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Stock prices have dropped sharply in anticipation of a much wider spread of the coronavirus, and the deep and sustained economic setback that could result. That could happen—no one can predict the future. However, most sharp market downturns are temporary. Due to modern medicine and technology, the coronavirus impact is unlikely to get so big that it brings on a long-lasting stock-market decline.
Our advice is that if your stock holdings made sense for you a few weeks ago, in light of your investment goals, financial circumstances and temperament, then you should hang on to them.
The crisis has also highlighted why you should stick with our three-pronged approach to investing.
Meantime, we still see several compelling buys despite the current uncertainty....
Our advice is that if your stock holdings made sense for you a few weeks ago, in light of your investment goals, financial circumstances and temperament, then you should hang on to them.
The crisis has also highlighted why you should stick with our three-pronged approach to investing.
Meantime, we still see several compelling buys despite the current uncertainty....
Long-time readers know that we are constantly evaluating the stocks we recommend to see if they should remain in the Power Growth Investor newsletter.
Although most stocks have dropped in the current market downturn, we feel top-quality shares will be among the first to rebound....
Although most stocks have dropped in the current market downturn, we feel top-quality shares will be among the first to rebound....
When looking for the top blue chip high-yield dividend stocks to add to your portfolio, be sure to take a close look at each of these factors
Figuring out how to determine which stocks to invest is easier when you consider these measures of investment quality
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. $21 (www.mapleleaffoods.com) is still a hold. The processed-meat producer continues to invest heavily in the fast-growing meat substitute market to add value for investors. Annual sales of those products rose 27.3% to $176.4 million in 2019....
Despite the problems that most brick-and-mortar retailers face, Canadian Tire continues to thrive for its investors. That’s partly because the company has successfully diversified beyond its main stores. What’s more, a new plan to improve its efficiency will free up cash for new investments in its online operations—and your dividends.
CANADIAN TIRE CORP....
CANADIAN TIRE CORP....
NUTRIEN LTD. $44 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol NTR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares o/s: 572.9 million; Market cap: $25.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend yield: 3.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.nutrien.com) is world’s largest producer of agricultural fertilizers, shipping about 27 million tonnes annually....
SNC-LAVALIN GROUP INC. $27 is still a hold. The engineering company (Toronto symbol SNC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares o/s: 175.6 million; Market cap: $4.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.5; Divd. yield: 0.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.snclavalin.com) is following a new strategy that mainly involves exiting lump-sum, turnkey construction projects that expose investors to the added risk of cost overruns....
Interest rate cuts in Canada and the U.S., along with coronavirus fears, will continue to hurt the performance of Great-West’s investment portfolio. The insurer relies on strong returns on those investments to help pay future claims. On the other hand, low rates should increase demand for IGM’s mutual funds....
To protect investor value, in the past few years Transcontinental has shifted its focus to packaging and away from its cyclical commercial printing business. That cuts your risk. In fact, the company is so confident about that move and its future it has just raised your dividend.
TRANSCONTINENTAL INC....
TRANSCONTINENTAL INC....