High-yielding industrials set for more gains

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Both Wajax and Russel Metals were hurt by the decline in economic activity because of the pandemic. But Wajax has now regained all the ground it lost after its big drop in March 2020, and Russel has gone on to reach new highs. We see both rising even higher given their prospects. Meanwhile, they offer high, sustainable yields for investors. Both are buys. WAJAX CORP., $22.83, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol WJX; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wajax.ca; Shares outstanding: 21.4 million; Market cap: $512.4 million; Dividend yield: 5.8%) sells and services cranes, forklifts and other heavy equipment. Wajax also provides related parts and systems such as ball bearings, hoses, diesel engines and transmissions. The company’s customers are spread across the resources, construction, manufacturing and transportation industries. In the quarter ended December 31, 2022, overall revenue climbed 34.4%, to $541.3 million from $402.8 million a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, Wajax earned $17.8 million, or $0.83 a share, in the quarter. That’s up 154.3% from…