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.

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Enjoy a high 5.1% yield from Conagra Brands

Enjoy a high 5.1% yield from Conagra Brands

The recent divestiture of Conagra Brands’ majority stake in its Indian snacks subsidiary allows it to focus resources on its core North American brands.

This strategic move simplifies the business model and positions the company to capitalize on growth opportunities in its key markets. As… Read More

Enjoy a high 5.8% yield from RioCan REIT

Enjoy a high 5.8% yield from RioCan REIT

RioCan REIT’s strategic focus on necessity-based retail and mixed-use developments has positioned it well within Canada’s six largest urban markets.

With ongoing population growth and limited new retail supply due to zoning regulations, the demand for quality retail space is expected to remain robust, further enhancing… Read More

Enjoy a 5.4% yield from Algonquin Power & Utilities

Enjoy a 5.4% yield from Algonquin Power & Utilities

Algonquin Power & Utilities’ decision to sell its non-regulated renewable assets and focus entirely on its regulated utilities business is a game-changer.

This move significantly reduces risk and enhances earnings predictability because regulated utilities typically offer more stable cash flows and returns. While the company… Read More

Enjoy a 5.0% yield from AT&T

Enjoy a 5.0% yield from AT&T

There’s plenty of value in being a dominant player in an essential market such as telecommunications. AT&T ’s strategic 5G and fiber-optic expansion is positioning it for future growth.

The company is also looking to cut costs by $2 billion over the next couple of years… Read More