MKS INSTRUMENTS INC., $84.96, symbol MKSI on Nasdaq, is a leading global developer, manufacturer, and supplier of instruments and components used to measure, control, and analyze gases used in semiconductor manufacturing.
The company also produces instruments for manufacturers of fibre optics, flat-panel displays, gas lasers, and… Read More
PFIZER INC., $40.39, New York symbol PFE, is a buy.
The company is one of the world’s largest makers of prescription drugs. Its top-selling brands include Enbrel (arthritis), Ibrance (breast cancer) and Prevnar (pneumonia).
Pfizer has increased its dividend rate each year since 2011. Starting with the… Read More
CGI INC., $127.47, Toronto symbol GIB.A, is your #1 Aggressive Buy for 2023.
The stock lets investors tap Canada’s largest provider of computer outsourcing services. It helps its clients automate certain routine functions like accounting and buying supplies. That makes companies more efficient and lets them… Read More
A: Freeport-McMoRan Inc., $38.07, symbol FCX on New York (Shares outstanding: 1.4 billion; Market cap: $53.6 billion; Resources sector; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.fcx.com), is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers. As well, it also produces gold, molybdenum, and other commodities. The company… Read More
A: Xylem Inc., $98.05, symbol XYL on New York (Shares outstanding: 180.3 million; Market cap: $17.6 billion; Manufacturing & Industry sector; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.xylem.com), is a manufacturer of water technology and equipment for construction firms, utilities, farmers, food and beverage companies, and many others… Read More
A: Trimble Inc., $49.42, symbol TRMB on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 247.0 million; Market cap: $12.1 billion; www.trimble.com), mainly provides advanced GPS positioning systems for auto fleets and other business clients. It also sells connectivity, modeling, analytics and autonomous driving solutions.
A: Definity Financial Corp., $34.96, symbol DFY on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 115.9 million; Market cap: $4.1 billion; www.definityfinancial.com), is the new name for the holding company of Economical Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, Petline Insurance, and Sonnet Insurance.
Definity was created as part of Economical Insurance’s demutualization… Read More
Short answers to current issues of importance for Canadian investors:
Q: Pat, do you think this Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse is powerful enough to set off a broad slump in the North American or even the world banking industry, something like the 2008/2009 downturn?
STRATASYS LTD., $15.00, symbol SSYS on Nasdaq, is an Israel-based maker of 3D printers, software, and 3D-printed parts on demand. It has been involved in 3D printing for more than 30 years.
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is a process of making three dimensional solid objects… Read More
CALIAN GROUP LTD., $62.60, is a buy. The stock (symbol CGY on Toronto) lets investors tap the Ottawa-based company’s four main operating segments:
Advanced Technologies offers products and engineering services for the space, communications, nuclear, agriculture, defence and government segments. This includes supplying communication systems and… Read More
PFIZER INC., $40.10, New York symbol PFE, is a buy.
The company is one of the world’s largest makers of prescription drugs. Its top-selling brands include Enbrel (arthritis), Ibrance (breast cancer) and Prevnar (pneumonia).
Pfizer has agreed to acquire Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq symbol SGEN), which specializes in… Read More
CHOICE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, $14.22, is a top pick for 2023.
Choice is Canada’s biggest REIT, with 702 retail, industrial and residential properties totalling 63.9 million square feet of gross leasable area. Its occupancy rate is a high 97.8%. George Weston Ltd. (Toronto symbol… Read More
You Can See Our Current Power Recommendations For April 2023 here.
Understanding our recommendations: Power Buy—These stocks are our top choices for new buying now. We feel each currently offers the best combination of fundamentals (earnings, sales, cash flow and so on) plus external factors (industry… Read More
Oil and gas stocks have moved up as the U.S. and other economies recover. The war in Ukraine has also spurred prices. We recommend that most investors maintain exposure to the oil and gas industry as part of a balanced portfolio. But to cut risk,… Read More
Like most silver stocks, Hecla Mining is heavily influenced by silver prices. But we think the direction of silver prices—and for Hecla shares—is upward. That’s in part because global demand for silver, used in solar panels, electric vehicles and other key green technologies continues to… Read More
Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month:
ACI WORLDWIDE, $22.70, is a buy. The firm… Read More
INTACT FINANCIAL, $186.68, is a #1 Power Buy for 2023. The insurer (Toronto symbol IFC; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.intactfc.com; Shares outstanding: 175.3 million; Market cap: $32.8 billion; Dividend yield: 2.4%) provides investors exposure to Canada’s largest property and casualty insurer. Specifically, Intact insures more than five million individuals and businesses. Its… Read More
