These targets will likely resist demands

We keep an eye on activist investors, as they tend to look for the same things we do—companies with undervalued assets that they can sell or spin off to improve shareholder value. Two recent targets, Kinaxis and News Corp., have attractive assets. However, they will… Read More

Updating your Conservative-Growth Payers: Power Corp. of Canada

POWER CORP. OF CANADA $39 is a buy. The conglomerate (Toronto symbol POW; Conservative-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 649.2 million; Market cap: $25.3 billion; Dividend yield: 5.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.powercorporation.com) holds controlling stakes in Canadian financial services firms Great-West Lifeco (insurance) and IGM… Read More

Earnings are up 20.7% at Intact Financial

Earnings are up 20.7% at Intact Financial

Higher premiums from personal lines and commercial business also drove revenue 6.2% higher in the most recent quarter.

What’s more, a 10% dividend increase and sharply higher earnings signal a strong future ahead. The shares are up 20.7% this year and 119.1% over the last five… Read More

Intact’s acquisitions help it thrive

Intact Financial is now close to its recent, all-time high—and the shares are up a spectacular 411% since we first recommended them at $42.95 in our April 2010 issue. We think this Power Buy is poised to keep moving even higher for you, our subscribers.
INTACT FINANCIAL, $219.30, is… Read More