These ETFs let you tap the major indexes

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while subject to volatility, have moved back up since their initial COVID-19 drop. Nonetheless, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is still a good time for… Read More

Key updates for dividend investors

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $119 is a buy. The company (New York symbol SWK; Conservative Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 151.0 million; Market cap: $18.0 billion; Dividend yield: 2.7%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.stanleyblackanddecker.com) is one of the world’s largest makers of hand… Read More

Sale fuels big buyback plan

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC. $139 is a buy. The company (New York symbol SWK; Income Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 163.4 million; Market cap: $22.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.5; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.stanleyblackanddecker.com) is one of the world’s largest makers of hand… Read More

Six North American ETFs: 5 buys, 1 hold

The major Canadian and U.S. stock markets, while subject to volatility, have moved back up since their initial COVID-19 drop. Nonetheless, we think that if you can afford to stay in the market for several years or longer, now is still a good time for… Read More

Industrial stocks keep rewarding investors

These three industrial stocks have rebounded strongly from their pandemic lows as the economy re-opens. While supply-chain disruptions and rising costs for labour and shipping add risk, all three continue to reward investors with higher dividends and share buybacks. Even so, not all of them… Read More