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Q: Hello Team 5i!

Can I have your opinion on Grande West Transportation. The stock was recently highlighted in a research report on Globe Investor. Company is looking to capture new market share with niche mid-size city buses to replace current full size ones made by competitors that operate 80% empty most of the time. The company is apparently qualified for the Buy America program, looking to the US to drive growth and is at the cusp of great earnings. Seems interesting. The next New Flyer (or their next acquisition)? The time to get on the bus or stay at the curb?

Thanks for all your help.

Dave
Read Answer Asked by Dave on March 23, 2017
Q: TOS recently released results with revenue up from 0.15 million to 3.75 with a loss of $0.02.

Revenue growth is massive (albeit from a very low number). Is this growth expected to continue? Where will/could this company be in 1 - 3 years? Any idea when they expect to have positive earnings?

I'm a holder (~1% of portfolio) and wondering if I should add. I personally like the technology and progress of the company thus far but continue to seek your input.
Read Answer Asked by Cameron on March 23, 2017
Q: Comment Re: Dennis' recent question. I checked the US Patent and Trademark Office and the company appears to have only one published pending patent application (US2017/0038571 - published last month). Note that there is no guarantee that the claims of the application will be granted following USPTO examination, nor that, if the patent is finally granted, the scope of the claims will not be significantly reduced.
This, combined with the fact that they don't yet have a working demonstrator, makes me very wary of this company. Virtually all of their market value is predicated on them owning strong IP that can be readily "reduced to practice".
Read Answer Asked by Gregory on March 23, 2017
Q: Hi, My question is about IOU Financial, a small US business loan provider. Their financials seem to be improving, with operating expenses expected to come down in Q4 and they recently secured a new credit facility that lowers their financing cost.

With interest rates going up and USA's economy improving, do you see potential in this name ? What would be the worst risks for them? ( besides being a micro cap )

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Sam on March 21, 2017
Q: Gentleman
Congrats to the staff member with the newborn, I am sure he will be busy. My question is about the latest take-over bid for Norsat.This is the second one from a different party, do you feel that this is a fair offer? I am thinking of selling,just in case the Feds raise the inclusion rate on capital gains, though it may be to late because the budget come out in 3 days.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by auftar on March 21, 2017