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Q: I have all three of these companies in my portfolios which include non-registered accounts, TFSA's, and trust accounts for my granddaughters, more or less equal weighting overall. I am still not sure of which one(s) to trim or add to. Do you have any suggestions based on fundamentals and balance sheet as well as growth potential. I am not considering the particular type of business they fit into here but rather that they are all small cap and volatile but with potential. Or perhaps should I just keep them as is. Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Rob on April 28, 2020
Q: Can you review this company for me please. This was a speculative stock that I have held for a number of years. They sure seem to be gaining some traction and I am noticing a lot more share activity. With these guys getting involved more and more with infrastructure projects it looks promising. What are your thoughts on this company at this time? I realize its a still a pretty small company but they did an acquisition in 2019 and are looking ahead for more opportunities.

Thanks Guys!
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 27, 2020
Q: Hi, IVQ has suspended their dividend, stock price has fallen significantly, I am down 70%, is this stock worth holding long term? No further information has been given, Salaries cut, some COVID cases in their rental holdings, sounds like the company is in trouble or facing potential lawsuits?
Read Answer Asked by Kim on April 27, 2020
Q: We have had 10,000 shares at an avg cost of .58 cents of Medmira sitting in our portfolio for years - assuming it was pretty much a dead duck In the last few days, however, it has sprung to life quacking with an announcement of now providing C19 testing kits . I've read the news info but cannot determine if this is just a flash in the pan and we should grab the money and run. Or, is there something really here that might be a business that can bring the share price up to or past our average cost. Would appreciate your experienced eye in looking at this situation and hearing what your thoughts might be.
Many thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Alexandra on April 27, 2020
Q: Been following SUP for sometime & am puzzled ? What I know : NDG recently purchased 10% of shares for $1.27 M. Board members also recently added $ 705000 buying shares. None of this made much movement in the price. It has been moving up slowly for the past 3.5 months from $0.07 to $0.30. Then this Friday , it jumped $0.075 ( 23.8%) = $0.39 on a volume of 197657 shares ( barely nothing.) Question :the injected $ from NDG and the board members hardly made the stock move ? Are these preferred shares ? Question : Friday, I can assume maybe 50 people bought 4000 shares each at $0.35 = $1400 = total $70,000 and that made the stock jump 23.8 % . Do you see anything happening in this company ? Appreciate your input. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Frank on April 27, 2020
Q: Hello,
I own shares of Clarke Inc. They recently spun out Terravest, which I know little about. Terravest seemed to be about half of the value of my original Clarke investment. Clarke a few years ago provided 2 large $2 per share dividends but has not paid any dividends since. I haven't looked into any details of the spinout, though Terravest has dropped about 10% since then. It is holding up better than the market. Can you give me further insights into these 2 positions and whether either are worth holding or adding to? Each represents about 1% of my portfolio. Use as many questions as needed. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tulio on April 27, 2020
Q: Hello Peter & 5 I team,
Thank you for the update yesterday. You mentioned that solvency is a risk in these turbulent times. We are holding the above mentioned stocks and are wondering if any of them are an insolvent potential.
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by john on April 24, 2020
Q: Thoughts on the earnings released this morning?

Sales increased 21% to $35.4 million for the year-ended December 31, 2019; up 34% to $10.8 million for the fourth quarter; Sales in constant currency increased 24% for the year; 36% for the quarter.

Gross profit increased 15% to $19.0 million for the year; up 34% to $6.1 million for the quarter.

Net income of $793 thousand for the year and $931 thousand for the quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 15% year over year to $7.1 million for the year; up 28% to $2.2 million for the quarter.

Organic growth was 12% for the year; 15% in constant currency. Organic growth was 17% for the quarter, 18% in constant currency.

Cash flow from operations was $6.4 million for the year, up 48%, and total cash at December 31, 2019 was $12.8 million.
Read Answer Asked by Kevin on April 23, 2020
Q: 1)QST.Please comment announcement after close that it reduced staff to only essential ones & expect to cut fixed costs by 20% year over year 2)SYZ. Nice to hear of the $3.5m cash acquisition. CIBC has a tech.target price of $10.90-11.40.Please comment. 3)STC.After close,stated a newest cloud services:video meeting. Please comment on its impact
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 23, 2020
Q: I have positions in both companies in my TFSA. With the turmoil in the oil industry, the damage to oil companies and the likelihood that it will continue for a while, I have been thinking about selling QST and buying more XBC. Individual stock weightings is not an issue. Your thoughts ?
Read Answer Asked by Ken on April 22, 2020
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