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Q: Box.un is 5 percent of my non-registered holdings with my cost at $16.00. There doesn't seem to be much more upside from the current market price and, if perchance, the takeover should fall thru, box.un will drop back to the $26 range. The risk of holding seems too high. Is there any chance the buyout could fall thru and would you hang on or unload the stock?
Thanks.
Philip
Read Answer Asked by Philip on February 27, 2017
Q: Hi 5i,
What did you think of NPI’s report? The stock does not seem to be selling off very hard today, despite the down market day. My main question is the status of the strategic review. There was no mention of it at all in the detailed press release. It was announced last July so it seems to be getting a little long in the tooth. Thanks for any thoughts!
Read Answer Asked by Lance on February 27, 2017
Q: On Friday there was a question to the effect of is EMP.A about to turn around. I live in a Vancouver suburb and the Safeway store anchors a small neighbourhood mall which became a no go zone for many in the community after Empire took over the operations. I sit on a local community board and we were concerned because the usual patrons had given up - shelves not stocked, disorganized displays, poorly trained staff etc etc. However, very recently things have markedly improved. My wife, who had given up on the store, came home yesterday and said it was the first time ever thatthe parking lot was full. I go in occasionally and it is better, in fact it is now a better operation than under Safeway. I would say it is a good time to look at the stock.
Phil
Read Answer Asked by thomas philip on February 27, 2017
Q: I have been a longtime owner (10+ years) of PSI and ARX which are held in my RRSP. Their performance over that time has been ok but not stellar.I am considering selling one or both and replacing them with IPL,VET, or KWH.UN. I am more interested in income with reasonable growth at this point in time. Thanks, Joe
Read Answer Asked by Joseph on February 24, 2017
Q: COULD YOU TELL ME YOUR VIEW REGARDING THOSE ETF, FOR AN INCOME PORTFOLIO.(CBO - XBB - BXF )
THANK YOU.
P.
Read Answer Asked by pascal on February 24, 2017
Q: "A Share Change for Enbridge Inc. (ENB) in S&P/TSX Indices

TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2017 /CNW/ - S&P Dow Jones Indices Canadian Index Services will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Canadian Indices:

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) has completed the acquisition of Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE:SE). To reflect the issuance of common shares as part of the transaction, the relative weight of Enbridge will increase in the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX 60, 60 Capped and 60 ESG, the S&P/TSX Composite Dividend, the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend, the S&P/TSX 60 Carbon Efficient, the S&P/TSX 60 Carbon Efficient Select, the S&P/TSX 60 Fossil Fuel Free, the S&P/TSX 60 Fossil Fuel Free Carbon Efficient, the S&P/TSX 60 Fossil Fuel Free Carbon Efficient Select and the S&P/TSX High Income Energy Indices at the open of trading on Tuesday, February 28, 2017."

Do you think that the increased weight for ENB shares in the S&P indices will result a buying pressure on the stock price, on Feb 27&28 ? Should it be material ? What are your views on ENB now, once Spectra merger has closed ? Thanks

Read Answer Asked by rajeev on February 24, 2017
Q: Cott reported today. In the past year it has traded as high as in the 20s and now around 15. I have a half position and they seem to be on track to achieve better growth and revenue in 2017. Would you endorse a full position? I like it also has a potential takeover target. They tried a few years ago but now they are a different company and possibly more attractive to the likes of pepsi or coke.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on February 23, 2017
Q: Can you give me your opinion on CPX recent earnings?

Comment on the plant purchases they made.

Do you believe spot price for electricity in Alberta will go up from current (no pun intended :) 23$ per mWh?

I have held this stock for over 5 years but it has been much more volatile than say a Fortis utility.

I wonder if they have turned the corner in terms of volatility.

Thank you for your helpful comments.

Best regards
Stephane

Read Answer Asked by Stephane on February 23, 2017
Q: i own che.un(-1%),csh.un(+2%),dir.un(-13%),drg.un(-7%),fcd.un(+29%),hot.un(+2%),nvu.un(-20%),and rbn.un(-7%) which represents 30% of my stock portfolio ranging from 7k to 30k per position.I need the income flow but some of these haven't performed too well over the years, am i overweight this type of security? Is there any you would get rid of or just hold these? Thank you as always for your great service...
Read Answer Asked by adam on February 23, 2017
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