These retailers have an online advantage

The COVID-19-induced surge in online shopping volumes has slowed with the re-opening of physical stores. That has helped lift the shares of these three retailers.
Even so, each of them continues to trade at an attractive multiple to its earnings, and will probably keep raising its… Read More

Spinoffs & Takeovers Hotline – Friday, December 23, 2022

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES INC., $51.78, symbol MAXR on New York, changed its name from MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates in October 2017.

The company remains a global provider of communications systems, high-resolution earth-imagery products and services, and information systems for the surveillance/intelligence and communications markets. Its customers include… Read More

Hold off on this IPO for now: Pineapple Financial Inc.

PINEAPPLE FINANCIAL INC. (www.gopineapple.com) is a Toronto-based mortgage broker and technology firm. Its exclusive software helps homebuyers search and apply for mortgages from over 40 lenders. It also provides a variety of back-office services to mortgage brokers and agents to help them with email marketing and data… Read More

Couche-Tard expands into new growth areas

Alimentation Couche-Tard not only adapted to the pandemic, it thrived—and the shares are now trading at all-time highs. Meanwhile, the company is entering a couple of new markets. For one, it’s rolling out electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its U.S. and Canadian stores. And second,… Read More