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TSX, US stocks lower - Business News - Castanet.net Feb 7th
TSX, US stocks lower - Business News Castanet.netCanada's main stock index fell in late-morning trading, weighed down by the energy sector which fell as the price of oil moved lower..... More »
Why are Canadians still frustrated with the economy? Nov 5th
The federal finance minister has been taking every opportunity to remind frustrated Canadians that after a bumpy pandemic recovery, the nation’s economy is actually doing a lot better.
Inflation is now at 1.6%, below the Bank of Canada’s 2% target. Interest rates are falling rapidly and mor.... More »
What happens to my RRIF when I die? + MORE Mar 30th
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I have named my three adult children as the beneficiaries of my RRIF account. Will this account be rolled over to them on a tax-free basis?–Bob
Can you name a beneficiary on a RRIF?
Thanks for your question, Bob. A registered retirement income fund (RRIF) is one of several re.... More »
The close: TSX tumbles as China rattles global investors + MORE Jul 8th
Canada’s main stock index slumped almost 1.5 percent on Wednesday in a widespread selloff, as market turmoil in China eclipsed Greece’s debt crisis as the focal point of concern for global investors.
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PlayStation Canada promises more PS5 stock by the end of the year - MobileSyrup + MORE Nov 25th
PlayStation Canada promises more PS5 stock by the end of the year MobileSyrup10 next-generation games to keep your PS5 or XSX humming this holiday Financial PostHere's December 2020's PlayStation Plus Games KotakuAnother PS5 system update is here which "improves syst.... More »
5.5 year – 2.80%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-03-11. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
McDonald’s (MCD), As Good Of A Dividend Stock As It Gets?
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
Last week I send a newsletter out about Disney (DIS), one of the blue chip stocks that I’ve been tempted to buy these days. One reader asked me to take a new look at McDonald’s which I did and thought it would be very relevant to post here. Not only does MCD offer a much higher dividend yield but it’s also proved to incredibly reliable from all perspectives. I decided to take a deeper look using the top 20 things I look at when judging dividend stocks.Dividend Metrics
Clearly, McDonald’s has an extremmely strong profile. Its dividend yield is a very reasonable 3%, it has increased payouts at a strong pace for the past few years and is actually a dividend aristocrat after increasing payouts for the past 38 years. I did add the comparison with a S&P500 ETF to give you a better context. There are many strong blue chip dividend payers but you could argue that MCD is one of the top ones which carries some weight.
Company Metrics
This is where it matters when I personally look at MCD…
Why Bay Street should back financial inclusion
– theglobeandmail.com
Working with groups like the AFI to bring people into the financial system would benefit Canada’s banks
90 days – 1.60%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Dollarama’s shares set a record high Wednesday after the discount retailer’s latest quarterly profit beat expectations and the company announced it will boost its quarterly dividend by 14 per cent.
