canadian tire

Toronto symbol CTC.A, operates stores that sell automotive, household and sporting goods. It also operates PartSource auto parts stores, Mark’s Work Wearhouse casual clothing stores and gas stations.

CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A non-voting) is a buy. The company (Toronto symbols CTC (voting) $346 and CTC.A (non-voting) $187; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 60.8 million; Market cap: $11.4 billion; Dividend yield: 2.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Highest; www.canadiantire.ca), through its 504 Canadian Tire stores, sell automotive, household and sporting goods....
CANADIAN TIRE CORP., $177.73, Toronto symbol CTC.A, is a buy.

Investors tap the company’s 504 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations. Still, the company’s other operations also enrich its outlook....
TC ENERGY INC., $66.81, Toronto symbol TRP, remains a buy for long-term gains and income.

TC generates steady cash flow for investors mainly through a 93,300-kilometre pipeline network that pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S....
FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC., $427.11, symbol FDS on New York, is a leading provider of financial data and portfolio analytics to investment firms worldwide.

On December 27, 2021, FactSet announced that it would acquire CUSIP Global Services for $1.93 billion in cash....
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Canadian Tire’s share have dropped recently as investors fear the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 could lead to more lockdowns. However, the company’s experience with earlier shutdowns should help it cope with future disruptions. Many of its customers quickly embraced its online ordering and curbside pickup options....
These two retailers benefitted during the pandemic as consumers shifted to their online storefronts. New investments in exclusive products and loyalty plans should continue to attract customer, and let them keep raising your dividends.


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The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting government-imposed lockdowns hurt Canada’s bricks-and-mortar retailers, except those deemed “essential” like supermarkets and drug stores. Although most regions have since eased their COVID restrictions, customer traffic and sales remain below pre-pandemic levels....
CANADIAN TIRE CORP. (class A) is a buy. The retailer (Toronto symbols CTC $265 and CTC.A $202; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 60.8 million; Market cap: $12.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.canadiantire.ca) has jumped over 60% in the past year as the pandemic spurred strong demand from locked down consumers for home improvement products....