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Q: Hi Peter: I'm curious about the the reasonably good review on CNE on May 7th. Using BMO Investorline I see the following
June 30 2013. June 30 2012
Revenue. 144. 192
Profit/loss. -120. +18
This doesn't look like a company I would invest in. Less revenue and less profit. Perhaps BMO is not using the latest financials, if so where's the best place to see good financials.

Thanks as always
Read Answer Asked by Valdis on May 07, 2014
Q: Avigilon AVO
I recall the same comments being said about another fantastic growth stock, Poseidon Concepts.
-market leading technology
-high multiple growth stock
-huge earnings growth

The timing is way too coincidental having the CFO resign right before releasing earnings. Unless he`s dead, health reasons is a bunch of BS.

Peter, is your team able to dig deeper and recognize any red flags for accounting irregularities? I noticed inventories have increased and they also recently did a share issue. Could the share issue have been one final grasp for cash?

The market is rarely wrong, over the longer term. CFO departures alone should not drop a stock 20% after the announcement.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on May 07, 2014
Q: Are AVO and HYG a hold, sell, or average down? In the case of AVO, how did they hide what appears to me to be ongoing problem? The stock was highly talked about and recommended in the media. In the case of HYG, I had a stop limit in at 4.12 - 4.06, which went through and continued down May 7th.
Your thoughts.
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on May 07, 2014
Q: SW-T Sierra Wireless

Looks like Investors didn't like 2Q guidance and are carrying some concerns as you said regarding lighter than expected margins.

I still like SW and the Sector plus am looking for some opportunities to buy low and sell high... which tends to be the opposite of what most of us do... who knows why...

Could you give me an idea if you were going to add a 2% portfolio position in SW, what price you would target - be comfortable with?

Thanks for all you do.

Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 07, 2014
Q: Hello team,

FEYE (Fire Eye)fell by 25% today. It has been falling steadily over the past few weeks.

Yesterday on the webinar you mentioned that it wasn't wise to sit and wait for a stock to recover. Should I walk away with my 60% loss on this stock? Or is there hope in the future (ie a couple of years) once the company has the benefits of all the R&D spending? How about the growth in security technology from their competitors during the same time?

Thank you for all your calming insights....investment is not easy but it would be impossible without you.

Read Answer Asked by Saeed on May 07, 2014
Q: Hello,
I'd like to say thanks to Peter and Avrom for the webinar yesterday. It was very interesting and I learned a great deal from it. I would also like to ask your opinion on the following 3 dividend paying stocks as a 3-5 year hold.
sirius xm canada holdings
AGF management
Timber Creek Mortgage Investment
Thank you,
Dave
Read Answer Asked by David on May 07, 2014
Q: DD
DD wireless. there is an offer on the table for 2.25 from the majority owner. Looks good if not opportunistic. their quaterly result show a 10 cent profit per share, if we annualise this it makes for a very low P/E. is there any hope of better offer, or can keep my marbles in a good company. do the owner has a lot weight to bulldoze the minotity shareholders out at a good valuation for himself?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by francois on May 07, 2014
Q: Your thoughts on Canacol (CNE) in the light of its recent discoveries and bought deal financing.
Read Answer Asked by John on May 07, 2014
Q: Newalta (NAL) earnings out on May 05 and they look OK and they raised the dividend. Could I please get your opinion on their earnings report.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Roy on May 07, 2014
Q: Hi,
As per below from Globe Investor, have you heard anything on why other executives have been leaving the company in the past?

Analysts - and certainly investors - are sounding the alarm over Avigilon Corp. after it announced late Tuesday the third senior executive departure in the last six months. Shares are down 17 per cent in early TSX trading today.

The security solutions provider said chief financial officer Bradley Bardua left the company because of health concerns and that Wan Jung, a director, has been named interim CFO.

"We think the timing of Mr. Bardua's departure (one day before the fiscal first quarter 2014 earnings report, could not hold on for another day) is too coincidental for comfort," said Raymond James analyst Steven Li. "We believe Bardua was well thought of by the Street – and so this will be seen as a loss."

His "outperform" rating and $35 (Canadian) price target were both placed under review.

Chris Ross, executive vice-presdent of global operations, left in March of this year and Keith Marett, an executive in charge of marketing and product strategy, resigned in November 2013.

The company is expected to release its latest earnings after market close today. The consensus is for earnings per share of 14 cents, on revenues of $56.3-million.

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Christopher on May 07, 2014
Q: AVO

LOL... Guess the Market didn't like that very much.

Comment Only... AVO is a quality company and if the CFO was sick, I am sure he could have waited a day or two to make an announcement considering the timing. Obviously, there has been some catalyst for him being dismissed.

I am going to assume it may take 2 or 3 quarters but we will see AVO once again thriving... Am I wrong? Or should I kiss my $2 Grand goodbye? Highly unlikely.
Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 07, 2014
Q: Good afternoon 5i,

I have a non-registered account as well Tfsa and RRSp. Should I treat each account has one portfolio or all accounts has one portfolio?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 07, 2014
Q: Hello Peter and Staff
Apparently Transglobe (TGL) earnings report not good and stock is in the throes of a sell off. Wondering if I too should throw in the towel, take the loss, or do you think there could be better days ahead?. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Phyllis on May 07, 2014
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