Stick with the former parent for now

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On October 1, 2024, TC Energy completed the spinoff of its oil pipeline business as separate company South Bow. Investors received 0.2 of a South Bow share for every TC share they held. TC recommends that shareholders allocate 91% of their adjusted cost base to their TC Energy shares, and 9% to their South Bow shares. We suggest investors consult a qualified tax advisor to determine their individual tax liability. TC is now up 14% since the split, while South Bow has gained 24%. We like both, but prefer TC for your new buying. TC ENERGY CORP. $67 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol TRP; Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 1.04 billion; Market cap: $69.7 billion; Dividend yield: 4.9%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.tcenergy.com) now focuses on its 93,300-kilometre pipeline network, which pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S. It also owns gas pipelines in Mexico, and owns or invests in seven power plants in Canada and the U.S. The company plans to start-up…