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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

Recent Articles

Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed Stock a Buy on the Dip?

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LSPD stock has fallen a lot over the last year. Is it a bargain?

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Investing

ChatGPT Valued at $29 Billion: These Canadian Stocks Are Big AI Players

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ChatGPT is making a big splash on the internet. Could the Canadian AI company Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) make waves too?

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Investing

3 Delicious Dividend-Growth Stocks to Increase Your Wealth

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Dividend-growth stocks like Fortis (TSX:FTS) have increased their shareholders' income over time.

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Stock is Begging for a Stock Split

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Constellation Software is a prime example of a company that could do a stock split.

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Investing

When This Canadian CEO Speaks, Wall Street Listens

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When Mark Leonard of Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) speaks, Wall Street Listens. Here's why.

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks Down More Than 60% That Could Rally in 2023

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Shopify is down more than 60%. Could it rebound in 2023?

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Investing

Cineplex Stock: Here’s What’s Coming in 2023

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock has had a good run the last few months. What's coming in 2023?

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Tech Stocks

Could Shopify Become the Next Amazon?

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Shopify is one stock that some think could become the next Amazon, but it faces an uphill battle.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Ultra High Yield Stocks I’d Buy in 2023

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Here's why I would invest in high yield Enbridge stock and a few others.

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Investing

Brookfield: Should You Worry About Brookfield REIT?

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Brookfield's (TSX:BN) real estate investment trust is struggling. Should you be concerned?

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Bank Stocks

EQB Inc: Should You Buy the Stock?

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EQB Inc (TSX:EQB) recently delivered a record-breaking quarter. Is it a good buy?

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Investing

Got $1,000? 3 Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

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Dividend stocks like the Canadian National Railway are great long-term holds.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Dividend-Paying Stocks

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Dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are often more dependable than non-dividend stocks.

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Investing

Fairfax Financial – Is It a Buy in January 2023?

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Fairfax Financial is managed by legendary value investor Prem Watsa. Does it have anything else going for it?

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy: Will This 2022 Gainer Keep its Win Streak Alive?

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Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) went on an epic rally in 2022. Can it keep it up in 2023?

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Investing

Better Buy: Shopify vs. Constellation Software

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Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) performed better than Shopify (TSX:SHOP) last year. Which company is better positioned now?

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: My Game Plan to Reach $2,000/Year

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I plan to increase my passive income by buying GICs and stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Investing

The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your RRSP

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RRSP withdrawal taxes can be heavy. Fortunately, you can hold dividend stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) in a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Legit Ways to Make $105 in Monthly Passive Income

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I'm earning legit passive income from bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Tech Stocks

Down 77% in the Bearish Market, Can Shopify Ever Recover to its All-Time Highs?

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Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) stock is down 77% from its all-time high. Can it get back there?

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Tech Stocks

Why Lightspeed Stock Fell 56.5% in 2022

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Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) stock fell 75% in 2022. Here's why.

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Investing

Here’s the Next Stock I’m Going To Buy

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Alimentation Couche-Tard is the next Canadian stock I'm likely to buy.

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Bank Stocks

Better Buy: TD Bank or Bank of America?

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TD Bank and Bank of America are both great bank stocks, but which is #1?

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oil and natural gas
Investing

Is Cenovus Stock a Buy in January 2023?

| Andrew Button

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) stock did well last year, but will it do as well this year?

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Bank Stocks

3 Top Stocks I Bought This Week

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This year, I'm loading up on bank stocks like Bank of America and TD Bank.

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks to Buy in 2023 — and 1 to Avoid!

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a stock I'd consider buying in 2023.

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Investing

Cineplex: Can Avatar Breathe New Life Into This Stock?

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Cineplex (TSX:CGX) stock will probably see a boost from the successful Avatar movie. But does that make it a buy?

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Investing

Brookfield vs. BAM: How to Play the Spinoff

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Brookfield (TSX:BN) is a distinguished asset manager, and it owns 75% of Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM).

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Investing

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Hydrogen Stocks?

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Hydrogen stocks like Loop Energy Inc (TSX:LPEN) are generating a lot of buzz these days. Is it justified?

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Dividend Stocks

4 Canadian Stocks I Bought for Tax-Free Passive Income

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Last year, I bought Royal Bank of Canada stock to increase my passive income. Here's how it went down.

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Investing

A 2023 Bull Market? How to Prepare for an Upswing

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There could be a bull market in stocks in 2023. Is Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) looking good here?

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Tech Stocks

Tesla Is Down 62%: Is This Canadian EV Parts Company Better?

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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is crashing. Is Magna International (TSX:MG) better?

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Investing

TFSA Passive Income: How I’m Making $104.50/Month Tax Free Without Lifting a Finger

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I get $104.50 in passive dividend income per month from stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD).

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Investing

2 E-Commerce Stocks I’d Buy Right Now (and 1 I’d Cautiously Consider)

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I would cautiously consider Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) and other e-commerce stocks in 2023.

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Investing

Retirees: 3 Top TSX Stocks to Buy for 2023

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Canadian stocks like Fortis Inc (TSX:FTS) have been paying dividends to retirees for decades.

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Tech Stocks

Now’s Your Chance to Buy the Big Tech Stocks You Missed Out on

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Tech stocks like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are down for the year, despite rising profits.

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Investing

Top Investors Are Buying These 3 TSX Stocks Hand Over Fist

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Billionaire investors are buying Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) shares hand over fist.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Stocks That Pay Dividends — What More Do You Need?

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This year, I'm earning passive income from stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).

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Energy Stocks

The 1 Canadian Energy Stock I’d Buy, Even if Oil Prices Stay Low

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Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) has fallen a lot since July. Is it still a buy?

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Could Take Off in 2023: Should You Board Now?

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Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock has been beaten down badly. Here's why 2023 could be different.

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