Growth Stocks
Although growth stock picks can be highly volatile, they can make good long-term investments. They may be well-known stars or quiet gems, but they do share one common attribute—they are growing at a higher-than-average rate within their industry, or within the market as a whole, and could keep growing for years or decades.
And keep in mind that we focus on growth stocks, which have a good long-term history and favourable prospects. We downplay momentum stocks that tend to attract many investors simply because they are moving faster than the market averages, but are liable to fall sharply when their momentum fades.
There’s room for growth stock investing in your portfolio, but make sure you follow our TSI Network three-part Successful Investor strategy for your overall portfolio:
- Invest mainly in well-established companies;
- Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
- Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.
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You should remain wary of stocks that attract broker/media attention because of high-profile products or services, and their business models. Here’s a closer look at one stock with risks that prospective investors should take into consideration:
BROWN-FORMAN CORP., $28.09, (New York symbol BF.B; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.brown-forman.com; Shares o/s: 473.2 million; Market cap: $13.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.2%) makes and sells alcoholic beverages. The most important and iconic brand in its portfolio is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, the #1 selling American whiskey globally.
BROWN-FORMAN CORP., $28.09, (New York symbol BF.B; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.brown-forman.com; Shares o/s: 473.2 million; Market cap: $13.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.2%) makes and sells alcoholic beverages. The most important and iconic brand in its portfolio is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, the #1 selling American whiskey globally.
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:
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:
SHOPIFY, $226.56, remains a buy. The company (Toronto symbol SHOP; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.shopify.ca; Shares o/s: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $292.3 billion; No dividends paid) has formed a new alliance with OpenAI, the developer of the popular artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT chatbot.
The deal will make it easier for ChatGPT users looking for recommendations on certain products to quickly determine if those items are sold by Shopify merchants. If so, the chatbot can then facilitate an immediate purchase. Shopify’s stock rose on the news, as the deal should help spur more transactions—and fee income for the company.
The deal will make it easier for ChatGPT users looking for recommendations on certain products to quickly determine if those items are sold by Shopify merchants. If so, the chatbot can then facilitate an immediate purchase. Shopify’s stock rose on the news, as the deal should help spur more transactions—and fee income for the company.
Loyalty plans are an increasingly important tool for retailers to attract and retain customers. Analyzing customer data also yields greater insight into shopping trends and lets them create specialized offers to encourage repeat visits and higher spending per visit.
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, $67.67, is a buy. The company (New York symbol QSR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 451.2 million; Market cap: $30.6 billion; Dividend yield: 3.7%) gives you exposure to the world’s third-largest fast-food operator. That’s after McDonald’s (No. 1) and Yum Brands (No. 2). Restaurant Brands has outlets in over 100 countries, comprised of Burger King, Tim Hortons (coffee and donuts), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (fried chicken) and Firehouse Subs locations.
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, $67.67, is a buy. The company (New York symbol QSR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 451.2 million; Market cap: $30.6 billion; Dividend yield: 3.7%) gives you exposure to the world’s third-largest fast-food operator. That’s after McDonald’s (No. 1) and Yum Brands (No. 2). Restaurant Brands has outlets in over 100 countries, comprised of Burger King, Tim Hortons (coffee and donuts), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (fried chicken) and Firehouse Subs locations.
ELECTRONIC ARTS, $200.75, is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol EA; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.ea.com; Shares outstanding: 249.3 million; Market cap: $50.1 billion; Dividend yield: 0.4%) has now accepted an all-cash takeover offer of $210.00 a share from a group of investors. They include private equity firm Silver Lake, as well as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which already owns 9.9% of EA.
The takeover bid represents a 53.7% gain since we first recommended EA in our April 2021 issue at $130.60. If shareholders and regulators approve, the buyers expect to complete the transaction in early 2026.
The takeover bid represents a 53.7% gain since we first recommended EA in our April 2021 issue at $130.60. If shareholders and regulators approve, the buyers expect to complete the transaction in early 2026.
During the pandemic, Domino’s Pizza implemented strategies to support its businesses—strategies that are still paying off. The stock took a dip in July 2024 on a slower growth forecast, but going forward, we think the company is positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to keep attracting customers. We recommend this stock as a Power Buy.
DOMINO’S PIZZA, $424.82 (New York symbol DPZ; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.dominos.com; Shares outstanding: 33.8 million; Market cap: $14.6 billion; Dividend yield: 1.6%), gives you exposure to the world’s largest chain of pizza stores offering takeout and delivery. The company (symbol DPZ on New York) operates 21,750 outlets, in the U.S. and 85 other countries. Franchisees run most of these stores.
DOMINO’S PIZZA, $424.82 (New York symbol DPZ; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.dominos.com; Shares outstanding: 33.8 million; Market cap: $14.6 billion; Dividend yield: 1.6%), gives you exposure to the world’s largest chain of pizza stores offering takeout and delivery. The company (symbol DPZ on New York) operates 21,750 outlets, in the U.S. and 85 other countries. Franchisees run most of these stores.
CGI INC. $127 (www.cgi.com) remains a buy for long-term gains. The company is Canada’s largest provider of computer outsourcing services. The stock is down roughly 20% since the start of 2025, as the slowing economy has prompted businesses to cut their spending. However, CGI’s large order backlog of $30.58 billion as of June 30, 2025 (1.97 times its annual revenue), helps cut your risk. The company is also incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its software products, which should give it a competitive advantage. CGI is a buy.
Mattr has now completed its shift away from its legacy pipeline coating business to focus on making industrial products like cables and plastic tanks. While the stock is down 12% since the start of 2025 due to uncertainty over tariffs, Mattr stands to benefit from the construction of new grids to supply power to a growing number of AI datacentres, as well as the need for new stormwater systems.
MATTR CORP. $11 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol MATR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 61.6 million; Market cap: $677.6 million; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.mattr.com) is the new name for ShawCor Ltd. (old symbol SCL) following completion a major transformation. Under that plan, the company sold most of its pipeline coating and related businesses in 2023 for $442 million. It recently sold its remaining pipeline coating business in Brazil for $51.0 million.
MATTR CORP. $11 is a buy for aggressive investors. The company (Toronto symbol MATR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 61.6 million; Market cap: $677.6 million; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend suspended in March 2020; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.mattr.com) is the new name for ShawCor Ltd. (old symbol SCL) following completion a major transformation. Under that plan, the company sold most of its pipeline coating and related businesses in 2023 for $442 million. It recently sold its remaining pipeline coating business in Brazil for $51.0 million.
GEORGE WESTON LTD., $84.35, is a buy. The holding company (Toronto symbol WN; Shares o/s: 385.1 million; Market cap: $32.5 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend yield: 1.4%; www.weston.ca) gives you exposure to its 52.6% stake in Loblaw and 61.7% stake in Choice Properties REIT (symbol CHP.UN on Toronto). That’s one of Canada’s biggest REITs.
In the quarter ended June 14, 2025, George Weston’s revenue rose 5.2%, to $14.82 billion from $14.09 billion a year earlier. Per-share earnings rose 4.4%, to $1.02 from $0.98 (all per-share amounts adjusted for 3-for-1 split on August 18, 2025).
In the quarter ended June 14, 2025, George Weston’s revenue rose 5.2%, to $14.82 billion from $14.09 billion a year earlier. Per-share earnings rose 4.4%, to $1.02 from $0.98 (all per-share amounts adjusted for 3-for-1 split on August 18, 2025).
METRO INC., $93.28, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol MRU; Shares o/s: 217.5 million; Market cap: $20.3 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Average; Dividend yield: 1.6%; www.metro.ca) operates 1,006 grocery stores and 639 drugstores, in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.
A problem with the refrigeration system has forced Metro to temporarily shut down its Frozen Distribution Centre in Toronto.
The company has implemented its contingency plan, which will let it keep supplying frozen products to its stores.
A problem with the refrigeration system has forced Metro to temporarily shut down its Frozen Distribution Centre in Toronto.
The company has implemented its contingency plan, which will let it keep supplying frozen products to its stores.