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TERADATA CORP. $41 (New York symbol TDC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 120.9 million; Market cap: $5.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.2; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.teradata.com) makes computers and software to capture and store large amounts of data for individual businesses—its clients....
NCR CORP. $29 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 118.6 million; Market cap: $3.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.5; 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.
Due to slowing demand for its hardware products, NCR continues to expand its more-profitable software and services operations....
Due to slowing demand for its hardware products, NCR continues to expand its more-profitable software and services operations....
U.S. master limited partnerships (MLPs) tend to offer much higher yields than other stocks. However, Canadian investors are subject to a U.S. withholding tax of roughly 35% on income from MLPs. (Note: investors can usually claim a Canadian tax credit to offset at least part of that tax.) As well, MLPs are not suitable for RRSPs or RRIFs.
CEDAR FAIR L.P....
CEDAR FAIR L.P....
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO. $107 (New York symbol AXP, Conservative Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 860.1 million; Market cap: $92.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.9; Dividend yield: 1.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.americanexpress.com) issued 2.9 million new charge and credit cards during the quarter ended June 30, 2018; there are now 114.3 million cards in use....
TOYOTA MOTOR CO. ADRs $127 (New York symbol TM; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; ADRs outstanding: 1.5 billion; Market cap: $190.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 3.1%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.toyota....
MCKESSON CORP. $130 (New York symbol MCK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 206.3 million; Market cap: $26.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.1; Dividend yield 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mckesson.com) is the largest wholesale drug distributor in the U.S....
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $13 (New York symbol GE; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 8.7 billion; Market cap: $113.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 3.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ge.com) plans to narrow its focus to three main businesses: electrical power equipment; renewable power equipment; and aviation products.
As a result, GE will spin off its healthcare equipment operations as a separate firm....
As a result, GE will spin off its healthcare equipment operations as a separate firm....
These traditional brick-and-mortar retailers continue to revamp their stores and improve their loyalty plans in response to rising competition from online sellers. Falling U.S. unemployment should also boost customer traffic. However, their shares will likely remain volatile, particularly if their sales fail to meet investor expectations.
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BECTON DICKINSON & CO. $259 (New York symbol BDX; Conservative Growth Portfolio; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 267.6 million; Market cap: $69.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.7; Dividend yield: 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.bd.com) is a leading maker of medical devices such as stents, catheters, needles, surgical tools, drainage and incontinence devices, and products for collecting and shipping specimens.
The stock has jumped 19% since the start of 2018....
The stock has jumped 19% since the start of 2018....
Yum China jumped recently on reports it received a $46-a-share takeover offer—18% above its current price. The stock later moved down after the company rejected the bid.
Since Yum Brands spun it off in November 2016, Yum China has continued to invest in its operations, including plans to open between 600 and 650 new outlets this year.
Whether or not a firm takeover offer emerges, we feel the company will continue to profit from China’s youthful middle class....
Since Yum Brands spun it off in November 2016, Yum China has continued to invest in its operations, including plans to open between 600 and 650 new outlets this year.
Whether or not a firm takeover offer emerges, we feel the company will continue to profit from China’s youthful middle class....