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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Dividend Stocks

Texas Instruments Rides Industrial and Data Centre Rebound

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Growth Stocks

Becton Dickinson Maintains Growth Streak Despite Macro Pressures

Becton Dickinson & Co.’s presence in virtually every country delivers global reach and resources to capitalize on multiple healthcare trends across diverse markets.

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Blue Chip Stocks

Walmart’s E-Commerce Penetration Keeps Growing Across All Markets

Walmart Inc.’s investments in e-commerce, pickup and delivery services, and an expanding marketplace are creating multiple sources of growth.

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