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The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive returns for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....

Both these Canadian insurance stocks provide investors growth prospects as well as high dividend yields. We see each as a buy.


MANULIFE FINANCIAL, $44.10, is a buy. This safety-conscious stock (Toronto symbol MFC; Shares o/s: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $77.1 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Yield: 3.6%; www.manulife.ca) represents one of Canada’s largest life insurers....

Under a new plan to pivot away from underperforming Latin American markets, Bank of Nova Scotia recently purchase a 14.9% stake in U.S.-banking firm KeyCorp (New York symbol KEY). KeyCorp provides a variety of financial services through 1,000 branches in 15 states....

Definity Financial has demonstrated strong operational performance while making strategic acquisitions to expand its geographical and brokerage footprint.

A: Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc., $43.63, symbol AND on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 41.5 million; Market cap: $1.7 billion; www.andlauerhealthcare.com), is a supply chain management company.

Through its digital infrastructure, Andlauer offers customized third-party logistics (3PL) and transportation services for the healthcare sector....

A: Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust, $11.93, symbol DIR.UN on Toronto (Units outstanding: 277.3 million; Market cap: $3.5 billion; www.dream.ca/industrial/), is a real estate investment trust, or REIT....

In recent Inner Circles and Quarterly Client Letters, we’ve noted that good and bad changes have taken place lately in law and politics, in the U.S. and around the world. In my view, a good change took place in Canada in the first week of 2025, when Prime Minister Trudeau decided to step down as leader of Canada’s Liberal party.

Odd coincidence: Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden, though far apart in age, have some things in common....

Intact Financial has engaged in a successful strategic expansion with its shares up 82% over the past five years while remaining attractively valued.

TIMKEN CO., $71.54, symbol TKR on New York, is a global leader in tapered roller bearings, engineered bearings, and industrial motion products. The company’s globally diverse customer base includes companies in industrial distribution, renewable energy, automation, automotive original equipment, agriculture/turf, rail, aerospace, auto/truck aftermarket, construction, and services.

Founded in 1899 by Henry Timken, the company has 142 manufacturing facilities and service centres, 28 technology and engineering centres, and 73 distribution centres and warehouses....

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