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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J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is buying back a lot of shares while raising its dividend again as it enjoys rising profits.
Dividend Stocks
JPMorgan’s Diversified Banking Empire Posts Rising Profits for Shareholders
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is buying back a lot of shares while raising its dividend again as it enjoys rising profits.
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Top pick Stantec Inc.’s focus on high-margin, digitally enabled services ensures the firm is well-positioned to sustain double-digit earnings growth.
Growth Stocks
Stantec Posts 29% Earnings Surge on Infrastructure Demand Boom
Top pick Stantec Inc.’s focus on high-margin, digitally enabled services ensures the firm is well-positioned to sustain double-digit earnings growth.
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Sun Life Financial Inc. and Manulife Financial Corp. are sound portfolio picks offering yields over 4% while remaining cheap despite significant share price gains.
Growth Stocks
This Dividend Duo Offers High Yields and Global Diversification — Here’s Why It Stands Out
Sun Life Financial Inc. and Manulife Financial Corp. are sound portfolio picks offering yields over 4% while remaining cheap despite significant share price gains.
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Yum Brands Inc. offers reliable earnings and growth prospects through a nearly fully franchised model, with expanding digital sales and rising dividends adding upside.
Growth Stocks
From Burgers to Bytes: Yum Brand’s Business Model and Tech Overhaul Brings Efficiency Wins
From Burgers to Bytes: Business Model and Tech Overhaul Brings Efficiency Wins
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Top pick Nutrien Ltd. yields an attractive 3.7%
Mining Stocks
Get a 3.7% Yield from Fertilizer Giant Nutrien, Strategically Positioned for Growth
Top pick Nutrien Ltd. yields an attractive 3.7% and remains an appealing buy due to rising fertilizer prices, aggressive cost savings and a discounted valuation.
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An open-pit copper mine with terraced excavation levels, where a large yellow excavator is loading reddish-brown copper ore into a massive dump truck under bright daylight. The rugged terrain and winding road highlight the scale and depth of the mining operation.
Mining Stocks
Teck Resources Launches Strategic Pipeline Projects to Double Copper Production Capacity
Teck Resources Ltd. offers compelling growth and stability as a cash-rich, copper-focused leader with strong operational momentum and a robust project pipeline.
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Toromont Industries Ltd. offers consistent revenue growth, an exceptional dividend track record, diversified business segments, and a strong balance sheet.
Growth Stocks
Resilient equipment dealer delivers consistent dividend growth
Toromont Industries Ltd. offers consistent revenue growth, an exceptional dividend track record, diversified business segments, and a strong balance sheet.
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Value Stocks
Linamar Corp Posts 6.6% Per-Share Earnings Growth Despite Revenue Decline
Top industrial pick Linamar Corp. delivered strong earnings growth despite challenging markets and raised its dividend
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Growth Stocks
Gen Digital Inc. Launches AI Enhancements for Next-Generation Digital Security
Gen Digital Inc. is pursuing an AI-first approach to cybersecurity in an expanding market as it continues to grow both revenues and earnings.
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