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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Dividend Stocks
Andrew Peller Delivers a 4.7% Yield as Canada’s Leading Wine Producer
Andrew Peller Ltd. offers a high 4.7% yield while leveraging leading brands and broad distribution to drive long‑term value.
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Growth Stocks
FirstService Offers Strong Compounding Potential
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Jim Bates
Dividend Stocks
Texas Instruments Rides Industrial and Data Centre Rebound
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Growth Stocks
McCormick & Company Has Shifted To More Profitable Products
McCormick & Co. Inc. has a bright future but the shares look expensive right now
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Energy Stocks
Global Energy Demand Outlook: What It Means for Investors in Oil, Gas, and Renewables
Explore the global energy demand outlook to 2030 and beyond, including trends in renewable energy, oil, and gas—and how investors can position their portfolios.
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Growth Stocks
Adobe Inc’s High Research Spending On AI Will Soon Pay Off
Adobe Inc. remains a compelling buy due to its dominant market share, resilient subscription-based business model, and accelerating AI-driven innovation.
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Energy Stocks
Here’s a 4.3% Yield From Cenovus Energy, an Oil & Gas Leader With Rising Production Volumes
Top pick Cenovus Energy Inc. is trading cheaply and offering a high 4.3% yield as production rises and new projects will drive growth even higher this year.
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Dividend Stocks
Best-in-Class Conglomerate Dividends: Unlocking Value for Investors
Here are TSI’s conglomerate dividend leaders, selected to deliver sustainable returns and growth as well as the potential for their holding company discounts to disappear.
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Growth Stocks
Restaurant Brands International Demonstrates Commitment to Global Growth
Restaurant Brands Int’l Inc. offers a solid 3.7% yield while its growth prospects remain sound, especially internationally.
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Dividend Stocks
3M Company Focuses on Core Industrial Operations as Profitability Grows 9.9%
Top pick 3M Company has resumed growing its dividend while reporting strong operational results as it concentrates on its key strengths following a renewed industrial focus.
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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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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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