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A: ProShares Ultra Gold ETF, $60.49, symbol UGL on New York (Units outstanding: 3.2 million; Market cap: $193.6 million; www.proshares.com), aims to move 200% in the same direction as the price of gold.
The fund relies on futures contracts and other derivatives to boost the returns on gold....
The fund relies on futures contracts and other derivatives to boost the returns on gold....
The outlook for CAE—a leading provider of flight simulators and pilot-training—is bright.
The company now has roughly 70% of the global flight simulator market and is well-positioned to remain the top global choice for commercial pilot training. At the same time, the airline industry continues to see robust demand with the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
Aside from the bright prospects for its core business, CAE should see demand for its military training operations rise steadily—if not accelerate as the war in Ukraine continues....
The company now has roughly 70% of the global flight simulator market and is well-positioned to remain the top global choice for commercial pilot training. At the same time, the airline industry continues to see robust demand with the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
Aside from the bright prospects for its core business, CAE should see demand for its military training operations rise steadily—if not accelerate as the war in Ukraine continues....
KEYERA CORP., $31.10, symbol KEY on Toronto, engages in the gathering and processing of natural gas; and transportation, storage, and marketing of natural gas liquids (NGLs) in Canada and the U.S.
The company operates in the oil and gas industry between the upstream segment, which includes oil and gas exploration and production businesses, and the downstream segment, which includes the refining, distribution and retail marketing of finished products.
Keyera is organized into three operating segments:
The company operates in the oil and gas industry between the upstream segment, which includes oil and gas exploration and production businesses, and the downstream segment, which includes the refining, distribution and retail marketing of finished products.
Keyera is organized into three operating segments:
- Gathering and Processing. Keyera owns and operates raw gas gathering pipelines and processing plants, which collect and process raw natural gas, remove waste products and separate the economic components—primarily NGLs—before the sales gas is injected into pipeline systems for transportation to end-use markets....
PAGERDUTY INC., $22.10, is a buy. The company (symbol PD on New York) operates a platform that collect real-time data from software systems and devices and then notifies its IT customers of any incident that could harm their operations.
PagerDuty’s platform sits on top of a company’s technology systems, taking in data....
PagerDuty’s platform sits on top of a company’s technology systems, taking in data....
CAMPBELL SOUP CO., $46.05, New York symbol CPB, is a buy for long-term gains.
Campbell last raised your quarterly dividend with the February 2021 payment. Investors now receive $0.37 a share, up 5.7% from $0.35. The new annual rate of $1.48 yields a solid 3.2%.
Under its new strategic plan, which began in 2018, Campbell sold most of its international and refrigerated-foods businesses....
Campbell last raised your quarterly dividend with the February 2021 payment. Investors now receive $0.37 a share, up 5.7% from $0.35. The new annual rate of $1.48 yields a solid 3.2%.
Under its new strategic plan, which began in 2018, Campbell sold most of its international and refrigerated-foods businesses....
3M COMPANY, $99.89, New York symbol MMM, remains a buy for long-term gains.
The company makes over 60,000 consumer and industrial goods, including air purifiers, adhesives, bandages and components for medical devices. Its main brands include Post-it notes, Scotch tape, Scotch-Brite cleaning products, Scotchguard protection and Thinsulate insulation.
The stock moved up this week on reports that 3M has agreed to settle lawsuits related to the release of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its operations in several U.S....
The company makes over 60,000 consumer and industrial goods, including air purifiers, adhesives, bandages and components for medical devices. Its main brands include Post-it notes, Scotch tape, Scotch-Brite cleaning products, Scotchguard protection and Thinsulate insulation.
The stock moved up this week on reports that 3M has agreed to settle lawsuits related to the release of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its operations in several U.S....
TECK RESOURCES LTD., $56.72, Toronto symbol TECK.B, remains a buy for investors seeking long-term gains from the Resources sector of their portfolio.
The company is a leading producer of metallurgical coal, a key ingredient in steelmaking. It also produces copper and zinc.
Teck confirmed this week that it has received several takeover offers for its coal operations.
The company recently cancelled a controversial plan to spin off its coal business yet continue to receive revenue from that business....
The company is a leading producer of metallurgical coal, a key ingredient in steelmaking. It also produces copper and zinc.
Teck confirmed this week that it has received several takeover offers for its coal operations.
The company recently cancelled a controversial plan to spin off its coal business yet continue to receive revenue from that business....
You Can See Our Exchange-Traded Funds Portfolio for July 2023 Here.
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Exchange-traded funds are set up to mirror the performance of a stock-market index or sub-index....
Utilities provide key necessities such as electricity, gas and water. Given the large capital costs to establish these services and the regulated nature of the businesses, utilities typically face limited or no competition in most jurisdictions.
At the same time, though, the share prices of utility companies are generally hurt in a rising interest rate environment for two reasons: first, utilities overall carry high levels of debt and their interest costs will likely go up as rates rise; second, dividend investors may find rising yields on fixed-income instruments more appealing when compared to the dividend yields on utility companies.
However, the main attraction of utilities remains their secure and steady growth provided by long-term contracts with energy regulators....
At the same time, though, the share prices of utility companies are generally hurt in a rising interest rate environment for two reasons: first, utilities overall carry high levels of debt and their interest costs will likely go up as rates rise; second, dividend investors may find rising yields on fixed-income instruments more appealing when compared to the dividend yields on utility companies.
However, the main attraction of utilities remains their secure and steady growth provided by long-term contracts with energy regulators....
Global trade has significantly expanded in the last four decades—growing from 36% of the global economy to 57% by 2022.
This expansion came with changes in the competitive landscape of global trade, and the rise of emerging economies. China has developed from mid-size to the largest exporter in the world in less than 20 years....