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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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oil and natural gas
Energy Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks for Easy Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for a high yield energy stock, consider Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2022

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high dividend income, you could consider energy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU).

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crypto, chart, stocks
Investing

Ripple: Nearly $1 Billion Handed to XRP Developers!

| Andrew Button

Ripple is about to spend nearly $1 billion in XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) improving its blockchain.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU): There’s Room to Raise the Dividend!

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has a high dividend yield, and it could go higher!

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: Settlement This Month?

| Andrew Button

Experts have said that a Ripple Lawsuit settlement could happen this month. Here's why that matters to XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) holders.

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Tech Stocks

Elon Musk Buys 9.2% of Twitter: Stock SOARS!

| Andrew Button

Elon Musk bought 9.2% of Twitter (NYSE:TWTR). That fact may be relevant to Canadians who invest in the Purpose Bitcoin…

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Investing

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Easy Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for steady passive income, consider high-dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB).

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

Why XRP Fell 2.4% Last Week

| Andrew Button

XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) fell 2.5% last week. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Rose 6.5% Last Month

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock rallied 6.5% over the last month. Why the change in sentiment?

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Investing

Why Value Stocks Beat Growth Stocks in Q1

| Andrew Button

Value stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) beat growth stocks in the first quarter.

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Bank Stocks

The U.S. Yield Curve Is Inverting – Doomsday for Banks?

| Andrew Button

Inverted yield curves are thought to be bad for banks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD). Are they?

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Easy Passive Income

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for high dividend income, telco stocks like BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) have you covered.

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crypto blockchain
Investing

Ripple Could Re-Test $1!

| Andrew Button

XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is rising and could eventually re-test $1. Here's why.

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crypto blockchain
Investing

Bitcoin’s Not the Future of Money – But THIS Crypto Could Be!

| Andrew Button

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) is not the future of money. But another cryptocurrency--or more accurately, another blockchain--just might be.

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Investing

XRP Lawsuit: Ripple Holds Winning Hand

| Andrew Button

Ripple Labs is holding the winning hand as the XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit progresses.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Can You Really Retire Early?

| Andrew Button

Some say you can retire early with dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB). Is it true?

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exchange traded funds
Investing

Retirees: How to Up Your Income With Dividend ETFs

| Andrew Button

You can earn high income in retirement with dividend ETFs like BMO Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX:ZDV).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): A Meme Stock Rises Again!

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is rising again. Will the rally last this time?

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

Ether – Why it’s Now Beating Bitcoin!

| Andrew Button

Ether (CRYPTO:ETH) has been outperforming Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) over the last two weeks. Here's why.

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crypto, chart, stocks
Investing

Ripple Gets Serious, Demands SEC Be SANCTIONED!

| Andrew Button

Ripple Labs is now demanding that the SEC be sanctioned for gamesmanship in the XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock: Why it’s Down so Much

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock is down a lot this year. Will it rise again?

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: Finally Worth a Look

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is finally trading at a price where it's worth a look.

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

Ethereum Could Re-Test $3,500

| Andrew Button

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) could re-test $3,500 now that the NFT buyers have been shaken out of the market.

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Investing

Ripple – Banks Go All-in!

| Andrew Button

Top banks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are using XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) for payments!

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock: Why it Soared in 2022

| Andrew Button

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has crushed the market in 2022. Here's why.

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

Ripple Cryptocurrency: $1 Is Within Sight!

| Andrew Button

XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is within an arm's reach of $1. Is it a buy today?

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Energy Stocks

You Can Get up to $4,890 a Year From This Energy Stock Tax Free!

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) can pay up to $4,890 per year tax free in a TFSA.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock: Is the Rally Over?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) has risen this year, but could the rally be ending?

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Investing

Ripple Lawsuit: 3 Dates to Mark on Your Calendar!

| Andrew Button

The XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) lawsuit is set to end by November. Here are three key dates on the road to a…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock: Set for a Huge Rally?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has been trending down this year. Here's why it might be set for a huge rally.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Time to Buy?

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has recovered since hitting a bottom a few weeks ago. Is it now a buy?

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockchain
Investing

Ether: Can it Still Beat Bitcoin?

| Andrew Button

Ether (CRYPTO:ETH) is losing ground to Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC). Can it regain momentum?

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Investing

XRP Is Struggling: Can a Lawsuit Win Save it?

| Andrew Button

Despite positive developments in the Ripple lawsuit, XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is still going down. Can it recover?

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock – 3 Key Challenges it Must Surmount

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock may stage a recovery this year, but it has to overcome three key challenges first.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Futures ETFs vs Energy Stocks – Which Is Better?

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) have delivered good returns this year, but are oil futures ETFs better?

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 3 Dividend Stocks to Make Money While You Sleep

| Andrew Button

Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) can pay you while you sleep.

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Stocks for Beginners

Retirees: 2 ETFs That Pay Large Dividends

| Andrew Button

If you're looking for an ETF with high dividend income, consider the BMO Equal Weight Banks ETF (TSX:ZEB).

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock: How High Can it Go?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock has risen a lot this year. Can it go much higher?

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Cheap Stocks for Safe Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Cheap stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) pay rivers of income.

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Investing

TFSA Investors: How to Avoid Stealthy Taxation

| Andrew Button

You can avoid being taxed in your TFSA just by holding approved investments, such as iShares S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index…

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