Q: I was wondering, Pat, about your thoughts on holding Aecon (ARE Toronto) since the government blocked its takeover by China’s CCCC Ltd. Thanks.

A: Aecon Group Inc., $18.79, symbol ARE on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 60.8 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; www.aecon.com), is one of Canada’s largest construction companies. The firm and its predecessors helped to build Canadian landmarks such as the CN Tower, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Halifax… Read More

Pembina has lots of growth ahead

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Pembina Pipeline continues to enjoy our Above-Average Dividend Sustainability Rating. That reflects, in part, its unbroken record of dividend payments since converting from an income trust in October 2010.
The company’s expansion into the U.S. through its 2017 acquisition of Veresen Inc. should… Read More

Pembina has lots of growth ahead

Pembina Pipeline continues to enjoy our Above-Average Dividend Sustainability Rating. That reflects, in part, its unbroken record of dividend payments since converting from an income trust in October 2010.
The company’s expansion into the U.S. through its 2017 acquisition of Veresen Inc. should help it maintain… Read More