Linamar reports a 17.2% earnings surge

Linamar reports a 17.2% earnings surge

We continue to believe there’s room for most investors to hold aggressive stocks, which typically are more leveraged (with more debt) and volatile than conservative stocks.

 Still, to cut your risk, you should limit aggressive stocks to no more than 20% of your total portfolio. We… Read More

Demographic trends bode well for these insurers

These two insurers have a bright future, particularly as population growth will drive demand for new policies and retirement planning services. For now, we prefer Sun Life as Great-West’s recent acquisitions add to its risk.
GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC. $46 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol GWO; Conservative… Read More

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NORDSTROM INC. $22.56 is a hold. The retailer (New York symbol JWN; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 164.2 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; Dividend yield: 3.4%; Takeover Target Rating: Highest; www.nordstrom.com) owns and operates over 370 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Those locations sell upscale clothing and footwear.
The Nordstrom… Read More

Strong quarter for Linamar

LINAMAR CORP. $62 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol LNR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 61.6 million; Market cap: $3.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.4; Dividend yield: 1.6%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.linamar.com) makes a variety of automotive parts, including cylinder heads and cylinder blocks… Read More