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The economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 has forced TD, and other big banks, to increase the funds it sets aside for possible loan defaults. While that has hurt its current earnings, the bank can comfortably absorb these charges. As well, regulators have relaxed their capitalization requirements for banks, which should help TD cope during the crisis....
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY CO. $122 is a buy. Through this stock (Toronto symbol CNR; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 713.5 million; Market cap: $87.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.8; Dividend yield: 1.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.cn.ca) investors gain exposure to a rail network stretching across the country....
Oil prices are moving up as OPEC producers and others cut their supply because of reduced global demand due to the pandemic. We feel oil prices will continue to move higher as more countries reopen their economies.
However, with oil and gas prices still at historically low levels, it’s unlikely that renewable power sources will soon replace the need for fossil fuels....
However, with oil and gas prices still at historically low levels, it’s unlikely that renewable power sources will soon replace the need for fossil fuels....
Telus’s long-term commitment to improving the speed and capacity of its wireless and Internet networks continues to pay off for investors. That’s especially so during the coronavirus pandemic and the sharp rise in Canadians using their home Internet service to work remotely....
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TC ENERGY INC., $62.06, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol TRP; Shares o/s: 940.0 million; Market cap: $58.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 5.2%; www.transcanada.com) has teamed up with Calgary-based WindRiver Power Corp....
Most precious-metal stocks dropped, along with stock markets, in March 2020. They then quickly reversed that trend to soar for investors.
The extra burst reflects investor fears about many things, including stock market volatility because of COVID-19 and the length and depth of the resulting economic slowdown.
For many investors, gold and silver represents a “safe harbour” in these turbulent times....
Despite the economic disruption brought on by COVID-19, we still like the long-term prospects for investors in Canada’s top banks. As they were during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, these institutions are well prepared and well capitalized to handle the current shock.
Meanwhile, under new rules by banking regulators in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Canada’s banks have suspended their share buybacks and will not raise their dividends....
Meanwhile, under new rules by banking regulators in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Canada’s banks have suspended their share buybacks and will not raise their dividends....
If you’re looking for an ETF with top holdings and exceptionally low fees, then Pennsylvania-based Vanguard Group offers you strong options. Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies. In all, it administers over $6.2 trillion U.S....
When it comes to oil stocks, we recommend dividend investors stick with integrated producers such as Imperial Oil and Chevron. That’s because low oil prices lift profits at their refineries. The support that offers integrated firms makes their dividends more stable than those of pure-play oil producers.
IMPERIAL OIL LTD....
IMPERIAL OIL LTD....