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Signet Jewelers Ltd. is still subject to changes in consumer confidence, but it’s making smart moves to spur growth
Sun Life Financial Inc. and Manulife Financial Corp. each offers a combination of solid earnings growth, ongoing share repurchases, and impressive dividend yields.
Top pick Yum Brands Inc. gives you sales growth, steady EPS growth, and a solid dividend
Nutrien Ltd. offers exposure to potash and nitrogen prices, a stable retail base and strong profitability.
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Consider “hedge fund investing”....
Consider “hedge fund investing”....
Capital Power Corp., $18.02, symbol CPX on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 99.7 million; Market cap: $1.8 billion; www.capitalpower.com), is one of Canada’s largest independent power producers, with interests in 3,500 megawatts of generation capacity.
In 2013, the company sold its New England power plants to Emera for $541 million U.S....
In 2013, the company sold its New England power plants to Emera for $541 million U.S....
Vermilion Energy, $37.56, symbol VET on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 110.8 million; Market cap: $4.2 billion; www.vermilionenergy.com), produces oil and gas in Western Canada, Europe and Australia. It also holds an 18.5% interest in Ireland’s Corrib gas field....