Yesterday, I posted my review of the earnings for both BMO and Scotiabank. My one word was "meh!" This time, both banks have reported flat earnings and pretty good results. What's happening? BMO earnings were down around 20% and ScotiaBank was down roughly 47%. Then National Bank and Royal Bank were minus one or flat. There is something wrong. Let's dig a little deeper and see what's really hiding behind these reports. Royal Bank (RY) (RY.TO) Business Model Royal Bank is the largest …
BMO and Scotiabank Q3 2020 Earnings Review: Is Their Dividend Still Safe?
Last week, I was super happy because it finally was the week of Canadian banks Q3 earnings reports. Today, we're starting with Scotiabank and BMO as they were the first to publish their results. Everybody was expecting that because banks have definitely set the tone for the Canadian economy. Now, what's going to happen with their dividend payment? I'll tell you upfront, don't expect anything out of the ordinary. Scotiabank (BNS) (BNS.TO) Business Model The Bank of Nova Scotia is known …
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Brookfield Property Partners (BPY): Should Your Shares Be Running This Bumpy Ride?
I've decided to discuss Brookfield Property Partners today, mostly because I have received a bunch of questions in regards to their tender share buyback offer. On top of that, they released their quarterly earnings not so long ago. As the offer expires in a couple days (August 28th), let's dig into the company! Business Model Brookfield Property Partners LP (BPY/BPYU/BPY.UN.TO) owns, operates, and invests in commercial properties in North America, Europe, Australia, and Brazil. The …
July Income Report: Adding Some More Wine!
In September of 2017, I received slightly over $100K from my former employer which represented the commuted value of my pension plan. I decided to invest 100% of this money into dividend growth stocks. Each month, I publish my results. I don’t do this to brag. I do this to show you it is possible to build a lasting portfolio during an all-time highly valued market. The market will inevitably go down... as it has lately. But I continue to enjoy cashing consistent and growing dividends despite …
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REITS: Two New Ideas for Your Retirement Portfolio
Each month, we issue The Mike's Buy List for our DSR members. They get our best ideas for both U.S. and Canadian dividend stocks. The first Friday of each month, they receive our top 10 growth and top 10 retirement (yield over 4%+) investment ideas. With more earnings reports coming in, we have seen a few winners emerging from the buy list. Last time, we covered two growth stocks. We also found new ideas for income seeking investors. Essex Property Trust (ESS) What’s the story? ESS …
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Two Dividend Growth Winners from My Monthly Buy List
Each month, we issue The Mike's Buy List for our DSR members. They get our best ideas for both U.S. and Canadian dividend stocks. The first Friday of each month, they receive our top 10 growth and top 10 retirement (yield over 4%+) investment ideas. With more earnings reports coming in, we have seen a few winners emerging from the buy list and we believe there is still money to be made with those picks. Today, we'll cover two growth stocks and I'll share two companies to consider for your …
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