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

Sun Life and Manulife Each Offers an Impressive Yield of 3.4% and 3.7%

Sun Life Financial Inc. and Manulife Financial Corp. each offers a combination of solid earnings growth, ongoing share repurchases, and impressive dividend yields.

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Growth Stocks

Yum Brands is a Good Bet on Steady Unit Growth and Rising Profits

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Mining Stocks

Nutrien Leans on Record Fertilizer Volumes

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Growth Stocks

Earnings grew 23.3% at Stantec

Stantec Inc.’s strong focus on key solutions areas is paying off with an 11.5% revenue increase in the most recent quarter and 7% annual revenue growth projections.

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Daily Advice

Earnings are up 20.7% at Intact Financial

Intact Financial Corp. generated 6.2% higher revenues and 20.7% higher earnings as it continues to rake in higher premiums and make the most of recent acquisitions.

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Blue Chip Stocks

Enjoy a high 7.2% yield from Telus

Telus Corp. pays a high 7.2% with 7% to 10% increases promised through to 2025 on the back of reduced spending, increased productivity and better services for customers.

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Energy Stocks

Get 4.1% yield from Suncor

Suncor Energy Inc. continues to offer a high 4.1% yield while buying back shares from increased cash flow – the company’s benefitting from its oil sands focus.

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Growth Stocks

RTX shares are lighting up with serious 2024 gains already

Top pick RTX Corp. (formerly Raytheon Technologies Corp.) reports a record order backlog thanks to military demand – the shares have gained 26.3% this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Enjoy 6.5% yield from Extendicare

Extendicare Inc. offers investors a high 6.5% yield as both revenues and cash flows increase at the firm’s government-backed care homes.

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Dividend Stocks

Enjoy a high 6.2% yield from H&R REIT

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.

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Mining Stocks

Get 4.2% yield from Nutrien

Nutrien’s decision to divest retail operations in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay aligns with the company’s focus on core strengths and profitability.

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Mining Stocks

Teck Resources is ramping up Cu production amidst rising EV demand

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.

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