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QUANTUMSCAPE CORPORATION, $7.02, symbol QS on New York, is a developer of next-generation solid-state lithium metal for use in electric vehicles. Bill Gates was an early investor in the company, founded in 2010.
CEO Jagdeep Singh, a computer scientist by education, co-founded the San Jose-based company with mechanical engineer Tim Holme....
CEO Jagdeep Singh, a computer scientist by education, co-founded the San Jose-based company with mechanical engineer Tim Holme....
J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO., $296.00, New York symbol JPM, is a buy.
Morgan is the largest banking firm in the U.S., with total assets of $4.36 trillion as of March 31, 2025.
The bank has passed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest annual stress test, which measures how financial firms would cope with a jump in unemployment, falling stock prices and other unfavourable developments.
As a result, Morgan plans to increase your quarterly dividend by 7.1%....
Morgan is the largest banking firm in the U.S., with total assets of $4.36 trillion as of March 31, 2025.
The bank has passed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest annual stress test, which measures how financial firms would cope with a jump in unemployment, falling stock prices and other unfavourable developments.
As a result, Morgan plans to increase your quarterly dividend by 7.1%....
The shares of oil and gas stocks remain high as energy demand stays strong. Still, to cut risk, stick with producers that have positive cash flow even in times of low energy prices. Here are two that should meet that requirement. Moreover, they pay solid dividends.
CENOVUS ENERGY, $19.39, is a buy for long-term gains. The company (Toronto symbol CVE; Shares outstanding: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $35.2 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 4.1%; cenovus.com) is now Canada’s third-largest producer of oil and natural gas after Canadian Natural Resources and Suncor....
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.’s recent $4.1 billion acquisition demonstrates its commitment to strategic opportunities that enhance its dominant life sciences position.
Alcon shares let you benefit from the rapidly expanding markets for contact lenses and cataract surgery. The company’s technological leadership is also set to pay off for investors.
It’s worth noting that Alcon is a spinoff—Novartis set up this former business unit as a separate company in early 2019....
It’s worth noting that Alcon is a spinoff—Novartis set up this former business unit as a separate company in early 2019....
Top pick Cenovus Energy Inc. is trading cheaply and offering a high 4.3% yield as production rises and new projects will drive growth even higher this year.
WSP GLOBAL INC., $276.64, symbol WSP on Toronto, is a professional services consulting firm. It employs about 72,600 people, mainly engineers, technicians, scientists, environmental specialists, planners, and architects. The company is headquartered in Montreal and has over 531 offices in 50 countries.
WSP’s recently completed or ongoing major projects are varied....
WSP’s recently completed or ongoing major projects are varied....
TRAVEL + LEISURE CO., $51.89, symbol TNL on New York, is still a buy. The company is the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company with nearly 20 travel brands across its resort, travel club, and lifestyle portfolio. In total, Travel + Leisure operates over 270 timeshare resorts, with over 804,000 owners.
The company has just announced a long-term marketing partnership with Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation.
Through this collaboration, Travel + Leisure and its family of brands will be prominently featured at Hornblower’s ports and vessels....
The company has just announced a long-term marketing partnership with Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation.
Through this collaboration, Travel + Leisure and its family of brands will be prominently featured at Hornblower’s ports and vessels....
GENERAL MILLS INC., $50.52, New York symbol GIS, is a hold.
The company is one of the world’s largest foodmakers. Its top brands include Cheerios (cereal), Pillsbury (baking dough), Progresso (soups and salads) and Blue Buffalo (pet food), which it acquired in April 2018 for $8.0 billion.
With the August 2025 payment, General Mills will increase your quarterly dividend by 1.7%, to $0.61 a share from $0.60....
The company is one of the world’s largest foodmakers. Its top brands include Cheerios (cereal), Pillsbury (baking dough), Progresso (soups and salads) and Blue Buffalo (pet food), which it acquired in April 2018 for $8.0 billion.
With the August 2025 payment, General Mills will increase your quarterly dividend by 1.7%, to $0.61 a share from $0.60....
Metro’s shares have gained 40% in the past year, and recently hit a new all-time high of $109. That’s partly due to the “Buy Canadian” trend. As well, its new automated warehouses in Montreal and Toronto are cutting its labour costs, which will help to offset any negative impact from tariffs....