Christopher Liew, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Bank Stocks

Market Selloff: Time to Hold Financial Stocks

June 28, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Income investors should consider holding financial stocks for dividend safety in this period of uncertainty.

2 Quality Growth Stocks Breathe Life Into the Tech Sector

June 28, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The battered technology sector has been advancing lately thanks to two quality growth stocks with pricing powers.

Investing

A Big Bank Recommends Air Canada (TSX:AC) and 2 More Stocks

June 28, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian big bank sees the strong growth of three stocks when the transportation sector fully recovers from the global…

3 Dividend Stocks That Might Keep Pace With 7.7% Inflation

June 28, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three high-yield dividend stocks that might help investors keep pace with Canada’s 40-year-high inflation.

Renters Will Rise in Number vs. Homebuyers in 2022

June 27, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The greater majority of Canadian renters doubts their ability to purchase a home in 2022 due to surging inflation and…

Investing

Bitcoin Crash: Why Did it Fall So Fast? (54% in 2022)

June 27, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The top cryptocurrency continues to plunge faster than traditional assets in 2022 amid deteriorating economic conditions.

Oil Stocks in Canada: Are They Still Good Buys?

June 27, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Oil stocks experienced a rout last week, but the underlying supply-demand imbalance makes them strong buys, nonetheless.

2 Beaten-Down Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA

June 26, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two beaten-down, but high-yield TSX stocks are profitable options for TFSA investors.

2 Dividend Stocks to Own When the Market Is in Turmoil

June 26, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX stocks can sustain dividend payments, even if the present market turmoil extends longer than expected.

Policy Rate: 2 More Hikes After July 2022 to Reach Neutral Level

June 26, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada might need three more rate hikes beginning in July 2022 to reach neutral levels.

Stay Invested in a Recession: Increase Positions in 2 Value Stocks

June 25, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The suggestion of market analysts is to increase positions in two value stocks if you want to stay invested amid…

The TSX’s 1st Crypto ETF Lost $500 Million in 1 Day

June 24, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s first crypto ETF lost $500 million is one day and is down nearly 58% year to date.

2 Dividend ETFs for Easy Passive Income

June 24, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can earn generous passive income the easy way from two dividend ETFs with monthly payouts.

2 Stocks That Lost Over 50% in 2022

June 24, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The recovery of the TSX’s tech superstar and a promising high-growth stock that lost more than 50% in 2022 is…

3 Gold Stocks That Have Held Strong During a Chaotic 2022

June 24, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX gold stocks remain strong performers in 2022, notwithstanding the growing fears of a recession and rising inflation.

3 Ultra-Cheap Tech Stocks to Consider Buying

June 23, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three ultra-cheap tech stocks are interesting picks for their favourable business outlooks and long growth runways.

3 REITs Will Provide You With Monthly Passive Income

June 23, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can generate monthly passive income from three REITs paying generous dividends.

TELUS (TSX:T) Just Made a Bold $2.3 Billion Purchase

June 23, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The next strategic acquisition of Canada’s second-largest telco will create a major force in the digital healthcare industry.

75-Basis-Point Rate Hike? Here’s What it Means for Stocks

June 23, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Aggressive rate increases dampen investors’ sentiment and send share prices tumbling, because the hikes can impact corporate earnings or profits.

2 Resto Franchisors Could Benefit From Higher Food Costs

June 22, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The quick-service restaurants of two large franchisors could benefit from rising inflation, as consumers go for less-expensive food options.

3 Stocks to Buy After the Market Selloff

June 22, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three established dividend stocks are buying opportunities for newbie investors in the post-market selloff.

From a Big Bank: Suncor (TSX:SU) Is the Best-in-Class Operator

June 22, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A big bank recommends a buy rating for an oil bellwether because of its strong free cash flows and restored…

Dividend Stocks

1 Telco Stock Could Soar From an All-Cash, Debt-Free Deal

June 21, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A telco stock could soar if the company becomes the fourth-largest wireless carrier in Canada.

Bargain Hunting? 3 Obscure Tech Stocks With Strong Tailwinds

June 21, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three obscure and cheap tech stocks could deliver sizeable gains in a year than the sector’s giants because of strong…

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Lost More Than They Deserved

June 21, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks trading at depressed prices this month are buying opportunities for value investors.

The TSX Is Less Than 6% Away From a Bear Market

June 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX lost 6.6% last week and is very close to officially entering a bear market.

Home Resales Fall 8.6%: Chilling Effect of Rate Hikes?

June 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The cooling trends in the housing market are likely to intensify due to rapidly rising interest rates.

Bitcoin Crashing: Was Warren Buffett Right?

June 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

The bloodbath and extended crypto winter in 2022 seem to confirm that Warren Buffett is right in avoiding Bitcoin and…

3 Oil Stocks With Surprisingly Good Dividends

June 20, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three TSX oil stocks are among the top picks for income investors looking for good dividends in 2022 and beyond.

1 Commodity Stock to Own for Years-Long Passive Income

June 19, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A large-cap commodity stock can provide decades-long passive income, as it leads the next wave of the agricultural revolution.

Everything Is Down Now, But I’d Still Buy These 2 Stocks

June 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Two blue-chip stocks are must-buys, even if the market displays instability due to sky-high inflation and fears of a recession.

3 Top TSX Stocks Under $20 a Share

June 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top Canadian stocks trading under $20 per share also pay over-the-top dividends.

Energy Stocks

Oil to $150? 3 Stocks to Buy if You Think it Will Happen

June 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Three energy stocks are profitable picks if oil prices rise significantly higher than their levels today.

2 Reasons Canadian Mortgage Payments Could Skyrocket

June 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

Mortgage holders could see their mortgage payments skyrocket due to the aggressive rate-hike campaign by the Bank of Canada.

Why Did Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Plunge 75% in 2022?

June 17, 2022 | Christopher Liew, CFA

A prominent cannabis stock has plunged by 75% in 2022, as the company’s losses continue to mount in the face…