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The shares of oil and gas stocks remain high as energy demand stays strong. We continue to recommend that most investors maintain some exposure to the oil and gas industry as part of a balanced portfolio—despite tariffs. Still, to cut risk, stick with producers that have positive cash flow even in times of low energy prices....

Enbridge could be hurt by U.S. tariffs on Canadian oil imports. However, the company still plans to spend $7 billion on new projects and upgrades in 2025. Meanwhile, its strong base of assets in the U.S. will help offset tariff risks—in 2024 it generated 59% of its revenue south of the border....

Emerson Electric is responding to resilient demand in key markets with a focus on industrial digitalization as it transforms its portfolio.

A: Enghouse Systems Ltd., $25.28, symbol ENGH on Toronto, (Shares outstanding: 55.2 million; Market cap: $1.4 billion; www.enghouse.com) is a software and services provider.

The company operates through two business groups: Interactive Management (59% of total revenue) sells software for managing customer interactions; and Asset Management (41% of revenue) offers technological solutions for network operators as well as software solutions for transit and transportation operators.

Enghouse’s revenue fell 7.3%, from $503.8 million in 2020 (fiscal years ended October 31) to $467.2 million in 2021....

Warner Music should continue to dominate in the streaming era with a new multi-year agreement with Spotify and a key catalog acquisition.

Finding stocks with growth potential that will fulfill their promise is not easy. But there are a range of tried and true factors to watch out for. Here they are:

BIRKENSTOCK HOLDING LIMITED, $49.48, symbol BIRK on New York, is an iconic German footwear maker whose history dates back to 1774. The first Birkenstock sandal was created by Karl Birkenstock in 1963. Karl was the great-great-grandson of founder Johann Adam Birkenstock.

California dressmaker Margo Fraser brought the sandals to the U.S....

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, $170.98, Toronto symbol RY, is a buy.

The bank continues to benefit from its March 2024 purchase of the Canadian operations of U.K.-based HSBC Holdings plc (New York symbol HSBC) for $15.5 billion.

HSBC operates 130 branches that mainly cater to businesses in industries that trade and bank internationally....

The shares of these two utilities has moved up sharply in the last year. That’s partly because new datacentres will need large amounts of electricity to power artificial intelligence applications. That should continue to spur their earnings and dividends. However, we still prefer Alliant for your new buying due to its lower reliance on coal.


ALLIANT ENERGY CORP....

In response to rising consumer demand more healthful foods, Mondelez and Campbell’s are reformulating their products with new ingredients. While that will add to their costs, it should also help drive their long-term sales. Moreover, their strong brands make it easier for them to pass along those higher costs to customers.


MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC....