oil and gas

CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY LTD., $110.57, Toronto symbol CP, is your #1 Conservative Buy for 2024.

The company ships freight over a 32,190-kilometre rail network. That line runs mainly between Montreal and Vancouver, with links to hubs in the U.S....

Oil and gas stocks moved up as the U.S. and other economies recovered after the pandemic. The war in Ukraine also spurred prices. Prices have softened lately on fears of slower global economies, but we still recommend that most investors maintain exposure to the oil and gas industry as part of a balanced portfolio....

Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month:


RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, $69.25, is a buy. The company’s (New York symbol QSR; TSI Rating: Average) (www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 478.0 million; Market cap: $31.3 billion; Dividend yield: 3.4%) Burger King chain in the U.S....

Japan’s population is getting older, and with an average age of 49.5 years, is the oldest population in the world. While people are living longer the fertility rate is declining—women are expected to bear only 1.3 children during their lifetimes.


Given the low fertility rate, the Japanese population is expected to decline by about a quarter, from 125 million today to 96 million by 2060....

OMAI GOLD MINES CORP., $0.16, symbol OMG on TSX Venture, owns 100% of the past producing Omai gold mine in Guyana. The company currently does not generate revenue from the mine.

The history of the Omai gold mine dates back to March 1993. That’s when Cambior Inc....

The shares of oil and gas stocks remain high as energy demand stays strong. It bears repeating that most investors should maintain some exposure to the oil and gas industry as part of a balanced portfolio. But, to cut risk, you should stick with producers that have positive cash flow even in times of low energy prices....

We continue to recommend you maintain some exposure to oil stocks as part of the Resources portion of your stock holdings. High-quality integrated producer Imperial Oil is up 24% since we made it a #1 Buy for 2024. With its record oil production and its stock now trading at low multiples to its cash flow, Imperial is even more attractive for your new buying.


IMPERIAL OIL LTD., $96.04, is a #1 Buy for 2024. The company (Toronto symbol IMO; Shares o/s: 535.8 million; Market cap: $51.5 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 2.5%) gets over 90% of its production from the oil sands of Alberta....

A: Kraken Robotics Inc., $1.67, symbol PNG on the TSX Venture Exchange (Shares outstanding: 230.1 million; Market cap: $384.3 million; www.krakenrobotics.com), is a marine technology company providing complex subsea sensors, batteries, and robotic systems.

The company’s high-resolution 3D acoustic imaging solutions and services aim to let clients overcome the challenges of operating in the oceans.

Kraken Robotics is headquartered in Canada and has offices in North and South America and Europe.

One of the company’s key products is the Katfish....

ALCON INC., $96.09, is a buy. The company (symbol ALC in New York) is the world’s biggest eye-care firm. Specifically, it’s the leader in ocular surgical supplies and No. 2 in contact lenses.

While Alcon is based in Switzerland, it is headed by an American, reports its results in U.S....

DEVON ENERGY, $48.65, is a buy. The company (New York symbol DVN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.dvn.com; Shares outstanding: 627.6 million; Market cap: $30.3 billion; Dividend yield: 4.2%) is one of the largest explorers and producers of oil and gas in the U.S.


Devon continues to use acquisitions to expand operations in its core areas....