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Q: Hi,

It seems that many of your members have noticed the decline in TEVA and are optmistic for its recovery. This situtation reminds me a bit of TECK from 2015. I never purchased TECK back in 2015 when it was sub $5 because you cautioned about its debt level. TECK has since gained to $27. Do you have more concerns about TEVA now than you did about TECK two years ago? There is certainly upside to TEVA, but a cheap stock can always get cheaper.

Even now, the short interest (according to my RBC account is less than 7%). Have the short sellers moved on from this one?

What is the probability of bankruptcy? If this isn't likely, how much worse can it really get?
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on November 09, 2017
Q: Gentlemen.
I did not find the 5I all Covered companies list (summary)
Thanks
Best regards
Read Answer Asked by Djamel on November 08, 2017
Q: Congrats on the new web site. Most definitely a big step in the right direction. Excellent work! Thank You. Greatly appreciated.

Few questions re web site or web site related.

I recently saw that somebody asked you for the consensus estimates for AVO. You stated "$0.22 EPS; $107.7M revenue".
- Looking at your web site (assuming I properly understand) it shows current estimate (and for last 2 months) "$0.20 EPS". Are you using the same source for your data? I am hoping to be in sync.

- Does the web site provide consensus numbers for Revenue, Net Income in addition to EPS?

- Side question. Analyst consensus numbers - are these #s based on the top line and bottom line numbers or "adjusted" top line and adjusted bottom line or "adjusted diluted".... or can it vary from one company to another (as I feel I have seen situations of the latter)?

When referencing the company section, are there restrictions to which companies you have in your database. I tried to access Amedisys (AMED on Nasdaq). No luck. Same challenge with CNI (on NYSE) but CNR present.

On multiple occasions there are questions pertaining to P/E in the Q&A. You always mention that you use forward looking P/E. Is the web site providing the forward P/E or other? Hoping to be in sync.

What is the update frequency for the "News and Media" section in the Company section?

Thank You!
Read Answer Asked by Walter on November 08, 2017
Q: I purchased ITP in Sep 2016 just below $23. It has been a "rocky road" since then, especially sine late July of this year. I hold about a 6% position in a reasonable well diversified RRSP account. I am looking to continue this RRSP for another 5 years or so. I suppose I am looking for some reassurance that the company will still be in business by the time I divest. I would appreciate your thoughts about the company over the next 5 years or so (as much as that is possible for anyone to provide). Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Michael on November 08, 2017
Q: I am a big supporter of your service but I am a little disappointed that the initial page I seen when I sign in is only showing the US markets and US movers. I know the NYSE is the most important market in the world and is a major influence on our Canada markets. However, I thought most of us bought into to this as a service for Canadian stocks. Especially in Canada with the dividend tax credit that is the primary focus of many Canadian investors. I think the US information is useful but should be a supplement for more detailed Canadian stock information e.g. movers by Canadian income and growth stocks.
mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on November 07, 2017
Q: Hi David,
I'm looking to add three positions to my business passive account -- i'm up 15% year to date.
I have equal weight in each stock and am looking to add more diversity. A combination of income and growth US or Canadian -- minimum $1 billion market cap.

What would you recommend here.
Thanks,
Raymond
Read Answer Asked by raymond on November 07, 2017
Q: Hi Peter,
I own the etf as well as some of the individual companies such as Canopy Growth, Medreleaf, etc My total weight is 5% (i.e. 1 percent in Canopy etc). I have done well in the short term . These stocks do not have much earnings but are going up on potential. What would you suggest? Take the profits or just sell half for now and put a stop loss on the remaining balance. Also, with oil and gas stocks, is it best to hold on for higher oil prices or simply sell and move on as it has been a while since the oil price has gone up. Thanks very much.
Read Answer Asked by umedali on November 07, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
I am aware that you are lukewarm on the stocks so far and I share that concern. I have a family member wanting to invest a small allocation in their portfolio to this industry.
Could you please outline your current valuation and other concerns with the stock prices so far and then indicate and if you were to do an investment in one company in the industry which one and why
Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on November 07, 2017
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