Time to see past the virus

Article Excerpt

More and more, it seems like the bulk of the damage to the stock market caused by the coronavirus pandemic is behind us. As a result, investors are now turning their attention to stocks that will not only survive the economic impact of the virus, but thrive again when the crisis ends. Fortunately, many of our longstanding recommendations are in a position to rebound strongly. They include CP Rail, which remains our top choice for conservative investors. The railway continues to upgrade its tracks and other equipment, which has helped it stay profitable during the pandemic. Those improvements will also pay off for years to come, particularly as CP deals with other disruptions such as bad weather. We also like Thomson Reuters’ outlook. The company’s deal to sell its financial information business to the London Stock Exchange will unlock more value for investors. COVID-19, and the big changes to tax codes and other laws in many countries, should also fuel demand for its legal…