Q: Hi, Pat. I know BCE has been a long-time recommendation for TSI, and I still hold it despite its recent performance. Is it still a buy?

A: BCE Inc., $34.55, Toronto symbol BCE; (Shares outstanding: 912.3 million; Market cap: $31.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average;  www.bce.ca) remains a buy for long-term gains and income. Canada’s largest traditional telephone service provider also offers wireless services and high-speed Internet access. That’s in addition… Read More

Both are down, but the parent is a buy

On August 3, 2021, the old L Brands holding company (old New York symbol LB) split into two separate firms: Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works. Investors received one new share of Victoria’s Secret for every three shares of L Brands they held. L.. Read More

Sale gives POW a big gain

POWER CORP., $47.27, is a buy. The conglomerate (Toronto symbol POW; Shares outstanding: 590.9 million; Market cap: $30.2 billion; Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 4.8%) holds controlling stakes in Canadian financial services firms Great-West Lifeco (insurance) and IGM Financial (mutual funds). It also owns 16.5% of the Belgian holding… Read More