Updates on Safety-Conscious Stocks

LOBLAW COMPANIES $46.27 (Toronto symbol L; SI Rating: Above average) is Canada’s largest food seller, with about 1,700 stores under the Loblaws, Fortinos, No Frills, Provigo and Zehrs banners. It also distributes groceries to other stores. George Weston Ltd. owns 63% of Loblaw’s shares.

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These Three Can Handle Wal-Mart

Thanks to Free Trade Agreement with the United States, many U.S. retail chains have expanded their operations in Canada. That includes Wal-Mart, the world’s biggest retailer. Wal-Mart’s sophisticated inventory control systems and leverage with suppliers let it sell products for less than most of its… Read More

Loblaw Companies Ltd. $51 – Toronto symbol L

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD. $51 (Toronto symbol L; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 274.1 million; Market cap: $14.0 billion; SI Rating: Above average) is Canada’s largest food seller, with about 1,700 stores under the Loblaws, Fortinos, No Frills, Provigo and Zehrs banners. It also… Read More