Earn that designation by having at least a better-than-average rate of growth over 10 years or more in a field of endeavor which is expanding as fast as or faster than the economy as a whole. The premier growth stocks are the predominant company within their industries, are diversified geographically, have a large asset base, a sound balance sheet and a management team with proven expertise. These admittedly high standards should be kept in mind when sorting out concept stocks from growth stocks.
The Investment Reporter •2014-04-15 •
Winnipeg-based IGM Financial is one of Canada’s largest personal financial services companies. It’s one of the largest managers and distributors of Canadian mutual funds and other managed asset products.
IGM earned Read More
Money Reporter •2014-02-25 •
CNR looks forward to a good 2014
As North America’s most efficient railway, Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) has provided guidance for 2014 that includes an expected mid-single digit increase in carload Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-02-11 •
– Marc Johnson, CFA
Here’s a quick and easy way to spot a possible takeover candidate.
First, add the company’s total debt plus other obligations that an acquiror would have to assume. Read More
Money Reporter •2014-02-07 •
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Recent price $88.93 dividend $3.84; yield 4.32%; EPS $8.24; PE 10.8; 52-week high $91.90; 52-week low $73.89; one-year price change +8.0%
CM continues to Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2014-01-23 •
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
You may be thinking of buying a balanced fund sometime in the New Year. Rather than do Read More
Money Reporter •2014-01-22 •
Money Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
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What to do about common stocks
We experienced a nice little year-end rally in Canadian stocks. Over the past Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-01-21 •
The Investment Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
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The global economy is expected to grow more quickly in 2014. Also, North American companies are sitting on Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-01-20 •
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– by Keith Richards
If you don’t want to buy individual names, consider iShares S&P/TSX Small-Cap Index fund.
Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-01-17 •
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: January is in the best six-month period for stocks. The strengthening U.S. and global Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-01-16 •
The MoneyLetter, MPL Communications Inc.
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– Keith Richards
As we begin the New Year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on past decisions we’ve made Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2014-01-15 •
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
Below, we discuss four equity funds we think you should consider investing in in 2014. They may Read More
Money Reporter •2014-01-14 •
Money Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
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U.S. investors made out like bandits
The final numbers are now in, and it turns out that the S&P/TSX Composite Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2014-01-07 •
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
Among resource issues, energy stocks have held up relatively well this year. That may reflect the Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-01-03 •
The Investment Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
The U.S. is doing better. So we’ve shifted our focus from U.S. companies that earn most of their Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2013-12-27 •
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
The Canadian stock market may yet catch up to the U.S. market. Or perhaps the U.S. Read More
The MoneyLetter •2013-12-20 •
The MoneyLetter, MPL Communications Inc.
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Markets have come roaring back lately, fueled by optimism that the Fed is in no hurry to start scaling Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-12-16 •
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– Edited from an article by Sunil Vidyarthi, M.B.A., PhD
What’s your take on the umpteenth version of Read More
The MoneyLetter •2013-12-12 •
The MoneyLetter, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
According to Keith Richards (Portfolio Manager at Value Trend), the major U.S. markets have entered into a new mega-year Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-11-27 •
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– Edited from an article by Michael Smedley
The black gold of the 21st Century. That’s how Kiril Read More
The MoneyLetter •2013-11-26 •
The MoneyLetter, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
For 2014, market momentum and technological innovation will give world-class Canadian companies a solid base.
This year, more Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-11-20 •
Investor’s Digest of Canada, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
In picking stocks, David Cockfield tries to avoid a flash in the pan. “Typically, you might be Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-11-12 •
Investor’s Digest of Canada, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
– Edited from an article by Keith Richards By this time, you already know America isn’t going to Read More
The Investment Reporter •2013-11-11 •
The Investment Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
133 Richmond St.W., Toronto, ON, M5H 3M8. 1-800-804-8846
Stella-Jones’ four-for-one stock split makes its share more affordable. With another acquisition, the company’s earnings per share should Read More
The Investment Reporter •2013-10-17 •
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: In October, stocks rise on average. But one risk is the gains stocks made earlier this Read More
