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Q: How likely is Mindbody going to receive a sweetened offer from Vista Equity Partners based on your experience?

Is the deal at risk here?

The cash offer represented a 68% premium to the prior trading day’s closing price but the SP was depressed due to recent reduced guidance combined with the fall's downturn. Shares have been trading at or near the purchase price of $36.50.
Read Answer Asked by Dominic on January 08, 2019
Q: Hi fellows,
In the US consumer cyclical sector, would crox be a good buy now in view of the coming spring/summer and is it very sensitive to the Asian markets ? What would be your favorites in the consumer cyclical sector, Canada and USA, for the coming months ?

Have a good year in all regards,

JD
Read Answer Asked by Jacques on January 08, 2019
Q: I've noticed that despite the tech meltdown recently, some have held up quite well such as RPD (Rapid 7). I found this a bit surprising given that the company was smaller than others such as NVDA.

Is the relative strength a positive sign? Are there other notable tech companies with positive relative strength vs peers? Thanks!
Read Answer Asked by Mike on January 08, 2019
Q: I am a 75 year old RIF investor and generally invest conservatively in dividend paying companies, but I do like to allot a portion of the investment to something that might fly.

I have previously owned GC and TSGI, but sold both at a loss and bought LVS, which at least pays a dividend. It too, has been a loser, so I would like to know whether There is more chance of recovery with GC or TSGI than LVS, or whether I should just stay the course.

What are your thoughts?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 08, 2019
Q: Do you know when is Apple next earnings call ? I would like to see some analyst challenge CEO Cook about outrageous pricing that pushes them out of the market. Did he mislead the investor on November first when he said that “business in China was very strong?” If things goes really bad is it possible that the board could remove Cook as CEO before the end of 2019 ?
Read Answer Asked by Martin on January 08, 2019
Q: Ross Healy, on Market Call Tonight, said that Visa was way overpriced, and that he wouldn't even begin to have an interest in it unless it fell a further 40%. What is your take?
He also echoed a theme I keep hearing which I don't understand; that this market is "old". It's "old, old, old, worn out" as if the market were a human and about to keel over due to longevity. I get that boom markets don't last forever, but my understanding is they die due to weakening economic circumstances not old age. Don't they? He said that as the S&P had fallen below 2500 the next stop was 2000. What is your take?
Read Answer Asked by John on January 04, 2019
Q: I hope you would consider telling the members your views on some “ 5G Enablers”. Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, Qualcomm might be large cap considerations. Little outfits like Inseego ( INSG) are helping Verizon rollout 5G. There must be some potential winners. Thx Frank
Read Answer Asked by Frank on January 04, 2019
Q: Good Morning,

What are your thoughts on Apples recent downward guidance, stock is now down 38% from its highs a few months ago, it is as you know a very cheap stock for a "tech" company. Do you feel that this is way overblown... I understand the trade war concerns but this has to be a short term concern (1-2 years).

Is this not a very compelling price at its current valuation with the cash hoard they have and stock buybacks, services revenue increasing, etc.

I do not own Apple but I have been waiting for a good time to buy some and now seems like a good opportunity to maybe buy half a position and see how it goes? Would you think Apple would be a good stock to buy for a grandchild's RESP money not needed for 15 plus years?
Read Answer Asked by Michael on January 04, 2019
Q: SQ share price has basically been cut in half as of late. Do you see this as overdone? I am interested in the long term prospects in this company. Do you see it as a good entry point for this name? Also, if the US economy is slowing, do you still feel SQ will keep up its rapid pace of growth and is this company "here to stay" so to speak. It seems like this company still has a long runway of potential here globally, would you agree? Thanks for your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Shane on January 04, 2019
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