One of the most important principles of sound investment management is staying on top of what’s happening in the world and how those events affect finances. Conditions change quickly, and keeping up-to-date on developments and trends can be challenging. The team of experts producing IWB have been advising Canadian investors for over 25 years.
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
iwb2902 (January 12, 2009)
A budget wish-list… Tom Slee foresees a better year ahead… Buy Emera Inc…. Tom Slee updates CFS and CFS.PR.A… TFSAs: A capital gains strategy… Your Questions: More predictions please… MoneyLetter relationship ends… Findependence Day… Wine trip of a lifetime… House Cleaning
iwb2901 (January 5, 2009)
The plan for ’09… The 2008 scorecard… Predictions past… Predictions future… Irwin Michael: Signs of stability… Irwin Michael updates Canam Group, Polaris Minerals, George Weston… TFSAs: Great idea, terrible timing… TFSA book off the press
iwb2603 (January 26, 2006)
The forgotten campaign issue…Yola Edwards sees profits ahead…Yola Edwards updates Cameco (CCO, CCJ)…All that Jazz…Irwin Michael updates Dominion Homes (DHOM)…Your Questions: Sprott Fund MER, Citadel rights…Your Comments: Investing in gold…Retirement book now in stores…Top 50 Funds report published…Italian wine tour
iwb2602 (January 9, 2006)
A record week for Toronto…Gold is really hot…New stock pick: Goldcorp (G)…Tom Slee finds bargains in expensive U.S. market…Tom Slee recommends UnitedHealth Group (UHN)…Tom Slee updates Manitoba Telecom (MBT), Enbridge (ENB), Shoppers Drug (SC), Dofasco (DFS)…Gordon Pape’s updates: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF), Kinder Morgan (KMI)…Members? Corner: Gold and the greenback
Recent Updates
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO)
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, this is a leading manufacturer of scientific instrumentation including laboratory and health monitoring equipment. It also provides software and services to the healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as to governments and academia. Its brands include Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Patheon, and Unity Lab Services.
Hold
Stantec Inc. (TSX, NYSE: STN)
Stantec now has 34,000 employees working in over 400 office locations on five continents. In 2024, 52% of its revenues were from the US, 24% from Canada, and 24% from other international operations, which are primarily in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
Hold
Celestica (TSX, NYSE: CLS)
Celestica has two operating segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of its Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, HealthTech, and Capital Equipment businesses. The CCS segment consists of the company’s Communications and Enterprise (servers and storage) end markets.
Buy
Linamar Corp. (TSX: LNR, OTC: LIMAF)
Linamar is a large Canadian-headquartered global auto parts manufacturer with 34,000 employees and 75 plants in 19 countries. Its manufacturing processes are increasingly highly engineered and technologically advanced. In addition to vehicle components, which account for about 73% of its revenues, its other products include aerial work platforms, telehandlers, booms, and very large agricultural equipment.
Hold
Brookfield Corporation (TSX, NYSE: BN)
Brookfield Corporation is a Toronto-based conglomerate with interests in several areas including asset management, real estate, renewable energy, infrastructure, and insurance. The company currently has about $490 billion in assets.