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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Finning trades at a low valuation

Finning trades at a low valuation

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments in Canada and elsewhere continue to invest in new public works projects such as roads, mass transit systems and hospitals. Those investments are fuelling strong orders for Finning as well as demand for its maintenance and repair… Read More

Get 4.3% from T. Rowe Price

Get 4.3% from T. Rowe Price

Concerns over high interest rates and their impact on loan demand and writeoffs have hindered the shares of the big banks. That’s partly why we recommend investors diversify their holdings with non-bank companies like T. Rowe Price that serve niche segments of the finance industry… Read More

Get a high 5.0% from Conagra Brands

Get a high 5.0% from Conagra Brands

Conagra Brands owns some of the best-known brands in the industry, which should help it pass along its rising costs to consumers.

Those strong brands have ensured that higher prices have not significantly hurt its volumes. The company is also improving its efficiency, which helps… Read More