Jim Bates

Jim is an associate editor at TSI Network. He is the lead reporter and analyst for The Successful Investor and Wall Street Stock Forecaster and a member of the Investment Planning Committee. Jim has held the Chartered Financial Analyst designation since 1992. Jim worked at the Financial Post DataGroup from 1988 to 2000 before joining TSI Network. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.

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Get 4.6% yield from Suncor Energy

Get 4.6% yield from Suncor Energy

Despite a 5.9% rise in average daily oil production in the most recent quarter, Suncor Energy’s benchmark price for oil sands crude fell 5.2%. This led to an 8.0% revenue decline, although the final number still beat the consensus forecast.

The stock trades at just 4.9… Read More

Enjoy a 7.2% yield from Extendicare

Enjoy a 7.2% yield from Extendicare

Government funding is playing a significant role in Extendicare’s fortunes as the Ontario government in particular is stepping up to ensure quality home healthcare for its residents.

That and the company’s initiative to expand its offerings (and therefore its cash flow) should keep the high yield… Read More