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Q: Sorry if this question comes in twice as I'm not sure it went through the first time.

In the past, your team has indicated that BNS was your favourite bank. Is this still the case, even though it has underperformed? I am considering taking a position in a bank as I have currently have CXI and EFN in my financials, and feel I am missing a bank as part of my portfolio. Am wondering which one I should take a position in (or perhaps ZEB).

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 13, 2016
Q: I missed the conference call due to snow removal :) Got the last 5 minutes, which seemed positive regarding atms. Can you fill me in please.
thanks
Read Answer Asked by Rick on January 13, 2016
Q: Copy of press item below and wondering if this is a significant event that I as an investor should be concerned about.
Thanks John
PRESS DIGEST- Canada - Jan 13
** Canaccord Genuity Group Inc has been hit with a string of veteran departures amid a severe commodity price correction that has raised the prospect of more job cuts. Scott Davidson, the dealer's executive vice president and global head of corporate development and strategy, announced his departure on Tuesday.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 13, 2016
Q: Thoughts on this stock, it keeps going down and i'm wondering if i should hold on???
Read Answer Asked by Al Nawaz on January 13, 2016
Q: I am a conservative, retired dividend-income investor with a pension and CPP. My portfolio includes AD, AQN, ALA, BCE, BNS, CGX, CPG, RY, SLF, WSP, WCP, WEF, ZLB, XIT, Sentry Cdn Income Fund, Sentry REIT, RBC Eqty Inc, TD Health, Annuities and Fisgard Capital.

My question is regarding SLF. I bought it in the fall of 2014 with the investment thesis being rising interest rates and an improving equity market (both supposedly good for lifecos).

I am basically flat (down from cap loss and up from dividends). I am normally almost fully invested and am not a trader. I'm happy to hold SLF, but I think the original investment thesis has now changed. Is SLF dead money for now and is the current environment likely to produce more share price deterioration?

On a side note, I am slightly overweight in financials.

Thanks, Steve
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on January 13, 2016
Q: How much of a threat, mid to longer-term, do you feel the following will pose for Magna? First, sharing services Uber and Lyft, and second, developed country younger generation's disinclination for purchasing cars. Will higher demand for vehicles in developing countries outweigh the above, and is Magna well positioned to continue to do well as a Tier 1 supplier to the industry? Thank you. Ted
Read Answer Asked by Edward on January 13, 2016
Q: Just a note first, I'm pretty sure the short interest is under 8 million on 133,500,000 shares, which is quite different than the 20% the previous guy mentioned, unless my source is garbage. But I don't think so...question: hiw low do you think this could possibly go? For example, oil remains low and US has a minor recession along with slowing of Chinese growth effecting market sentiment and dumping risky assets continues... Like $9-10 it hits rock bottom? Book value is close to $15-16. Do you believe management is heading in the right direction, or are they possibly hurting the Stars brand name? Sorry for the multiple questions.
Read Answer Asked by Bryan on January 13, 2016
Q: I assume in your below response to my question on what to to add you meant to say DSG would be a better compliment to CSU(already held) vs ESL?

'We would be comfortable with all three; But ESL looks good to us, now $11 below its high.
DSG might though be a better complement to a holding of DSG, and it is also cheaper on a valuation basis.'
Read Answer Asked by Josh on January 13, 2016
Q: Can you please comment on their earnings? Do you still recommend holding this stock?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on January 13, 2016
Q: Hello Peter,

Could you please provide an insight on how stock prices tend to behave when a private placement is announced as in case of Tio Networks. Does it kind of set a floor? Does the price trend down after the closing date of Jan 28. I have been keeping an eye with the intention of taking a position but given its fast rise and the present market conditions, have been apprehensive of doing it right now.
Regards
Rajiv
Read Answer Asked by Rajiv on January 12, 2016
Q: Would you please give me your current opinion of TNC? I bought near the high and need to decide whether to hold or sell. Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Catherine on January 12, 2016
Q: How much more down side on this stock .Should I keep losing and hang on or bail? Thx
Read Answer Asked by NICHOLAS on January 11, 2016
Q: What exactly has happened with A&W - something about not receiving a full allotment of shares? Is it serious? Is this the reason for today's share price drop?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on January 11, 2016
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