Is Now the Time to Invest in Utility Stocks?

Surging electricity demand, attractive valuations, and potential interest rate cuts signal a promising outlook for the utility sector
The share prices of U.S. and Canadian utilities companies in general have not performed well over the past decade, lagging the broad market indexes. Reasons for this weaker… Read More

Focus on small jets lifts Bombardier 450%

Bombardier shares have gained over 450% since the company sold its passenger railcar operations in January 2021. Following the sale, it has focused on its business jets operations. Demand for these products remains strong, but higher costs for materials and labour could squeeze profit margins… Read More

Two safety-conscious blue chips to buy now

Here are two of our top safety-conscious recommendations. Both have growth ahead. Look for that to spur their share prices and your returns.
BCE INC., $46.57, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol BCE; Shares outstanding: 912.3 million; Market cap: $42.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield:… Read More

Utilities: Falling rates and AI will drive growth

The share prices of U.S. and Canadian utilities companies in general have not performed well over the past decade, lagging the broad market indexes. Reasons for this weaker performance include slow growth in electricity demand for power producers, as well as high interest rates that… Read More

Their dividends still look safe

These two beverage makers continue to raise their dividends. However, their shares will likely remain in a narrow range as they cope with changing consumer tastes and increasingly strong competition.
MOLSON COORS CANADA INC. is a hold. The brewer (Toronto symbols TPX.A $69 and TPX.B $69; Conservative Growth… Read More

Beware agriculture’s market volatility

Despite the significant long-term growth potential in food demand, the prices of agricultural commodities are volatile and as a group have performed poorly over the past 17 years. Still, many of the top companies involved in the industry have done well and outperformed the S&P… Read More