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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AI integration sparks record revenue for Adobe

AI integration sparks record revenue for Adobe

Adobe’s shares recently dropped despite posting a bigger-than-expected jump in profits and sales in the latest quarter. That’s because it sees some near-term weakness on the horizon.

 Meanwhile, the firm isn’t standing still and is investing heavily in R&D spending, which helps it maintain its… Read More

3M spins off healthcare division, reshapes future

3M spins off healthcare division, reshapes future

3M’s recent healthcare division spinoff allows it to concentrate on its core industrial and consumer products businesses. In fact, its history of innovation across product lines should position it to keep meeting evolving market needs.

The recent settlements of major lawsuits have also removed significant uncertainties… Read More

Cintas Corp. just grew earnings 19.8%

Cintas Corp. just grew earnings 19.8%

Market leaders like Cintas Corp. use their dominance to leverage their scale and expertise to drive growth. When combined with varied revenue streams, this diversification reduces risk and enhances revenue stability.

That’s how this company has consistently grown revenues and earnings – it’s a top… Read More