Split creates THREE pure-play buys

To help unlock some of its hidden value, trucking firm XPO recently spun off two of its smaller businesses—GXO Logistics and RXO.
Investors tend to prefer “pure-play” firms that are easier to analyze and evaluate. That’s why XPO’s shares are up 84% since the first spinoff… Read More

Narrower focus helps both of these leaders

Insurer Great-West Lifeco and mutual funds provider IGM Financial continue to benefit from their recent moves to focus on their core businesses. We still like both, but prefer IGM for your new buying.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. $48 is a hold. The insurer (Toronto symbol GWO; Conservative Growth and… Read More

Linamar reports a 17.2% earnings surge

Linamar reports a 17.2% earnings surge

We continue to believe there’s room for most investors to hold aggressive stocks, which typically are more leveraged (with more debt) and volatile than conservative stocks.

 Still, to cut your risk, you should limit aggressive stocks to no more than 20% of your total portfolio. We… Read More

Demographic trends bode well for these insurers

These two insurers have a bright future, particularly as population growth will drive demand for new policies and retirement planning services. For now, we prefer Sun Life as Great-West’s recent acquisitions add to its risk.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. $46 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol GWO; Conservative… Read More

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NORDSTROM INC. $22.56 is a hold. The retailer (New York symbol JWN; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 164.2 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; Dividend yield: 3.4%; Takeover Target Rating: Highest; www.nordstrom.com) owns and operates over 370 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Those locations sell upscale clothing and footwear.
The Nordstrom… Read More