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TC ENERGY INC., $55.39, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol TRP; Shares o/s: 1.0 billion; Market cap: $55.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 7.2%; www.tcenergy.com) operates a pipeline network that pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S....

Most precious-metal stocks dropped, along with the market, in March 2020. They then quickly reversed that trend to soar for investors, in part because of gold’s appeal as a “safe harbour” in times of economic uncertainty. In fact, in August 2020, gold jumped to over $2,000 U.S....

Here are two of our top safety-conscious recommendations. Both have strong growth ahead. Look for that to spur their share prices and your returns.


LOBLAW COMPANIES, $147.30, is a buy. The retailer (Toronto symbol L; Shares outstanding: 310.4 million; Market cap: $45.5 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 1.2%; www.loblaw.ca) operates 1,104 supermarkets under several banners, including Loblaws, Zehrs, Provigo, Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills....

Generally speaking, Canadians are blocked from buying mutual funds that are registered in the U.S. unless those funds are also registered with provincial securities commissions. (Moreover, some Canadian mutual funds are only available in a limited number of provinces.)


Investors in this country can, however, buy exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, listed on U.S....

Rising interest rates boost the appeal of bonds and so can hurt the share prices of competing high-yield utility stocks like Enbridge. It’s important to note, however, that bond investors must treat interest payments they receive as regular income. As a result, they pay higher taxes on that income compared to dividend income qualifying for the Canadian dividend tax credit....

GUESS? INC., $24.91, symbol GES on New York, is a Los Angeles-based clothing company for women’s, men’s, and children’s products. It also licenses the Guess name to other companies for eyewear, watches, jewellery, and other categories outside its core business.

As of October 28, 2023, the company operated 1,015 of its own stores in Europe, the Americas, and Asia....

DRAFTKINGS INC., $41.28, is still a buy. The digital sports entertainment and gaming company (symbol DKNG on Nasdaq) currently provides sports betting in several U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Kentucky, Vermont and Massachusetts....

CANADIAN TIRE CORP., $141.91, Toronto symbol CTC.A, is a top pick for 2024.

Investors benefit from the company’s 502 Canadian Tire stores. They sell automotive parts and services, and household and sporting goods; franchisees run most of the locations....

LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD., $144.60, Toronto symbol L, is a buy.

The company operates 1,104 supermarkets under several banners, including Loblaws, Zehrs, Provigo, Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills.

In March 2014, it purchased the Shoppers Drug Mart chain for $12.3 billion in cash and shares....

These two REITs focus on urban properties in Canada’s biggest cities. Those high-quality assets should continue to help them attract tenants and sustain their distributions.


ALLIED PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $18 is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol AP.UN; Cyclical-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Units o/s: 128.0 million; Market cap: $2.3 billion; Dist....