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The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive prospects for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....
The imposition of new U.S. tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and other products will probably increase costs at these two toolmakers. In response, Stanley Black & Decker is shifting more of its production away from China and cutting other costs, which should spur its long-term earnings....
iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF Canada Index Fund is your best choice for holding a basket of major Canadian stocks.
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $66 is a buy. The company (New York symbol SWK; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 154.7 million; Market cap: $10.2 billion; Dividend yield: 5.0%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.stanleyblackanddecker.com) is one of the world’s largest makers of hand and power tools.
With the September 2024 payment, Stanley increased your quarterly dividend by 1.2%, to $0.82 a share from $0.81....
With the September 2024 payment, Stanley increased your quarterly dividend by 1.2%, to $0.82 a share from $0.81....
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. offers you a high 4.5% yield while the stock is cheap at just 14.3 times forecast earnings.
ISHARES MSCI JAPAN INDEX FUND, $71.43, is a buy. The ETF (New York symbol EWJ; buy or sell through brokers; us.ishares.com) aims to mirror the return of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index.
Top holdings are Toyota, 4.8%; Sony Corp., 3.9%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.7%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 3.1%; Nintendo (video games), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Recruit Holdings (human resources), 1.9%....
Top holdings are Toyota, 4.8%; Sony Corp., 3.9%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, 3.7%; Hitachi (conglomerate), 3.1%; Nintendo (video games), 2.3%; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, 2.3%; Keyence (sensors), 2.1%; and Recruit Holdings (human resources), 1.9%....
WALMART INC., $92.80, New York symbol WMT, is still a buy.
The company is the world’s biggest retailer, with 10,771 outlets in 19 countries.
Walmart feels it is in a strong position to handle new U.S. tariffs on imported goods globally....
The company is the world’s biggest retailer, with 10,771 outlets in 19 countries.
Walmart feels it is in a strong position to handle new U.S. tariffs on imported goods globally....
The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while still subject to volatility, continue to offer attractive prospects for investors—especially if you buy the top stocks. All in all, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is a good time for new buying....
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $87 is a buy. The company (New York symbol SWK; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 154.4 million; Market cap: $13.4 billion; Dividend yield: 3.8%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.stanleyblackanddecker.com) is one of the world’s largest makers of hand and power tools.
With the September 2024 payment, Stanley increased your quarterly dividend by 1.2%, to $0.82 a share from $0.81....