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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Growth Stocks

Cintas’ Steady Demand Offsets Macro Uncertainty

Top pick Cintas Corp.’s recurring revenue and shareholder-friendly capital allocation reinforces its outlook for investors

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Dividend Stocks

Andrew Peller Delivers a 4.7% Yield as Canada’s Leading Wine Producer

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Growth Stocks

FirstService Offers Strong Compounding Potential

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Jim Bates

Wealth Management

The hidden dangers of leaving inheritance money to your heirs without proper planning

Leaving your children and loved ones inheritance money is a wonderful gesture. But proper planning needs to be in place in order for your wealth to transfer smoothly.

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Value Stocks

Value Stocks: Finning International moves ahead with lower costs and high dividend

Low commodity prices slow Caterpillar dealer Finning International but cost savings and a high dividend make this value stock a buy.

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Blue Chip Stocks

Blue Chip Stocks: Intergration pays off for Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Loblaw Companies Ltd. has integrated Shoppers operations to cut costs, debt and grow earnings, but it will also close less-profitable food stores

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Growth Stocks

Growth stocks: McDonald’s Corp. to cut operating costs

McDonald’s Corp. will sell more of its company-owned restaurants to cut costs, grow revenue and increase share buybacks – that’s in addition to raising its dividend.

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