Shares of Constellation Software (TSX:CSU) are sliding after news that long-time CEO Mark Leonard is stepping down due to health issues, alongside investor worries about artificial intelligence (AI) disrupting the company’s model. I don’t buy it. Mark isn’t Constellation, and Constellation isn’t Mark. As great a leader as he is, the business is far bigger…
Today, $7,000 is not an ordinary figure and is significantly popular among Canadians. The amount matches the annual Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limits for 2024, 2025, and 2026. If used to start investing in income-generating assets, such as stocks, the money can grow tenfold. Given that TFSA earnings from capital gains and dividends are…
Long-term investing is an effective wealth-building strategy, as it leverages the power of compounding, navigates short-term market volatility, requires less active portfolio management, and reduces transaction costs. Meanwhile, investors should exercise caution when selecting stocks and invest in quality companies with solid financials and healthy growth prospects. Against this backdrop, let’s look at two Canadian…
For Canadian investors looking to build long-term wealth, the ideal stock offers both reliable dividends and steady capital appreciation. These two income streams, when combined, can provide powerful compounding over time. Here are three top Canadian stocks I’d buy for both dividends and capital growth. What’s common among them? They all have durable business models…
I’m worried about the financial nihilism creeping into Gen Z Canadians. To be fair, the deck is stacked against them: housing costs are out of reach, employment markets are shaky, wages aren’t keeping pace with inflation, and student debt lingers for years. But that’s no reason to throw up your hands and gamble on altcoins,…
Canadian stocks have had a strong year, despite all the economic and political turmoil we have seen in the world. The TSX Composite Index continues to reach new highs. It hit a record 30,180 points yesterday! While it is great to see new all-time highs on the Canadian index, markets could be getting a little…
It can be tempting to wait for lower prices before putting $5,000 that’s sitting around in savings to work. Undoubtedly, if you tune into the financial news, you’ll probably hear that stocks are expensive and that a plunge may not be all too far off. And while the bull market has been as powerful as…
It happens every few years. Mining stocks surge, especially gold stocks, as Canadians around the world look to hide out from market volatility. Yet, there are a few mining investments that provide even more opportunity, some that have been using their cash cows wisely. So today, let’s look at three that might be strong buys…
Agnico Eagle Mine (TSX:AEM) is coming off some of its strongest earnings ever. The gold stock could be one of the biggest plays in 2025 as the price of gold continues to climb, potentially even reaching US$4,000 per ounce! However, that potential comes with risk. So where does AEM fall, into a safety net, or…
The TSX30 was just announced and investors across Canada were quick to look at what companies made the cut. Yet today, we’re not going to provide you with a simple list. No, we’re going right to the top. We’ll see which two Canadian companies made it to the very tippity top of the list. And…