ALTAGAS LTD., $29.30, is still a buy. The company (symbol ALA on Toronto) processes, transports, stores and markets natural gas for producers. It also operates natural gas utilities and is a power generator, with gas-fired, coal-fired, wind, biomass and hydroelectric plants.

Almost all of AltaGas’ assets are now in the U.S....

TC ENERGY INC., $54.49, Toronto symbol TRP, remains a buy.

TC generates steady cash flow for investors mainly through a 93,700-kilometre pipeline network that pumps natural gas from Alberta to eastern Canada and the U.S. Its other operations include 4,900 kilometres of crude oil pipelines and nine power plants.

With the April 2024 payment, TC will raise your quarterly dividend by 3.2%....

ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND CO., $59.31, New York symbol ADM, is still a hold.

The company processes corn, wheat, soybeans, flax seed and other crops into a variety of food ingredients such as flour, oils and sweeteners. It’s also a leading producer of ethanol from corn, a gasoline additive that reduces harmful emissions.

Archer recently suspended its chief financial officer in response to concerns about the accounting practices at its nutrition division....

THOMSON REUTERS CORP., $213.15, Toronto symbol TRI, is a buy.

The company now focuses on selling specialized information and software to the legal, tax and accounting fields. That follows the sale of 55% of its Refinitiv financial information business to Blackstone Group LP (New York symbol BX) on October 1, 2018, for $17 billion (all amounts except share price in U.S....

Understanding our recommendations: Power Buy—These stocks are our top choices for new buying now....

The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of most vacation plans. However, the reopening of the economy has spurred strong demand for travel, and both Wyndham, and Travel + Leisure should benefit from that surge. We see each as a buy.


WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $78.26, is suitable for your new buying. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares outstanding: 81.0 million; Market cap: $6.5 billion; Dividend yield: 1.9%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 851,500 rooms spread across 9,100 hotels with 23 brands in 95 countries.


Wyndham’s revenue in the quarter ended December 31, 2023, fell 3.9%, to $321 million from $324 million a year earlier....

We like Warner Music’s competitive prospects in its niche market—and a big French acquisition would just add to its attractive outlook.


WARNER MUSIC GROUP, $33.20, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol WMG; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.wmg.com; Shares outstanding: 515.7 million; Market cap: $17.6 billion; Dividend yield: 2.1%) recently approached Believe SA, a global digital music company headquartered in France, to initiate takeover talks for Believe.


Warner is reportedly willing to make a bid of at least 17 euros ($18.52) per share for Believe, valuing the French digital music company at 1.65 billion euros ($1.8 billion) and topping an earlier takeover bid of 15 euros per share from a consortium of Believe’s largest shareholders.


Home to music labels such as TuneCore, Naïve and Nuclear Blast, Believe was founded in 2005 by Denis Ladegaillerie....

Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month:


ACI WORLDWIDE, $31.73, is a buy. The firm (Nasdaq symbol ACIW; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares outstanding: 106.4 million; Market cap: $3.4 billion; No dividends paid) reported a 5.5% rise in revenue in the quarter ended December 31, 2023, to $476.6 million from $451.8 million a year earlier.


The company made $1.13 a share in the quarter, up 39.5% from $0.81....

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, $2,722.69, is a buy. The company (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares outstanding: 27.4 million; Market cap: $74.6 billion; No divid.) is now rolling out new benefits aimed to appeal to its Gen-Z labour pool, which accounts for more than 73% of its restaurant employees....

During the pandemic, both Domino’s Pizza and Texas Roadhouse implemented savvy strategies to support their businesses. Now, going forward, we think each is well-positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to keep attracting customers. Each stock also remains a buy.


DOMINO’S PIZZA, $450.97 (New York symbol DPZ; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.dominos.com; Shares o/s: 34.8 million; Market cap: $15.8 billion; Yield: 1.3%), gives you exposure to the world’s largest chain of pizza stores offering takeout and delivery....