BCENYSE: BCE

Owning a basket of stocks can reduce portfolio risk, but valuation risk should be considered. Diversification with dividend-paying value stocks across industries can mitigate sector downturns and individual stock risks. BCE Inc. and Scotiabank offer high yields, undervaluation, and strong market positions, making them attractive for income-focused investors.

BCE's unit Bell Media acquires OUTFRONT Media's Canada-based business in an all-cash deal worth C$410 million.

BCE's unit Bell Media joins forces with TikTok to launch Pulse Premiere in Canada's market to improve the advertising landscape of the nation.

BCE's first-quarter results were impacted by a decrease in Product and Service revenue.

Although the financial results for BCE in the quarter ending March 2024 provide an overview of the company's performance, it may be beneficial to analyze how certain key metrics stack up against Wall Street predictions and previous year's figures.

BCE reported earnings of $0.53 per share for the quarter, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate and was lower than the $0.63 per share reported in the same quarter last year.

BCE (BCE) ended the most recent trading day at $32.59, up +1.18% from the previous session.

High dividend stocks are difficult to come by with the S&P 500 currently offering less than a 2% yield on average. Despite a notable increase in interest rates in recent years, income investors are finding little appeal in the major equity indices.

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