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5 days ago |
baystreet.ca | David Jagielski
As the population continues to grow, so too does the need for housing. That’s why investing in businesses involved in housing can be a great long-term strategy. While there will be periods of slowdown, generally, the trajectory should be a strong, positive one over the long haul. And if you’re unfamiliar with housing stocks or don’t know which ones to choose for your portfolio, you may simply want to take a position in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that gives you plenty of exposure.
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5 days ago |
baystreet.ca | David Jagielski
Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) (NYSE:RY) posted its second-quarter results last week, which came in strong but also hinted at some possible challenges ahead. The numbers were fueled in part by its $13.5 billion acquisition of HSBC Canada, which added meaningful scale and boosted bottom-line results. Adjusted earnings climbed to $4.53 billion, comfortably ahead of last year’s $4.2 billion adjusted profits.
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5 days ago |
baystreet.ca | David Jagielski
On May 28, Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) announced that it would be increasing its dividend payment yet again. Its upcoming dividend, which will be payable on August 26, is a four-cent increase from what it was paying shareholders before. At $1.63, it’s a 3% increase compared to the previous quarter but also 5% higher than BMO’s dividend payment a year ago. BMO is a top Canadian bank stock and increasing its dividend is par for the course.
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5 days ago |
fool.com | Keith Speights |David Jagielski
A new month has arrived. Investors now have a fresh opportunity to buy great stocks. Three Motley Fool contributors believe they've found no-brainer healthcare stocks to buy in June. Here's why they like Amgen (AMGN 1.59%), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX -1.14%), and Summit Therapeutics (SMMT -30.39%). Amgen is a dividend stock with a ton of upsideDavid Jagielski (Amgen): One of the best healthcare stocks to buy in June is Amgen.
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6 days ago |
fool.com | David Jagielski
Investing in the S&P 500 index has been a great way for investors to grow their wealth for not just years but decades. Having a position in the top 500 stocks in the world is an easy way for anyone to invest in the stock market. There's no need to pick individual stocks, track the latest stock news and analyze it, or do anything else besides put money into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the index.
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