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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Energy Stocks

Small OPEC+ Oil-Output Hike: Buy More Energy Stocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Energy stocks could soar higher, because oil markets will remain tight due to the small production increase by OPEC+.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Today and Never Let Go

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Old and new investors alike will worry less about market volatility if blue-chip stocks are the backbones of their investment…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Smart Real Estate Stocks to Buy in August

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-yield REITs are the smart buys in August 2022 for investors seeking exposure to the real estate market to…

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Dividend Stocks

4 Stocks That Could Turn $100,000 Into $500,000 by the Time You Retire

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Building retirement wealth is a long process, but it’s possible for $100,000 to grow to half-a-million dollars over time.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Housing Markets in Canada Where Prices Are Being Slashed

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The aggressive rate-hike campaign by the Bank of Canada is starting to impact on housing markets, as evidenced by declining…

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Investing

Top Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) Investor Lost US$917 Million

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top institutional investor in Bitcoin reported close to US$1 billion quarterly losses due to the crypto’s free fall in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stable ETFs Fit for Newbie Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stable and top-performing TSX ETFs ideal for beginners with low-risk appetites.

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Dividend Stocks

Finning International (TSX:FTT): A Likely Multi-Bagger in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Dividend Aristocrat in the industrial sector is a potential multi-bagger in 2022, because of robust demand and a significantly…

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Bank Stocks

Own a TFSA for Better or for Worse

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TFSA is a financial partner for life, and users aren’t missing out, even if they’re unable to contribute or…

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Dividend Stocks

What Would a Real Estate Crash Do to REITs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A real estate market crash in 2022 could affect REITs, but not two names with strong fundamentals and leasing momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Investors: Where to Put $100 Right Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A $100 capital is enough to purchase shares of top-performing TSX stocks or a cheap, high-yield dividend stock.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Dividend Growth Stocks with Inflation-Protection Potential

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX dividend growth stocks that are safe havens for risk-averse investors and beginners because of their inflation-protection potential.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Proven Strategy to Get Ahead of Inflation: Earn Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can better cope with inflation by earning passive income from stocks that pay dividends each month.

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Energy Stocks

1 Energy Stock That You Can’t Overlook

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-performing energy stock with an upsurge in profit is validating the prediction that the oil sector will deliver mind-blowing…

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Energy Stocks

Surge Energy (TSX:SGY) Could Deliver a More Than 132% Return in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A surging small-cap energy stock could deliver a more than 132% return in 2022 if constraints on global oil supply…

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Investing

2 TSX Stocks to Buy Amid a New Global Tension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An oil stock and a gold stock are safety nets in the wake of oil supply uncertainties and a brewing…

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Tech Stocks

Rare Gems: 1 Pair of Outperforming Dividend-Paying Tech Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of underrated but outperforming dividend-paying tech stocks are interesting options for income investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Great Value Stocks to Buy if the Selloff Continues

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors should consider buying three great value stocks in case a market selloff follows the recent relief rally.

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Stocks for Beginners

Beginners: Where to Take Positions in Q3 2022 and Have Peace of Mind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s dividend pioneer and Dividend King are the ultimate stocks for beginners and risk-averse investors.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Growth TSX Stocks That Could Soar

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-growth stocks with impressive earnings are likely to soar and deliver superior returns in 2022 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

Growth Investors: 2 Potential Winners Amid a Perfect Storm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growth investors have two winning options from the industrial sector and not slumping technology stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Oil Price Watch: Buy or Sell Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors are likely to hold or accumulate more shares of the TSX’s top-tier energy stock in Q3 2022 and beyond.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Steps to Turn Your $10,000 TFSA Into $100,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Growing TFSA balances 10-fold is achievable if users follow four methodical steps.

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Stocks for Beginners

8.1% Inflation Is a Summer Bummer, But You Can Reduce its Impact  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Earning extra income from two dependable dividend stocks can help reduce the impact of runaway inflation in 2022.

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Investing

3 of the Top-Growing Stocks on Earth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three growth stocks from emerging and fast-growing sectors are awesome picks for growth investors looking for massive windfall in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Homebuyers: Your Maximum Possible Purchase Price to Drop by 47K

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Housing prices in Canada are dropping but tougher mortgage stress tests could significantly reduce homebuyer purchasing power.

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Energy Stocks

1 Growth Stock to Allocate More Free Cash Flow to Investors

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-growth stock that promises to allocate more free cash flow to shareholders should be a top investment prospect in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Market Correction

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX recently advanced despite elevated volatility. However, it's not safe to assume this momentum will carry on. Instead, investors…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks for Tax-Free TFSA Returns!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two dependable dividend stocks are suitable investments for TFSA users looking to generate higher tax-free returns in today’s inflationary environment.

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Tech Stocks

5 Incredibly Strong Signals That This Stock Will Rise in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One tech sector growth stock has emerged from a slump and is showing incredibly strong signals that it will rise…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Pursue a Potential Growth Driver?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One of the world’s leading convenience retailers could have a new growth driver if the company acquires the vast gas…

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Dividend Stocks

Recession is Coming: Is Your Passive Income From Dividend Stocks Safe?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors need to rebalance their stock portfolios for dividend safety in preparation for a recession.

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Investing

2 Growth Stocks in Danger of Sliding Further Down

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two growth stocks could slide further down if the companies continue to report losses instead of profits in the coming…

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Investing

3 Stocks That Have Flopped Hard This Year

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The values of three prominent growth stocks have flopped hard in 2022 due to runaway inflation and rising interest rates…

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Dividend Stocks

55% of Surveyed Canadians Are Worried About Retirement Security

| Christopher Liew, CFA

More than half of Canadians are worried about their retirement security and fear a crisis due to rising interest rates…

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Stocks for Beginners

Keep Cash or Invest? 2 Fundamentally Sound Stocks for Beginners

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high endurance, large-cap stocks shcan provide beginner investors with the confidence to invest in 2022 and not hold idle…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Dividend Stock for Passive Income Up a Surprising 22.5% in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A high-yield dividend stock from the utility sector that continues to outperform the broader market in 2022 should be a…

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Dividend Stocks

Home Prices Today: Huge Discounts as High as $200K

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Huge discounts, not bidding wars, characterize Canada’s housing market as higher interest rates begin to impact on buyers and sellers.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 TSX ETFs That Can Give You Monthly Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Beginners can reduce overall market income and earn generous passive income every month from 3 dividend-paying ETFs.

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Dividend Stocks

Higher Passive Income From 2 Dividend Titans Could Neutralize 8% Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn higher passive income from two dividend titans to neutralize the anticipated persistent inflation for the rest of…

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