Archie, a Chinese Crested, is seen here prior to winning World's Ugliest Dog competition at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif. in 2006.
A humorous look at the companies that caught our eye, for better or worse, this week
Maple Leaf Foods
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Money-saving tip: Instead of taking your date to a fancy restaurant, bring along a package of cold cuts and offer her a slice of salami instead (two if you really like her). Or you could make some extra bucks by buying Maple Leaf stock. The shares jumped after hedge fund West Face Capital bought a 10-per-cent stake, signalling a shakeup at the food company. |
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What could be better than a doughnut that's baked at a central factory in Brantford, Ont., flash-frozen, shipped to your local Tim Hortons , reheated and served "fresh"? Selling the factory, that's what. Tims shares soared after the chain sold its 50-per-cent stake in Maidstone Bakeries for $475-million, making a pile of dough for shareholders. |
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Things that are more pleasant than owning Manulife stock: 1) Getting your chest hair waxed; 2) Squirting Tabasco sauce into your eyes; 3) Giving yourself a tattoo that says "Never buy on the dips." Manulife shares plunged after the insurer posted a $2.4-billion quarterly loss earlier this month - and they haven't stopped plunging since. |
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You know when you go to Rona and you accidentally drop a load of pressure-treated lumber on your big toe? Then a display of faucets falls on your head? Rona shareholders know the feeling: The shares sank after second-quarter results came in well below expectations, hurt by the expiration of the home renovation tax credit. That smarts. |
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How to achieve a lush, green lawn in three easy steps: 1) Invest in Scotts Miracle-Gro ; 2) Make buckets of money; 3) Hire someone to look after your stupid lawn. The maker of Scotts Turf Builder and other products posted a hefty increase in third-quarter profit and doubled its dividend, causing the stock to grow like a weed. |
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