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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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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): The Great Canadian Meme Stock

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) recently staged an epic rally after being pumped by Reddit. Can this last?

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s House Prices Jump 46% Over the U.S.’s Prices

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Canadian houses are getting too expensive for many, but you can still invest in REITs like Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 3.5 Billion Reasons to Worry

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) booked $3.5 billion in losses in the first three quarters of 2020. Could a $5 billion full…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett’s Partner: All Stocks Are Overvalued

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Warren Buffett's partner Charlie Munger says pretty much all stocks are overvalued, but the pair still own Suncor Energy Inc…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB): Should You Buy Reddit’s #2 Trending Stock?

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) has been on an epic rally. Is a famous subreddit the reason?

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Dividend Stocks

If the Stock Market Crashes in 2021, People Who Do This Will Survive

| Andrew Button

Many experts think the stock market will crash in 2021, but Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) investors will collect dividends anyway.

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Dividend Stocks

Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Doubled This Month

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In January, BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock went parabolic, defying all expectations.

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Dividend Stocks

CPP Premiums: Your Paycheck Could Shrink in 2021

| Andrew Button

Your tax bill will increase because of CPP enhancement, but you can lower your overall taxes by holding ETFs like…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: 2 Bullish Signs From the U.S.

| Andrew Button

After two massive earnings beats by U.S. banks, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is looking better than ever.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Could Crash Again on February 12th

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has rallied impressively from its March 2020 lows, but its February 12 quarterly report could ignite another…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Soars 14% After Huge Win Over Facebook

| Andrew Button

Recently, BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) scored a huge win over the world's largest social media company.

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Stock Could Beat Shopify (TSX:SHOP) in 2021

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had a brilliant run in 2021, but the COVID recovery could put it in jeopardy. Meanwhile, this…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock: Should You Panic After Biden’s Keystone XL Bombshell?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) is much beloved by dividend investors because of its 7.5% yield, but now that's coming under fire.

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Dividend Stocks

This Canadian Stock Could Be the Next Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

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Telsa (NASDAQ:TSLA) is perhaps the hottest stock in the world... And Magna International (TSX:MG) is the closest thing Canada has…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Don’t Panic. It’s Only a Market Crash

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett is famous for holding on during market crashes. In 2020, he did that with Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett: Do This to Survive a Market Crash

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett likes to maintain a lot of liquidity, which lets him buy stocks like Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) when…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: How Ordinary Canadians Sheltered $298 Billion From CRA Taxes

| Andrew Button

Canadians have $300 billion held in TFSAs. A lot of it is held in dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: Show Me the Money!

| Andrew Button

There's a lot of optimism surrounding BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) these days, but one analyst is skeptical.

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett: Avoid Bitcoin Like Rat Poison

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Warren Buffett isn't a fan of Bitcoin. Nevertheless, Bitcoin stocks like HIVE Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) are soaring in the market.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock Continues to Defy Gravity

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock achieved superior returns in 2020. Can it keep up the momentum in 2021?

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Tech Stocks

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Is Cancelling Routes Again

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is once again cancelling routes, signaling the worst isn't over.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Soared 166% in 2020

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock soared a stunning 166% in 2020. Here are two main reasons why.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Cities Where It’s Nearly Impossible to Retire on CPP and OAS

| Andrew Button

You can't retire in Toronto on CPP and OAS alone, but if you have a large position in Fortis Inc…

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Dividend Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: Grab the 4.26% Yield While You Still Can

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock has a 4.26% yield at today's prices, but that may not last for long.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): Ottawa Urged to Block Transat Deal

| Andrew Button

A media tycoon is urging Ottawa to deny Air Canada's (TSX:AC) biggest deal. Here's what that means for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Failed in 2020

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett's portfolio bombed in 2020. One reason is that he sold out of airline stocks similar to Air Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: This $1,984 Tax Break Is Yours Forever!

| Andrew Button

With the money you save from this $1,984 tax break, you could invest in ETFs like the iShares S&P/TSX 60…

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Tech Stocks

This Tiny Airline Is Beating Air Canada (TSX:AC)

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) is Canada's biggest airline, but one tiny, unknown airline is beating it in the stock market.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Pays You $6,040 a Year in Dividends — Tax Free!

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock has a whopping 8% yield, which can generate $6,040 a year in dividends in a $75,500…

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Tech Stocks

Canadians: 3 Ways to Pay Off Your Debt in 2021

| Andrew Button

If you hold stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in a TFSA, you can use the returns to pay off debt.…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada’s (TSX:AC) Day of Reckoning Is Almost Here

| Andrew Button

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has a very important date coming up, and you don't want to miss it.

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Investing

Retirees: 2 Ultra-Safe Stocks for Dividend Income in 2021

| Andrew Button

If you're retired, utility stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can be the perfect income investments.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Crushed Amazon in 2020

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) absolutely crushed Amazon's (NASDAQ:AMZN) returns in 2020.

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Dividend Stocks

CIBC (TSX:CM) Stock: Grab Dividends by the Truckload

| Andrew Button

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) stock has a whopping 5.37% yield at today's prices.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Claims to Be Profitable–But Is It?

| Andrew Button

BlackBerry Inc (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) released a quarterly report where it claimed to be profitable. Is that really the case?

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Investing

This Canadian Stock Turned $10,000 Into $23,200 Last Year

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed POS Inc (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) absolutely crushed the market in 2020. Can it repeat the feat in 2021?

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Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett Can’t Match This ETF Superstar

| Andrew Button

Warren Buffett has built a huge fortune investing in "safe" stocks, but one ETF star has outperformed him with riskier…

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Mark These 2 Dates on Your Calendar

| Andrew Button

There's an important tax deadline coming up if you hold dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS).

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Limit 2021: Now’s the Time to Buy Stocks

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With your $6,000 in new 2021 TFSA space you can buy stocks like Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A).

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks to Build Wealth in 2021

| Andrew Button

Canadian Tire Corp (TSX:CTC.A) is an excellent stock for building wealth in 2021. These other picks are solid too.

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