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Key Tips for Finding Top Tech Companies in Canada for Profitable Investing

Look for top tech companies in Canada with hidden assets in research spending, a potentially profitable niche—and more—for your best chances of success

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Extendicare’s High 4.7% Yield & Rising Revenue Makes It a Solid Buy for Dividend Investors

Extendicare offers a rewarding 4.7% yield as it looks to expand its operations from a solid financial position with plenty of liquidity and reliable income.

3 min read

Jim Bates

How To Invest

How to Execute a Tax-Loss Selling Strategy

Use tax-loss selling to offset your taxable capital gains in Canada. Learn more about a tax-loss selling strategy you can use.

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Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

Newmont Delivers 2.1 Million Gold Equivalent Ounces

Newmont should benefit from a strong outlook for gold prices as the firm reports solid results while remaining at an attractive valuation.

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

Inari Medical Sees a 21.4% Revenue Surge in the Latest Quarter

Inari Medical has multiple growth catalysts on the horizon and strong market leadership in its core segments as it continues to grow revenues aggressively.

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Stanley Black & Decker Shows Staying Power With 57 Years of Increases and a 4.0% Yield

Stanley Black & Decker yields 4.0% as it continues to aggressively cut costs, expand its margins and generate plenty of cash flow to keep increasing payouts.

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Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

Motorola’s Latest Acquisition Strengthens Emergency Response Capabilities

Motorola continues to report robust revenue earnings growth as the shares keep climbing with a 48.0% gain this year so far.

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Jim Bates

Blue Chip Stocks

McDonald’s Reports Higher-Than-Expected Results Despite Operating Challenge

McDonald’s continues to improve its domestic performance and keeps raising dividends despite international challenges and an E. coli scare.

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Jim Bates

Dividend Stocks

Can You Use the Ex-Dividend Date as an Investing Strategy?

Will using the ex-dividend date and record date get more dividend returns? Keep reading for more information.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

RTX Corp. Revenues Soar 49.2% and Beat Estimates

RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies Corp.) soars past expectations as the defense giant settles legacy issues and focuses on future growth.

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Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

MarineMax Faces High Debt and Falling Revenues

MarineMax has embarked on an impressive acquisition spree but now has high debt levels as it struggles to maintain revenues and earnings.

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Jim Bates

Dividend Stocks

2024’s Hidden Dividend Treasures: 6 Stocks Primed for a Comeback

TSI’s Scott Clayton has unearthed a sextet of dividend-paying gems hiding in plain sight. These companies, spanning industries from railway giants to potato powerhouses, have seen their share prices take a beating in 2024. But don’t be fooled by their temporary fall from grace – our rigorous TSI Dividend Sustainability Rating System suggests these stocks are coiled springs, ready to bounce back with a vengeance.

We’ve identified six companies that not only maintain rock-solid dividend credentials but also possess the financial firepower and market positioning to deliver potentially explosive returns in 2025 and beyond....

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Cisco Leverages $28 Billion to Boost AI and Cybersecurity

Cisco Systems continues its strategic pivot from hardware to software with steady dividend growth as it redirects resources to ai and innovative software services.

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Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

WELL Health Technologies’ Platform Delivers 1.48 Billion Patient Visits Across North America

Well Health Technologies reports 23.1% revenue surge as it bridges virtual and physical care across multiple specialties on both sides of the border.

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

TJX Companies raises dividend for the 27th time in 28 years

The TJX Companies sees 6.0% revenue growth and raises its dividend for the 27th time in 28 years.

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

What is Value Investing? And How Can it Boost My Portfolio Returns?

We have been asked many times, “What is value investing and how can I profit from it?” The Successful Investor approach involves focusing on stocks that provide good prospects, but can be bought at a low price relative to other stocks on the market

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Scott Clayton

Growth Stocks

ADF Group Announces $234 Million in New U.S. Contracts

ADF Group just reported 51.8% higher earnings with key projects including the second construction phase of a pharmaceutical company’s facilities in the U.S. Midwest.

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Scott Clayton

Value Stocks

Finning International maintains balance sheet and dividend growth

Finning International maintains its dominant market position with a recession-proof revenue mix thanks to 56% of sales now coming from service operations.

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Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

Enjoy a 6% yield as Wajax strengthens its mining footprint

Wajax yields 6% with a strong history of dividend sustainability backed by diversified revenue streams and a strengthened presence in lucrative markets.

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Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

Get a 4.0% yield from T. Rowe Price

T. Rowe Price Group yields 4% as it demonstrates strength with assets under management up 12.4% and international presence now reaching about 9% of total assets.

2 min read

Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

Mattr’s Modernization Push Targets 20% Profit Margins by 2030 With a $150M Facility Upgrade

Mattr offers compelling value as the company executes a long-term transformation plan to boost margins and earnings.

3 min read

Jim Bates

Growth Stocks

Duolingo sees surging subscriber numbers and profitability

Duolingo reported 40% revenue growth in its most recent quarter as it generates a larger profit & provides additional in-demand services to more subscribers.

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

How to spot the best highest-yielding Canadian dividend stocks

Investors interested in dividends should only buy the highest-yielding Canadian dividend stocks if they meet these criteria.

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Dividend Stocks

5 Top Dividend Payers With Spinoff Plans to Unlock Value

TSI in the Globe & Mail: Here are 5 companies planning 2025 spinoffs and scoring high Dividend Sustainability marks.

3 min read

Scott Clayton

Blue Chip Stocks

Rising demand for cloud and AI services boosts IBM stock 46% in the past year

Top pick IBM offers a solid yield and an exciting path to profit from both AI & cloud computing – the shares are a strong buy even after a 45.9% one-year return.

3 min read

Scott Clayton