Pet Valu is Finally Off its Leash and Ready to Run

Anyone with a furry companion doesn’t need convincing about investing in a company that sells pet food and toys. Pets aren’t just animals; they’re cherished members of the family. The resilient pet industry even grew during the 2008 financial crisis and the recent global pandemic. Our clients are shareholders of Pet Valu, which is up […]

After Gaining +30%, is Canadian Utilities Running Out of Gas?

Our investment in Canadian Utilities (“CU”), which delivers gas and electricity, in November 2023 was based on a straightforward premise: its attractive 5.7% dividend yield positioned it as a prime beneficiary of anticipated interest rate cuts. We believed falling rates would naturally enhance the appeal of high-yielding dividend stocks like CU for income investors seeking […]

Time to Search for a Google Replacement?

Google’s parent, Alphabet, is delivering strong results—yet shares are down almost 19% year-to-date. Last quarter, Alphabet reported: Despite these strong fundamentals, the stock trades at just 16x earnings, a meaningful discount both to the broader market and to Alphabet’s own historical average. So, why the disconnect? For years, digital giants like Google and Facebook have […]