Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

3 Oil Stocks for the 2nd Half of 2022

July 5, 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

July 4, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Energy Stocks

Why Did Oil Stocks Crash so Suddenly?

July 2, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Stocks for Beginners

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

July 2, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

Elon Musk Buys Dogecoin: Should You?

July 1, 2022 | 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?

July 1, 2022 | 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…

Investing

Shiba Inu Coin Could Easily Go to $0

June 30, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

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

June 29, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

XRP Lawsuit: Here’s Where We Stand Today

June 29, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Dividend Stocks

Oil Finally Crashed: Is the Party Over?

June 28, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

3 ETFs I’m Holding to Beat High Inflation

June 27, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

The Housing Market Is Finally Crashing: Should You Buy?

June 27, 2022 | 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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Investing

Is This the End for Crypto?

June 25, 2022 | 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

June 24, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

Shopify Stock: Will the Bleeding Stop?

June 23, 2022 | 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

June 23, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Bank Stocks

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

June 22, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Investing

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

June 22, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

Metals and Mining Stocks

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

June 21, 2022 | 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

June 21, 2022 | Andrew Button

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

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Investing

Bitcoin Crashes to 2020 Prices: Down 72% From All-Time High!

June 20, 2022 | Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) fell to a shocking new low on Saturday, marking a 72% decline from the 52 week high.

Energy Stocks

Why Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Crashed Last Week

June 20, 2022 | Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock crashed along with oil prices last week.

Investing

Could Ethereum Go to $0?

June 19, 2022 | Andrew Button

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) has declined precipitously in price this year. Could it go to $0?

Investing

Why GICs Are Making More and More Sense for Your RRSP

June 19, 2022 | Andrew Button

Tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) are going down this year, but GIC yields are rising.

Investing

Why NFTs Aren’t Coming Back

June 18, 2022 | Andrew Button

NFTs are crashing, and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) is crashing right along with them.

Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2022

June 18, 2022 | Andrew Button

This year I'm collecting passive income from Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock.

Investing

Oil vs. Gold: Which Is Better for High Inflation?

June 17, 2022 | Andrew Button

Gold is often thought of as an inflation hedge, but oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are doing better.

Investing

Is Bitcoin Going to Crash Again?

June 16, 2022 | Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) crashed this week. Could it crash again?

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Investing

What Could End These Surging Gas Prices?

June 16, 2022 | Andrew Button

There are measures that could tame the price of oil. Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) might play a role.

Investing

Gas Prices: Why the Government Can’t Lower Them

June 15, 2022 | Andrew Button

We'd all like to see lower oil prices but unfortunately there's not much that Canadian companies like Suncor Energy Inc…

Investing

Is Shiba Inu Coin Going to $0?

June 14, 2022 | Andrew Button

Shiba Inu Coin (CRYPTO:SHIB) has been tanking lately. Could it go all the way to $0?

Energy Stocks

Gas Prices: Why You’ll Have to Wait for Relief

June 13, 2022 | Andrew Button

While oil prices rise, energy stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) pay out huge dividends.

Investing

3 Ways to Earn Passive Income and Beat Inflation

June 12, 2022 | Andrew Button

You can earn passive income by investing in index funds like iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy: Here’s When I’d Sell

June 12, 2022 | Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock is rallying this year. Here's when I'd take profits.

Energy Stocks

1 Oil Stock That Pays Dividends AND Pays Off Debt!

June 10, 2022 | Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is aggressively reducing its debt.

Tech Stocks

Where Shorts Right About Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)?

June 9, 2022 | Andrew Button

It has been over a year since Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) was subject to short attack. Were the shorts right?

Investing

Ethereum: $1,000 Incoming?

June 9, 2022 | Andrew Button

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) has been hit hard this year. Could it go as low as $1,000?

Investing

Grab a 6.2% Dividend With This Real Estate Investment

June 8, 2022 | Andrew Button

Even if you can't afford a home, you can get big income with REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN).

Energy Stocks

2 Reasons Oil Is Rallying This Year — and 1 Reason it Might Fall

June 8, 2022 | Andrew Button

Oil prices are rising this year, as are oil stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

Investing

The Crypto Correction Is Just Beginning

June 7, 2022 | Andrew Button

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) are falling this year. Here's why they have further still to fall.

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