Automaker’s shift set to reward Linamar

Automaker’s shift set to reward Linamar

The car-parts maker has increased its dividend on stronger earnings and a brighter outlook based on an auto industry trend.
LINAMAR CORP. (Toronto symbol LNR; www.linamar.com) makes a variety of automotive parts, including cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, camshafts, crankshafts and connecting rods. This business provides about… Read More

Blue Chip Stocks: Metro shores up sales

Blue Chip Stocks: Metro shores up sales

Same-store sales for this leading grocer increased in the latest quarter, even as it moved to convert some of its locations to discount outlets.
METRO INC. (Toronto symbol MRU; www.metro.ca) operates 600 grocery stores and 250 drugstores, in Quebec and Ontario.
The stock has declined 15% since… Read More

Increased competition for SP Plus Corp.

Increased competition for SP Plus Corp.

Pat McKeough recently replied to an Inner Circle member looking for an opinion on the parking facilities manager. The company’s strong brand helps protect its stable revenue, says Pat. But SP faces increased competition.
Q: Pat: Can you give me your opinion of SP Plus, listed… Read More