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In a miserable situation like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s rare to hear good news. This past week, Russia carried out terror bombings of orphanages, maternity wards, hospitals and homes for the elderly. Meanwhile, some NATO members refused to close off Ukrainian airspace, or allow Ukraine’s neighbours to lend it their MIG jets....
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS INC., $120.77, symbol ZBH on New York, manufactures orthopedic reconstructive implants and surgical equipment for orthopedic surgeries. Zimmer has the largest market share for reconstructive implants in the U.S.

In February 2021, the company announced that it intended to spin off its Spine and Dental businesses....
MCDONALD’S CORP., $238.92, New York symbol MCD, is still a buy.

The company is the world’s largest fast-food chain, with over 39,000 restaurants in 119 countries. It serves a wide variety of food but is best known for its hamburgers and french fries....
YUM CHINA HOLDINGS INC., $44.45, New York symbol YUMC, remains a buy, but only for highly aggressive investors.

The stock lets investors tap China’s largest fast-food operator, with 12,163 outlets, mainly under the KFC and Pizza Hut banners.

Yum China was a wholly owned business of Yum Brands (New York symbol YUM) until November 1, 2016....
CGI INC., $104.07, Toronto symbol GIB.A, is your #1 Aggressive Buy for 2022.

The stock lets investors tap Canada’s largest provider of computer outsourcing services. It helps its clients automate certain routine functions like accounting and buying supplies....
The pandemic presented both of these firms with unique challenges. However, each has remained profitable and is well positioned to keep weathering the crisis—and to increasingly prosper as the economy reopens and rebounds. Meanwhile, their solid yields add appeal....
Goodyear’s longer-term outlook is positive as demand for its tires continues to recover. In addition, it’s making significant investments in future tire technologies, including for electric vehicles. But in the near term, it faces considerable inflationary pressures.


GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER, $14.08, is a buy. The manufacturer (Nasdaq symbol GT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.goodyear.com; Shares outstanding: 281.8 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; No dividends paid) expects inflationary cost pressures to push its expenses up by $700 million to $800 million in just the first half of this year compared to last year....
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:


GARMIN LTD., $111.93, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol GRMN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares o/s: 192.8 million; Market cap: $21.2 billion; Yield: 2.4%) makes GPS devices and software for five different markets: fitness, outdoors, auto, aviation, and marine....
HECLA MINING, $6.61, is a buy. The company (New York symbol HL; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.hecla-mining.com; Shares o/s: 538.4 million; Market cap: $3.6 billion; Divd yield: 0.2%) produced 3.2 million ounces of silver in the quarter ended December 31, 2021—down 3.7% from 3.5 million a year earlier....
The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of most vacation plans. However, the reopening of the economy is spurring strong demand for travel—and Wyndham should benefit from that surge. Meanwhile, Twilio prospered during the pandemic, but its share price has come down lately....