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We selected TC Energy as the top 2020 stock for income-seeking investors mainly because its regulated pipelines and power plants generate plenty of steady cash flow for dividends. In fact, the company has raised the payment each year for the past two decades.


Sharply lower oil prices could impact pipeline volumes....
A: Illinois Tool Works, $158.23, symbol ITW on NYSE (Shares outstanding: 318.9 million; Market cap: $49.3 billion; www.itw.com),is a multi-industry manufacturing company operating in 53 countries....
A: Intuitive Surgical Inc., $517.36, symbol ISRG on Nasdaq (Shares outstanding: 116.0 million; Market cap: $59.2 billion; www.intuitive.com), develops, manufactures and markets the da Vinci Surgical System along with related accessories, training, and services....


Special Market Report: Coronavirus


Today’s Inner Circle Q&A features a special report from Pat on the current state of the stock market in light of the coronavirus, and its impact on your investments.

Please read on for Pat’s thoughtful and practical views on what investors should consider in times like this.




In a sudden and deep stock-market drop like the one of the past few weeks, it’s all too easy to respond impulsively or go to extremes....
The best performing ETFs have low management fees and can be a great way to hold shares in multiple companies in a single investment.
Looking for high-yield low-risk investments should start by considering well-established companies that offer you these qualities
CENOVUS ENERGY, $9.32, is a buy for the Resources segment of your portfolio. The company (Toronto symbol CVE; Shares o/s: 1.2 billion; Market cap: $11.5 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 2.7%; www.cenovus.com) owns 100% of the Christina Lake and Foster Creek oil sands properties in Alberta....
Loblaw investors saw its e-commerce revenue top $1 billion in 2019. That’s almost double the retailer’s 2018 revenue, yet it represents just 2% of annual sales. The impressive growth online highlights the expanding prospects for investors but also Loblaw’s success in adapting to rapidly changing consumer demands and the proliferation of online competitors.


The company’s own online presence includes new services such as home ordering and in-store pickup or delivery....
Oil and gas prices remain under pressure, but we still believe most investors benefit from maintaining some exposure to the industry as part of a balanced portfolio. Now more than ever, however, you should stick to producers with positive cash flow—despite low energy prices....
GLOBAL X COPPER MINERS ETF $15.98, is a hold. The ETF (New York symbol COPX; buy or sell through brokers; www.globalxfunds.com) lets you track the Solactive Global Copper Miners Index, which includes 27 global mining and exploration firms....