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


ADOBE INC., $371.94, is a buy. The company’s (Nasdaq symbol ADBE; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.adobe.com; Shares outstanding: 468.0 million; Market cap: $175.8 billion; No dividends paid) decision a few years ago to switch to selling its programs as ongoing subscriptions instead of one-time purchases continues to pay off for investors: In the three months ended June 3, 2022, Adobe’s revenue rose 14.4%, to a record $4.39 billion from $3.84 billion.


Earnings climbed 10.6%, to $3.35 a share from $3.03 a year earlier.


Adobe also spends a high 18% of its sales on research to stay ahead of the competition and add to its market share....
TWILIO INC., $85.09, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol TWLO; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.twilio.com; Shares outstanding: 171.9 million; Market cap: $15.2 billion; No dividends paid) has now officially entered the Canadian market....
We think the drug industry will enjoy great success over the next decade. But due to the nature of the business, results will vary widely and unpredictably from one drug company to another. A volatile market like the one we expect for drug stocks will include winners and losers....
WAJAX CORP., $19.12, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol WJX; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wajax.ca; Shares outstanding: 21.4 million; Market cap: $416.2 million; Dividend yield: 5.2%) recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Tundra Process Solutions has acquired the valve business of Powell Canada....
First, the good news: widening cannabis legalization will eventually lead to some great business successes. The bad news is that only a few of the multitude of cannabis stocks today will pay off for investors.


Consumer cannabis demand is high, but growing and distributing it across multiple markets is more difficult....
LUNDIN GOLD, $8.55, is a buy. The miner (Toronto symbol LUG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (www.lundingold.com; Shares outstanding: 234.7 million; Market cap: $2.0 billion; Dividend yield: 4.7%) now plans to start paying a dividend....
Barrick has moved down—along with gold prices—since earlier this year. Gold does move generally up along with inflation; however, while inflation remains high, interest rate hikes (such as the U.S. Fed’s recent 75 basis-point rise) are aimed at controlling and bring down the inflation rate....
We like 1Life’s outlook: we think the company will keep attracting corporations, and their employees, in this largely untapped market. That will push up returns for investors in this high-growth firm. Meantime, the chance of a takeover bid adds to the stock’s appeal.


1LIFE HEALTHCARE, $9.70, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol ONEM; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.onemedical.com; Shares o/s: 194.0 million; Market cap: $1.9 billion; No divd.) is a membership-based provider of primary health care through its One Medical technology platform....
INTACT FINANCIAL, $189.20, remains a buy. The insurer (Toronto symbol IFC; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.intactfc.com; Shares outstanding: 175.9 million; Market cap: $33.1 billion; Dividend yield: 2.1%) is now hitting new highs—and the shares are up a spectacular 340% since we first recommended them at $42.95 in our April 2010 issue.


We also think the company, and the stock, is well-posiitoned for even further gains.


In the three months ended March 31, 2022, revenue jumped 100.3%, to $5.09 billion from $2.54 billion a year earlier....
Alimentation Couche-Tard not only adapted to the pandemic—it thrived. And now, looking ahead, the company has set up the first test of an electric vehicle (EV) charger at one of its U.S. stores. Notably, Couche-Tard is the only convenience-store player with a major footprint in Norway, the global leader in EV sales....