H.J. HEINZ CO. $44 – New York symbol HNZ

H.J. HEINZ CO. $44 (New York symbol HNZ; Income Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 315.6 million; Market cap: $13.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.4; Dividend yield: 3.8%; WSSF Rating: Above Average) is a leading maker of condiments. Its flagship product, Heinz ketchup, accounts for about 60%… Read More

Add portfolio stability with these seven

Food processors like the seven companies we analyze below add stability to any portfolio. That’s because they’ve built brands that have strong customer loyalty and produce steady, predictable revenue streams. These seven firms’ strong brands are also helping them expand in developing markets, such as… Read More

Iconic retailer’s outlook is bright

Canadian Tire has risen 50% from a low of $36.56 last November. That’s mainly because the company is benefiting from its innovative new store designs, which include wider aisles and better lighting. It has also done a good job of managing its financing division during… Read More

CANADIAN TIRE CORP. $50 – Toronto symbol CTC.A

CANADIAN TIRE CORP. $50 (Toronto symbol CTC.A; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 81.6 million; Market cap: $4.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.5; SI Rating: Above Average) operates 476 stores that sell automotive, household and sporting goods. These account for around 60% of the company’s… Read More

Research deferrals add to Gennum’s risk

GENNUM CORP. $5.01 (Toronto symbol GND; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 35.4 million; Market cap: $177.4 million; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; SI Rating: Above Average) gets 70% of its revenue by making equipment that stores, manipulates and transfers video signals. The other… Read More