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North West Company and Leon’s operate at opposite ends of the retail spectrum—a plus for investors holding both. The first company has stores mostly in remote regions, and the second dominates in major urban areas across Canada.


But both continue to prosper in their respective markets and, as an added bonus for investors, offer high dividend yields.


With their rising sales and profits in today’s tough retail markets, plus their sound balance sheets, we see a clear benefit for investors with both of these stocks.


LEON’S FURNITURE $16.30, is a buy. The retailer (Toronto symbol LNF; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (416-243-7880; www.leons.ca; Shares o/s: 77.2 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; Dividend yield: 3.4%) has steadily increased value for investors by raising the number of stores under its Leon’s banner from 27 in 2003 to today’s 86.


In 2013, the company nearly quadrupled with its $700 million purchase of rival The Brick....

CP Rail and IBM both just released 2019 fourth-quarter earnings—and both topped consensus analyst estimates. These better-than-expected performances bode well for the share prices of both stocks, and for their investors.


For CP, it’s a continuation of its upward trajectory, and the shares keep hitting new all-time highs....

Good companies to invest in have strong business prospects, and offer low risk with high return potential

Broadridge was our #1 Aggressive stock for 2019, and it handed investors a sizeable 30% gain. While we decided to go with Alphabet as our top Aggressive pick in 2020, Broadridge is still a strong choice for the Aggressive portion of your portfolio. The company continues to dominate its niche industry and stands to gain from new regulations that require brokers to disclose more information to their clients.


BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC....

Sticking with technology’s market leaders won’t hurt your returns. Indeed, as dominant players in their fields, they generate plenty of cash flow to keep launching new products and fuel more gains for investors. Our subscribers saw that play out last year with gains of up to 40% from the six tech stock we feature here.


MICROSOFT CORP. $168 is still a buy for investors. The company (Nasdaq symbol MSFT; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 7.6 billion; Market cap: $1.3 trillion; Price-to-sales ratio: 9.8; Dividend yield: 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.microsoft.com) is the world’s largest computer software company.


Through their shares, investors tap the company’s Windows operating system, which powers 85% of the world’s personal computers....

In addition to our three #1 picks for 2020, this issue is jam-packed with even more ways to enrich your portfolio.


Technology stocks were one of the main drivers behind the S&P 500 Index’s huge 36% gain in 2019, and should produce even more gains in 2020.


Starting, we look at six of our favourite buys in the technology industry.


All of them are leaders in their markets, which is an essential key to their success in this rapidly changing industry....

Long-time readers know that we are constantly keep you up to date on important news affecting the stocks we cover. And, of course, we aim to spotlight developments that promise to brighter the outlook for TSI Power Growth Investors. Here are two buys that stand out this month:


BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS $132.53 (New York symbol BR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.broadridge.com; Shares o/s: 116.1 million; Market cap: $15.2 billion; Dividend yield: 1.6%) is now partnering with IBM (symbol IBM on New York) to create cloud-based solutions for clients in the financial services area.


As part of this collaboration, Broadridge will develop The Broadridge Private Cloud....

NEWMONT GOLDCORP, $43.45, is a buy. The stock (New York symbol NEM; Shares outstanding: 819.6 million; Market cap: $35.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 1.3%; www.newmontgoldcorp.com) gives you exposure to the world’s largest gold miner now that Newmont has acquired Vancouver-based Goldcorp Inc....

CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, $301.29, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol CP; shares outstanding: 147.7 million; Market cap: $41.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 1.1%; www.cpr.ca) ships freight over a 22,000-kilometre rail network between Montreal and Vancouver, with links to hubs in the U.S....

The five tech stocks covered here operate in highly cyclical fields. That makes them vulnerable to a slowing global economy. However, each is a leader in its market. That gives them the financial strength to adapt to rapid changes posing a threat their dominance....