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Q: It seems to me that ACQ has a reasonable dividend and growing earnings and the chart looks like it should it should get back to close to $40. That would be about 35% up from here. What do you think?
Read Answer Asked by ken on August 27, 2015
Q: What would be the catalyst to catapult MDA near to its 52 week highs of $101? I purchased a 4% position in November 2014, at $89, and rode the wave up, and then rode it back down. I'm still holding, having viewed all your recent responses to other members, within the last month, and have tried not to buy into the fear of sell offs. Is it wise to take it back up to 4% of my portfolio at this time, given the sale it's on, or should I sit tight and let it do it on its own? (I always hate to pass up a good sale, but if the shoes don't fit, and aren't likely to stretch a size or two, I wouldn't want to throw good money after bad. Thanks for your insight.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on August 27, 2015
Q: UK gambling companies Paddy Powers and Betfair have announced a merger. What does this mean for Amaya? thank you for the great service and expertise.
Read Answer Asked by marlene on August 26, 2015
Q: Good Day,
Is the recent discussion around CSU debentures referring to a new series? I see debentures are already trading in the market and today are priced at $119.66 with a 7.10% yield to reflect the premium. Is there another series coming in Sept? If so are they the same terms as the first tranche? Looks like 8.5% until March 2016 and then 6.5% plus CPI. Most bonds/debentures would get whacked in the next few years if/when interest rates begin to rise but this indexing to inflation will protect against this? Also do you have a credit rating on this as far as credit quality/worthiness? Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by Chris on August 26, 2015
Q: In regards to the sudden for Amaya, I'm not entirely certain but it may be due to a federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned New Jersey's sport betting law for the second time in two years, saying federal statutes forbid gambling on college and professional sports except in a handful of states, which may impact any future plans Amaya had in this area.

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20150826_Federal_judges_overturn_N_J__sports_betting_law.html

Seems to me investors' panicking is overblown on this one and the market in general.
Read Answer Asked by Arneh on August 25, 2015
Q: Hello,
Could you comment on xtc and the effect of the trans pacific partnership pact.
thank you
Read Answer Asked by Charles on August 25, 2015
Q: Hello 5I team

I am interested in MRC, I see that the company is trading well below book value (although I think it trades below book regularly) and the P/E ratio looks appealing as well. The debt levels look reasonable compared to other real estate based companies. Would you add this company to a well diversified portfolio or would you pick another real estate company which ones would you pick if so? Would you consider their properties to be high quality ( they look good from their web site but then every company makes their properties look good)? Do you think that they trade below book value because of the low div yield? What do you think of the management, have they made good acquisitions in the past, have they kept their balance sheet strong? Is this company well diversified geographically as well as sector wise ( industrial, residential, commercial, ect)? What caused the almost $8 dollar drop at the end of July, I didn't notice any news that would have caused this.

Thank you for your opinion.
Read Answer Asked by Darren on August 25, 2015
Q: Anyone who put in a “STOP” was murdered today .
CSU traded as low as $454.00 today … shares were picked up by traders who had software that shows the stop orders on their screens…
By US standards CSU trades relatively thinly - buying the entire sell board of CSU is a no brainer for Goldman and others ... the retail investor is a victim who can't even protect his wealth.

There is NO price low enough to prevent deep pocketed vultures because Level 3 Quotes are available to the privileged few . This is unfair ... and I am angry. I guess this is why you aren't a fan of Stops.
Read Answer Asked by Thomas on August 24, 2015
Q: Hi Peter and Team, looking for clarification regarding your ten picks for Greg in the current selloff, regarding Sunlife as a pick, wouldn't SLF which has a growing presence in Asia, with net income and operating net income in the region more than doubled, become an issue due to China currency affect?

They had a great quarter but how will SLF's international businesses be affected going forward, especially considering the Asian currency issues?

Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on August 24, 2015
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