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Q: Hi Guys
What is your opinion of Loews corporation, and do you feel their subsidiaries ,CNA Financial, Diamond offshore, Boardwalk, Highmount exploration, and their Hotel chain were
good acquisitions and lastly do you find this an attractive entry point for a long term hold.
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on September 28, 2014
Q: Amaya went to 37$ recently, and seems rather volatile. In a TFSA, would you advise 'timing' the market ? Now it is at 32.70$, 11% less. It seems to make sense to do some market timing for 10% or over with no tax consequence. Same principle for a RRSP. Do you agree ? If not, exactly why ? It seems to work with volatile stocks (with no tax consequence).
One might argue that AYA being quite volatile, it might jump much higher in no time, and timing the market is always a risky game. Would you use this argument (and again I would stress that this seems useful only when there is no tax consequence) ?
Read Answer Asked by Serge on September 28, 2014
Q: Hello,
For the past year I've held a position in KORS which has done well but the last earnings report indicated slowing sales and weaker margins. Also, the technical chart doesn't look very promising and I'm considering selling. Any thoughts on this company?
Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Sunita on September 28, 2014
Q: Hi 5i team, I am hoping to sell one or two energy positions (hopefully not the one that you are planning to include in the model portfolio) in order to purchase SLF and EH for diversification purposes. Could you please suggest the one or two current positions that you would recommend selling from the following:

Delphi, Surge, Whitecap, Badger, HIgh Arctic, Painted Pony, Raging River, Tourmaline

Much appreciated as always!
Read Answer Asked by Jonathan on September 28, 2014
Q: Can you give an update for 2014 on this company.Last post was last year.Thanks Don
Read Answer Asked by Don on September 28, 2014
Q: Re Roy's question re potential GTA Housing drop.
One suggestion : sell your home now at peak, and rent for 2-3 yrs.
Read Answer Asked by Terrance on September 27, 2014
Q: I have replicated your model groth portfolio with great sucess, thank you!!! Except I have sold CSS Contrans. Can you suggest an alternative stock to fill CSS's spot?
Read Answer Asked by David on September 27, 2014
Q: Hi Team

In looking at employment data, housing starts and a number of other indicators, it appears the US economy is moving forward in a positive direction.

I am thinking US Banking has to be in a positive light moving forward over the next 3 - 5 years.

Presently I hold Wells Fargo and have done quite well. I am looking at adding a second bank and was wondering if you would comment on USB vs Citibank & BAC (Bank of America)

I realized I am asking allot and am hoping you know how much I appreciate the help.

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 27, 2014
Q: Hey Team

Have been patient with Sprylogics and have been waiting for it to make a move upward considering it is developing software integral to chat rooms making money. And people love chat rooms.

Has done very little since April when it was around $0.40. Now since the beginning of the week it is up 40%. Is there a reason you know of for this pleasant jump? And what do you see for SPY moving forward?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 27, 2014
Q: What's wrong with this story?

This is a Global Construction and Engineering company which appeared to have good momentum in the O&G sector, had a strong backlog earlier in the year, and is relatively cheap as per your May comment when it was trading at $74.

As of closing today it is at $67.65 and is down almost 30% on it's high for the year. Do you have any explanations for the poor performance? Is this a good opportunity right now?

Thanks for all you do

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on September 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter,

AVO took a beating when the CFO suddenly left immediately before earnings were released in May for "health reasons". It is now four months later and the company has yet to announce the hiring of a permanent replacement. Smells a bit fishy to me. Is this long delay a further cause for concern for AVO shareholders? How long should it take to hire a qualified and suitable CFO???

Thanks for the reply.


Read Answer Asked by Joel on September 27, 2014
Q: This stock is not going down even on bad days. Do you think it is still a buy ?
thanks
LC
Read Answer Asked by Luc on September 26, 2014
Q: Instead of loading up on one company I have diversified across the board by owning entrec, enterprise E and petrowest PRW. Is this a good strategy? I figure bet on all three same weighing and hope one is a home run. And are all three not going to move until LNG plants are up and running? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on September 26, 2014
Q: When are we gonna hear about the apple/win case?
And what are the chances for win to defeat apple in court?
Read Answer Asked by Josh on September 26, 2014
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