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Fortis gets U.S. regulatory approval for $4.3B UNS Energy acquisition + MORE Apr 2nd

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS), one of Canada’s largest utility companies, has received regulatory approval in the U.S. to move ahead with its acquisition of UNS Energy Corp. The company, which operates power and gas utilities in several provinces and U.S. states, says th.... More »

Most actively traded companies on the TSX + MORE Oct 26th

Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (13,790.90, down 162.76 points): Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY). Bank. Up eight cents, or 0.11 per cent, to $74.93 on 11.6 million shares. Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace, rail equipment. Down.... More »

Having a will is essential (and easier than you think) + MORE Jun 18th

Writing a will is one of those things that tends to sit on your to-do list indefinitely, right up there with organizing old paperwork or finally cleaning out the basement. You know it matters and that you’ll get to it eventually, but it never seems to make it to the top of the priority list. .... More »

All TTC subway riders getting cellphone service starting Oct. 3, federal minister says - CBC.ca + MORE Sep 11th

All TTC subway riders getting cellphone service starting Oct. 3, federal minister says CBC.caToronto's Financial Workers Will Finally Be Able to Work on the Subway Financial PostRogers must give BCE, Telus access to wireless network on Toronto's subway system by Oct. 3, ministe.... More »

US economy surprises with faster than expected growth - BBC.com + MORE Jan 25th

US economy surprises with faster than expected growth BBC.comU.S. economy shrugs off recession prediction with strong fourth-quarter performance The Globe and MailU.S. economy grows more than expected at end of 2023, driven by consumer spending CBC NewsU.S. GDP unexp.... More »

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This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.

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Cheap U.S. stocks with low price earnings ratios

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Although not a perfect financial indicator, a low price earnings (P/E) ratio can signal a good company is undervalued. Today’s post will highlight a few companies trading with a low P/E, companies you might want to consider for your dividend stock portfolio. First up though a quick refresher about P/E ratios.
Price Earnings Ratio = Stock Price per Share / Earnings per Share
Expert opinions will differ on this but history tells us the average P/E ratio for the broad equity market is a number between 15-20. This implies anything less than 15 might signal value and anything significantly higher than 20 might signal pricy. Be mindful though industries have their own benchmarks for P/E ratios. A P/E ratio in the technology sector is MUCH different than this ratio is the real estate sector. However, within the industry itself when comparing apples with other apples, low P/E ratios can signal value and thus a buying opportunity, especially if a company has a strong balance sheet and good cash flow…

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