Growth stocks: Kinaxis shares look pricey, despite the software firm’s rapid...
Replying to a question from a member of his Inner Circle, Pat McKeough looks at Kinaxis Inc., a provider of supply-chain management software. Many large, well-established companies in diverse...
View ArticleGrowth stocks: Broadridge Financial Solutions grows its business through...
We report on fast-growing Broadridge Financial Solutions. Acquisitions have boosted earnings for this service provider—focused on investor communications, securities processing and transaction...
View ArticleGrowth investing balances an investor’s portfolio
Growth investing fills in the gaps in an investor’s portfolio and can lead to an increase in portfolio returns. Growth stocks are companies that are likely to have earnings growth above the market...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Amex earnings to rise with the sale of Costco loans
Amex will soon lose its deal as the only credit card Costco accepts in the U.S. But the company is already forming new relationships with other retailers, including Wal-Mart’s warehouse chain, Sam’s...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Earnings for DIRTT Environmental Solutions jump
DIRTT Environmental Solutions is benefiting from a shift in demand for its customized office interiors. Those new clients have boosted revenue. Still the company faces strong competition in its highly...
View ArticleWhy model portfolios won’t help you to succeed in the stock market
Model portfolios offer new investors the wrong strategy for long term investment success. There are a number of difficulties with recommending model portfolios for all investors. The main one is that...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Blackberry’s future depends on software
Blackberry rebounded from its 52-week low thanks to acquisitions and sales for its new Android smartphone. The technology company is also expanding its software unit. It provides recurring licensing...
View ArticleApple hikes its research spending
Computer technology continues to change rapidly. We feel the best way to profit from this growth is by investing in well-established companies that lead their markets. That includes Apple, which has a...
View ArticleAcquisitions boost cash flow for AltaGas
Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of his Inner Circle who is looking for an opinion on AltaGas Ltd. The power generator has stabilized its cash flow with long-term contracts for its power...
View ArticleGrowth stocks: U.S. dollar impacts sales for Xylem Inc.
Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of his Inner Circle who is looking for an opinion on Xylem Inc. International sales for the water management company have been hurt by the high U.S. dollar,...
View ArticleHow to identify hidden value in growth tech stocks
The best growth tech stocks have lots of hidden value. Here’s how to spot it. Hidden value is one of the key factors we look for when we choose stocks to recommend. By hidden value, we mean valuable...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Russel Metals manages long-term debt
Russel Metals says its dividend is sustainable despite low oil prices and weaker demand for its products. Sound management of its long-term debt contributes to the positive outlook. RUSSEL METALS...
View ArticleGrowth stocks: Earnings climb for Aecon Group Inc.
Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of his Inner Circle who is interested in one of Canada’s largest infrastructure developers, Aecon Group Inc. The company’s strong reputation should help it...
View ArticleGrowth stocks: McDonald’s Corp. to cut operating costs
The fast food giant has improved its menu to protect its sales in this competitive market. But the company will also cut operating costs and continue to buy back shares and raise its dividend....
View Article4 tips for picking the best small cap stocks
The best small cap stocks can offer great opportunities for gains for investors Small cap stocks are companies with a “market cap” (the value of all the shares they have outstanding) below, say, $250...
View ArticleGrowth stocks: Leon’s Furniture Ltd. to cut operating costs
The furniture retailer saw sales and earnings improve in the last quarter. It has now acquired six Sears Home locations to further expand its operations in B.C. and other important markets. LEON’S...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Earnings jump for Vecima Networks
Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of his Inner Circle who asked for his view on Vecima Networks. The high U.S. dollar has lifted earnings for the company, says Pat. But growing demand for its...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: General Dynamics Corp. increases earnings, dividends
Pat McKeough recently replied to a member of his Inner Circle seeking his opinion on General Dynamics Corp. The aerospace and defense contractor simplified its operations to increase its earnings and...
View ArticleStock beta ratings are a commonly used measure of stock market volatility.
Stock beta ratings are of limited use, if any, in picking winning stocks. Stock beta ratings are a commonly used measure stock-market volatility. In calculating a stock beta, a market index like the...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Gretzky label drives Peller growth
Andrew Peller Ltd. has seen demand for its ‘Gretzky Estates’ wine climb in the third quarter. That success has also spurred a double-digit increase in earnings and, now, an expansion of its...
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