Wind power making gains as competitive source of electricity
Recent contracts awarded in Alberta and Saskatchewan will keep electricity prices low It’s taken a decade of technological improvement and a new competitive bidding process for electrical generation contracts, but wind may have finally come into its own as one of the cheapest ways to create power. Ten years ago, Ontario was developing new wind […]
Business group wants National Shipbuilding Strategy reopened for Quebec shipyard
Association puts pressure on Liberals to direct new projects to Davie yard A Quebec-based business association claiming to represent over 1,000 companies inside and outside the province is launching a high-profile campaign to convince the Liberal government to reopen the oft-maligned National Shipbuilding Strategy. The group is demanding the federal government include the Davie shipyard, in Levis, […]
These stocks could surge the most if and when US and China reach a trade deal
A resolution on trade between the U.S. and China could be a big catalyst for a relief rally in the stock market. Tariff-sensitive stocks have underperformed significantly and their valuations are getting cheap, according to HSBC. U.S. stocks with revenue exposure to China of more than 20 percent, including Skyworks Solutions, Broadcom, Micron Technology and […]
TSA Absentee Rate Still High, but Down From Sunday’s Peak
TSA officials say the rate of TSA screeners missing work during the partial government shutdown has stabilized just days before a three-day holiday weekend. TSA officials say the rate of airport screeners missing work during the partial government shutdown has stabilized just days before a three-day holiday weekend that is likely to bring bigger airport […]
Lone PG&E Bull Refuses to Ditch ‘Buy’ Rating Even After 80% Wipeout
If you liked PG&E Corp. at $47 a share in early November, you’ll love it at six bucks now. That, in a nutshell, is what the troubled utility’s last remaining bullish analyst is telling investors after reiterating his “buy” rating on the shares. On Tuesday, Morningstar’s Travis Miller said in a note that PG&E, which […]
Here are top analysts’ 5 favorite growth stocks for 2019
The jury is still out on what 2019 will bring for investors. Despite an encouraging start to the year, investors are worried that earnings season may reveal share prices are still overvalued. However, even in these uncertain times, there are still compelling growth stocks to be found. You just have to know where to look. […]