Updating CGI Group Inc., IGM Financial Inc. and Restaurant Brands International Inc.

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CGI GROUP INC. $57 (Toronto symbol GIB.A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 313.4 million; Market cap: $17.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.cgi.com) is one of eight firms the U.S. Navy has chosen to help it upgrade its computer systems. CGI hasn’t yet said how much it would receive under its initial one-year contract. However, the Navy has set aside a total of $809.5 million U.S. for this project, which it expects to complete in 2020. The company’s strong reputation should continue to help it win more contracts from military clients. Moreover, CGI’s $21.5-billion backlog of contracts (at December 31, 2015) is equal to 2.1 times its annual revenue. CGI Group is our top Aggressive buy for 2016. IGM FINANCIAL INC. $33 (Toronto symbol IGM; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 244.8 million; Market cap: $8.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.7; Dividend yield: 5.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.igmfinancial.com) had…