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
iwb22329 (August 14, 2023)
Tough times for telecoms… The long, hot summer… Glenn Rogers updates NextEra Energy, Ross Stores, The TJX Companies… Gordon Pape updates CGI Group… Your Questions: Rail stocks… Pro’s Platform: Yields
iwb22328 (July 31, 2023)
Yield on sale… Low-end chipmakers thrive… Emerge funds still in limbo… Adam Mayers update Medtronic… Gordon Pape’s ETF updates: BMO Clean Energy Index ETF, iShares Global Agricultural Index ETF… Gordon Pape’s stock updates: Alphabet, TC Energy… Financial Factoids: Words of wisdom… Your Questions: Wants less China
iwb22327 (July 24, 2023)
ARK ETF still struggling… The boom/bust paradox… Richard Croft updates Goldman Sachs, Paramount Global… Gordon Pape updates Canadian Utilities, UnitedHealthcare, J.B. Hunt Transport… Financial Factoids: Warren Buffett… Members’ Corner: Babylon Holdings… Your Questions: Sell TC Energy?
iwb22326 (July 17, 2023)
Predictions and probabilities… Adjust your fixed income allocations… Shawn Allen updates Ceapro Inc., West Fraser Timber… Gordon Pape updates EQB Inc…. Gavin Graham updates Manulife Financial, Jeffries Financial Group… Financial Factoids: Elon Musk… Members’ Corner: Trading volume… Correction: ARC Resources
Recent Updates
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.
Hold
American Express Company (NYSE: AXP)
American Express is a credit and charge card issuer. Most of its customers pay off their cards monthly and so the company is more of a payments processor than a source of lending.