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Stock beta ratings are of limited use in picking stocks. The stock’s volatility is measured against the 1.0 beta assigned to a major index.
Random events can appear in bunches, which may make it seem like stock pattern recognition works as a strategy. But it will more likely lead you to losses
Investing in U.S. real estate from Canada can pay off for some investors, but it’s riskier than many investors think
ETF investing is one of the best financial innovations of our time but themed ETF investing—including the Dogs of the Dow — is a poor investing strategy
Discover how Jimmy Carter’s deregulation legacy connects to modern investment opportunities under Trump’s economic policies. Expert analysis on Canadian investment strategy, government deregulation investing, and portfolio allocation for 2025.
Below is the most-recent letter I sent to our Portfolio Management clients in February 2025. But first ...
Many thanks to a long-time reader
Back in the 1990s, I wrote an occasional newspaper column entitled “Tip Of The Week.” Recently a long-time reader sent me a sample of one from 1999.
“Thanks for the great advice, Pat,” she wrote....
Many thanks to a long-time reader
Back in the 1990s, I wrote an occasional newspaper column entitled “Tip Of The Week.” Recently a long-time reader sent me a sample of one from 1999.
“Thanks for the great advice, Pat,” she wrote....
Telus offers a high 7.3% yield as it diversifies its revenue streams in high-growth technology verticals.
Broadridge is far from a household name outside of the financial sector. Regardless, since it was spun off by Automatic Data Processing (symbol ADP on Nasdaq) in 2007, the company has become a dominant player.
We added the stock as a buy in our February 2008 issue of Wall Street Stock Forecaster at $22 a share....
We added the stock as a buy in our February 2008 issue of Wall Street Stock Forecaster at $22 a share....
TC ENERGY CORP., $68.86, Toronto symbol TRP, is a top pick for 2025.
The company owns a 93,300-kilometre pipeline network, which pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S. It also has gas pipelines in Mexico, and it owns or invests in seven power plants in Canada and the U.S.
On October 1, 2024, TC completed the spinoff of its oil pipeline business as separate company South Bow Corp....
The company owns a 93,300-kilometre pipeline network, which pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S. It also has gas pipelines in Mexico, and it owns or invests in seven power plants in Canada and the U.S.
On October 1, 2024, TC completed the spinoff of its oil pipeline business as separate company South Bow Corp....
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an example of an investment idea that could boost your investment returns, or, more likely, end up costing you money. All in all, we think that the biggest, surest gains from AI will come from investing in established businesses that are already profitable and growing, and that can gain all the more by applying AI to their operations.
Here are two companies that are already profitably taking advantage of AI, and they should be among the leaders in the push to extend AI’s use:
GEN DIGITAL INC., $24.78, is a buy. The cybersecurity company (Nasdaq symbol GEN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (gendigital.com; Shares outstanding: 616.3 million; Market cap: $15.3 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%) continues to spend a high 9% of its revenue on research....