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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

The TSX’s Tech Sector Plunges and Widens Losses to 40.66%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rout of the technology sector is likely to continue due to hot inflation and rising recession fears.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Oil Stock Advanced Despite the Sector’s 3% Decline

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One oil stock showed its resiliency by advancing amid the TSX’s correction and energy sector’s decline to start the week.

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Stocks for Beginners

Newcomers: Your Stock Choices Are Keys to Success in 2022 and Beyond

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The financial success of newcomers to the TSX depends highly on their stock choices.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividends Aren’t Guaranteed, Yet 3 TSX Stocks Keep Raising Payouts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

No company will guarantee dividend payments, but three TSX Dividend Aristocrats will not break their dividend-growth streaks.

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Tech Stocks

3 High-Growth Stocks at Bargain Prices

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three underperforming growth stocks trading at bargain prices could break out ahead of losing peers.

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Dividend Stocks

The Feds’ 0.75% Hike Is Likely as Jobless Rate Falls to Record Low  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The drop in the unemployment rate to a new record low could prompt the Bank of Canada to implement a…

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Dividend Stocks

Value Investors: 2 TSX Stocks Deserve Serious Attention

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX stocks are exciting picks that deserve serious attention from value investors.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks to Buy as Oil Prices Remain in Overdrive

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The bull run of two energy stocks will continue throughout 2022 if oil prices remain in overdrive.

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Dividend Stocks

More Rate Hikes in 2022 Could Cause a Steep Drop in Home Prices

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The aggressive rate hikes by the Bank of Canada could bring down home prices but lead the country into a…

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Investing

No “Fat” Gains From Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The world’s largest digital asset might not produce “fat” gains like before, as volatility in the cryptocurrency market heightens in…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Users: Let 2 Consumer Staple Stocks Make Money While You Sleep

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can sleep easy and earn recurring passive-income streams from a pair of high-yield consumer staple stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Notice to Buyers: Home Prices Could Drop 15% by Year-End 2023

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Higher interest rates are beginning to slow activity in the housing market, although homebuyers will have to wait longer for…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Retail REITs Are Due for a Big Recovery

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The stage is set for the big recovery of two retail REITs, as their leasing activities accelerate from the renewed…

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Energy Stocks

Time to Shift? 1 Energy ETF Has Returned 75% Year to Date

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can shift to a top-performing energy ETF that could return more than 75% in 2022 if oil prices continue…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Major Drilling Group (TSX:MDI) Gains 12.85% in 1 Day

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The nearly 13% one-day gain of a growth stock is only the prelude to the outsized gains it could deliver…

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Energy Stocks

2 Oversold Oil Stocks to Buy in Bulk

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can consider buying two oversold oil stocks in bulk for an enormous windfall in the near term plus recurring…

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Tech Stocks

Sector Whiplash: 1 Tech Stock (Not Shopify (TSX:SHOP)) Could Survive

| Christopher Liew, CFA

While market observers agree that the selloff in the tech sector isn’t over, one tech stock could survive the whiplash.

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Dividend Stocks

Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) to Tribunal: Effects on Competition Is “Minimal to None”

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed merger in the telco space hits a snag, as the contending parties await the expedited hearing before the…

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Dividend Stocks

Could a 10-20% Drop in Real Estate Happen Soon?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Economists don’t see a housing market crash happening, but rising interest rates could trigger a double-digit price correction in the…

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Bank Stocks

Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) Is a Solid Pick Over the Big 6

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s eighth-largest bank appears to be a solid pick over the Big Six banks owing to the better stock performance…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Safe Stocks That Could Still Double in 5 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three safe stocks that have doubled in value from 2017 could still deliver the same results in the next five…

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Dividend Stocks

Flush With Cash? 3 Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Now

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians with idle cash can make more money and cope with rising cost of living by buying three TSX stocks…

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Bank Stocks

2 Big Bank Stocks That Hiked Dividends Significantly

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors were delighted with the dividend hikes of two big bank stocks following their earnings releases for Q2 fiscal 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock up a Solid 5% in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A top-tier utility stock may not be among TSX’s high-flyers, but its steady performance in 2022 indicates the low-volatile nature…

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Investing

3 TSX Stocks Trading at Absurd Discounts

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Value investors can take advantage of the discounted share prices of three TSX stocks with visible growth potential.

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Tech Stocks That Could Emerge From Deep Losses

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The rout of two TSX tech stocks might end sooner than later, as the companies emerge from deep losses due…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Sold-Off Stocks Due for a Bounce Back

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three underperforming stocks are more likely to bounce back than pull back in the coming quarters.

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Dividend Stocks

REIT Tax Hike Possible: Learn if You Should Still Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many, including large corporate landlords, oppose the government’s plan to alter the tax structure of REITs, because it won’t help…

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Investing

Market Collapse 2022: Is the Weeding Out of “Junk” Cryptos Underway?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The collapse of cryptocurrencies in May 2022 and the continued pullback of more cryptos could signal the start of a…

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Energy Stocks

2 Oil & Gas Stocks Target the Highest Dividend Level

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two oil and gas stocks with high free cash flow yields and capital discipline have the greatest potential to reward…

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Dividend Stocks

Rate Hikes 2022: What to Expect From Bank of Canada

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada implemented a third rate hike for 2022 this month but is expected to increase its key…

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Dividend Stocks

Strong Buys: Hit a Homerun With 2 Undervalued Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many TSX stocks trade at good discounts, but investors can hit a homerun with two undervalued stocks with solid growth…

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Tech Stocks

Down But Not Out: 3 High-Growth Tech Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The TSX’s technology sector is deep in the red, but three constituents are exciting prospects for their high-growth potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Safe Stocks With +5% Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian seniors can boost their retirement income and live comfortably throughout the sunset years by accumulating shares of two safe…

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Bank Stocks

Why Keep This Big Bank Stock Despite a 0% Dividend Hike?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

One big bank didn’t raise its quarterly dividend after Q2 fiscal 2022 but remains a suitable cornerstone in any stock…

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Dividend Stocks

How to Turn Your $81,500 TFSA Into $1,000,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users with $81,500 in available contribution rooms must take into account the time frame, rate of return, and assets…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Up Your Passive Income: 2 TSX Stocks With Towering Dividends  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Adding two TSX stocks in your portfolio can increase your passive income considerably because of their towering dividend yields.

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Dividend Stocks

Runaway Inflation Could Stall the Rebound of 2 Restaurant Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Restaurant sales in March 2022 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but a drop in consumer spending and rising operating expenses could…

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Tech Stocks

3 Top Tech ETFs Are Sinking in the Perfect Storm

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The technology sector continues to underperform in 2022, and three top tech ETFs are also sinking in the perfect storm.

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Investing

3 Commodity Stocks Are Safety Nets and Inflation Hedges  

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian investors can seek safety in three TSX commodity stocks that are classic inflation hedges.

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