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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Earnings just rose 13.5% at Gen Digital

Earnings just rose 13.5% at Gen Digital

Gen Digital has shown a steady increase in its user base and accompanying revenue. It continues to innovate with high R&D spending to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.

A solid yield adds to the firm’s appeal as does the low valuation: the stock trades at just 12.2… Read More

Enjoy a high 6.6% yield Verizon

Enjoy a high 6.6% yield Verizon

Verizon has now completed major upgrades to its wireless networks. Those upgrades should help it attract new users. As well, the lower capital spending bodes well for dividend increases.

The shares are also attractively priced as the stock trades at just 8.8 times the company’s 2024… Read More

Enjoy a 3.8% yield from North West Company

Enjoy a 3.8% yield from North West Company

North West Company operates in remote regions across Canada, Alaska, and other areas, which typically face less competition. This diversification helps to mitigate risk and provides a stable revenue stream.

What’s more, the firm’s offerings include essential consumer goods. This makes its business model resilient even… Read More

FedEx’s shares are cheap and poised for outperformance

FedEx’s shares are cheap and poised for outperformance

FedEx’s strong financial health and strategic acumen are reinforced by the upward revision of its consensus earnings. Its impressive track record of surpassing earnings expectations further bolsters this sentiment.

Meanwhile, dividend growth and active share buybacks also underscore the management’s belief in the intrinsic value of… Read More