GREAT LAKES HYDRO INCOME FUND $19.08 Toronto symbol GLH.UN; SI Rating: Extra Risk) owns 26 hydroelectric generating stations located on seven river systems in four distinct geographic regions: Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and New England. Its facilities have 1,015 megawatts of generating capacity.
In the three months ended September 30, 2006, Great Lakes’ revenues rose 19.3%, to $37.7 million from $31.6 …read more »
SAPUTO INC. $33 (Toronto symbol SAP; SI Rating: Average) has made itself the top dairy producer in Canada in the past few years through acquisitions. However, heavy regulation limits Saputo’s growth in Canada.
Consequently, the company is aggressively expanding outside Canada. It is targeting the United States where it’s now the fifth-largest cheese producer, and Argentina, where it’s the third-largest dairy …read more »
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD. $39 (Toronto symbol CU.NV; SI Rating: Above average) supplies electricity and natural gas to over 1 million customers, primarily in Alberta. It also invests in overseas gas and electricity assets.
In the three months ended December 31, 2005, earnings fell to $0.69 a share from $0.71 a year earlier, mostly due to higher gas franchise fees paid to …read more »
GREAT LAKES HYDRO INCOME FUND $18.70 (Toronto symbol GLH.UN; SI Rating: Extra Risk) owns five hydroelectric power generation, transmission and distribution systems, in Quebec, B.C., New England and Ontario. Its facilities have 995 megawatts of generating capacity.
In the three months ended December 31, 2005, Great Lakes’ revenues rose 29.8%, to $39.2 million from $30.2 million. Cash flow per share more …read more »
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. $15 (Toronto symbol MFI; SI Rating: Average) has opened Canada’s first commercial biodiesel plant near Montreal. This facility converts animal fats and recycled cooking oils into a fuel that can power current diesel engines. Right now, the main customers for this product are mass transit systems and cruise ship lines. But the market for biodiesel is …read more »
In analyzing thrift companies, investors often focus on the latest predictions on interest-rate trends and the health of the housing boom. In contrast, the top thrifts look to maintain and expand their businesses by expanding and refining the products and services they offer, and by using carefully chosen acquisitions to expand or enhance their profits.
Here are three top thrift companies …read more »
Green stocks are shares of companies that promote and/or profit from actions that are good for the environment. Although many have a lot of conceptual and emotional appeal, they may offer limited returns to investors. These companies often need a long time to develop in light of high start-up costs and uncertain government subsidies. Pat McKeough believes investors should use care when investing in these companies, and focus on those that have strong business models and long-term growth prospects.
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