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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Dividend Stocks
3M’s Focus on Core Businesses and Products Continues to Pay Off
3M Company maintains a robust financial position with $5.2 billion in cash, while prioritizing shareholder returns.
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Long-term favourite Cintas Corp. has built a powerful moat as it leverages its revenue model, market leadership, and growth through economic cycles.
Growth Stocks
Cintas Delivers Continued Revenue Growth
Long-term favourite Cintas Corp. has built a powerful moat as it leverages its revenue model, market leadership, and growth through economic cycles.
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Andrew Peller Ltd. offers a high 4.9% yield while trading at an attractive price/earnings ratio
Dividend Stocks
Andrew Peller Ltd. Delivers a 4.9% Yield from Its Diversified Wine Empire
Andrew Peller Ltd. offers a high 4.9% yield while trading at an attractive price/earnings ratio
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Energy Stocks
Imperial Oil’s solid business is set to lift cash flow
Imperial Oil has gained 1,728.5% for our investors since we first recommended it and yet it’s trading at a bargain 8.6 times forecast cash flow right now.
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Our #1 Aggressive Buy for 2025 remains FirstService Corp. as we expect earnings to accelerate due to a strong acquisition history and ongoing organic growth.
Growth Stocks
FirstService Corp Delivers 9.5% Earnings Growth
Our #1 Aggressive Buy for 2025 remains FirstService Corp. as we expect earnings to accelerate due to a strong acquisition history and ongoing organic growth.
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Texas Instruments Inc. announced 16.4% higher revenues and a historic $60 billion manufacturing expansion as it extends its dividend increase streak to 22 years.
Dividend Stocks
Texas Instruments Posts 16.4% Higher Revenue
Texas Instruments Inc. announced 16.4% higher revenues and a historic $60 billion manufacturing expansion as it extends its dividend increase streak to 22 years.
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Top pick IGM Financial Inc. offers a high 4.2% yield while trading cheaply even as it reports record assets under management as well as rising revenues and earnings.
Dividend Stocks
IGM Financial Offers a 4.2% Yield at an Attractive Valuation Backed by Multiple Growth Paths
Top pick IGM Financial Inc. offers a high 4.2% yield while trading cheaply even as it reports record assets under management as well as rising revenues and earnings.
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H&R REIT offers a high 5.1% yield while trading at a cheap price as management sells non-core properties to unlock value and drive operational efficiencies.
Dividend Stocks
H&R REIT trades cheap while paying a 5.1% yield
H&R REIT offers a high 5.1% yield while trading at a cheap price as management sells non-core properties to unlock value and drive operational efficiencies.
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CGI Inc.’s 92% contract renewal rate and 4.7-year average contract duration demonstrate exceptional client retention and revenue visibility as revenue and earnings grow.
Growth Stocks
CGI Leverages Client Proximity for Competitive Advantages
CGI Inc.’s 92% contract renewal rate and 4.7-year average contract duration demonstrate exceptional client retention and revenue visibility as revenue and earnings grow.
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