Andrew Button, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend King Stocks That Could Crush It in August!

July 29, 2020 | Andrew Button

With oil beginning to recover, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) could deliver in August.

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: How Low Can It Go?

July 29, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has fallen dramatically. Amazingly, it could have further to fall.

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Tech Stocks

Elon Musk SLAMS Warren Buffett as Tech Stocks Soar!

July 29, 2020 | Andrew Button

Elon Musk is calling out Warren Buffett, as tech stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) soar.

Dividend Stocks

The CERB Will Expire, But These 3 CRA Tax Breaks Last Forever

July 28, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can save taxes on the dividends you receive from Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) shares thanks to a CRA tax break.

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POLL: 85% of Canadians Support Fines for CERB Fraud!

July 28, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can get passive income without taking the CERB through ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

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2 Canadian Stocks to Avoid in August

July 28, 2020 | Andrew Button

After taking a beating in the COVID-19 market crash, Air Canada (TSX:AC) remains in bad shape.

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Dividend Stocks

Planning a $2,000 CERB Spending Spree? Beware the CRA

July 27, 2020 | Andrew Button

Taking the CERB is becoming risky. Passive income from ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU), however, is…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Bets $800 Million on Bank Stocks: Should You Follow Suit?

July 27, 2020 | Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is betting big on bank stocks. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is similar to the ones he's buying.

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Missed the Boat on Shopify (TSX:SHOP)? Here’s Some Good News for You

July 26, 2020 | Andrew Button

Missed the boat on Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)? Well, there are still these other stocks to look into.

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Dividend Stocks

Applied for the CERB? Get Ready for Big Delays

July 25, 2020 | Andrew Button

Thanks to anti-fraud checks, the CERB is being delayed. The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) customers face a similar reality.

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Warning to Investors: “COVID-Proof” Stocks Are Getting Too Expensive!

July 24, 2020 | Andrew Button

After rising in the aftermath of COVID-19, Cargojet Inc (TSX:CJT) stock is getting mighty pricey.

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It’s Not Too Late to SELL Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock!

July 23, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has gotten cheaper, but it may still have further to fall.

Tech Stocks

Could Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Become a Trillion-Dollar Company?

July 23, 2020 | Andrew Button

If Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) keeps up its hot returns for a few more years, it could become a trillion-dollar company.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 3 COVID-19 Resistant Stocks to Consider

July 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're looking for a stock that can weather the COVID-19 storm, consider The Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI).

Dividend Stocks

Life After CERB: How to Keep Your $2,000/Month!

July 22, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you want to build up a passive-income stream that DOESN'T expire, consider the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU).

Dividend Stocks

Housing Market Update: Canadian Home Prices Jumped 6.5% in June!

July 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the housing market heating up, it could be a good time to invest in REITs like RioCan Real Estate…

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) Stock After BoA’s Earnings?

July 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

An American bank's earnings release could tell us what's in store for Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) in Q2.

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COVID-19: Will the Second Wave Crash the Stock Market?

July 21, 2020 | Andrew Button

A second wave of COVID-19 could put the economy in jeopardy by tanking airline stocks like Air Canada (TSX:AC).

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Why Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Credit-Rating Downgrade Is Bad for Shareholders

July 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch. That's bad news for shareholders.

Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 COVID-19 Benefits Still Available in July!

July 20, 2020 | Andrew Button

While COVID-19 benefits are still available, you can wean yourself off them with index funds like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Will Handing Executives $10 Million in Severance Pay Save Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Stock?

July 18, 2020 | Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) is giving its outgoing CEO $17.5 million, including $10 million in severance pay.

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Dividend Stocks

Economists: Millennials and Teens Living at Home Get $11.8 BILLION From the CERB!

July 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

With all the CERB money being handed out, you may have to pay higher taxes on investments like Fortis Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Update: 22% of Canadians Have Applied for the CERB

July 17, 2020 | Andrew Button

If taxes rises to pay for the CERB, then stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) will become less tax efficient.

Dividend Stocks

This Battered Energy Stock Has a 7.75% Yield: Should You Buy?

July 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

After taking a beating in the COVID-19 market crash, Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a 7.75% yield.

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Tech Stocks That Thrived Despite COVID-19!

July 16, 2020 | Andrew Button

Despite the financial devastation caused by COVID-10, Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) thrived in 2020.

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With Canada’s Deficit at $343 Billion, Is the TFSA in Danger?

July 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the deficit rising, will the government axe the TFSA to capture more taxes from stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP)?

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Dividend Stocks

Why a 2nd Wave of COVID-19 Would Be Financially Disastrous for Canadian Retirees

July 15, 2020 | Andrew Button

If a second wave of COVID-19 hits, retirees will be safe with bond funds like the BMO Mid-Term Investment Grade…

Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Hits $1,447: Is a New Tech Bubble Here?

July 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

If a new tech bubble is indeed here, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) could be hit hard.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: Is Your CERB Money Here to Stay?

July 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

Some think the CERB will become permanent. It won't, but dividends from the iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index Fund (TSX:XIU) are.

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CRA Fines Quebec Man $500k: Is There a LEGAL Way to Avoid Taxes?

July 14, 2020 | Andrew Button

Avoiding taxes is a risky business, but by holding stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA, you can do…

Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Debt to Hit $1.2 TRILLION: What Does This Mean for Investors?

July 13, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you're concerned about Canada's national debt, then it's best to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a…

Dividend Stocks

CN Railway (TSX:CNR) Walks Off COVID-19 and Ships Record Grain

July 13, 2020 | Andrew Button

After shipping record grain, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) looks set for another solid quarter.

Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) the Next Shopify (TSX:SHOP)?

July 11, 2020 | Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD) is a worthy stock, but it's no Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

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Ottawa Forecasts a $343 Billion Deficit: How Should You React to This?

July 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

With the government's unprecedented deficit, you'd be wise to shelter dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) in a TFSA.

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Uh-Oh! Another Air Canada (TSX:AC) Refund Controversy Just Erupted!

July 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

A new refund controversy reveals Air Canada's (TSX:AC) precarious financial situation.

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Dividend Stocks

CRA Cash: 3 Benefits You Can Still Get After the CERB Runs Out!

July 9, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can still get cash benefits available after CERB expires, but ultimately you'll need investments like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

Tech Stocks

Could BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

July 8, 2020 | Andrew Button

After ditching smartphones for software, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) is seeing considerable success.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons You Can’t Invest Like Warren Buffett

July 8, 2020 | Andrew Button

You can't get superior returns like Warren Buffett, but you can get average returns with ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in July

July 7, 2020 | Andrew Button

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) is looking good in July... As are two other high-yield dividend stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Here’s How to Calculate the CPP Taxes You Owe the CRA

July 7, 2020 | Andrew Button

If you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), the dividends received can influence your tax rate.

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