I’ve been a holder of Flyht Aerospace Solutions for some time but until recent I haven’t been bullish on the stock. After coming off highs of $2.70 a few years ago the stock dropped below $1.00 and since recovered to $1.72. The company reported earnings Wednesday which saw revenue increase across segments and net income of $1,037,326.

Lets take a closer look at the company.

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Let’s take a look at BCE preferred Ab shares, currently trading on the TSX for $15.03. This preferred share features a monthly floating rate dividend of $0.08229/share. This equates into a yield of 6.57% on an annualized basis. Given the fact bond yields have been decreasing due to low interest environments these preferred shares can provide a good alternative to yield investments – while providing safety and capital gains.

Before you invest in preferred shares, here are some things you should know:

Shares of Linamar touched below $38.00 in trading Friday after reporting earnings a day earlier. During the quarter the company posted EPS of $2.40, down from $2.93 a year ago. Sales came in lower at 2.086 billion compared to 2.157 billion. Linamar operates in a cyclical industry where manufacturing slow down can play a significant role in sales and earnings. Let’s not all hit the sell button just yet.