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Edited and Published by Gordon Pape. Associate Editor: Richard Croft
With Gavin Graham, Ryan Irvine, Glenn Rogers, Shawn Allen, Adam Mayers, Paul Bamford & Michael Corcoran.
Recent Issues
iwb22515 (April 14, 2025)
Trade wars not over… The Week… The orphan stock opportunity… Ryan Irvine picks Orbit Garant Drilling… Ryan Irvine updates VersaBank… Glenn Rogers updates Teck Resources
iwb22514 (April 7, 2025)
Stay invested?… The Week… Banks prepare for tariff storms… Gavin Graham updates RBC, Scotiabank… Update on Equinox Gold… Gordon Pape updates Brookfield Corp., Norfolk Southern… Glenn Rogers updates Palo Alto Networks, Johnson & Johnson
iwb22513 (March 31, 2025)
History repeats… The Week… Two European defense ETFs… Glenn Rogers updates Teladoc Health, Nike… Discount retailers thrive in bad times… Adam Mayers updates Nutrien Corp., Novo Nordisk… Financial Factoids: PMs and Markets… Keystone webinars
iwb22512 (March 24, 2025)
The real impact of tariffs… The Week… Shawn Allen updates Costco, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Visa, Linamar… Small gain for Global Portfolio… Gordon Pape updates J.B. Hunt Transport… Correction… KeyStone webinars
Recent Updates
iShares Global Tech Fund (NYSEArca: IXN)
This fund is designed to track the performance of the S&P Global 1200 Information Technology Sector Index, offering exposure to a broad range of technology companies from developed markets around the world. The fund is well-diversified, comprising major technology giants and leading innovators.
Hold
Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK)
Stryker is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of prosthetic replacement joints. But that’s not all it does. It’s a leading medical technology company, with advanced products such as arms for robotic assisted surgery. The company employs more than 53,000 people and owns 12,000 patents.
The company has three main product lines. The orthopedics segment provides hip and knee implants. The medical surgical segment sells surgical equipment, including robots and other navigational aids, as well as emergency medical equipment and disposable products. The neurotechnology segment provides products for brain and skull surgery.
Buy
Canadian National Railway (TSX: CNR, NYSE: CNI)
CN rail operates across Canada and down through Chicago and Memphis to the Gulf of Mexico at New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. Most of its revenue (69%) is from Canada and the rest is from the US. About 35% of its revenues relate to overseas traffic while 65% represents freight moving within North America.
Buy
The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX)
TJX operates 5,000 stores worldwide under various banners such as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, HomeSense, and T.K. Maxx. There are Marshalls, Winners, and HomeSense stores in several Canadian cities.
Hold
Sphere Entertainment Co.
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment company, focused on creating immersive experiences through its state-of-the-art venue, The Sphere, in Las Vegas. The Sphere is designed to revolutionize the live entertainment experience with its advanced technology, including the world’s largest LED screen and cutting-edge sound and haptic technology.