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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Leon’s Furniture Outperforms Industry Amid Challenges

Leon’s Furniture Outperforms Industry Amid Challenges

Leon’s Furniture’s ability to deliver higher earnings in the latest quarter stand in contrast to the broader North American furniture retail industry. This outperformance demonstrates the firm’s market leadership, operational efficiency, and effective business model that can thrive even in challenging market conditions.

The company’s upcoming… Read More

Agilent Technologies Expands Into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Agilent Technologies Expands Into Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Agilent Technologies’ strategic acquisition of Biovectra significantly enhances its position in the growing market for specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing services. By expanding its capabilities in biologics, highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients, and emerging therapeutic modalities, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for outsourced… Read More

AT&T is Returning $40 Billion to Shareholders

AT&T is Returning $40 Billion to Shareholders

A strategic focus on core telecom businesses, impressive network expansion plans and a commitment to shareholder returns position AT&T for strong future growth. The company’s ability to attract new subscribers through 5G wireless and fiber-optic Internet services has led to impressive revenue performance.

The company plans… Read More