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CAE INC. $24 is still a buy for long-term gains. The company (Toronto symbol CAE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 318.1 million; Market cap: $7.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cae.com) is a leading maker of flight simulators for commercial and military aircraft. It also operates pilot-training schools in over 40 countries. In its fiscal 2025 first quarter, ended June 30, 2024, CAE’s revenue rose 6.0%, to $1.07 billion from $1.01 billion a year earlier. That’s due to higher simulator deliveries. However, supply chain disruptions at aircraft manufacturers are prompting airlines to temporarily pause the hiring of new pilots. As a result of lower utilization rates at its training facilities, earnings before unusual items fell 12.5%, to $0.21 a share from $0.24. CAE is a buy. STANTEC INC. $111 is a buy. This engineering firm (Toronto symbol STN; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 114.1 million; Market cap: $12.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.8; Dividend…