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Q: Hi, I own both these companies, am now flat or slightly negative. Would you suggest
more patience, or time to move on to better opportunities? Any suggestions for replacements, they are both part of a full portfolio with the goal of dividend as well as capital appreciation. Thanks, Lavern
Read Answer Asked by Lavern on November 02, 2017
Q: Just a follow-up to John's question on KXS earlier today regarding the decrease in Professional Services Revenue. I'm under the impression this is a strategic initiative by the company and should in no way be construed as a negative.
Below is the press release from their 2nd quarter earnings release explaining the initiative.
"Second, our strategic partners are increasing their role in deploying new customer implementations, and gaining the related Professional Services revenue as a result. This positive trend has occurred earlier than we anticipated - which in turn has reduced our outlook for professional services revenue growth for 2017. While this has a short-term revenue impact – we are excited by the acceleration of partner contributions to our business. This also creates a stronger mix of subscription revenues in our business model."
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 02, 2017
Q: Not a question, just a comment. It seems that many members are now complaining about GUD slowly drifting downwards. When you recommended GUD you were very clear that it was a long term investment and Goodman would be very selective in how he allocated the war chest, and I invested with that in mind.Yet a year or two into the investment people are complaining about the lack of growth. I am comfortable with my position even though I am down a little. I take your advice, do my own DD and make a decision. It seem that patience is sometimes one of the harder concepts to grasp for investors.
Read Answer Asked by Adam on November 01, 2017
Q: DHX Media. I have $4,200 invested into DHX'B from almost 2 yrs ago, in my TFSA accnt. I am 50% down at the moment. Your advice: should I hang on in hope, or sell - throwing $2,100 away but allowing the other $2,100 to be put into something else with hope it will do better? A double would be necessary just to offset the loss. Realistically that could take a couple of years to achieve, might not get there, might not be much of a winner at all. Meantime where will DHX.B likely be in 2 years? Not sure when it reports but if a sell then before or after reporting? Its current value represents 5% of my TFSA accnt.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on November 01, 2017
Q: How serious could Norfolk Southern's lawsuit against Boatright Railroad Products be for SJ? Globe's Report on Business this morning says Boatright sold 5 mn defective ties to Norfolk between 2009 and 2014 - all installed, some on bridges. I believe SJ bought Boatright in June 2014. Are buyers, in this case SJ, protected by the terms of acquisition agreements from negligence and fraud that occurred prior to acquisitions? What about damage to SJ's reputation? I hope SJ not only comes out blameless on this, but takes strong steps to "underline" their commitment to quality.
Thank you.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on October 31, 2017
Q: The shares continue to drift down with a yield approaching 10%, usually something that I have, in the past, viewed with some concern. I wanted to see how previous earnings were trending and to my surprise there are, at least in my sources, no earnings posted for year end 2016, nor for the first and second quarters of this year. They were scheduled for reporting in March, May, and August. What is happening? Why no results? And is this connected with what is happening with the shares?
Read Answer Asked by John on October 31, 2017
Q: Been in SIS since 6 Thanks to you. Enjoying the ride and how Company has Grown. You were right on for the last acquisition that ended up being for Span America.
Given the Situation that Savaria sits at now. Where do you see their Plans moving ahead. Plus any other small cap companies like how SIS was couple of years ago that you like right now. Thanks. Barry.
Read Answer Asked by Barry on October 31, 2017
Q: CPX took a hit following their last quarter, but they did raise their dividend and still have around a 50% payout (correct?). With the lower price, I am considering buying some, mainly for the dividend as opposed to capital gains (I'm retired and always looking for income). Some questions:
- has their coal-plant issue been satisfactorily resolved
- is their debt level in line with other power producers
- what do you think of their movement towards renewables
- do you consider the dividend sustainable (yeah, I know . . . )
- how successful have they been in meeting estimates
- would you buy today for income (I already hold AQN and NPI)

Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on October 31, 2017
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