embecta has better rebound potential

These two firms have struggled since being spun off by larger medical firms. While both are taking steps to improve their product lineups, we feel embecta is in a better position to rebound from its recent drop.
VIATRIS INC. $12 is a hold. The company (New York symbol… Read More

Three ways to tap rising commodity demand

The outlook for a wide range of commodities continues to improve as the world’s economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing shift to electric-powered vehicles continues to spur demand for key metals such as copper and nickel.
These three leading commodity producers are preparing for… Read More

Q: Hi, Pat. Thanks for all your advice. It has been much appreciated. Can I have your opinion on Allied Gold Corp. (AAUC), please. Thanks.

A: Allied Gold Corp., $3.79, symbol AAUC on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 250.7 million; Market cap: $985.4 million; www.alliedgold.com), is a Canadian-based gold producer with three operating mines, a significant gold development project and exploration properties throughout Africa.

The company’s principal properties are the Sadiola gold mine… Read More

Chevron may cancel Hess deal

CHEVRON CORP. $155 is a buy. The integrated oil producer (New York symbol CVX; Cyclical-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 1.9 billion; Market cap: $294.5 billion; Dividend yield: 4.2%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.chevron.com) raised your quarterly dividend by 7.9% with the March 2024 payment. Investors… Read More