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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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Investing

Why TSX Stocks Are Doing So Badly in 2018

| Andrew Button

2018 has been a rough year for TSX stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). Should investors pull out ahead of…

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Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy TransCanada Corp (TSX:TRP) for the 5% Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

TransCanada Corp (TSX:TRP) has a great dividend yield, but is the stock worth it overall?

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Tech Stocks

Could Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Reach $300 Despite Tech Stock Panic?

| Andrew Button

A recent NASDAQ sell-off has people worried about a new tech bubble. Could Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) buck the trend?

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Investing

Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Stock Soar After New Pharma Deal?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) recently announced plans to acquire a German pharma company. Could it send the stock higher?

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Investing

Is It Time to Sell Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock?

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has been the darling of the cannabis industry for years. Are its best days behind it?

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Dividend Stocks

Cannabis Stocks Are Overhyped: Buy This Instead

| Andrew Button

The cannabis bubble has just about burst, but it's never too late to put your money in low-risk stocks like…

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Tech Stocks

Institutional Investor Pulls Out of Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP): Should You Worry?

| Andrew Button

An investment bank recently cut its Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stake by 8.6%. Should investors take heed?

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Investing

Investors Panic as Cannabis Shortages Plague Industry

| Andrew Button

Pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) are getting hit hard as supply chain troubles continue. Buy the dip or…

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Investing

Why Are Traders Shorting Pot Stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)?

| Andrew Button

Data shows that many traders are short pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC). Are they right?

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Investing

Will Bombardier, Inc’s (TSX:BBD.B) Global 7500 Jet Send the Stock Higher?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier, Inc (TSX:BBD.B) is working to recover from its CSeries fiasco. Could its Global 7500 jet be the ticket?

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Investing

3 Takeaways From Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Q2 Earnings

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) just released earnings for the quarter ended just before legalization. Here's what you need to know.

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Investing

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) Is Cutting 5000 Jobs: Time to Sell?

| Andrew Button

Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD.B) recently announced it would lay off 5000 employees and spin off two business units. How should investors…

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Clobbered as Market Mayhem Resumes

| Andrew Button

Despite recent good news from pot stocks, Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is down big time. Should you buy the dip?

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Investing

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) a Buy After Blowout Q1 Earnings?

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) just posted unbelievable numbers for Q1 fiscal 2019. Time to buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Avoid Market Carnage With These 3 Safe Stocks

| Andrew Button

Long-term winners like MTY Food Group Inc (TSX:MTY) provide growth and income -- and may even weather corrections unscathed.

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) vs. CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST): Which Should You Buy?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is one of the more popular small-cap pot stocks, but does CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) give it…

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Investing

2 Things to Look for in Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Q3 Earnings Report

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is set to make an earnings announcement that will factor in legal pot shipments. Here's what…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock Undervalued?

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is getting hit hard in the markets. Is it time to buy the dip?

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Investing

Why Are Cannabis Stocks Like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Starting to Recover?

| Andrew Button

After a rough October, things are starting to look good for pot stocks like Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA). Is it time…

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Investing

Should You Buy Telus Corporation (TSX:T) Stock for the High Dividend Yield?

| Andrew Button

Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) offers one of the highest dividend yields among major TSX-listed stocks. Is it worth it?

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Investing

The 3 Cheapest Cannabis Stocks on the S&P/TSX Composite Index

| Andrew Button

Cheap cannabis stocks like CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) may be better bargains than their more famous peers.

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Bank Stocks

3 Dirt Cheap Value Stocks With Sky-High Dividend Yields

| Andrew Button

Stocks with low P/E ratios like Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW) often have high dividend yields.

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Top TSX Stocks

Is There More Carnage to Come for Cannabis Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) have recovered since their October selloff. But is there more carnage to come?

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Investing

What to Expect When Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Announces Q2 Earnings This Month

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) announces its Q2 fiscal 2019 earnings on November 14th. Is now a good time to buy?

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Bank Stocks

2 TSX Stocks You Can Buy and Forget

| Andrew Button

Overlooked and undervalued stocks with strong earnings growth, like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI), can be fantastic 'buy and hold' plays.

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Is Now on the NYSE: Here’s What to Expect

| Andrew Button

With Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) now listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is it time to buy?

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Tech Stocks

Why Is This Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Insider Selling Shares?

| Andrew Button

A Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) board member has been selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of shares. Should you follow…

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Investing

Will Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) Stock Soar After NYSE Listing?

| Andrew Button

Hexo Corp (TSX:HEXO) is the latest Canadian pot company to eye an NYSE listing. Will it enrich investors?

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Investing

Will Cannabis Stocks’ Earnings Be Lower Than Expected?

| Andrew Button

With supply chain issues abounding, some think that pot stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) will disappoint on revenue.

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Top TSX Stocks

TSX Selloff Continues As Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Gets Crushed

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) sank as low as $43 this week, on continued TSX turmoil. Time to buy the dip?

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Tech Stocks

Is Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) Stock a Buy After Q3 Earnings Surprise?

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) had a stronng Q3 that exceeded all expectations. Should you buy despite broader TSX weakness?

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Top TSX Stocks

TSX Index Enters Correction Territory: Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

With no end to TSX carnage in sight, is it time to buy safe stocks like Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI)?

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Investing

Is CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) Winning the Cannabis Wars?

| Andrew Button

CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST) is by far the most profitable Canadian cannabis stock. Is it the best bet for your…

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Energy Stocks

Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) vs Emera Inc (TSX:EMA): Which Is the Best Recession-Proof Pick?

| Andrew Button

When the market is doing poorly, many people look to utilities like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Emera Inc (TSX:EMA). Which…

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Energy Stocks

Why Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) Rallied While the TSX Index Fell

| Andrew Button

While the TSX was shedding points throughout October, Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) was riding high. Is now the time to buy?

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Investing

Can Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) Turn it Around With an NYSE Listing?

| Andrew Button

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) is about to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Will it be enough to…

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Top TSX Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Takes a Beating in S&P/TSX Composite Index Selloff

| Andrew Button

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) fell more than 25% in a five day period. Sign of trouble, or buying opportunity?

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Investing

Pot Stocks Get Clobbered as Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Sheds 9% on 1st Day of U.S. Trading

| Andrew Button

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) is taking a beating this week. Should you buy the dip or stay away?

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Investing

The TSX Index Shed 127 Points: Should You Worry?

| Andrew Button

The TSX index fell 0.83% on Tuesday led by cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB). Time to buy the…

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Investing

Worried About a Recession? Consider These 3 Stocks on the TSX Index

| Andrew Button

Discount retailers like Dollarama Inc (TSX:DOL) tend to do well when the rest of the economy is in a slump.

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