Savings bolster Stanley’s dividend

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $92 remains a buy for long-term gains. The company (New York symbol SWK; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 153.1 million; Market cap: $14.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.5%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.stanleyblackanddecker.com) is one of the world’s largest… Read More

Buy Japan’s leading stocks

ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $58.63, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims for the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Japan Index.

The fund’s top holdings include Toyota, 4.3%; Sony Corp., 3.5%; Keyence (sensors), 2.7%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial,… Read More

Here are 5 top ETFs for your new buying

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer,… Read More

Cost savings improve its outlook

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $78 is a buy for patient investors. The toolmaker’s (New York symbol SWK; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 153.0 million; Market cap: $11.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 4.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.stanleyblackanddecker.com) sales jumped during COVID-19 lockdowns… Read More

Get 3.6% from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Get 3.6% from Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

Two recent acquisitions continue to focus the firm on consumer tools and equipment as it divests from commercial security, automatic doors, and oil and gas equipment services.

A cost-cutting program should restore earnings growth in 2024 despite an expected drop in 2023. Meanwhile the stock trades… Read More

These ETFs offer you top-quality stocks

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—and especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or… Read More