Canada’s telecom sector created headline noise on March 21, 2023, when Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) agreed to buy rival Shaw Communications. Industry giants BCE and TELUS howled and opposed the $26 billion transaction, including debt. Shaw shareholders approved the proposed sale, but it was a gruelling road for Rogers because of regulatory hurdles. The Canadian Radio-television…
Although the Canadian equity markets have been upbeat this year amid the recent post-election rally, there are concerns over a global economic slowdown and the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s 10% universal tariffs. Given the uncertain outlook, investors can add the following three quality dividend stocks to strengthen their portfolios and earn a stable passive…
Image source: Getty Images Interest rates are coming down pretty quickly, but the opportunity to snag some pretty nice high-yield heavyweights in REITs (real estate investment trusts) or dividend stocks still seems to be very much on the table. With the recent Trump rally in full speed, rates on the 10-year U.S. note have crept…
Canadians have 11 primary sectors to choose from when picking stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange. However, priorities differ from investor to investor depending on risk appetites and financial objectives. Growth investors chase capital gains or price appreciation, while dividend investors are passive-income seekers. The benefit of dividend investing is that you transform your capital…
With nearly 19% year-to-date gains, the TSX Composite continues to reach new heights in 2024. When the stock market is surging, everyone loves talking about the hot growth stocks and speculative plays. But let’s not forget about dividend stocks — the steady earners that could deliver stable income and, if you choose the right ones…
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is more than a monthly check for most Canadians. In fact, the CPP may be the financial foundation that retirees could struggle to live without. The CPP is a retirement benefit that provides a guaranteed monthly payout to eligible retirees. Basically, it is a taxable monthly benefit that aims to…
With its stock up 25% in 2024, it has been a strong year for Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL). Interest rates have declined, and that has increased demand for quality dividend stocks like Pembina. You can’t collect a great yield from Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and money market funds, so dividend stocks with stable businesses and attractive…
How would you like to know an investing strategy that outperforms 95% of Wall Street’s highly paid fund managers in the long term? You might think such a strategy to be arcane knowledge locked away in a bank vault somewhere, but in fact, some such strategies are quite well known. One of those strategies is…
Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) stock has had a bit of a bumpy ride recently, down about 14% from its 52-week high. For some investors, this dip might seem alarming, but it also opens up a potential buying opportunity for those looking to grab a solid stock “on sale.” CNR stock, a stalwart in North American…
Finding the perfect mix of income stocks can help generate a very healthy dividend income that can make retirement very comfortable. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of income producers on the market, including some of the smartest dividend stocks to buy. Prospective investors looking to buy some of those smartest dividend stocks should strongly consider these…