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Two Covid-Proof Stock Ideas for Retirees

Blog, Retirement

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. As we prepare for another surge of COVID-19 cases, it’s more important than ever to have the right holdings in your portfolio. Last time, I covered two dividend growth stocks. Now, let's cover two options for income-seeking investors. 3M Co …

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Classic Banking Doesn’t Pay Off – TD and CIBC Q3 2020 Earnings Review

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Dividend Growth

After reviewing Q3 2020 earnings for BMO and ScotiaBank, and then for National Bank and Royal Bank, it is time to look at what TD and CIBC had for us in their pockets. Oh my, this is definitely not my best picture... but I did it on purpose mostly because TD and CIBC Q3 earnings have not been really exciting to say the least. And this is exactly the kind of goofy faces I do when I'm bored. I'll tell you upfront, TD and CIBC are not my favorites mostly because they are more targeted to …

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Canadian Banks are Doing Well! – National Bank and Royal Bank Q3 2020 Earnings Review

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Dividend Growth

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 …

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BMO and Scotiabank Q3 2020 Earnings Review: Is Their Dividend Still Safe?

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Dividend Growth

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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REITS: Two New Ideas for Your Retirement Portfolio

Blog, Canadian Dividend Stocks, Retirement

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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Disney is Reopening, is it Enough?

Blog, Dividend Growth, Investing Strategy

On July 12th, Disney reopened Disney World to the public. Unfortunately, we have limited information about how many tickets were sold and what percentage of normal traffic is being experienced. All we know is it wasn’t a grand opening. Only two theme parks (Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom) were opened while the other two (Epcot and Hollywood Studios) will follow on July 15th. Almost at the same time (July 13th), the Hong Kong Disneyland announced its closure as more covid-19 cases surge and …

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