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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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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks for Your Beginner Portfolio

| Andrew Button

For beginner investors, safe stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can be great buys.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Earnings Soar in Record-Breaking Q3

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) cemented its status as the #1 pot stock in a Q3 earnings report that beat all…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Raised Its Dividend by 18%

| Andrew Button

After five years of double-digit dividend growth, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) once again raised the payout... This time a whopping…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc’s (TSX:SHOP) Earnings Soar In Q4

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) Q4 earnings statement shows adjusted earnings climbing and GAAP losses narrowing.

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Investing

Revenue Soars 430% in Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB) Q2 Earnings Statement

| Andrew Button

Soaring revenue growth was not enough to save Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) from its biggest net loss to date.

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Tech Stocks

Will Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Beat Earnings Estimates This Week?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will be releasing its Q4 2018 results on Tuesday. Will it beat earnings estimates once more?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks to Generate Growing Income for Retirees

| Andrew Button

High dividend stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) are perfect for retirees

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Bank Stocks

3 Ways a TFSA Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals

| Andrew Button

The ability to pocket huge gains from growth stocks like Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) tax-free is not the only benefit…

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Tech Stocks

Next Week Is Going to Be an Earnings Bonanza: Here Are 3 Things to Look Out For

| Andrew Button

Next week, stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) and Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) will be releasing earnings. Here are 3 things…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Ways the Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Takeover Bid Could Play Out

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (USA) has rejected yet another takeover offer from Green Growth brands. Here's how things could play out.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Energy Stocks Are Struggling

| Andrew Button

With oil prices failing to recover and pipeline setbacks causing major trouble, energy stocks like TC Energy (TSX:TRP) are having…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Withstand the Mortgage Growth Slump?

| Andrew Button

With mortgages at 17 year lows, can Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock possibly be a buy?

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Fill Your TFSA With Income for Life

| Andrew Button

Looking for a dividend stock with tonnes of room for dividend growth? Look no further than Genworth MI Canada Inc.…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Energy Stocks With Absurdly High Dividend Yields

| Andrew Button

Although energy stocks have been battered in the past few years, some, like TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW), have very high…

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Tech Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Growing Revenue Faster Than Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)

| Andrew Button

If you think you have to look to Silicon Valley for red-hot growth, stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) prove otherwise.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Warren Buffett Likes This Canadian Stock

| Andrew Button

With over $500 million in Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) shares, Warren Buffett is one of the company's biggest owners.

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Dividend Stocks

Better Vice Play: Weed Stocks or Beer Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Although marijuana stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) are stealing the spotlight, they're not the only vice plays in town.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) vs Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL): Which Is the Better Tech Stock?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is the darling of the Canadian tech scene, but can it compare to the likes of Apple…

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Bank Stocks

Why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Soared 64% Last Month

| Andrew Button

After nearly doubling in price last month, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock is one to watch. But is it a…

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Tech Stocks

3 Unknown but Amazing Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

Despite their lack of name recognition, 'low key' stocks like Open Text Corp (TSX:OTEX)(NYSE:OTEX) have delivered superior returns to shareholders.

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Better Dividend Stock: Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) or BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and BCE Inc (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) are both solid dividend picks. But which is the best?

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Investing

3 Marijuana Stocks to Watch in February

| Andrew Button

With Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) set to release earnings this month, all eyes are on marijuana stocks again.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Bargain Dividend Stocks for Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Restaurant Brands Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) are ideal for long term TFSA portfolios.

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Investing

Why Restaurant Brands Inc (TSX:QSR) Gained 19% in January

| Andrew Button

After rallying 19% in January, Restaurant Brands Inc (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR) is sitting pretty. But is it a buy?

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) vs Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY): Which Is the Better Buy?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) has been on a great run in 2019, but a new challenger is vying for its…

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Dividend Stocks

REITs: The Good, the Bad, and the Undervalued

| Andrew Button

REITs like Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) deliver solid dividends... but it comes at a cost.

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Investing

Is Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) About to Be Dethroned?

| Andrew Button

After more than a year as the world's biggest marijuana stock, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) could be dethroned

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Double Your TFSA Money

| Andrew Button

High-growth stocks like Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) could easily double your money in a short timeframe.

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Investing

How the U.S. Market Could Send Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Stock Soaring

| Andrew Button

After increasing its stake in a major hemp producer, Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) could be set for major growth.

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Investing

Will Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Be Bought Out?

| Andrew Button

After becoming the subject of a hostile takeover attempt, Aphria Inc's (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) future hangs in the balance.

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Investing

Why the TSX Surged in the 1st Half of January

| Andrew Button

Led by marijuana stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA), the TSX got off to a phenomenal start in 2019.

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Energy Stocks

Should You Buy AltaGas Ltd (TSX:ALA) for the High Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

AltaGas Ltd (TSX:ALA) has a very high dividend yield, but is it worth it overall?

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Dividend Stocks

Why You Need This Warren Buffett-Inspired Stock in Your TFSA

| Andrew Button

With a large economic moat and high ROE, Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a classic Buffett-inspired pick.

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Investing

3 Ways Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Could Change Without Vic Neufeld

| Andrew Button

With CEO Vic Neufeld departing, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) faces a different future.

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Dividend Stocks

How High Could Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Go in 2019?

| Andrew Button

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of Canada's best-performing banks. How high could it go in 2019?

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) or Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN): Which Is a Better Buy?

| Andrew Button

Is Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) in the same class as the world's #1 ecommerce site?

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Dividend Stocks

Where Will Bitcoin Go in 2019?

| Andrew Button

With reports saying that banks like The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) are banning Bitcoin purchases, how high can crypto go?

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Investing

How High Will Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Stock Go in 2019?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) experienced phenomenal revenue growth in 2018. Will its stock climb higher this year?

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Dividend Stocks

This Stock Could Make You a Millionaire Retiree

| Andrew Button

After a phenomenal 20 year run, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) is still an incredible buy

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Dividend Stocks

How to Get to $750K in Your RRSP or TFSA

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) can help you get to the coveted $750,000 retirement target.

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