5 top Canadian dividend stocks to invest in
Here are 5 Canadian dividend stocks we recommend holding in your portfolio One of the key points in our three-part investment advice is to invest mainly in well-established dividend-paying stocks....
View ArticleBlue chip stock investing strategies and five picks for your portfolio
High-quality blue chip stock investments give you growth and dividend income. We feel most investors should hold the bulk of their investment portfolios in blue chip stock investments. All these stocks...
View ArticleBig shift pays off for Texas Instruments
Investments in manufacturing are now paying off for Texas Instruments as its earnings, share buybacks and dividend rise. TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC. (Nasdaq symbol TXN; www.ti.com) continues to benefit from...
View ArticlePenny Stocks: Price jumps for Palo Alto
Pat McKeough recently replied to an Inner Circle member looking for an opinion on Palo Alto Networks. The maker of computer security has seen its share price jump on high-profile cyberattacks. But...
View ArticleVerizon ready to expand with Yahoo acquisition
This top telecom will use its purchase of Yahoo! to expand revenue and earnings as demand for wireless and TV services slows. VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. (New York symbol VZ, www.verizon.com) has 113.7...
View ArticleStocks with high dividend yield: The pros (and cons) of these enticing...
Are stocks with high dividend yield the most prized finds or bad investments in disguise? Stocks with high dividend yield are a key part of a successful portfolio—but at the same time, they can give...
View ArticleWhat is Pat’s commentary for the week of November 8, 2016
Dear Inner Circle member: Here’s the text of my October letter to our Portfolio Management clients: “As I said in my last quarterly letter, we’re now in what you might call a time of ‘tumultuous but...
View ArticleProfit and share price soar for Norsat International
Earnings for this data communications company shot up in the latest quarter on stronger sales for its high-profit-margin systems. NORSAT INTERNATIONAL (symbol NII on Toronto; www.norsat.com) designs...
View ArticleHow growth investors can cut the overall risk of their portfolios
Growth investors should consider a combination of growth investments and value stocks for profitable portfolios Investors who want to build profitable portfolios should consider growth stocks vs. value...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Soaring demand lifts Vecima Networks
Pat McKeough recently replied to an Inner Circle member looking for an opinion on Vecima Networks. The broadband equipment maker saw revenue and earnings soar in the second quarter. Still, that wasn’t...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Earnings soar for Spin Master
By Pat McKeough Pat McKeough recently replied to an Inner Circle member looking for an opinion on Spin Master. The Canadian toy maker saw its sales and earnings soar in the latest quarter, says Pat....
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: DH Corp. cuts dividend
Earnings for this financial-services company missed the consensus estimate in the latest quarter as banks cut back on new technology spending. DH CORP. (symbol DH on Toronto; www.dh.com) was primarily...
View ArticleFinding long-term investment stocks to maximize your portfolio returns
Long-term investment stocks to energize your investment gains Most successful investors will hold a blend of growth stocks and some value stocks at any given time, depending on where they discover the...
View ArticleExamples of Canadian REITs and guidelines for holding them in your portfolio
Canadian REITs are a good option for those wanting real estate representation in their portfolio If you want to add to your real estate holdings, one good way to do it is through REITs. Investing in...
View ArticleBlue Chip Stocks: Merger enhances outlook for Great-West
The creation of one of the largest health insurers in Ireland is set to lift the Canadian company’s 2017 earnings. GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. (Toronto symbol GWO; www.greatwestlifeco.com) is Canada’s...
View ArticleGuidelines for making the best ETFs part of your investment portfolio
The best ETFs are low-cost, simple and efficient investments Unlike many other financial innovations, ETFs don’t load you up with heavy management fees, or tie you down with high redemption charges if...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Linamar gains with French acquisition
A key acquisition has spurred a double-digit sales increase but also a double-digit-earnings jump for the auto parts maker. LINAMAR CORP. (Toronto symbol LNR; www.linamar.com) makes a variety of...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Texas Roadhouse beefs up profit
Pat McKeough recently replied to an Inner Circle member looking for an opinion on Texas Roadhouse. The chain of American steakhouses faces rising labour costs, but as Pat points out, that hasn’t held...
View ArticleBargain stocks can end up being some of your best value investments
Bargain stocks aren’t just penny stocks; they can be high-quality value stocks, too Hunting for bargain stocks doesn’t always mean penny stocks. Many investors seek out “value stocks” (or stocks that...
View ArticleGrowth Stocks: Profit jump brightens outlook for Agilent Technologies
Both the outlook and the earnings for this medical technology specialist have improved since it set up its Keysight business as a separate company. In November 2014, the old Agilent set up its Keysight...
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