an excellent time to bet on Canada’s Warren Buffett through Fairfax India Holdings Corp (TSX:FIH.U) if you agree with…

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Stocks for Beginners

The Stock Market Is at a Record High: Is it Time to Get out?

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Canada's economic outlook seems mildly positive and the index seems fairly valued, so investors need not worry.

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Tech Stocks

Why HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) Stock Fell 21.8% in August

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Bitcoin-mining company HIVE Blockchain Technologies Ltd. (TSXV:HIVE) is closely correlated with the market price of cryptocurrencies.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks With the Largest Buybacks

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Companies like Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) have been relentlessly buying back their own shares, indicating value.

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Tech Stocks

Top 2 AI Stocks for Your TFSA

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Tech stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) and Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are leading the AI industry forward in specific niches.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) Is up 17% Today

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Dream Global REIT's (TSX:DRG.UN) undervalued stock and Euro-centric portfolio made it a worthy acquisition.

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Top TSX Stocks

S&P 500 vs. TSX 60: Here’s My Pick

| Vishesh Raisinghani

I prefer the seemingly undervalued iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:XIU) over the iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF (TSX:XSP).

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Tesla — Bet on This Canadian Auto Stock Instead!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Parts suppliers like Magna International (TSX:MG) will remain unaffected by the ongoing war over EVs and self-driving.

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Canadian Dollars
Investing

This Emerging Industry Is Already Triple the Size of Legal Marijuana

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Sports betting and online gambling could be worth billions of dollars for companies like The Stars Group Inc. (TSX:TSGI)(NASDAQ:TSG).

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Avoid These 2 Sectors to Protect Your Wealth 

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Sectors like biotech and construction don't offer rewards that match their risks. I stay away.

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Stocks for Beginners

Turn $10 Into $100 in 10 Years With This Simple TFSA Trick

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Maximize your TFSA contributions in 2019 by investing in high-growth stocks that have millionaire-making potential.

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Dividend Stocks

This Real Estate Stock Is up 25% This Year and Still Offers a 6.8% Dividend

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Undervalued and consistent Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is probably one of the best real estate investment opportunities.

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Tech Stocks

Canada’s Next Unicorn: This Real Estate Tech Stock Could Touch $1 Billion

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Real Matters (TSX:REAL) could be Canada's next tech unicorn startup, but I'm not optimistic about its propsects.

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Tech Stocks That Deserve a Spot on Your Radar

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Tech stocks with immense potential, such as Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD), deserve a spot on your TFSA radar.

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You Should Know This
Investing

Canada’s Warren Buffett Will Deploy $5 Billion in This Country

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Prem Watsa's Fairfax India Holdings Corp (TSX:FIH.U) is making a $5 billion bet on India's economy.

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Investing

How to Make Money With Inverse ETFs When the Stock Market Crashes

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Horizons BetaPro S&P/TSX 60 Inverse ETF (TSX:HIX) offers the opposite daily return of the Canadian stock market.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Learn From the 3 Best-Performing Stocks of 2019

| Vishesh Raisinghani

TFSA investors can learn a lot from 2019's top performers like Bellus Health Inc. (TSX:BLU).

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Ways to Hedge Against a Market Crash

| Vishesh Raisinghani

There are plenty of ways TFSA investors can start preparing for an economic downturn and stock market collapse.

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Top TSX Stocks

TFSA Investors: You can Beat Hedge Funds With This Dirty Little Secret

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Passive income and substantial returns could be easier with an index fund like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (TSX:XIU).

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadians Who Could Be the Next Warren Buffett

| Vishesh Raisinghani

Few investors have had success implementing Warren Buffett’s value-oriented strategy. I believe Mark Leonard and Prem Watsa are part of…

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