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For most investors, we still think large-cap companies, or the ETFs that hold them, should form the core of their stock portfolios. However, while a lot of investors look to add a few small companies with high growth potential, many overlook medium-sized companies, or “mid caps"—regardless of their profitability and prospects....

Wind power, like solar, is inexhaustible, However, it has unique problems that hurt its appeal.


One key problem with wind is that it generates fluctuating power output, due to the variability of wind speeds. These can be as short in duration as gusts. But speed also changes from day to night, and there are seasonal and even annual changes in wind strength.


In many areas, wind blows stronger in the daytime, when demand is lower....

MOLSON COORS CANADA INC. (Toronto symbols TPX.A $95 and TPX.B $97; Conservative Growth and Income Portfolios, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 215.3 million; Market cap: $20.9 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 2.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.molsoncoors.com) is the world’s third-largest brewer....

The best profitable investing strategies for investors may have their origins in surprising places.

Here’s a look at the ins and outs of aggressive investment options

There are a variety of value investing fundamentals that Successful Investors look for when picking stocks, including hidden assets

RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $24.44 (Toronto symbol REI.UN; Units outstanding: 318.0 million; Market cap: $7.6 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 5.9%; www.riocan.com) and department store operator Hudson’s Bay Co. (Toronto symbol HBC) co-own, or control, 10 Hudson’s Bay stores through a joint-venture partnership....

MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. $23.69 (Toronto symbol MFC; Shares o/s: 2.0 billion; Market cap: $47.0 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 3.7%; www.manulife.ca) is Canada’s largest life insurer.


The company also sells other forms of insurance, including health, dental and travel plans; in addition, it offers mutual funds and investment management services....

Many emerging markets have dropped lately. That’s because a growing U.S. economy and rising interest rates have pushed up the U.S. dollar. That typically results in capital flowing to the U.S. from emerging markets and pushing down investment in those economies....

Spreading out your investments to reduce risk is a strategy that successful investors utilize. It’s a key component to being a successful investor.