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MERCK & CO. INC., $82.43, is a buy. The drugmaker (New York symbol MRK; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (www.merck.com; Shares outstanding: 2.5 billion; Market cap: $207.0 billion; Dividend yield: 3.9%), is now undertaking a major acquisition with its $10.5 billion purchase of U.K.-based Verona Pharma plc (ADR symbol VRNA on Nasdaq).

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Buy these two leaders for high-tech gains

PagerDuty and Twilio were well positioned to gain during the pandemic, but since early 2021 they have dropped along with many other tech/platform stocks. Still, we think both have room to rebound as they continue to experience strong and growing demand. Both are buys.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

We see limited prospects here: Rent The Runway

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:

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

These ‘AI buys’ should spur your returns

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:

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Key partnership for Travel + Leisure

TRAVEL + LEISURE CO., $56.64, is a buy. The company (New York symbol TNL; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.travelandleisureco.com; Shares outstanding: 66.4 million; Market cap: $3.8 billion; Dividend yield: 4.0%) has just announced a long-term marketing partnership with Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

ResMed keeps prospering in its niche

ResMed’s sales and profits got a boost during the pandemic with a sharp rise in demand for its ventilators and other respiration devices. Even as the pandemic eased, the gains continued as the company introduced more products and expanded its software offerings. Today, ResMed’s outlook remains attractive—and not just for its CPAP machines. We think this Power Buy is poised to move even higher for you.

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Pat McKeough

Energy Stocks

Computer Modelling partners with giant Baker Hughes

Computer Modelling offers software and consulting services to help conventional oil and gas producers create 3D models of reservoirs. And now, the company has reached an agreement with giant Baker Hughes (symbol BKR on New York) to further integrate its simulation and seismic technologies with that firm’s digital products.

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Pat McKeough

Mining Stocks

MP soars on key deals

MP MATERIALS, $58.55, is a buy. The stock (New York symbol MP; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.mpmaterials.com; Shares o/s: 163.5 million; Market cap: $9.6 billion; No divids.) has more than doubled since early July 2025. That’s after the U.S. Defense Department took a 15% stake in the company. The government has also committed to investing billions more of dollar in MP and to purchasong its output.

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Couche-Tard integrates acquisitions

Alimentation Couche-Tard has made some major acquisitions over the last decade or so, and has just completed another one. Growth by acquisition adds risk; however, the company has a long record of successfully integrating those businesses. Meanwhile, it’s well-positioned to keep prospering in both its core and new markets. Couche-Tard is a Power Buy.

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Pat McKeough

How To Invest

What is Pat’s commentary for the week of July 15, 2025

We continue to see all of Canada’s top five banks—Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, TD Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia—as buys. We also think that every Canadian investor should own at least one of them, although holding two or even three is a good idea as well.

A solid choice for your new buying is CIBC. The stock has lagged its competitors in the past few years but has started to post impressive gains.

That’s partly because the bank has shifted focus to its main operations in Canada. The strategy includes improving customer service and expanding the number of products it sells per customer.

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