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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Dividend Stocks

T. Rowe Price Group Offers a High 4.8% Yield Enhanced by a Key New Strategic Alliance

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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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AI Investing

Cisco Shows Resilience With Strong Quarterly Results

Cisco is navigating the transition to next-generation networking technologies with strong positions in high-growth markets including AI.

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Growth Stocks

RTX Corp. Posted Steady Growth in the Latest Quarter

RTX Corp.’s (formerly Raytheon Technologies) earnings forecast for 2025 reflects confidence in the company’s ability to maintain its growth trajectory.

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Value Stocks

Finning: Diversified Revenue Streams Support Resilience Across Economic Cycles

Finning International’s comprehensive service model combines multiple recurring revenue streams to create a robust business capable of weathering downturns.

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Dividend Stocks

Attractive Valuation and Yield Make T. Rowe Price a Compelling Buy

T. Rowe Price offers a 5.8% yield at an attractive valuation as it keeps growing assets under management due to its consistent returns and a client-first culture.

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Growth Stocks

Mattr Corp: Revenue Rose 8.5% and Earnings Beat Estimates

Mattr (formerly ShawCor) is making good progress with its two main industrial businesses as revenues and earnings are projected to grow significantly.

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Value Stocks

Campbell’s Gains from Rao’s Deal and Offers 4.1% Dividend Yield

While Campbell’s Co. faces near-term challenges from shifting consumer preferences and potential tariff impacts, its strong brand portfolio, dividend income, and strategic initiatives provide a solid foundation for long-term investors. The recent acquisition of premium brands like Rao’s enhances the company’s growth profile, while cost savings programs should help protect margins.

Investors should monitor developments regarding U.S....

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Value Stocks

Conagra Brands is a Buy With Its 5.5% Yield

Conagra Brands offers a high yield at 5.5% which should help offset concerns about lower revenue and earnings forecasts.

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Value Stocks

Leon’s Furniture Outperforms Industry Amid Challenges

Leon’s Furniture is attractively priced as it continues to offer a solid yield and plenty of upside thanks to some promising real estate developments.

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Dividend Stocks

Urban Shopping Centers Outperform as Consumers Return to Brick-and-Mortar

RioCan REIT offers a high 7.1% yield as it continues to expand and report high occupancy rates from a reliable suite of large, well-known and stable tenants.

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