Growth Stocks

Growth stocks are companies that are likely to have sales and earnings growth well above market average. Frequently they pay few, if any, dividends. Instead they typically reinvest any extra cash flow to promote further growth. Chosen wisely—according to Pat McKeough’s advice—high-quality growth-oriented stocks can be worthwhile additions to most well-diversified portfolios.

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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Growth Stocks

Broadridge prospers as an AI leader

Broadridge profits from its recurring fee-based revenue and its leading position in proxy and other investor communication services. The company’s dominance in providing a wide range of back-office services, plus its high-quality clientele, also helps cut its risk. Moreover, Broadridge is now focused on becoming a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) for financial services. This long-time pick is a Power Buy.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Corteva may break up

CORTEVA INC., $70.64, is a buy. The company (New York symbol CTVA; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.corteva.com; Shares o/s: 679.1 million; Market cap: $48.0 billion; Dividend yield: 1.0%) is now reportedly looking at breaking up into two parts: seeds and pesticides.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Expedia hits new all-time highs

Expedia has a strong competitive position that includes its leading U.S. market share. At the same time, its One Key loyalty program continues to help it attract and retain customers. Note, Expedia’s geographic diversification also helps it to weather the volatility of any one market, whether economic, political or weather-related volatility. The stock has soared to all-time highs for our subscribers—but we think this Power Buy is poised to keep moving up.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Tariffs could impact earnings

BOMBARDIER INC. is a hold. The company (Toronto symbols BBD.A $158 and BBD.B $158; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 99.2 million; Market cap: $15.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.3; Dividend suspended in February 2015; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative; www.bombardier.com) delivered 36 business jets in the three months ended June 30, 2025, down from 39 a year earlier.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Updates on your Conservative stocks: CAE, Suncor Energy, Finning International

CAE INC. $37 (www.cae.com) is a buy. The company makes flight simulators and operates pilot-training facilities.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Stock split adds to Loblaw’s appeal

Loblaw recently hit a new all-time high, partly due to a stock split that makes its shares more appealing to investors, including its employees. We feel the company’s plan to open more discount-price stores will also bolster the stock’s appeal as it works to attract increasingly cost-conscious shoppers.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

FirstService reaches a new high

FIRSTSERVICE CORP. $284 is your #1 Aggressive Buy for 2025. The company (Toronto symbol FSV; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 45.6 million; Market cap: $13.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; Dividend yield: 0.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.firstservice.com) has two main businesses: FirstService Residential provides property management services, such cleaning and maintenance; and FirstService Brands provides property restoration, painting and other services through franchised businesses.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Use these updates to enhance your portfolio

MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. $36 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol MFI; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 123.9 million; Market cap: $4.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.9; Dividend yield: 2.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.mapleleaffoods.com) sells fresh and prepared meats under the Maple Leaf and Schneider labels. It also makes plant-based hamburgers, hot dogs and other protein products under the Lightlife and Field Roast brands.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Better efficiency cuts their tariff risk

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Good quarter for RTX

RTX CORP. $160 remains a buy. The company (New York symbol RTX; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $208.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.6; Dividend yield: 1.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.rtx.com) is a leading maker of aircraft equipment and missiles.

RTX’s revenue in the second quarter of 2025 rose 9.4%, to $21.58 billion from $19.72 billion a year earlier.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend stocks make cash payouts that serve as a way for companies to share the wealth they’ve accumulated. These payouts are drawn from earnings and cash flow and paid to the shareholders of the company. Typically, these dividends are paid quarterly, although they may be paid annually or even monthly as well.

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