canadian utilities
LINAMAR CORP., $65.43, Toronto symbol LNR, remains a buy for long-term gains.
The company makes a variety of automotive parts, including cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. It also makes self-propelled, scissor-type work platforms, under the Skyjack brand, as well as agricultural harvesting equipment.
Linamar is now buying the U.S.-based manufacturing operations of Mobex Fourth and 1, LLC....
The company makes a variety of automotive parts, including cylinder heads and cylinder blocks. It also makes self-propelled, scissor-type work platforms, under the Skyjack brand, as well as agricultural harvesting equipment.
Linamar is now buying the U.S.-based manufacturing operations of Mobex Fourth and 1, LLC....
Rising interest rates can pose challenges for utility companies because of debt and the potential shift in investor preferences.
The Bank of Canada has now increased its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points—to 5.0%—in response to still-high inflation.
Generally, higher interest rates diminish the appeal of dividend-paying utility stocks, as investors shift to better-yielding bonds....
ATCO LTD. (Toronto symbols ACO.X [class I non-voting] $58 and ACO.Y [class II voting] $58; Income Portfolio, Utilities sector; Shares outstanding: 58.2 million; Market cap: $3.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.0; Dividend yield: 2.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.atco.com) is a holding company....
Utilities provide key necessities such as electricity, gas and water. Given the large capital costs to establish these services and the regulated nature of the businesses, utilities typically face limited or no competition in most jurisdictions.
At the same time, though, the share prices of utility companies are generally hurt in a rising interest rate environment for two reasons: first, utilities overall carry high levels of debt and their interest costs will likely go up as rates rise; second, dividend investors may find rising yields on fixed-income instruments more appealing when compared to the dividend yields on utility companies.
However, the main attraction of utilities remains their secure and steady growth provided by long-term contracts with energy regulators....
At the same time, though, the share prices of utility companies are generally hurt in a rising interest rate environment for two reasons: first, utilities overall carry high levels of debt and their interest costs will likely go up as rates rise; second, dividend investors may find rising yields on fixed-income instruments more appealing when compared to the dividend yields on utility companies.
However, the main attraction of utilities remains their secure and steady growth provided by long-term contracts with energy regulators....
Rising interest rates boost bond yields and their appeal with investors. Conversely, rising rates can hurt the appeal of high-yield utilities, and their shares, since those companies must pay higher interest on their debt. Still, top utilities remain financially healthy and continue to expand and pay dividends....
Canadian Utilities and its parent company ATCO remain great ways for investors to earn reliable dividends. Investors looking for yield should opt for the subsidiary, while value seekers should buy the parent for its holding company discount.
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD....
CANADIAN UTILITIES LTD....
We prefer top-quality utility stocks over bonds, mainly due to the favourable tax treatment of dividends compared to interest payments. We like both Canadian Utilities and ATCO, which both offer dependable dividends. ATCO’s holding company discount also enhances its appeal.
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CANADIAN TIRE CORP., $176.37, Toronto symbol CTC.A, is a top pick for 2023.
Investors benefit from the company’s 504 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations....
Investors benefit from the company’s 504 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations....
CGI INC., $127.47, Toronto symbol GIB.A, is your #1 Aggressive Buy for 2023.
The stock lets investors tap Canada’s largest provider of computer outsourcing services. It helps its clients automate certain routine functions like accounting and buying supplies....
The stock lets investors tap Canada’s largest provider of computer outsourcing services. It helps its clients automate certain routine functions like accounting and buying supplies....