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IBM is best known for its work in areas like:
- Cloud computing
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Enterprise software
- Cybersecurity
- IT consulting
- Quantum computing
The company’s AI platform, IBM Watson, is widely recognized for helping businesses use data and automation more effectively. IBM also supports organizations across industries such as finance, healthcare, government, and retail by providing advanced digital solutions.
With a strong focus on innovation and research, IBM continues to be a global leader in technology transformation and enterprise services.
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As our subscriber, you know that ACI Worldwide and Broadridge are not household names. Still, you also know that does nothing to diminish the vital role they play for corporations relying on their back-office supports.
In addition, you should know that both of these service providers have business models that will let them prosper despite COVID-19’s huge economic and social impact.
That’s why we continue to see both ACI Worldwide and Broadridge as buys for your future gains.
ACI WORLDWIDE, $24.32, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.aciworldwide.com; Shares outstanding: 116.1 million; Market cap: $2.9 billion; No dividends paid) makes software for processing transactions by credit cards, debit cards, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals and interbank systems....
In addition, you should know that both of these service providers have business models that will let them prosper despite COVID-19’s huge economic and social impact.
That’s why we continue to see both ACI Worldwide and Broadridge as buys for your future gains.
ACI WORLDWIDE, $24.32, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.aciworldwide.com; Shares outstanding: 116.1 million; Market cap: $2.9 billion; No dividends paid) makes software for processing transactions by credit cards, debit cards, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals and interbank systems....
Our two top Canadian insurance recommendations will be slowed by the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly their Asian operations. Much of that drop stems from the global stock market downturn; it hurts their wealth management fees as their clients’ stock portfolios drop in value....
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. $105 (www.iff.com) is still a buy. The company plans to merge with the nutition and biosciences business of DuPont (New York symbol DD). DuPont shareholders will own 55.4% of the combined company, with IFF shareholders owning the rest....
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP. $2.28 is still a hold. The company (New York symbol BGG; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 42.5 million; Market cap: $96.9 million; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.1; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.briggsandstratton.com) makes lawnmower engines, portable power generators, pressure washers, and snowblowers and throwers.
Under a new strategy to protect investor value, Briggs will focus on making engines for industrial and consumer uses, standby power generators and commercial battery systems....
Under a new strategy to protect investor value, Briggs will focus on making engines for industrial and consumer uses, standby power generators and commercial battery systems....
The COVID-19 outbreak could prompt many businesses to cut their spending on important equipment such as video surveillance systems (made by Motorola Solutions) and self-serve cash registers (NCR). However, we believe many other businesses will see that as a false economy because these products help them operate more efficiently....
Cintas investors already expect the COVID-19 pandemic to hurt demand for the company’s uniform services, particularly from restaurants and hotels.
However, invests will benefit from higher demand for uniforms, including scrubs, from hospitals and healthcare providers....
However, invests will benefit from higher demand for uniforms, including scrubs, from hospitals and healthcare providers....
ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO. $33 is a buy. This company (New York symbol ADM; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 556.7 million; Market cap: $18.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.3; Divd. yield: 4.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.adm.com) is a leading processor of corn, wheat, soybeans, canola and other crops for flour, oils and other food ingredients....
In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, these four fast-food operators have closed their dine-in areas. However, they continue to serve customers with take-out and drive-thru facilities. Recent investments in their home-delivery operations have proven timely, as those upgrades are now helping them cope as more people eat at home.
We feel that all four will rebound quickly in the next few months once they resume normal operations....
We feel that all four will rebound quickly in the next few months once they resume normal operations....
Stock prices have dropped sharply in anticipation of a much wider spread of the coronavirus, and the deep and sustained economic setback that could result. That could happen—no one can predict the future. However, most sharp market downturns are temporary. Due to modern medicine and technology, the coronavirus impact is unlikely to get so big that it brings on a long-lasting stock-market decline.
Our advice is that if your stock holdings made sense for you a few weeks ago, in light of your investment goals, financial circumstances and temperament, then you should hang on to them.
The crisis has also highlighted why you should stick with our three-pronged approach to investing.
Meantime, we still see several compelling buys despite the current uncertainty....
Our advice is that if your stock holdings made sense for you a few weeks ago, in light of your investment goals, financial circumstances and temperament, then you should hang on to them.
The crisis has also highlighted why you should stick with our three-pronged approach to investing.
Meantime, we still see several compelling buys despite the current uncertainty....
TELUS $51.39 is a #1 Buy for 2020. The stock (Toronto symbol T; Shares outstanding: 607.2 million; Market cap: $32.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 4.5%; www.telus.com) lets you tap Canada’s third-largest wireless carrier after Rogers Communications (No....