Against a backdrop of global inflation, higher energy prices, climate change, and complex geopolitical developments stemming from the war in Ukraine, utilities companies play a central role because they create   Read More

Here’s what we expect the stock market and the economy to do over the next 180 days. The key issue these days is runaway inflation and high and rising interest   Read More

The work-from-home trend is dying down, which means many Canadian workers are going back to the office. GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. and Dream Office REIT are benefitting from the   Read More

Canadians are forced to adapt to high inflation by shopping for bargains, especially for everyday essentials. These two stocks below should benefit from this trend.

Dollarama Inc. (TSX—DOL)
Canadians from all walks   Read More

Stock markets in general have cooled compared to the fervour early this year, but some companies are destined for a comeback and continue to offer stunning results despite recent share   Read More

PI Financial analyst Kris Thompson heralded the investment potential of a “never-stronger” Canadian technology sector. Looking back on the downward-sloping stock charts of the companies he covers since then, the   Read More

We regularly review Waterloo, Ontario-based non-Key stock Descartes Systems Group on The Back Page. Non-Key stock Descartes Systems Group is expected to continue to achieve higher earnings per share this   Read More

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX—CNQ; NYSE—CNQ) serves up a special dividend of $1.50 a share following another appetizing quarter, Desjardins Capital Markets analyst Chris MacCulloch states on Aug. 4. That’s   Read More

We’ve replaced non-Key stock Lowe’s Companies with non-Key stock Roots Corp. on The Investment Reporter Back Page. Roots is well priced. It’s a buy for potential long-term share price gains.   Read More

CIBC has introduced a quarterly preview of our office, seniors housing and diversified real estate coverage. In opening, we believe the current sell-off could prove an attractive long-term entry point,   Read More

UBS analysts Robin Farley, Arpine Kocharyan, and Alex Kivali are bullish on BRP Inc. (TSX—DOO; NASDAQ—DOOO) after the company released its mission for 2025, guiding toward new earnings target and   Read More

As most are aware, Bank of Montreal (TSX—BMO; NYSE—BMO) has agreed to acquire Bank of the West (BOTW) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX—TD; NYSE—TD) has reached an agreement to acquire First   Read More

We regularly review 10 food stocks on The Back Page section of our publication. They’re defensive companies that have held up better than the overall stock market. All 10 remain   Read More

Canada’s big banks have regularly earned more and paid higher dividends. There’s fear that a recession will hurt their financial results. This gives you an opportunity to buy the banks   Read More

If you are searching for fertile ground to plant some seed money in, Vancouver-area Raymond James Financial analyst Steve Hansen encourages you to skip the ground and go straight to   Read More

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX—ATD), a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, continues to grow through acquisitions.

In fiscal 2022 (ended April 24), the company acquired over 90 company-operated and   Read More

Although prices of all manner of assets are dropping as interest rates rise to combat inflation and credit tightens, there are still reasons for optimism in 2022, argues Toronto portfolio   Read More

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX—RCH), a Montreal-based specialty hardware distribution and manufacturing company, achieved a record 54.8 per cent year-over-year increase in sales in its quarter ended May 31.

Richelieu is a   Read More

Haywood Securities analyst Colin Healey reports Greenlane Renewables Inc. (TSX—GRN) announced its first deployment of development capital to an unnamed project developer focused on dairy cluster renewable natural gas (RNG)   Read More

The probability of a recession is increasing as central banks raise interest rates quickly. You should buy more defensive stocks that can prosper despite higher interest rates. And you should   Read More

The province of Saskatchewan has been the beneficiary of one resource boom after another in recent years. Agricultural commodities have always been part of the story. Conventional oil-and-gas production remains   Read More

Topaz Energy Corp. (TSX—TPZ) is going full steam ahead, says Scotiabank analyst Cameron Bean on May 3. He continues to consider TPZ a must-own royalty/income stream name.

Due to TPZ’s: top-tier   Read More

Canada’s big banks have regularly earned more and paid higher dividends. There’s fear that a recession will hurt their financial results. This gives you an opportunity to buy the banks   Read More

In times of turbulence across equity markets, brought on by higher inflation and now interest rates, the analysts of CIBC World Markets John Zamparo and Mark Petrie view Jamieson Wellness   Read More

We regularly review transportation stocks. Both of these key railroad stocks are relatively costly. Still, both remain buys for long-term share price gains and growing dividends.

Canadian National Railway (TSX—CN; NYSE—CNI)   Read More

If you are searching for fertile ground to plant some seed money in, Vancouver-area Raymond James Financial analyst Steve Hansen encourages you to skip the ground and go straight to   Read More

We outline a dozen advantages you can get from dividend reinvestment plans, or DRIPs, and cash option plans. So, while enrolling in DRIPs involves a bit of paperwork, it’s a   Read More

Leede Jones Gable analysts Douglas Loe and Siew Ching Yeo are initiating coverage of antibody-based drug developer ProMIS Neurosciences Inc. (TSX—PMN) with a “speculative buy” recommendation. Their initial price target   Read More

Matthew Weekes of iA Securities notes energy benchmarks finished higher in mid-May. Concerns over global economic growth, a degree of recovery in Russian oil output, and easing of sanctions against   Read More

Goeasy Ltd’s (TSX—GSY) poor year-to-date performance surprised us because goeasy achieved record earnings in the three months to March 31. Specifically it earned $45.8 million, or $2.72 a share. This   Read More

Inflation plus takeovers equals strong growth for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX—BIP.UN; NYSE—BIP), says Scotiabank analyst Robert Hope. He argues Brookfield Infrastructure could have one of the best growth outlooks   Read More

Desjardins Capital Markets analyst Chris Li adds Parkland Corp. (TSX—PKI) back to his coverage list due to its “inexpensive valuation”. He says PKI is a “high-quality” and “well-managed” firm with   Read More

The outlook is positive for producers of lumber and improving for paper producers. A drop in supplies amid ongoing demand has raised lumber prices. Rationalization and the development of new   Read More

The ups and downs of today’s markets have driven many investors to seek out stable, predictable income through dividends, and analyst Zachary Evershed of National Bank Financial has a few   Read More

Both Restaurant Brands International and McDonald’s Corp. are buys for growth and income.

Restaurant Brands International (TSX—QSR; NYSE—QSR)
Things are getting better at consumer stock Restaurant Brands. In its latest quarter, the   Read More

“. . . as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know   Read More

Some investors think we’re at the beginning of a commodity supercycle that will keep prices elevated for a long period. Others are enthusiastic about the prospects of technology stocks, especially   Read More

Since the discovery of Kora North in May 2017, K92 Mining has hit the ground running and it’s not stopping. There is expansion potential for gold and copper surrounding its   Read More

The dividend is to be the primary mechanism for returning capital to Arc Resources’ shareholders over the long term.
Oil and gas stocks have performed very well this year. In fact,   Read More

We’ve added Montreal-based non-Key stock WSP Global Inc. to our list of 100 Canadian all-star stocks. It replaces MDF Commerce in our portfolio. We view WSP as a buy for   Read More

Wineries suffered through the pandemic. One hospitality winery is expected to earn more this year. That’s why it remains a buy for a long-term share price recovery and dividends that   Read More

Small-cap stocks take great effort to analyze and understand. That’s why we think most investors are better off relying on mutual funds for these types of investments.
The greatest potential for   Read More

A medical devices and instruments developer and a healthcare provider and services stock were recently profiled in The MoneyLetter.
Profound Medical Corp. (TSX—PRN)
Douglas Loe and Siew Ching Yeo of Leede Jones   Read More

Canadian petroleum companies are well-positioned for price hikes. Here are two top-10 rated oil and gas stocks from a survey of over 1,000 Canadian companies.
ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX—ARX)
RBC Capital Markets   Read More

Credit services company goeasy Ltd. and insurance company Manulife Financial Corporation are both financial services stocks to buy for capital gains and growing dividends.

goeasy Ltd. (TSX—GSY)
goeasy Ltd.’s earnings are growing   Read More

Preferred shares have fared well for nearly two years now. But we believe there is still room for further gains ahead.

The S&P/TSX Preferred Share Index is up 72 per cent   Read More

“. . . as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know   Read More

Consumer goods stock Andrew Peller is expected to earn more this year. It remains a buy for long-term share price recovery and dividends that provide a generous yield.

Grimsby, Ontario-based consumer   Read More

Echelon Capital Markets’ Michael Mueller says “E3 is positioning itself to be a top-tier North American provider of lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM).”

Although Alberta is far better-known for the oil its   Read More

Both Restaurant Brands International and McDonald’s Corp. are buys for growth and income.

Restaurant Brands International (TSX—QSR; NYSE—QSR)
Things are getting better at consumer stock Restaurant Brands. In its latest quarter, the   Read More

Manulife Financial is doing a lot of things right. That’s largely why we continue to recommend it as a buy for long-term gains as well as attractive and growing dividends.

One   Read More

The dividend is to be the primary mechanism for returning capital to Arc Resources’ shareholders over the long term.
Oil and gas stocks have performed very well this year. In fact,   Read More