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.

Our view on how Verizon, one of our best dividend stocks in the U.S., aims to hold off its challengers with two takeovers, including AOL.
Our take on how blue chip stock Fortis seeks to balance the risks and of growth by acquisition and keep its dividend rising.
As the “Internet of Things” grows, Texas Instruments’ strong focus on analog chips makes it one of our top U.S. stocks to invest in.
As it improves the performance of a big 2013 acquisition, ConAgra solidifies its position as one of our top stocks to buy in the U.S.
The 2014 purchase of Shoppers Drug has increased the value of Loblaw’s stock and confirms it as one of our top Canadian stocks.
Quick to take the lead in changing trends, Google continues to rate as one of our best tech stocks
Home renovations spurred by an improved real estate market help keep Stanley Black and Decker one on our best stocks to buy in the U.S.
With $44 billion earmarked for new projects, Enbridge builds up its cash flow and keeps our rating as one of Canada’s best dividend stocks.
Production problems solved, the 787 Dreamliner has over 1,000 sales, and that keeps Boeing high on our list of blue chips stocks.