Microsoft no longer taking new enrollments for its Surface Plus financing program
Microsoft has quietly ended its Surface Plus financing program about a year after it launched. In a message on its site, the company said it stopped taking new enrollments on August 31 “after much thought and consideration.” The change does not affect existing customers, however, who will still be covered by their current financing plans. […]
The latest Pixel 3 leak came from the back of a Lyft
Forgotten in a Lyft, it seems, is the new left in a bar. In a truly global smartphone market, unreleased devices leak all the time. It’s become almost impossible for Apple, Samsung and other major handset manufacturers to keep designs, specifications and features of their latest flagship secret before their official launch. The same can […]
Back to school season the best time to shop around for telecom deals
The back-to-school period is one of the busiest times of the year for Canadian telecom companies, resulting in a barrage of special promotions — which can be both a blessing and a curse for budget-minded students. As a result, one of the most valuable life lessons for today’s university and college students presents itself at […]
Driverless tractors are here to help with the severe labor shortage on farms
The world population is expected to top 9 billion by 2050, according to forecasts from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization. Yet arable land is in decline, along with soil health all over the world. As a result, farmers are under pressure to produce more food with fewer resources. In the U.S., they’re also […]
Is After a Scandal Hits the Time to Buy a Stock?
When bad news hits a company, it can have a devastating effect on its share price. Scandals can last for a long time and can keep a stock down for a long time, but after that, the share price could very well recover, which begs the question: Should you buy a stock after it has […]
Special Dividends Make This Family-Owned Business Attractive
George Weston (TSX:WN) yields 1.9%. It owns 50.1% of Loblaw Companies (TSX:L). Loblaw yields 1.74%, yet most investors will buy Loblaw over Weston because of the parent’s holding company discount. I get that; I really do. I wrote about the dilemma in May, concluding that Weston’s free cash flow yield of 6%, 160 basis points […]
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Posts a Strong Q3 Thanks to Strong Growth in the U.S.
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) recently released its quarterly results, and the bank stock continues to prove to investors why it is a great buy. With over $3.1 billion in net income for the quarter, TD’s profits rose by 12%, while its revenue increased by only 6%. Despite a solid performance, investors didn’t seem impressed with the […]
3 Marijuana Stocks That Are the Likeliest to Land a Big Alcohol Partnership Next
In roughly six and a half weeks, the day that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, cannabis enthusiasts, and investors have long waited for will finally be here. On Oct. 17, the proverbial green flag will wave, allowing recreational marijuana to go on sale in licensed dispensaries throughout Canada. Though we’ve witnessed plenty of state-level expansion […]
Court’s pipeline decision underscores plight of whales
Environmental groups are celebrating a Federal Court of Appeal decision that quashed Ottawa’s approval of the proposed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, saying the ruling highlights government obligations to protect species at risk – in this case, southern resident killer whales. But the long-term impact of the court ruling on the killer whales is unclear. The […]
In limbo after pipeline ruling
Workers and companies who were set to be employed on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion have been left wondering where they stand as construction on the project begins to shut down. Ryan Bruce, director of government and public relations for the union CLAC, said some of the workers were sent home after the Federal Court […]