Jim Bates

Jim is an associate editor at TSI Network. He is the lead reporter and analyst for The Successful Investor and Wall Street Stock Forecaster and a member of the Investment Planning Committee. Jim has held the Chartered Financial Analyst designation since 1992. Jim worked at the Financial Post DataGroup from 1988 to 2000 before joining TSI Network. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.

AT&T is Returning $40 Billion to Shareholders

AT&T is Returning $40 Billion to Shareholders

A strategic focus on core telecom businesses, impressive network expansion plans and a commitment to shareholder returns position AT&T for strong future growth. The company’s ability to attract new subscribers through 5G wireless and fiber-optic Internet services has led to impressive revenue performance.

The company plans… Read More

Yum! Brands Serves Up Sizzling 28% Earnings Growth

Yum! Brands Serves Up Sizzling 28% Earnings Growth

Yum! Brands demonstrated impressive performance with sales soaring 16% while its digital transformation continues to drive value: digital sales climbed 15% and surpassed 50% of total revenue.

Despite challenges such as the closure of franchised locations in Turkey, the company’s expansion strategy remains strong with 1,804… Read More

Gen Digital Reports A 14% Surge In Earnings Per Share

Gen Digital Reports A 14% Surge In Earnings Per Share

An expanding customer base couples well with strategic acquisitions to position Gen Digital for continued earnings growth in a high-potential sector. The company’s focus on AI-driven security solutions and identity protection services aligns well with emerging cybersecurity trends, including the rise of AI-powered threats and… Read More