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Author: Christopher Liew, CFA

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

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Investing

2 Underrated Cryptos Could Claim Victories in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two cryptos could finally see exponential growth in 2022 if the outcome of their issues with the U.S. SEC are…

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Dividend Stocks

1 REIT Sub-Sector Might Spring Back to Life in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Office REITs in Canada can rebound and enjoy high occupancy rates again if more workers return to the pre-pandemic work…

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Dividend Stocks

Possible Oil Shortage: 3 Top Commodity Stocks to Buy

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three top commodity stocks are alternative safety nets if the present tight market leads to an oil shortage.

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Dividend Stocks

Time-Tested: 2 Durable Stocks to Own in a Wild Market

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors expecting a wild market can seek safety in two durable stocks that can withstand economic downturns.

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Energy Stocks

To Energy Firms: Raise Dividends. Don’t Buy Back Shares

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Some Wall Street strategists believe energy firms should reward shareholders with more dividends than doing buybacks when their share prices…

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Bank Stocks

Aggressive Rate Hike Is Next as Home Prices Soar 22%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Bank of Canada might be more aggressive in the second round of its rate-hike cycle due to soaring home…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Big-Potential Stocks to Buy on the TSX

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three stocks outside of the energy sector have visible growth potential and are excellent picks in lieu of oil stocks.

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Retirees: Don’t Rely Only on Your CPP Pension

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canadians must have other income sources, not only their CPP pension alone, to avoid financial dislocation in retirement.

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Energy Stocks

3 Reasons to Avoid Oil Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Oil stocks continues to ride high in March 2022, although the situation is shaky, because there are factors that could…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Is Up 29.3% in 2022: Buy or Sell?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Oil bellwether Suncor Energy is the top momentum stock today and an excellent pick for investors looking for capital growth…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Passive Income: Earn $11.11 Every Single Day

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA investors can earn more than $10 per day by purchasing high-yield dividend stocks and holding them in their investment…

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Energy Stocks

3 Top Oil Stocks in Canada for This Week

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Three oil stocks with strong momentum due to soaring crude prices are among the top buys in the energy sector…

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Dividend Stocks

What Lies Ahead? Corporate Credit Reaches $114 Billion Despite Higher Costs

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bond issuers, led by a Big Bank, are raising funds in preparation for a potential war-induced market dislocation.

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Investing

Crypto Update: 3 Factors to Consider Before Investing

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The Biden E.O. outlines the key areas or factors people must watch out for before investing in cryptocurrencies or digital…

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Investing

Record EBITDAs: 2 Forgotten Stocks Deserve a 2nd Look

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two growth stocks with record EBITDAs are worth including in investors’ watchlists, if not buy lists, this month.

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Tech Stocks

ESG Investors: Tech Superstar Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Goes Green

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s tech giant will invest in renewable energy, although it might not be enough to propel the stock or attract…

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Energy Stocks

3 TSX Pipeline Giants Are Top Picks in the Current Crisis

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s pipeline giants are the top picks for income investors today as their dividend payouts should be uninterrupted despite the…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Canadians Hold More Cash in Their TFSAs Today?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

TFSA users can balance their holdings between cash and income-producing assets during this inflationary period.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Reason Billionaires Are Loading Up on Railroad Stocks

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Billionaires find railroad stocks to be among the valuable and defensive assets to own during an economic crisis.

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Investing

High Alert: An E.O. Can Make or Break the Crypto Sector

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The much-awaited executive order of U.S. President Joe Biden on cryptocurrencies could be the turning point for the sector.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Could Boost Your TFSA Balance Substantially in 2022

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two stocks with outsized return potentials are excellent options for TFSA investors.

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Investing

Will the 0.5% Interest Rate and Future Hikes Lead to a Housing Market Balance?

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Industry experts and economists say that a more balanced supply and demand condition plus higher interest rates could cool the…

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Dividend Stocks

Choose a Black Diamond Over Gold for Superior Returns

| Christopher Liew, CFA

An industrial stock with a winning business model amid the challenging environment could deliver far superior returns than gold or…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: 2 Energy Stocks Are Returning More Cash

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can feast on the rising dividends of two energy stocks whose growing free cash flows could lead to more…

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Dividend Stocks

Brace for Stagflation if Oil Hits US$200

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors need to prepare for stagflation, the worst type of inflationary period, if oil prices hit US$200 per barrel.

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Dividend Stocks

Housing Market: Sales Dropped but Average Price Climbed 27.7%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The affordability crisis worsened last month as home prices reached a new all-time high despite the pullback in demand.

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Dividend Stocks

Higher-Than-Inflation Rate: 3 Dividend Payers With Over 7% Yields

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can generate considerable financial buffers from three high-yield stocks to cope with rising inflation.

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Dividend Stocks

Net Flows to ETFs Were $3.9 Billion in February Due to Strong Demand

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The demand for Canadian ETFs and the year-to-date inflow is higher compared to U.S. and international counterparts.

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Investing

Stocks Overcome Volatility but Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) Tumbles 7%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Stocks proved steadier and more resilient than Bitcoin as market volatility heightens.

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks Could Climb Faster Than Oil Prices

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Two high-growth stocks from the energy sector are excellent buying opportunities due to the non-stop surge of oil prices.

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Dividend Stocks

A 4th Wireless Carrier Could Lower Cellphone Bills

| Christopher Liew, CFA

The federal government’s position to maintain four or more wireless service providers could lead to lower prices and better services…

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Investing

10th-Most Popular Crypto Poised to Jump to Top 5

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A crypto that is 10 times smaller than Ethereum is rising in popularity and could be among the top five…

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Cannabis Stocks

Launching of JV Could See 2 Weed Stocks Soar 50%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A strategic partnership through a debt deal could be the much-needed boost for two underperforming weed stocks.

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Energy Stocks

2 Oil & Gas Firms With Mind-Blowing Profits

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can expect growing dividends from two oil and gas companies that are earning huge profits from surging crude prices.

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Tech Stocks

Big Tech Invasion: FANG+MA Arrives on the TSX

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A technology sector ETF holds the six U.S. tech titans began trading on the TSX on March 2, 2022.

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Dividend Stocks

Robust Economy: Canada’s 2021 GDP Is the Highest in 20 Years

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Canada’s 4.6% GDP in 2021 is the most significant expansion in two decades and reflects a robust economy, despite the…

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cryptocurrency, crypto, blockcahin
Investing

Bitcoin Bulls Predict Rise to US$48,000

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are rising amid geopolitical tensions but investors shouldn’t mistake it for a significant catalyst that could…

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Stocks for Beginners

Top Pick: 1 Growth Stock Grew Net Income by 8,733%

| Christopher Liew, CFA

A leading global children's entertainment company should be a top pick of growth investors due to its impressive financial results…

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Dividend Stocks

Home Prices: Rate Hike to 0.5% Won’t Cause Severe Correction Yet

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Industry experts and property market analysts don’t expect see home prices drop significantly despite the initial and any succeeding rate…

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Dividend Stocks

Big Surge Is Near: 2 High-Yield Green Stocks Own Now!

| Christopher Liew, CFA

Investors can take positions in two high-yield green stocks before the big surge of renewables, as governments prepare to lessen…

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