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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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Investing

Ray Dalio Warns of 1930s-Style Global Recession: Should You Worry?

| Andrew Button

Ray Dalio says a recession is coming. Time to scoop up "recession-proof" stocks like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL)?

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Investing

Cannabis Analyst Warns of Bitcoin-Like Bubble in Pot Stocks like Tilray Inc (NASDAQ: TLRY)

| Andrew Button

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) is up massively this year, but could it be a bubble that investors need to get out…

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Investing

2 Reasons Weed Stock Profits Will Continue to Disappoint in the Short Term

| Andrew Button

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are doing well this year. But with scant earnings, can they possibly keep…

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The Motley Fool
Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) vs Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS): Which Is Canada’s Ultimate Tech Stock?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) are at opposite ends of the tech stock spectrum. Which should you buy?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) vs. Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN): Which Is the Better E-Commerce Play?

| Andrew Button

Amazon Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the world's undisputed ecommerce leader. But could a Canadian startup give it a run for its…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) vs. TransCanada Corp (TSX:TRP): Which Is the Better Pipeline for Your Portfolio?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corp (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) are pipeline behemoths. Which is the better pick for your portfolio?

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Top TSX Stocks

Should You Buy BCE Inc (TSX:BCE) Stock Ahead of Earnings?

| Andrew Button

BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) pays one of the biggest dividends among large-cap Canadian stocks. Time to buy?

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) vs. Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO): Which Is the Better Small Cap Weed Stock?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) and Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) are two of the best small cap cannabis stocks. Which one should you…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Planning for Retirement? Here Are 3 Dividend Stocks to Up Your Income

| Andrew Button

Dividend-growth stocks like the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) can reward you handsomely in retirement.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) vs. Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY): Which Is the True Cannabis King?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is the most talked-about cannabis stock, but Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) is giving it a run for…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP): Buy Now or Wait for Earnings?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) has been on a major downswing. Should you buy the dip or wait for the next earnings…

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) Stock a Buy Despite Lacklustre Long-Term Performance?

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock pays a very generous dividend, but with lacklustre gains, is it still a buy?

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Investing

Time to Buy Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) After $300 Million Acquisition?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) stock is down this past month, but could a new acquisition breathe new life into it?

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Investing

Should Millennials Invest in Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)?

| Andrew Button

Millennials are very interested in cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). Are they making the right choice?

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Top TSX Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) (USA) vs. Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB): Which Is the Better Buy Ahead of Legalization?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is the darling of the cannabis world. But could there be an even better pot stock…

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Investing

What the USMCA Trade Deal Means for Investors

| Andrew Button

Stocks that deal in Dairy products like Saputo Inc (TSX:SAP) could be affected by the new USMCA trade deal.

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Investing

What Tilray Inc’s (NASDAQ:TLRY) $400 Million Debt Offering Means for Investors

| Andrew Button

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) is loading up on debt ahead of legalization. Time to buy or say goodbye?

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Energy Stocks

What Royal Dutch Shell PLC’s (NYSE:RDS-A) $40 Billion LNG Canada Project Means for Investors

| Andrew Button

Royal Dutch Shell PLC (NYSE:RDS-A) and its partners are investing $40 billion in a BC LNG project. Here's how investors…

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Investing

Could Aphia Inc (TSX:APH) Climb Higher With its New Recreational Weed Products?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) recently revealed a new lineup of recreational pot products. It this good news for investors?

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Investing

Is Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) Still a Buy After Sales-Growth Disappointment?

| Andrew Button

Dollarama Inc's (TSX:DOL) sales growth is slowing down. Is it still a buy, or is it time to pass on…

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Tech Stocks

What Shopify Inc’s (TSX:SHOP) $500 Million Toronto Investment Means for Investors

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) just invested $500 million in Toronto office space. What does this mean for investors?

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Investing

Is it Smart to Invest in REITs in 2018?

| Andrew Button

REITs, like RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN), offer strong dividend income along with solid dividend growth.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Posts “Sky-High” 223% Revenue Growth for Q4!

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) not only grew its revenue dramatically, but also posted positive net income in Q4.

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The Motley Fool
Investing

The Top 3 Cannabis Stocks to Watch in October

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc's (TSX:ACB) red-hot revenue growth and now-positive earnings make it a pot stock to watch ahead of legalization.

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Investing

Why Is This Cannabis Fund Manager Sounding the Alarm on Pot Stocks?

| Andrew Button

A cannabis fund manager is sounding the alarm about pot stocks like Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY). Should investors listen?

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Investing

Can Cannabis Rescue Beer Stocks From Stagnation?

| Andrew Button

Could cannabis-infused beverages help lift beer stocks like Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ)?

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Top TSX Stocks

Find Cannabis Stocks Too Risky? Buy This One Instead

| Andrew Button

If you find cannabis stocks too risky, established yet growing stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) might be a better…

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Investing

Why American Investors Are Piling Into Canadian Cannabis Stocks

| Andrew Button

U.S. retail investors are piling into Canadian cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). Does it bode well for Canadian…

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Investing

Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) Hit $25 With its New Supply Deals?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) has recently scored supply deals with several cannabis stores. Will the new deals take the stock higher?

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Investing

Could Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Reach Higher With Cannabis-Infused Beverages?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) is having a great run. Could a cannabis-infused beverage deal send it higher ahead of pot…

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Tech Stocks

Is Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) the “Amazon of Pot”?

| Andrew Button

Here's what Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has in common with the world's largest ecommerce stock.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Targets October U.S. Listing

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) hopes to list its shares on a U.S. exchange no later than October. Here's what that…

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Top TSX Stocks

3 Things You Don’t Know About Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) is the most talked-about cannabis company in the world. Still, there are three things most people…

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Investing

Has the Tilray Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) Bubble Burst?

| Andrew Button

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) rallied over 800% in the past two months, but has since collapsed. Has the bubble burst?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

3 “Warren Buffett-Inspired” Canadian Stocks

| Andrew Button

Stocks like Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) let you mirror Buffett investments -- with a Canadian twist.

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Tech Stocks

Could Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Be the Next Big Pot Stock?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is up almost 70% year to date. Could pot sales send it even higher?

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Investing

Tilray Inc’s (NASDAQ:TLRY) Epic 755% Rally

| Andrew Button

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) is up almost 800% since its July IPO, making it Canada's top-performing cannabis stock.

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Investing

3 Canadian Stocks That Are Immune to Trump’s Tariffs

| Andrew Button

Stocks that focus on the domestic market like BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are least affected by Trump's tariffs.

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Investing

Will Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) Win the Legalization Sweepstakes?

| Andrew Button

With a stronger focus on the domestic market than any of its competitors, Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) may profit more from…

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Bank Stocks

3 Proven Ways to Boost Retirement Income

| Andrew Button

Investing in strong dividend stocks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is a great way to prepare yourself for retirement.

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