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Q: UA recently posted earnings of $0.12 per share (down 14%)and revenues that were up 27% both on a 6 month basis. Guidance is that revenues for this year (2015) should grow 25% and operating income 14-15%. Last year earnings for the year were 0.95 so making a big assumption that EPS will grow also at 14% puts their P/E ratio at about $95/(0.95 x 1.14) ~ 88 !! Seems crazy high to me considering the stock is up over 7% today on the news. Am I looking at this right or is there some hidden value I'm not seeing? Thanks for your help as always.
Read Answer Asked by John on July 24, 2015
Q: Can I have your opinion on this fund which focuses on increasing dividends of companies with solid balance sheets. Would this be appropriate for a registered account which I shall not need to touch for about 5 years?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on July 24, 2015
Q: What do you think about Cinemark?

Compared to CGX trading at 35X trailing earnings CNK (23X)is a lot cheaper and should be able to grow faster in its markets and do more acquisitions.

I'm thinking about adding some on this pull back and before Q2 earnings are released which should be a record (Furious 7 and Jurassic World)
Read Answer Asked by Scott on July 24, 2015
Q: Hi 5i: Many thanks for the opinion on PANW and for the suggestion re FEYE. One problem I have with many high flying new companies is that most of the usual fundamental ratios are either negative or do not exist. What measures and/or ratios do you look at to assess the prospects of such companies? Thanks again.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on July 24, 2015
Q: Hi, I've owned this awhile, but I seem to be getting no "pop' due to the rising USD vs CAD. Is it hedged against a rise in the USD? What I was wanting when I bought this, was US Large Cap Div exposure with a USD exposure vs CAD. Can you recommend another US index fund that would participate in the continued CAD decline?
Read Answer Asked by Daniel on July 24, 2015
Q: earlier today, July 23, your response concerning current valuation, etc., indicated your interest and experience with U.S. companies (earlier Fireye and others), will you be putting out a list of U.S. stocks - I currently hold only U.S. ETFs and would prefer individual stocks -thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by don on July 23, 2015
Q: Good morning, I believe you are familiar with this US company, Align Technology. Current thoughts on this one, patent issues, valuation, earning tonight? I'm up nicely, and considering selling prior to earnings after the bell. I'd appreciate your current comments, and I thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Rod on July 23, 2015
Q: Hi 5i: I've been considering a position in the tech security sector. Do you have any advice you could proffer on PANW (I know you don't specifically cover US stocks)? Any other suggestions for stocks in this sector? Many thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Roland on July 23, 2015
Q: Would you please give me your 3 best ideas for US stocks which would be as consistent and well run as a CSU or ATD.b? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on July 23, 2015
Q: OUT LOOK FOR INDUSTRY --WHY RECENT DOWN TURN ?IS THERE A BETTER
STK IN THIS FIELD --- FOR GROWTH
Read Answer Asked by Dr. Donald on July 23, 2015
Q: Can you suggest any alternative (solar) energy company?
Margita
Read Answer Asked by Margita Elisabet on July 23, 2015
Q: For some US exposure what are your thoughts for yxm.b, US Momentium Index?
Read Answer Asked by Shirley on July 23, 2015
Q: Hi there, can I get your opinion on "UPS". United Parcel Service INC.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Robby on July 23, 2015
Q: I've owned LPG : NYSE since $13.00 a share. Would you hold or sell and buy GG : NYSE. Its been beaten up and pays a dividend. Your thought are much appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Michel on July 23, 2015
Q: Peter/team -do you any thoughts on The Howard Hughes Corp . ??
Read Answer Asked by Kim on July 22, 2015
Q: I wrote you on MIL.us in Oct 2014. Your comment resonated with me and I held on(I have a large capital loss which I cannot use). I am still perplexed about MIL. Biases aside, I would throw MIL overboard. However MIL shows it is as generally an excellent value-growth situation. MIL looks very good on commonly used metrics ---except for momentum.

MIL has proposed to buy a small bank in Europe and is making changes on its board. I am hard pressed to find anything overly negative on MIL-- certainly nothing that would prevent it from winning the passionate love of investors.

Are you aware of reason(s) that prevent MIL’s share price from getting off the mat? Is the attractive dividend vulnerable to cuts?

Read Answer Asked by Adam on July 22, 2015
Q: I've been watching this slide down over the past couple of months then some big volume to the downside. I haven't seen any news releases. I own a fair bit around $12.75. Can you give me your thoughts....buy more or bail? I'm using it as straight US income.
Thanks and you guys are doing a great job!
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 21, 2015
Q: Hello,

in order to diversify my investment I would like to buy some Alibaba stock... After the recent jumps at Chinese market it went down significantly and I trust it may be a good time. At the same time I know that YHOO is going to spin off it's part in Alibaba. And here is the question (or even two questions):

1)what do you think about BABA perspective for the next 12 months?

2) how this YHOO spin of their Alibaba shares will affect both parties: YHOO and BABA?

Thank you for sharing your opinion!
Read Answer Asked by Galina on July 21, 2015
Q: Hi Peter & team, They reported today....earnings miss!

The company did not benefit from the rise in egg prices as much as forecast, according to CNBC.

"Looking ahead, we should have an adequate supply of our primary feed ingredients, but expect that prices will be volatile in the year ahead," Cal-Maine Foods chairman, president, and CEO Dolph Baker said in a statement.

Your comments please. Sell/hold or opportunity to add?

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Silvia on July 20, 2015
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