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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP. $23.63 (Toronto symbol MFC; Shares o/s: 2.0 billion; Market cap: $46.9 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, as well as mutual funds and investment management services....
The company also sells other forms of insurance, including health, dental and travel plans, as well as mutual funds and investment management services....
Stock market info, such as low market performance expectations and hidden value, can point to buying opportunities. However, there’s a lot more to it—and here are some additional tips.
No one can predict the future, in the stock market or anywhere else. But with the help of the right mindset, you can develop a sense of things that a successful investor should pay attention to, or can safely disregard.
Here’s one of the most valuable mindsets you can adopt as an investor: “A rising market climbs a wall of worry.” In other words, you need to recognize that rising stock prices automatically generate negative comment....
Here’s one of the most valuable mindsets you can adopt as an investor: “A rising market climbs a wall of worry.” In other words, you need to recognize that rising stock prices automatically generate negative comment....
When a company spinoff takes place, it’s often because the company’s management sees it as a good time to do so. Spinoffs involve a lot of work and resources and because of this, companies typically offer a spinoff when conditions are profitable for investors
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS L.P. $40 (Toronto symbol BEP.UN; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Utilities sector; Units outstanding: 310.0 million; Market cap: $12.4 billion; Dividend yield: 6.3%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.brookfieldrenewable.com) has interests in 217 hydroelectric generating stations, 76 wind farms, four biomass facilities and three natural gas-fired power plants.
Currently, 82% of Brookfield’s power generation comes from its hydroelectric operations, 16% from wind, and 2% from solar....
Currently, 82% of Brookfield’s power generation comes from its hydroelectric operations, 16% from wind, and 2% from solar....
Both Diebold and NCR have recently attracted activist investors. That involvement should accelerate their growth plans and draw investor attention to their strong prospects.
NCR CORP. $31 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 118.6 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ncr.com) makes automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers, self-serve checkouts and kiosks for theatres and arenas.
In late 2015, private-equity firm Blackstone Group (New York symbol BX) purchased $820 million worth of NCR’s preferred shares, which can be converted to common shares at $30.00 each....
NCR CORP. $31 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 118.6 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ncr.com) makes automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers, self-serve checkouts and kiosks for theatres and arenas.
In late 2015, private-equity firm Blackstone Group (New York symbol BX) purchased $820 million worth of NCR’s preferred shares, which can be converted to common shares at $30.00 each....
If you want to find the best stocks for dividends to fit into a high-quality stock portfolio, consider their past history of dividend payments, the amount of risk you’re willing to take, and the geographical diversity of your holdings, among other important stock characteristics.
Principles of successful investing can often be a big help with financial decisions that have no direct link to the stock market. Here’s an example.
Recently I spoke to the son of one of our clients who has to make a decision about housing, but needs to look at it from a financial point of view....
Recently I spoke to the son of one of our clients who has to make a decision about housing, but needs to look at it from a financial point of view....
It’s important to take a close and critical look at stocks expected to rise. There could be hidden dangers, but also hidden opportunities
A secular bull market rises more than other bull markets, but both are similar. Recognizing the characteristics of secular bull markets, and using a conservative approach to building your diversified portfolio, will help you invest with confidence