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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Top pick Cintas Corp.’s recurring revenue and shareholder-friendly capital allocation reinforces its outlook for investors
H&R REIT offers a high 6.2% yield as it continues to trade cheaply while disposing of non-core assets and focusing on key Canadian and U.S. cities.
Nutrien’s decision to divest retail operations in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay aligns with the company’s focus on core strengths and profitability.
Top pick Teck Resources is expanding its mining operations but also venturing into the EV market with plans for a lithium-ion battery recycling facility.
Toromont reported an 8.7% revenue increase and continues to maintain a solid balance sheet while trading at a reasonable 18.4 multiple of forecast earnings.
Cheaply-priced Linamar reports a revenue and earnings surge of 18.7% and 30.8% respectively as recent acquisitions deliver results.
Gen Digital is trading at a low valuation of just 12.2 times forecast earnings even as its current profits rose 13.5% in the most recent quarter.
Verizon Communications offers an appealing 6.6% yield as cash flow rises due to declining capital expenditures
North West Company offers a high 3.8% yield which reflects its steady financial growth as it continues to expand with new stores.
Our of our favorite long-term stocks is FedEx thanks to its earnings growth now and into the future while the shares trade at just 14.3 times forecast earnings.