Get a 5.6% yield from Canadian Tire Corp.

Get a 5.6% yield from Canadian Tire Corp.

Improved sales of automotive parts and sporting goods led to an 18.4% revenue boost for this company during the most-recent quarter.

A series of recent casual wear, sportswear, and party supplies acquisitions continues to enhance the firm’s ability to compete effectively against big U.S. chains and… Read More

Earnings are up 37.3% at Microsoft Corp.

Earnings are up 37.3% at Microsoft Corp.

Improved sales in the cloud led to a 13.7% jump in revenue for this computer software giant during the most-recent quarter.

A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Defense should further boost growth for its key business segments as they drive investor gains.

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MICROSOFT CORP. (Nasdaq… Read More

New CEO will steer McDonald’s Corp. through troubled economy

New CEO will steer McDonald’s Corp. through troubled economy

A refranchising plan and reduced spending on stores have helped to lift earnings under the leadership of the company’s new CEO.

The strong brand and free cash flow should help sustain its dividend despite the current economic woes.

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Q: Pat, may I have your view of the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF? If one were considering a “Dogs of the Dow” approach, would this be an alternative? Thanks.

A: The ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF, $31.17, symbol SDOG on New York (Units outstanding: 34.5 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; www.alpssectordividenddogs.com), is an ETF that applies the “Dogs of the Dow” theory on a sector-by-sector basis using the stocks in the S&P 500. The… Read More