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Q: Hello. Currently overweight technology and underweight materials, energy, consumer cyclical and consumer non-cyclical. Looking for a couple of suggestions for each sector. Long term (15+ years) hold, medium to higher risk, Canadian or U.S. I currently have full positions in CCL.B, TSGI and ATD.B and partial positions in TOY and PBH. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Lee on May 08, 2019
Q: Could you comment on vet dividend. In this environmental world were in, the sector is not the best. I find when the dividend is 6%+ it usually results in lower stock prices eventually.
I ‘am fine with 4-5% dividend and a well run company with a increasing share price ( hopefully). Is vet not sacrificing a more stable share price for a high dividend? I have always felt that too high a dividend 6-7%+ was always a problem in the long run.
Having said that would you consider vet a long term hold?
Read Answer Asked by Brad on May 06, 2019
Q: Questor recently posted on their website a presentation to Altacorp in April. In the presentation they state that in the first quarter (Jan 1, 2019 -March 31. 2019) they shipped 39% of their rental fleet to a new customer in the Bakken. This would seem to be significant news yet no press release was issued. Are companies obliged to disclose material contracts or is that at their discretion?
Read Answer Asked by Murray on May 03, 2019
Q: Hi group appreciate your comments on energy I recently bought Kelt + Meg (ahead of earnings) both stocks almost instantly dropped 10% +> what's you thoughts on these two buy sell or hold (earnings just starting on energy companies and they are expected to be positive for most part. Also comment on on Cigi the quarterly results were not well received and the stock has been hit accordingly- sell or continue to hold - deduct credits accordingly and thanks for your help
Read Answer Asked by Terence on May 03, 2019
Q: North American Construction Group (NOA.TO) advised that its Q1 profit fell by 35% on higher expenses and depreciation while revenue rose 63% to $186.4 million Net income fell to $7.18 million, or $0.25 per share, compared to a profit of $11.13 million, or $0.36, in the first quarter of 2018. Adjusted earnings per share dropped to $0.52 from $0.55.

How would you rate the results as the oil sands are a key component of its success?

Thank you for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Martin on May 03, 2019
Q: From the Globe and Mail: "Trident Exploration Corp. said it ceased operations effective April 30, leaving behind a $329-million bill to clean up 4,700 wells it says are being transferred to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)."

There is a problem in Canada with abandoned oil and gas wells and unfunded clean up costs from defunct oil and gas producers. From the press this seems to be a big future liability to the Province and existing companies as well. This would create a massive source of revenue for companies tasked with the clean up job I imagine. Is there an investment thesis here?
Read Answer Asked by Joel on May 02, 2019
Q: I was stopped out on ENB a while ago but now would like to reenter the sector. Which pipeline company would you buy today for some growth as well as the steady dividend ?
Thanks
Sharon
Read Answer Asked by Sharon on May 01, 2019