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Q: With most bank results in, just waiting on TD now, and the biggest hits to earnings having been loan-loss provisions and capital markets (in the case of RY) can you see if short interest has again spiked on the backs of these earnings, or has it remained relatively flat since the famous 'big short' trader publicly shorted them in the early part of this year?
Read Answer Asked by Warren on December 04, 2019
Q: Hello, Air Canada has been very strong for quite some time. AC's PE now sits at around 13X wheras US carriers are sitting ~7-8X PE. With the risk of oil prices spiking likely sitting at all time lows, the previous "highly cyclical sector" knock on the airline business, seems less of a problem. What are your thoughts on taking a position in an airline at this time? If you were to take a position, which would be your preference in order - and why?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 04, 2019
Q: Would appreciate it if you could comment on the latest results for Nova Leap Health. A microcap with lots of risk, however, they certainly seem to be moving in the right direction. Thanks as always.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVA LEAP HEALTH CORP. (TSXV: NLH) (“Nova Leap” or “the Company”), a 2019 TSX Venture 50™ ranked company focused on the home health care industry, is pleased to announce the release of record financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. All amounts are in United States dollars unless otherwise specified.

Nova Leap Third Quarter of 2019

Highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 included the following:

Nova Leap’s financial results for Q3 2019 are the best in the Company’s history;
Record quarterly EBITDA of $324,676 in Q3 2019 was an increase of 685% over Q3 2018 EBITDA of $41,357 and an increase of 49.2% over Q2 2019 EBITDA of $217,549;

Read Answer Asked by karl on December 04, 2019
Q: I purchased some GOOS December calls, for now the call are profitable (46 Dec 20) if I let the call expire then I take it the calls are assigned to my margin acct automatically, yes or no. Second question , For tax purposes is my new ACB the cost of the shares plus the premium and
I declare no profit till I sell them OR do I have to pay taxes on the profit now on whatever gain or if a loss take that amount as a deduction for this years taxes. Thanks , Jean
Read Answer Asked by Jean on December 04, 2019
Q: This is more of a comment than a question. I too watched the interview with Bruce Flatt and walked away very impressed. I found his calm, rational demeanor to be quite encouraging. When he stated that he is more cautious now than in 2009 he said it was because they knew then they were buying assets at $.50 on the $1.00. I simply took that to mean that we are not in a recession and no such bargains exists.....which is not a bad thing. However, he is realistic enough to know that markets move up and down and when the next recession or downturn happens (whenever that may be) they have access to plenty of capital, are global in reach and have "feet on the ground" to take advantage of it. Glad you recommended it for the portfolio.
Read Answer Asked by Scott on December 04, 2019
Q: I have $40,000 to invest in my rrif and am considering $10,000 in each of these companies. Do you have any concerns with any of them?
I'm not concerned about dividend income for these and am concentrating on growth!
Ed in Montreal
Read Answer Asked by ed on December 04, 2019
Q: With long term growth and limited downside protection being the goal. In what order would you consolidate to one name?
Read Answer Asked by Jeff on December 04, 2019
Q: I have been very fortunate to have my second 10-bagger with ARWR bought at $4 in 2017 (after some earlier losses). It has been running very well recently but is down to-day on the news that they are issuing 4m shares at $58, well below yesterdays close of $68.66. Why would they issue new shares so far below the recent market? Is there something here to worry about?
Thanks for your great service, Bob.
Read Answer Asked by Lynn on December 04, 2019
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