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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

Christopher is a CFA Charterholder and a former financial advisor at RBC.

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Dividend Stocks

Staples-First Strategy: Steady Your Portfolio in 2026 With 2 Consumer-Defensive Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two consumer-defensive stocks are reliable safety nets if the TSX is unable to sustain its strong momentum in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Protect Your Tax-Free Earnings: 2 TFSA Stocks to Buy Beyond the Boom

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dividend-growth stocks are TFSA-worthy because they can help grow and safeguard tax-free earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Spin-off Stocks Poised to Outperform in the New Year and Beyond

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two spin-off stocks could outperform in 2026 and beyond because of their focused operations and distinct growth paths.

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Dividend Stocks

This TSX Pair Will Power Canada’s Nation-Building Push in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s infrastructure plan in 2026 is a strong tailwind for a pair of TSX industrial giants.

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Investing

3 Must-Own TSX Stocks Critical to Carney’s Major Project Agenda

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are must-own investments because of their strategic roles in the nation-building agenda in 2026.

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Tech Stocks

2 Stocks to Help Turn $100,000 into $1 Million

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX high-growth stocks can help turn $100,000 into a million but the journey could be extremely volatile.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks Canadians Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three established dividend payers are ideal for building a buy-and-hold portfolio for the next decade.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest $18,000 in These Dividend Stocks for $1,377 in Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield dividend stocks offer an opportunity to earn recurring passive income from a capital deployment of $18,000.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $2,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can buy price-friendly Canadian stocks for income generation or capital growth.

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Tech Stocks

The 3 Most Popular Stocks on the TSX Today: Do You Own Them?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The three most popular TSX stocks remain strong buys for Canadian investors who missed owning them in 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Easy Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,500 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $1,500 capital investment is enough to buy two easy Canadian stocks and build a high-performance portfolio.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Trending Defence Stocks in Canada Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian defence stocks are likely to surge in 2026 when the government increases its defence spending and builds a…

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Retirement

Your Retirement Date, Your Choice: Why 65 Is Just a Number for Canadian Seniors Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirement at 65 is no longer a deadline for Canadians—it’s a choice.

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Dividend Stocks

Before the Clock Strikes Midnight on 2025 – TSX Transportation & Logistics Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX stocks are buying opportunities in Canada’s dynamic and rapidly evolving transportation and logistics sector.

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Tech Stocks

As the TSX Breaks Higher, These Canadian Stocks Look Poised to Win in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian stocks with high-velocity growth potential could be among TSX’s winning investments in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Stack Your Portfolio Strong: 3 Mighty Stocks to Lead the TSX’s Climb in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX might deliver stronger returns in 2026 and three mighty stocks could potentially lead the bull run.

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Stock Could Be the Best Buy for 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s sixth-largest bank stock could be the best buy for 2026 following its coast-to-coast transformation.

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Bank Stocks

This Canadian Bank Stock Could Be the Best Buy in December

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TD Bank stock went through a perfect storm in 2024, recovered, and emerged as the best buy in December 2025.

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Tech Stocks

Ready for Healthcare AI? Put WELL Health Technologies Plus 2 More on Your Watchlist

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian companies are sound investment options as AI adoption in the healthcare sector accelerates.

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Dividend Stocks

3 No-Brainer TSX Stocks to Buy With $300

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A small cash outlay today can grow substantially in 2026 if invested in three high-growth TSX stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dead-Simple Canadian Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dead-simple Canadian stocks can turn $1,000 in idle cash into an income-generating asset.

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Tech Stocks

Best Canadian AI Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX-listed firms deeply involved in artificial intelligence are the best Canadian AI stocks to buy today.

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Dividend Stocks

Premier TSX Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX dividend stocks are suitable options for retiring seniors with smart investing strategies.

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Bank Stocks

2 Strong Bank Stocks to Consider Before Year-End

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two Big Bank stocks with strong post-earnings momentum are no-brainer buys before year-end 2025.

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Dividend Stocks

A Canadian Stock to Watch as 2026 Kicks Off

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This Canadian stock is perfectly positioned to benefit from the country’s growth plan and infrastructure spending in 2026.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks That Won Big in 2025 Look Set to Dominate Next Year, Too

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-flying mining stocks could deliver a more than 100% return again if the gold rush extends in 2026.

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Energy Stocks

The Resurgence Plays: 2 Energy Stocks Poised for Massive Turnaround Gains in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two surging TSX energy stocks could sustain their strong momentum to deliver massive gains in 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking Forward to 2026? 1 TSX30 Winner to Buy and 1 to Skip

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Only one of two first-time TSX30 winners this year is a strong buy for growth investors looking forward to 2026.

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Dividend Stocks

Forget Seasonality: 2 TSX Stocks to Lift Your Spirits All Year Round

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s top two beverage alcohol companies are excellent sources of passive income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investing $1,000 in the best stocks instead of spending it allows your money to grow over time.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons to Buy Couche-Tard Stock Like There’s No Tomorrow

| Christopher Liew, CFA

There are three reasons why Couche-Tard comes to mind whenever there is economic uncertainty.

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Stocks Under $10 to Fatten Your Dividend Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

This pair of investor-friendly, high-yield stocks offers a sound combination for income generation.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $1,000? 5 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hold

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Long-term investors on a budget can invest in 5 price-friendly, top-performing TSX stocks this year-end.

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Tech Stocks

AI Stocks to Buy Now: A Canadian Investor’s Guide

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors need to distinguish the genuine players from pretenders before investing in AI stocks and not get burned.

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Dividend Stocks

Music Can Never Die: Stingray CEO Guarantees an Enduring Business

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stingray’s CEO is confident that the business will operate as long as there is music to distribute.

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Tech Stocks

Top Canadian AI Stocks to Watch in 2026

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three Canadian AI stocks should blossom next year due to the increased adoption of artificial intelligence.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Likely to Benefit From Canada’s $1 Trillion Pro-Growth Budget

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two pro-growth industrial stocks align perfectly with the government's $1 trillion initiative.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Most investors treat Canadian big bank stocks as core holdings to generate long-term dividend income.

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Dividend Stocks

Crucial Investment Theme in 2026: Income vs. Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth is a dominant investment theme in 2026, although some investors might move towards income generation due to inflation risks.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $1,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

If you want to invest $1,000 wisely right now, two TSX stocks are strong year-end buys.

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