Is a sector of the economy represented in a diversified portfolio by heavy industry manufacturers of aircraft, hardware, motors, chemicals, rail rolling stock, etc. It is a highly cyclical sector vulnerable to unpredictable shifts in demand. However, companies in this sector can be politically favored in recessions because of their labor intensiveness. This sector tends to lead economic recoveries. (See also Sector Investing, Resource Sector, Consumer Sector, Finance Sector, Utility Sector and Multi-Sector.)
Investor's Digest of Canada •2018-08-30 •
That sums up the advice of Investor’s Digest of Canada columnist T. Edward Gardiner. “If you’re holding utilities stocks, they’re probably as safe as anything else, and resource stocks may Read More
The Investment Reporter •2017-06-13 •
When you buy stocks in sectors and sub-sectors of the market, keep your portfolio balance goals in mind. If you’re a conservative, income-seeking investor, focus on utilities, financial and consumer Read More
Money Reporter •2015-04-02 •
Russel operates in the cyclical manufacturing sector. Current weakness in its share price presents a buying opportunity. While you wait for this cyclical rebound, Russel’s yield makes it one of Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-12-02 •
Our investment planning committee regularly examines MDC Partners Inc. (TSX–MDZ.A) (NASDAQ—MDCA). Since we last looked at it at the start of the summer, the shares have risen by 5.1 per Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-11-10 •
B.C.-based Kelso Technologies describes itself as a “railroad equipment supplier that produces and sells proprietary tank car service equipment used in the safe loading, unloading and containment of hazardous materials Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-10-09 •
Despite the negativity surrounding the state of manufacturing, especially in Canada, things are beginning to look decidedly better, says John Stephenson, CEO of Toronto-based Stephenson & Company Capital Management Inc. Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-07-04 •
If you’re Guy Hachey, you need the patience of Job. And a big dose of optimism, it would seem. The bigger, the better.
Mr. Hachey is chief operating officer at Bombardier Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-12-06 •
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Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-09-18 •
Are we in the middle of a “veritable U.S. energy renaissance?” Editor Richard Stavros seems to think so. He cites all the cheap natural gas from the bountiful shale plays Read More
