Updating Symantec Corp., Nissan Motor (ADR), and Stuart Olson Inc.

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SYMANTEC CORP. $20.72 (Nasdaq symbol SYMC; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (650-527-8000; www.symantec.com; Shares outstanding: 638.9 million; Market cap: $13.2 billion; Dividend yield: 1.5%) sells computer-security technology, including antivirus and email-filtering software, to businesses and consumers. The company has now formed a partnership with Fortinet, symbol FTNT on Nasdaq. Both companies are leaders in cybersecurity. Symantec, however, is more focused on cloud security, while Fortinet concentrates on corporate firewalls. In the first half of 2019, Symantec will integrate Fortinet’s firewall capabilities into its Internet-based Web Security Service (WSS). In turn, Fortinet will incorporate Symantec’s protection software into its products. Symantec is a top pick for 2018. NISSAN MOTOR (ADR) $16.40 (Nasdaq symbol NSANY; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (310-771-3111; www.nissan-global.com; ADRs outstanding: 2.1 billion; Market cap: $34.7 billion; Dividend yield: 3.6%) recently cancelled the unveiling of a longer-range Leaf electric car at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The company had hired Hollywood actress Margot Robbie to help introduce the upgraded model, which can go further between rechargings. The company had also rented out…