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Q: Hi, I own shares in a number of renewable energy companies. Do you think sustained cheaper natural gas could be a long term threat to renewable energy projects and comanies (especially wind and solar) as a relatively green alternative/replacement, as new tech advances could keep nat gas prices low for some time and the market is quick to adapt. Thx.
Read Answer Asked by Gary on July 31, 2012
Q: Peter could you please give me your views on Medipattern - mki - They seem to be doing great things in medical software but share price continues to lag.

Thanks Mark
Read Answer Asked by Mark on July 31, 2012
Q: Hello Peter,
Just wondered if you have had a look at Mart Resources (MMT TSX-V) lately. Div of almost 14% & descent drill results. Not in the most stable part of the world, but the Co. looks promising. Buy, hold or sell ?
Thanks in anticipation.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on July 30, 2012
Q: Peter and team. Thanks for your excellent work. Curious of your opinion on Ram Power (RPG). Any value down here at $0.20. Looks like they might need to raise more capital or do a deal with someone like Sprott Resource Lending but long term electrical power contracts have to be worth something. Is it worth a flyer here in your opinion? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on July 30, 2012
Q: Peter..further to MCAN (MKP)..surprised to see that their dividend is taxable as interest...is this normal?
Read Answer Asked by Art on July 30, 2012
Q: I'd appreciate your thoughts on Western Wind Energy's (WND) announcement that they will be selling the company.
I was going to buy back into the company when it was trading in the low to mid $1.20's but with a busy job and a busy summer I forgot.
Now I see it shoot up and I am regretting my lack of attention. However I'm loath to chase it.
The previous offer was around $2.5 and WND wants that as the low end and WND's assessed value as the higher end.

Does a company have any bargaining power after they refuse an offer, the stock drops lower, and then they decide to sell?? I look forward to your comments.

Thank you for your recent blog - Don't Count Your Takeover Chickens too Early.
Read Answer Asked by Frederick on July 30, 2012
Q: Peter,
Am setting my 14 year old son up with an account so he can start learning and saving early. Room for only 2-3 stocks and he has to be able to understand the business. Thinking of a bank (TD or National), Brookfield Renewable, and a tech stock. Any recommendations on the tech side?
Petra
Read Answer Asked by petra on July 30, 2012
Q: Do you have an opinion of Churchill Corp(CUQ)? The share price has dropped due to construction delays yet they recently introduced a dividend.Price is below book value.
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on July 30, 2012
Q: Could you let me know your thoughts on IIP.un please. The stock has moved up , and I would appreciate your recommendation re "holding " or selling it now.Debt, ?
Thank you, Phyl in BC
Read Answer Asked by Kate on July 29, 2012
Q: IPP.UN has moved up quite suddenly in the last week. i realize that the general market has risen as well. What do you think of this stock, it's future prospects, debt etc.
Thank you. I am jut a new member. i really appreciate all your answers to the questions and am doubly pleased to have become a member.Thank you.Phyl in BC
Read Answer Asked by Kate on July 29, 2012
Q: Thanks for detailed analysis on Badger Daylighting. A few questions about the company:

(1) You mentioned that the high growth of the industry has attracted numerous competitors. Is the Badger Hydrovac design a proprietary technology that Badger owns exclusively? Other than reputation and engineering expertise, does Badger have other advantages over competitors?

(2) Many companies are now forecasting slower future growth and toning down their previous ambitious expansion plan. How do you see this trend affecting the future growth of Badger? Would you still recommend Badger at the existing stock price (approx $26)?

(3) In your report you say Badger's payout ratio is below 25%. What's considered high and low for this type of company?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on July 28, 2012
Q: Hi Peter, Further to MCAN (MKP), I hold some in my RIF (1% of total portfolio). Would appreciate your view of the company prior to my subscribing for units through the rights offering, plus buying additional units. Note that some insiders hold a very substantial position.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on July 28, 2012
Q: Hi Peter,
Do you know why Canfor pulp CFP is trading so much better than its dividend paying CFX? This has fallen alot. Is there a fear of a dividend cut or is CFX perhaps a good buy at these levels? Thanks so much Janis
Read Answer Asked by Janis on July 28, 2012
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