BCE (TSX:BCE) stock has come into the limelight for multiple reasons, including mass layoffs, retaliation to regulatory changes, capital expenditure cuts, high dividend payout ratios, and a dividend pause. Canadian telecom giants have been facing financial headwinds as multiple changes have come all at once. The major technology upgrade to 5G cost Canadian telcos 23%…
If you’re a dividend investor looking to add high-quality stocks to your portfolio, Telus (TSX:T), the massive $30 billion telecom giant, has almost certainly crossed your radar. Not only has Telus been one of the best long-term investments in recent years, growing both its operations and share price, but it has also consistently been one…
Retirement is the longest and biggest investment one makes. Saving up for your dream retirement may or may not become a reality, as several factors can affect your retirement pool. A family emergency might require you to withdraw money from the retirement pool. Only when your present is safe can you secure your future. A…
This year, some interesting trends are shaping up. While Trump tariffs did make the headlines, the large-cap stocks dependent on exports showed a moderate decline. However, it is better to not be too optimistic and diversify your portfolio across defensive stocks or stocks with global outreach. Another interesting perspective is to use a contrarian approach…
2025 could see a structural shift in Canadian stocks as the Bank of Canada cuts interest rates to boost consumption. The government has also reduced immigration targets to ease house prices. Moreover, Trump tariffs could create short-term tensions in export-led sectors, especially automotive. How to optimize Canadian investments for 2025 Navigating these macroeconomic factors, you…
Image source: Getty Images Valued at a market cap of $30.88 billion, Telus (TSX:T) is among the largest telecom companies globally. Telus has two primary business segments: technology solutions and digitally-led customer experiences. With roughly 20 million subscriber connections, Telus serves mobile phone users and internet subscribers. While the TSX index has more than doubled…
With no regular income to bank upon, retirees will have less appetite for risk-taking. Given their lesser risk-taking abilities, retirees should look to invest in stocks with solid underlying businesses, healthy cash flows, and consistent dividend payments. Against this backdrop, let’s look at three ideal Canadian stocks for retirees. Enbridge Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is one of…
After imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Donald Trump has asked his economic team to develop plans to levy reciprocal tariffs, thus driving the prospects of a global trade war. So, I expect the equity markets to remain volatile in the near term. Given the volatile outlook, investors should be careful while buying…
Telus (TSX:T) is up about 10% in recent weeks. Investors who missed the bounce are wondering if Telus stock is still undervalued and good to buy for a self-directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) portfolio focused on high-yield dividend stocks. Telus stock price Telus trades near $21.50 per share at…
When choosing stocks that can help you not just build generational wealth but may remain relevant for decades to come and can be passed on to the next generations, you have to look beyond the fundamentals. You have to look at the business models, their focus, the opportunities they may have in the future, and if…