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Q: RCPT (RECEPTOS) has an offer to purchase from Celgene (via Strix .. a subsidiary of Celgene).
RCPT is trading at $231.46 and the offer from Celgene is for $232.00 net to the holder in cash without interest (the offer price) and subject to any withholding taxes required by applicable law.
1 .. Is the offer a good one as some think it's very low?
2 .. How do I find out about the withholding taxes (as I understand sometimes there's a dividend that can take a big bite from profits)?
3 .. Would I do better just to hold the RCPT stock and sell it myself?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on August 19, 2015
Q: My wife and I currently still own these energy and resource stocks: FRU, PD, IPL, ENB, PPL, SGY, BTE, CEU & TCK.b - 12.12% of our total portfolio.
Your opinion on whether to sell some/all(names), keep some/all(names) for recovery and with any sells to reinvest in sectors doing better like domestic consumer staples, et. or just sit in cash until the market settles a bit?
Thank you.
George
Read Answer Asked by George on August 19, 2015
Q: Peter, Would you please tell me in order of which of these co. has the best chance to maintain or at least pay some div. Do any of them have a chance of being worthless. Alta Gas, Arc, Cr. Point, Freehold,Vermillion, White cap? A very concerned investor . Thank You Ken
Read Answer Asked by Ken on August 19, 2015
Q: Hello Team,
the stock has been in significant downfall, from $19 to$5, yet the financial statements appear acceptable. P/E ratio now stands at 5. I have a position in the stock and wonder whether manipulative action influences the trend(short sellers). Seeking Alpha had a scathing report on the company. What is your opinion? Hold or sell?
Your input is valuable!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on August 19, 2015
Q: What are your thoughts on TV? I own a small position for metals exposure. Add, sell or buy?
Read Answer Asked by Steven on August 19, 2015
Q: Could you please comment on AJX 2Q results and their outlook?
regards manoch
Read Answer Asked by manochehr on August 19, 2015
Q: Peter/group I just trimmed my Boyd Auto body (after making 400% (I have held it for a long time) I trimmed it by 50% so its now 7% of my portfolio. Can you recommend a stock/stocks that would offer a chance of similar performance going fwd. I have $40,00 to re invest and was thinking of leaving it in cash for a while unless you can recommend a screaming buy right now.? Thanks for your insight
Read Answer Asked by Terence on August 19, 2015
Q: Hi Peter

Do you know why Z dropped so much yesterday ? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by selina on August 19, 2015
Q: Good day,

Down big again today and I see a p/e ratio of 15. Industry is at 20 so I would think it is the time to buy. I have 2 -3 year time frame,your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by ron on August 19, 2015
Q: I currently hold XIU 11%, XCB 10%,AAR.UN 10%,VXC 21%,and VFV 21%, in my TFSA account and 25% in cash($15000.00) which I would like to invest. Could you suggest a stock or an ETF suitable for investing the $15000.00. With Thanks, Bill
Read Answer Asked by William J on August 19, 2015
Q: re Joe's suggestion. Is there any US/CDN tax consequences whether in an RRIF or straight cash account?
Read Answer Asked by Harold on August 19, 2015
Q: can you give me the earnings estimates for the big six
Read Answer Asked by neil on August 19, 2015
Q: Noticed the questions around ROE here and your updated report. I just read the Q2 update presentation on the companies website and saw that the ROE has declined from 32% in 2005 to just above 19% in the most recent quarter in an almost steady straight line lower. HCG's stated objective is ROE above 20%. While the ROE is still high, the trend on ROE is not positive and is not meeting their stated objective. Yet you give it an A rating and an avg ROE of 24.7% over 5 yrs. Is the downward trend in ROE a concern to you and the team?
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 19, 2015
Q: can you comment on the result of mcr is it a good buy at this level
Read Answer Asked by paul on August 19, 2015
Q: Yesterday, August 17, the ceo of EIF was on bnn , extolling the virtues of their most recent financial results. Later, another guest was on warning that they may have a good EBITDA, but the cash flow was poor and they will run out of money by year end. I looked at the statements for June 30, and I do not understand. The cash flow per share would appear to be OK. Perhaps my source is incorrect. What do you show? I tried to get both parties today by phone to no avail. Also, question today from Charlie. What company has the ticker BEI?
Thanks Peter and Team.
Read Answer Asked by BEN on August 19, 2015
Q: I saw the news release and the 40% pop today. BUT am still down 50%.
Should I grab my money and move on to one of your other favorites;
or hold on and congratulate myself for not selling 40% ago and also have reason to look forward to better days with Kelso?
Read Answer Asked by Donald on August 18, 2015
Q: In a recent question asked by Hanna about several oil and gas companies, you suggested that Suncor was among your least favourites in the sector. I was surprised by this as many analysts seem to be suggesting that Suncor, with its different divisions, including the profitable refining area and its solid management of its capital, are in a better position than most to survive the next couple of years.

Could you expand a bit on why you are less than enthalled with Suncor?

Thanks for the insight.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on August 18, 2015
Q: I was stupid enough to hold onto FM after you removed it from your model portfolio and now sitting at 55% loss that grows every day. It currently represents less than 1% of my portfolio, so I may eventually sell for tax loss. Yet, I don't understand why we got such a quick decline in just a few months... China worries and power concerns cannot explain such a drop, especially, as you confirmed in the answer to another question, for the stock that has 20 Buy recommendations and only 1 Sell recommendation. Something is very strange going on there and that's why I am hesitant to sell... Do you expect a recovery within 3 years? Do you see any bottom for the stock price? How bad is the company's debt situation?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on August 18, 2015
Q: Avo is down significantly since releasing last quarter on lower NI but higher revenue. Comments?
Read Answer Asked by Bruce on August 18, 2015
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