Acquisitions lift revenue

FIRSTSERVICE CORP. $221 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol FSV; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 44.6 million; Market cap: $9.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; Dividend yield: 0.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.firstservice.com) has two main businesses: FirstService Brands (54% of revenue)… Read More

Two picks for a cyclical upswing

These two firms operate in the highly cyclical real estate industry, which adds risk. However, both are market leaders and continue to make savvy acquisitions. That helps them attract and retain clients during economic slowdowns.
FIRSTSERVICE CORP. $215 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol… Read More