Spotlights

The fast guns of classic Westerns — Clint Eastwood in “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” or John Wayne in “True Grit” — were known and feared for their ability to react faster than their opponents, normally with deadly consequences.Modern day “fast guns” ply their trade on the financial… Read More

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX: TD, NYSE: TD) is well known in Canada for exceptional customer service. Its reputation has allowed TD Bank to build a sustainable competitive advantage in retail banking, resulting in high levels of profitability.However, the bank’s sizeable U.S. retail operation continues to lag the Canadian operation on… Read More

Three companies dominate the telecommunications market in Canada: BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE, NYSE: BCE), Telus Corporation (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) and Rogers Communications (TSX: RCI, NYSE: RCI).All three are highly profitable entities that have provided excellent returns to investors over time. An investment in an equal-weighted portfolio of BCE, Telus… Read More

Shoppers are increasingly buying online, turning brick-and-mortar retailers’ costly floor spaces into unprofitable showrooms for their online rivals. Is that a risk for Dividend Champion Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: CHP.UN)?The e-commerce onslaught is pervasive, with commodity items, such as books, music and electronics, being easy targets. But… Read More

Commercial airline travel may connote endless security lines and ever-shrinking leg room, but the industry is in a growth phase – and CAE Inc. (TSX: CAE; NYSE: CAE) is benefiting.CAE, a medium-sized Canadian company, provides flight-simulation technologies and training services for commercial, business and defense customers worldwide.A global leader in… Read More