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 and spent more than a decade at the Financial Post DataGroup before joining TSI Network. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.

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McDonald's Corp. plans to keep aggressively opening locations to continue to power its sales.
Blue Chip Stocks
McDonald’s Reports Higher Sales Despite Economic Headwinds
McDonald’s Corp. plans to keep aggressively opening locations to continue to power its sales.
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Jim Bates
Dividend Stocks
T. Rowe Price Group Offers a High 4.8% Yield Enhanced by a Key New Strategic Alliance
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Jim Bates
Mattr Corp. (formerly ShawCor Ltd.) has a strong position in an expanding infrastructure materials market.
Growth Stocks
Mattr Is a High-Growth Infrastructure Materials Play, Trading Cheaply Right Now
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Jim Bates
Growth Stocks
Understanding the Canadian Bear Market: Why Holding Steady Matters
Navigating volatility during a Canadian bear market can define your long‑term success. Keep reading for more.
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Jim Bates
Growth Stocks
Cintas Corp Posts Impressive 17.7% Quarterly Earnings Growth
Top defensive pick Cintas Corp. has gained 21.5% this year while the S&P 500 is up just 2.0% thanks to strong, consistent revenue and earnings growth.
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Jim Bates
Dividend Stocks
Andrew Peller Offers a 5.0% Yield at a Bargain Valuation
Andrew Peller Ltd. is on the upswing and offers a high 5.0% yield and a very low P/E
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Jim Bates
Growth Stocks
Linde PLC’s prospects are solid given its resilient markets
Linde plc grew earnings while continuing a 32-year dividend-increase streak as the firm sells into resilient markets.
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Jim Bates
Growth Stocks
FirstService delivers 38.3% earnings growth
This year, we picked this firm as your #1 Aggressive Buy. We feel the company has several advantages that will continue to fuel your gains for many years to come, well beyond 2025.

Those strengths include the company’s ability to acquire smaller firms and improve their profitability....
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Jim Bates
Dividend Stocks
Industrial and automotive markets now represent 70% of total sales for Texas Instruments
This firm’s strategic focus on industrial and automotive markets positions it exceptionally well for sustained growth. These two segments collectively accounted for 70% of first-quarter revenues, providing stability and expansion opportunities as industrial automation accelerates and vehicle electrification continues.

The company’s financial strength is particularly impressive, with $5 billion in cash and short-term investments supporting both aggressive growth initiatives and shareholder returns....
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Jim Bates
Dividend Stocks
IGM Financial: Rising Assets Under Management Supports Its High Dividend Yield
IGM Financial Inc. offers a high 5.1% payout along with rising assets under management.
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Jim Bates
Dividend Stocks
H&R REIT Pays a 5.6% Yield Backed by Residential and Industrial Properties
H&R REIT offers a high 5.6% yield as it transitions to a simplified growth-oriented portfolio centered on residential and industrial properties.
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Jim Bates
Growth Stocks
CGI Inc: Strong Results Fuel Continued Global Growth in the Tech Services Sector
CGI Inc. continues to perform well across all metrics with rising revenues and earnings plus its robust backlog gives plenty of visibility into future growth.
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