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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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Bank Stocks

The Big Banks Predict Just a “Mild” Recession: Is it Safe to Buy Bank Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Banks like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) predict a "mild" recession. Is it time to buy their shares?

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in a Recession

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Established tech companies like Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) fare better during recessions when compared to more speculative tech stocks.

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Investing

These Overlooked TSX Stocks Could Turbocharge Your Portfolio

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Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (TSX:ATD) is one overlooked TSX stock that could supercharge your portfolio.

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Investing

Here’s Why I Just Bought Alibaba Stock

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I recently added to my position in Alibaba (BABA) stock, a Chinese e-commerce giant similar to Shopify.

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Tech Stocks

ChatGPT Is Here: These 2 Tech Stocks Are Set to Be Massively Disrupted

| Andrew Button

Recently, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that generates text. Could Open Text (TSX:OTEX) be disrupted?

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Investing

Smarter Buy: Pembina Pipeline Stock or Enbridge?

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) and Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) are both high-yield pipeline stocks. Which is better?

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Bank Stocks

Better TFSA Buy: Royal Bank Stock or a GIC?

| Andrew Button

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) stock has a pretty high yield, but can it beat a humble GIC?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Unjustifiably Cheap Dividend Stocks

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Cheap stocks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) often have high dividend yields.

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Tech Stocks

Proceed With Caution When Considering These 3 Ultra-Popular Stocks

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Ultra-popular stocks like Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) come with certain risks.

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Tech Stocks

Is it Time to Buy e-Commerce Stocks?

| Andrew Button

E-commerce plays like Shopify stock are out of favour, but could be set for a breakout.

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Investing

These 3 Wealth-Protecting Investments Have Done Their Job in 2022

| Andrew Button

Oil stocks like Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) did their job protecting investors' wealth in 2022.

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Investing

CRA: 3 Big Changes Coming to 2023 Tax Breaks

| Andrew Button

TFSA contribution room is increasing in 2023, which is good news if you hold dividend stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB).

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Investing

Better Buy: Berkshire Hathaway Stock or Brookfield?

| Andrew Button

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) stock is legendary, but could Canada's Brookfield Asset Management be even better?

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Energy Stocks

Here’s How Much You’d Actually Have to Invest to Get Hundreds in Monthly Dividend Income

| Andrew Button

Can you earn several hundred dollars of passive income each month from Enbridge stock?

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Tech Stocks

Stock Split Watch: Is Constellation Software Next?

| Andrew Button

Many stocks that got to the same price as Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) split their stocks. Is CSU next?

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Energy Stocks

3 CPP Changes Coming in 2023 – What to Invest Your Accounts In

| Andrew Button

CPP premiums are increasing next year. You can lower your overall tax burden by holding stocks like Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB)(NYin…

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Bank Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Canadian Bank Stocks?

| Andrew Button

Some bank stocks, like Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) are doing well; others, not so much. Is it time to buy bank…

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Energy Stocks

The Best Oil Dividend Stock for a Decade of Passive Income

| Andrew Button

Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) has a high dividend it could keep paying for many years to come.

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Energy Stocks

Algonquin Power Stock Plummeted 34% in November – Is it a Buy Today?

| Andrew Button

After a steep fall on a poor earnings release, value investors are taking a closer look at Algonquin Power &…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top E-Commerce Stocks to Buy in December 2022

| Andrew Button

Shopify Inc (TSX:SHOP) is a well-known Canadian e-commerce company. Is its stock a buy?

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Investing

4 Things to Know About Algonquin Stock in December 2022

| Andrew Button

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) stock is down, but did you know these four key facts about it?

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Andrew Button

Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU) stock has taken a significant dip. Is it buyable?

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Investing

How Investing in RY Stock Could Bring in Handsome Passive Income

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Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has a high dividend yield. Should you invest?

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Investing

Down 70%, Lightspeed Stock Is Worth a Second Look

| Andrew Button

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) stock is still fairly expensive, but at this point, it's worth a second look.

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Bank Stocks

Yield-a-Plenty: Canada’s 3 Best Bank Stocks For December

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Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) is among Canada's best banking stocks for December.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank’s $89 Billion Secret Makes the Stock a Buy Today

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is about to gain $89 billion worth of assets from a deal that most have never heard…

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Investing

3 Stocks I’ll Load Up on in 2023

| Andrew Button

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is one stock I'll load up on in 2023. There are others, too.

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Investing

Warren Buffett Just Bought 60 Million Shares of This Tech Stock

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Warren Buffett just loaded up on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM). Could this be bullish for Canadian chip stocks?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: Why Irresistible Yields Like Algonquin’s Can Get You in Trouble

| Andrew Button

$1,000 per month in passive income seems tempting, but stocks like Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) are risky.

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Tech Stocks

Below $40, Is Shopify Stock a Buy?

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) is now below $40. Could it rise from here?

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Stock Could Have a 10% Yield by 2026

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Enbridge Inc (TSX:ENB) stock already has a high yield, and it could go even higher.

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Investing

3 Stocks That Are Bargains at Today’s Prices

| Andrew Button

Cheap stocks like Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) are often among the best.

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Investing

This High-Yield Dividend Stock Could Be One to Hold Forever

| Andrew Button

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) stock could be worth holding for a long time.

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Investing

Algonquin CEO Responds to Stock’s Freefall: Will it Boost Shares?

| Andrew Button

Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN) is urging investors to stay calm amid weak earnings and a falling stock price.

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Tech Stocks

This Tech Stock, Down 70%, Could Rip if Interest Rates Change

| Andrew Button

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) stock is down 70%, but it could rise again.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Dividend Stocks to Fund Your Retirement

| Andrew Button

High-dividend stocks like Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) may treat you well in retirement.

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Investing

Algonquin Power Stock: 3 Things to Know About the Crash

| Andrew Button

Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN) stock has been going down. Here's why.

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Dividend Stocks

Want $300 in Monthly Dividend Income? These 3 TSX Stocks Could Get You There

| Andrew Button

Dividend stocks like First National (TSX:FN) can pay you cash income each and every single month!

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Tech Stocks

What’s Next for 100-Bagger Constellation Software?

| Andrew Button

Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) stock is doing better than the average tech stock, and it could keep getting better.

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Investing

2 Streaming Stocks I’d Buy and 1 I’d Sell

| Andrew Button

Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) is one streaming stock I'd definitely sell.

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