Utilities will look even better when rates fall

Utilities provide key necessities such as electricity, gas and water. Given the large capital costs to establish these services and the regulated nature of the businesses, utilities typically face limited or no competition in most jurisdictions.
At the same time, though, the share prices of utility… Read More

High interest rates could slow orders

BOMBARDIER INC. is a hold. The company (Toronto symbols BBD.A $56 and BBD.B $55; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 95.3 million; Market cap: $5.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend suspended in February 2015; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative; www.bombardier.com) delivered 22 business jets in the quarter ended March 31,… Read More

Enbridge offers strong growth ahead

Rising interest rates boost the appeal of bonds and so can hurt the share prices of competing high-yield utility stocks like Enbridge. It’s important to note, however, that bond investors must treat interest payments they receive as regular income. As a result, they pay higher… Read More