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BOMBARDIER INC. (Toronto symbols BBD.A $2.12 and BBD.B $1.89; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 2.2 billion; Market cap: $4.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.3; Dividend suspended in February 2015; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative; www.bombardier.com) is the world’s third-largest maker of commercial aircraft, after Boeing (No....
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. $59 (Toronto symbol QSR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 460.9 million; Market cap: $27.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.4; Dividend yield: 1.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.rbi.com) recently agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture with an unnamed investor in the U.K....
ENCANA CORP. $12 (Toronto symbol ECA; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 849.9 million; Market cap: $10.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.1; Dividend yield: 0.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.encana.com) continues to focus on its four main shale gas properties: Montney (B.C.), Duvernay (Alberta), and Eagle Ford and Permian (both in Texas)....
The big banks in Canada face several challenges. These include low interest rates, which cut the amount they earn on new loans, and competition from smaller firms that use new online technologies (called “fintech”) to attract customers.
However, they (including CIBC—see page 91) are cutting their costs and making acquisitions....
However, they (including CIBC—see page 91) are cutting their costs and making acquisitions....
AGRIUM INC. $117 (Toronto symbol AGU; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 138.2 million; Market cap: $16.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.2; Dividend yield: 3.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.agrium.com) has agreed to merge with rival fertilizer firm POTASH CORP....
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, CIBC rapidly expanded its corporate banking operations in the U.S. However, this business suffered big losses, mainly due to its involvement with bankrupt energy company Enron.
In 2005, the bank decided to exit the U.S. and instead focus on improving the profitability of its Canadian banking operations....
In 2005, the bank decided to exit the U.S. and instead focus on improving the profitability of its Canadian banking operations....
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. $138 (New York symbol IFF; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 79.6 million; Market cap: $11.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.6; Dividend yield: 1.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.iff.com) makes over 38,000 compounds that improve the taste of food and the smell of consumer products.
IFF’s sales rose 10.8%, from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $3.1 billion in 2014....
IFF’s sales rose 10.8%, from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $3.1 billion in 2014....
BHP BILLITON LTD. ADRs $32 (New York symbol BHP; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; ADRs outstanding: 1.6 billion; Market cap: $51.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.8; Dividend yield: 1.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www. bhpbilliton.com) is a leading producer of iron ore, oil and natural gas, copper and coal....
C.R. BARD INC. $215 (New York symbol BCR; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 73.5 million; Market cap: $15.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.5; Dividend yield: 0.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www. crbard.com) makes medical devices in four main areas: oncology products that detect and treat various types of cancer; vascular products such as stents and catheters; urology goods, including drainage and incontinence devices; and surgical tools....
DIEBOLD INC. $29 (New York symbol DBD; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 75.1 million; Market cap: $2.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.8; Dividend yield: 1.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.dieboldnixdorf.com) has completed its acquisition of Germany’s Wincor Nixdorf AG for $1.8 billion in cash and shares....