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Q: Could I have your opinion of PLUG now that it has declined a fair amount since your last report. It signed a new contract today. Do you see much growth in the future? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on January 06, 2015
Q: what is your opinion on the neulion acquisition, the issuance of stock and debt and the fact that the ceo of dix will become ceo of neulion. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on January 06, 2015
Q: Given the importance of cyber security this new etf just launched in the us seems like a good place to invest instead of trying to find the right stock. They have 20 stocks in the portfolio including Cisco fire eye Symantec palo networks fortinet. No track record but would you consider it a good bet on cyber security. I am thinking this would be a good place for a percent of my US portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on January 04, 2015
Q: Hi Everyone and Happy New Year to All
I am hoping you can help with an analysis of CSU.My broker shows expected earnings for 2015 of $15.09 although that is up from 14.89 60 days ago.Is this what you are expecting? Also I am wondering what cash flow number you expect.
Is cash flow a better figure to look at here? I notice they record Goodwill and Intangibles separately but only amortize Intangibles?
Would a declining Euro have much impact on their numbers?
Many thanks
Mike
Read Answer Asked by michael on January 03, 2015
Q: Hi and Happy New Year
Would you lease recommend a Technology ETF as well ans a US large cap ETF for my TFSA. Thanks for helping me to finish 2014 in great shape.
Guy R
Read Answer Asked by Guy R. on January 03, 2015
Q: I'm tempted to buy into this stock. I like the way its chart looks, and it seems to have weathered this last 2 or 3 months of market volatility reasonably well. However, I hesitate because it is such a low volume trader, and I wonder how sustainable is its market plan - does domain name franchising have future momentum. I read the rules affecting domain names
has changed this past year. Possibly this why TC has done so well, And do you know the management? Has management ever talked about branching out?
Just want thank you all for your invaluable service and to wish all staff and families the best in the new year.
Read Answer Asked by Lionel on December 24, 2014
Q: Hi 5i,

What am I missing on SYZ? I can't figure out why it is not trading dramatically higher.

Please help me if I am wrong on my assumptions but based on my calculations, starting with the already completed and soon to be reported q4, both revenues and profits over the next year should come very close to tripling from the trailing 12 months. This is based on the disclosure in their last report which stated that the last acquisition if reported pro-rata would have added $28mm and $11mm in top and bottom lines respectively over the trailing 12 months.

Based on this, I can't figure out why the share price is not much, much higher; notwithstanding the gain ytd.

What am i calculating wrong here?

Thanks,
J.
Read Answer Asked by JAIME on December 24, 2014
Q: Hello
I noticed this new etf and would like your opinion going forward on this or other cyber security stocks.
I assume this would not discount my credit otherwise you do not need to publish
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rick on December 24, 2014
Q: Recent news of lawsuit closure. Stock reaction negative. Your opinion.
Thanks

Read Answer Asked by richard on December 24, 2014
Q: Hi
I would like to initiate a 3 or 4% position (depending on risk) in a company in the Info Tech sector that would complement my other holdings. I currently have CSU and ESL in Info Tech at 4% each. I also have a diversified portfolio of other Canadian equities (ie. Financial 12% (BNS, SLF, HCG) Cons Disc 12% (AYA, DOL, DHX.B) and so on)

My main focus is growth over the long term. Could you make a suggestion?
Thank you and happy holidays
Read Answer Asked by Mike on December 24, 2014
Q: Hello team,

Happy Holiday to you and your families.

In the context of a diversified portfolio, with high risk tolerance, could you compare the following stocks in terms of growth prospects over the next two years?
1 - MacDonald Dettwiler & COM DEV
2 - WEF and HBM
3 - ESP, EXO and SVC

The objective is maximum growth potential.

Thanks for all you do.

BK
Read Answer Asked by Bekaye on December 22, 2014
Q: Peter and team

I want to increase the tech sector portion of my kids resp which is currently nil. Would you suggest a tech etf ZQQ/QQQ (hedged or unhedged)or a couple of individual Canadian tech stocks? Total about 6k in a 50k rrsp. Minimum 3 yr. timeline.

Thanks and seasons greetings

Phil
Read Answer Asked by Phil on December 22, 2014
Q: In August of this year, you noted that although Celestica was a good company, it was also a "business... that ... is more of a 'later cycle' business, meaning it does better as the economy really gets going."

Would you consider the economy having picked up enough for this company to be a good buy at this time? (I already own Enghouse, Sylogist, Avigilon and Apple in Technology, each with a 4% weighting, except for AVO which is at 2.5%)

I am doing some year-end cleaning up of deadwood, and re-allocating some funds to a few companies with more growth. (Mind you, I'm thinking of taking AVO behind the barn and shooting it, to offer an old farmer's almanac analogy.)

Your thoughts are always valued.

Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on December 19, 2014
Q: I would appreciate your opinion on OTC. How do its long term prospects compare with MDA?

Thanks,
Hans
Read Answer Asked by Hans on December 19, 2014
Q: Maxim Integrated ( MXIM.us) :
I have a small position in MXIM. Some shares were left over 9 years ago from a sell order that was only filled partially. The holding represents just 0.25% of the portfolio. I suppose I should therefore either sell MXIM , or buy more. I could also leave well enough alone.
I would appreciate your thoughts whenever you have time.
Thank you. Best wishes
Adam

Read Answer Asked by Adam on December 18, 2014
Q: Hi folks,Happy Holidays,can please ask opinion Q results on gps/v,hold small speculative position,has bounced off lows @ $1.15.Buy,sell or hold,thanks as always,jb
Read Answer Asked by John on December 17, 2014
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