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Q: I have searched through the archives before posing this question, and found you haven't commented on this one since last April. I am interested in finding out more salient information on Hudson's Bay Company in Canada (HBC on the TSX). With its merger with Saks -- and with Bonnie Brooks at the helm -- does this company have a chance of rising to the forefront of Canadian retail? Does it have any hope of developing into something like a Michael Kors?

It certainly doesn't seem to have floundered since its IPO last year, but instead continues to chug along slowly, with a very modest 1.9% dividend yield. Mind you, a dividend of any kind is a good start for an IPO, and so am wondering about things like cash flow, its debt ratio, and what kind of profits would be likely in this company?

I'm not "pulling the trigger yet" -- it's a company I've been watching for about 6 months -- so I would value your opinion on this company before I make a decision.

Thank you.

Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on November 18, 2013
Q: What are your views on Ten peeks coffee. High div., and no debt..
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Q: Just started looking at setting up the suggested ETF portfolio in moneysaver magazine. What do you think about substituting IDV for FEZ? It has a higher morningstar rating and looks like very good long term performance? What is the difference for a person trying to set up this diversified ETF portfolia you suggest? thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by joanne on November 18, 2013
Q: Please explain what the pros and cons are of a company being a take out candidate. I know it worked out for PLB. Does it usually result in rapid share price gains?
Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Brenda on November 17, 2013
Q: Contact seems to have some encouraging drilling results, do you still view them as a good speculative play?
Read Answer Asked by Curtis on November 17, 2013
Q: hi , would you have any thoughts on gabriel res. - gbu. thanks
Read Answer Asked by jim on November 17, 2013
Q: You said the other day that you dislike leveraged ETFs. Does this include TQQQ - up 107% this year?
Read Answer Asked by John on November 17, 2013
Q: Hi Peter and team,
Thanks for all your great information. Please give me your thoughts on CSZ Canexus Corp as a buy, thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by Steve on November 17, 2013
Q: could you please share a few names from the top of your list of take out candidates thanx robbie
Read Answer Asked by Robert on November 17, 2013
Q: Peter,

Do you still think CEN is a good buy at this point. The financials are definetly good overall but I see come manipulation going on in pricing. Just 4 days before the earnings the stock dropped from 18.5 to 16 and then the news came where they missed the revenue guidance. How do you view this overall scenario, do you think there could still be a takeover and how does this company compared to other companies in this sector.
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on November 17, 2013
Q: Which company would you buy today aah or mitel. Dave
Read Answer Asked by david on November 17, 2013
Q: Did the CXS conf call today change your opinion? Would you buy more today, hold steady or pare back/sell?
Read Answer Asked by Douglas on November 17, 2013
Q: I have a small position in Verde Potash [NPK] which is pretty well worthless at the moment. I was holding on thinking they might get taken over. Any prospects for that - or should I just take my year end tax loss?
Read Answer Asked by steve on November 17, 2013
Q: Hi. LBS just announced a preliminary short form prospectus! What does that mean exactly? The stock price fell and had much more trading volume.
Read Answer Asked by Keith on November 17, 2013
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