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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

1 Energy ETF With an Unbelievable 55% Gain

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An energy ETF with proven resiliency continues to outperform and has gained more than 50% thus far in 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

$26 Billion Merger: Can Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) Clear the Roadblocks?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The proposed $26 billion merger in the telco industry hangs in the balance after the Competition Bureau blocked the transaction.

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Investing

XRP vs. SEC Lawsuit: Some Interesting Developments

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The summary judgment in the ongoing legal battle in the cryptocurrency market might come in 2023, not this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Earners: Stay Invested in 2 Low-Volatility Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend earners can stay invested, despite the extreme market volatility provided they shift to two low-volatility stocks.

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Energy Stocks

Scared of a Market Rout? Buy These 2 Value Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors fearing a market rout can take positions in two value stocks from the top-performing energy sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market in May 2022: Buyers and Sellers Are in a Bind

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Many homebuyers are re-evaluating their options due to rising inflation and mortgage rates, but sellers hope they would change their…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Has Been a Bloodbath

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The share price of the TSX’s tech phenomenon could still plunge if the bloodbath continues due to the slowdown of…

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Tech Stocks

Buy the Dip: 3 ETFs That Have Taken a Beating in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three prominent TSX ETFs trades at bargain prices in 2022 because of their significant exposure to the slumping technology sector.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 4 Safe Stocks to Buy for Decent Passive Income

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can offset the impact of runaway inflation by buying safe dividend stocks to create more cash flows.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Keep Your Retirement a Reality

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadian seniors can still retire on schedule and have financial stability in the sunset years by owning shares of three…

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Energy Stocks

1 Oil Company Just Increased Dividends by 12%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Dividend chasers should include an oil bellwether on their buy lists after the company declared the highest dividend increase in…

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Stocks for Beginners

Newbie Stock Investors: 3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbie investors can ensure financial success in a today’s complex environment by avoiding three rookie mistakes.

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3 Quality Growth Stocks Could Neutralize Spiking Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three quality growth stocks, including one from the technology sector, could neutralize spiking inflation and deliver superior returns in 2022.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

K92 Mining (TSX:KNT) Earnings Report: A Solid Pick

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A Canadian-based mining firm operating in the Elephant Country is a solid pick for investors looking for a commodity stock…

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Stocks for Beginners

Is it Dangerous for First-Timers to Invest in May 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

First-time investors can still invest in 2022 and have peace of mind, provided the positions are in two blue-chip stocks.

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Investing

Bitcoin Dropped Below US$30,000: Good Time to Buy?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency dropped below its psychological level, but it isn’t a buy, as analysts predict a further…

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Bank Stocks

2 TSX Bank Stocks That Weathered the Market Storms

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market storms come and go, but two TSX big bank stocks have endured them through the years regardless of the…

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Stocks for Beginners

Idle Cash Earns $0 Until You Start Investing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can prevent inflation from depleting the value of their idle cash by putting the money to work.

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Energy Stocks

Energize Your Portfolio With 2 Value Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two energy stocks are great value buys if you’re looking to energize your portfolio with high dividend or enormous capital…

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Sales Get Hammered: Should You Still Buy REITs?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Home sales in Canada are declining, but it shouldn’t affect the attractiveness of REITs as inflation-beating assets.

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Push the Panic Button: Move to 2 ETFs Instead

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Market volatility is rising in May 2022. Investors can move to two ETFs instead of pushing the panic button.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income the Easy Way: Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians can buy three dividend stocks to create passive income with minimal effort and beat rising inflation at the same…

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Dividend Stocks

Primo Water (TSX:PMRW): Liquidity to Rise in 2022 From Recurring Revenues

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pure-play water company with a recurring razor and razorblade revenue model is one of TSX’s top consumer staple stocks.

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Stocks for Beginners

Make a Lifetime of Passive Income With 2 Blue-Chip Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two blue-chip stocks are suitable for beginners desiring to earn passive income for life.

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3 Growth Stocks Are Down 27% or More

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three growth stocks trading at deep discounts are buying opportunities for bargain hunters.

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Investing

Crypto Market: The Raging Volatility Might Lead to a Free Fall

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The cryptocurrency market might be heading for a free fall due to the raging volatility.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) vs. Tourmaline Oil (TSX:TOU): Buy Both?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two prominent names in the energy industry are worth buying if you need high-flying, dividend-paying commodity stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

Home Prices Could Drop 10% if Sales Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Economists say home prices could drop by 10% in 2023 if sales fall 25% from the 2019 pre-pandemic average.

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: 2 Ways to Offset the Effect of Rising Inflation

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Retirees can stretch their pensions and earn passive income from a third source to offset the effect of runaway inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

Pet Valu (TSX:PET): 18.18% Return From IPO Is the Beginning of Growth

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A leading retailer of pet food and one of the successful IPOs in 2021 is an intriguing and fantastic option…

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks With Unstoppable Price Gains

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The share prices of two energy stocks with strong momentums could soar through the roof in 12 months or less.

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Dividend Stocks

Ritchie Bros. (TSX:RBA): Lower Earnings But the Ecosystem Is Expanding

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A dividend-paying industrial stock with an expanding ecosystem is an excellent portfolio diversifier if you want to mitigate market risks…

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Tech Stocks

3 Crypto Plays That Could Be Millionaire Makers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Despite their below-par performances in 2022, three crypto plays on the TSX are potential millionaire makers.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada’s Housing Market Is Cooling. Here’s Why It Still Doesn’t Help Buyers

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Can't afford a house but want in on the real estate boom? Here's what to buy instead.

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Tech Stocks

TELUS International (TSX:TIXT): The Likely Tech Winner in 2022?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The technology sector is the worst performer in 2022, although one name with a strong business outlook is a potential…

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Investing

Huge Growth Potential for These 3 TSX Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Several factors affect many businesses today, although three TSX growth stocks should still deliver enormous returns amid the headwinds.

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Bank Stocks

2 Bank Stocks With Tremendous Dividends

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two bank stocks out of the Big Five are the most attractive and best value buys today because of their…

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Stocks for Beginners

Newbies: Buying and Holding is the Winning Strategy in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Newbies can’t be seasoned traders overnight, but they can be successful investors over time by using a buy-and-hold strategy at…

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Energy Stocks

High Growth: 2 Energy Stocks Make Cryptos Look Inferior

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two TSX energy stocks continue to shine in 2022 and deliver superior returns to investors.

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation-Beating Picks: 2 TSX Stocks Pay Dividends of More Than 6.7%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A pair of TSX stocks may not be the best choices, but their inflation-beating dividend yields make them the top…

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