Artificial intelligence (AI) is an example of an investment idea that could boost your investment returns, or, more likely, end up costing you money. All in all, we think that the biggest, surest gains from AI will come from investing in established businesses that are… Read More
COMPUTER MODELLING GROUP, $10.90, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.cmgl.ca; Shares outstanding: 82.2 million; Market cap: $895.4 million; Dividend yield: 1.8%) is now acquiring Sharp Reflections GmbH for $37 million.
Sharp is headquartered in Germany, with operations in the U.S. It aims… Read More
Corteva shares offer investors a number of pluses: Not only is the company at the forefront of key agricultural trends, the stock is a spinoff. Over the years, we’ve found that spinoffs are about as close as you can get to a sure thing in… Read More
We still recommend that most investors maintain exposure to the oil and gas industry as part of a balanced portfolio. To cut risk, focus on producers with positive cash flow even at lower energy prices. Here’s one that meets that requirement—and pays a solid dividend.
COTERRA… Read More
ELI LILLY & CO., $778.62, is still a buy. The company (New York symbol LLY; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (www.lilly.com; Shares outstanding: 949.3 million; Market cap: $739.2 billion; Dividend yield: 0.8%) now plans to test its popular weight-loss drug Zepbound as a treatment for alcohol and drug addiction.
The… Read More
AltaGas has strong appeal for growth-focused investors: the company’s regulated utilities provide steady cash flow to support the expansion of its midstream operations and the build-out of its liquefied petroleum gas facilities. Indeed, the future for this leader is increasingly bright as it continues its push into lucrative… Read More
A: Organon & Co., $14.72, symbol OGN on New York (Shares outstanding: 257.5 million; Market cap: $3.8 billion; www.organon.com), is a global healthcare company focused on improving women’s health. Its portfolio of more than 60 medicines largely target conditions affecting women. Its three operating segments… Read More
A: First Majestic Silver Corp., $8.39, symbol AG on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 301.9 million; Market cap: $2.6 billion; www.firstmajestic.com), is a silver and gold producer with three operating mines in Mexico and several exploration and development properties in Mexico and the U.S.
A: Secure Energy Services Inc., $16.23, symbol SES on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 236.6 million; Market cap: $3.9 billion; www.secure-energy.com), is a waste management and energy infrastructure business.
Headquartered in Calgary, Secure Energy operates through two segments:
Waste Management includes a network of waste processing facilities, water pipelines,… Read More
A: Richelieu Hardware Ltd., $38.16, symbol RCH on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 55.2 million; Market cap: $2.1 billion; www.richelieu.com), imports, makes and distributes specialty hardware products.
The company sells to manufacturers of kitchen, bathroom, storage and closet cabinetry as well as makers of home and office furniture,… Read More
Now is a good time for us to say “Thanks!” to all our Inner Circle and Inner Circle Pro members. It’s a pleasure to read and answer your questions every week. We enjoy and take pride in the many compliments and expressions of thanks we… Read More
VSE CORP., $108.21, symbol VSEC on Nasdaq, provides aftermarket distribution and repair services through its two operating segments: Aviation (74% of revenue) and Fleet (26%).
The Aviation unit provides aftermarket parts, distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The Fleet unit specializes in parts distribution,… Read More
NORTH WEST COMPANY, $48.01, is a buy. The retailer (symbol NWC on Toronto) sells food, and everyday products and services through 227 stores. Those locations are mainly in northern communities across Canada and Alaska. Through your shares, you also tap the company’s operations in remote regions… Read More
TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, $75.87, Toronto symbol TD, remains a buy for patient, income-seeking investors.
With the January 2025 payment, TD will raise your quarterly dividend by 2.9%. Investors will then receive $1.05 a share instead of $1.02. The new annual rate of $4.20 yields a solid 5.5%.
SUNCOR ENERGY INC., $52.37, Toronto symbol SU, is a buy.
The company is Canada’s largest integrated oil firm, with major projects in the Alberta oil sands. It also operates four refineries (three in Canada and one in Colorado), along with over 1,800 Petro-Canada gas stations.
You Can See Our Conservative Growth Portfolio For January 2025 Here.
We designed our Portfolios to help you build the kind of portfolio we advocate. First, you should invest mainly in stocks from our “Average” or higher TSINetwork Ratings, which make up the bulk of the… Read More
BCE INC. $37 (www.bce.ca) remains a buy. The telecom provider is now paying $3.65 billion U.S. for Ziply Fiber, which sells high-speed Internet access and telephone services through a fibre-optic network to residential and business customers in four northwestern U.S states. To help cover that cost, BCE is… Read More
CN’s shares are down about 18% from their recent peak of $181 in March 2024. That’s partly due to threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada, which would hurt the company’s freight volumes. However, tariffs would also… Read More
FORTIS INC. $61 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol FTS; Conservative & Income Portfolios, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 495.2 million; Market cap: $30.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.7; Dividend yield: 4.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.fortisinc.com) is the main supplier of electrical power in Newfoundland and PEI. It… Read More
