CGI remains our top aggressive pick

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COVID-19 has hurt CGI’s ability to visit clients and secure new computer outsourcing contracts, which is why its shares fell to $67 in March 2020. Even though the stock has rebounded 48%, we feel it can move even higher as the rollout of new vaccines speeds up the reopening of more businesses. That should spur demand for CGI’s services, which help clients cope with the disruptions caused by the pandemic. CGI still aims to double its annual revenue in the next five to seven years, likely through acquisitions. Its strong history of successfully integrating new businesses cuts the risk of that strategy. CGI INC. $99 is our #1 Aggressive buy for 2021. The company (Toronto symbol GIB.A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 253.8 million; Market cap: $25.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.1; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.cgi.com) helps its clients automate routine functions such as accounting and buying supplies. That improves their efficiency and lets them focus on their main…