Q: BAXTER (BAX.us)just spun half of itself under the name BAXALTA (BXLT.us). Is BXLT worth keeping? BXLT dropped significantly on its first day after spin off (July 1) and continues its descent today. Some of this might be market related. One often sees a company spin off the bad parts of itself. Would you tend to believe that that is the case here ? On BAX itself , in December 2014 your advice on old-BAX implied that it was not too shabby a company (I am paraphrasing and hope I interpreted correctly). Do you have the same view of BAX as the one you expressed 6 months ago?
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Q: This comp. has been transforming itself over the last few years: paying down debt. (55% of E now), cut it's dividend, acquired companies -one lately for all cash, I believe and metrics look good: P.E. 10, ROE of 300% (must have retired some shares ??), low pay-out ratio and > EPS due, I guess, to cost cutting? I've held for quite a while; so, with dividends my head is above water. Comments please as I am not sure whether to keep holding or not?.
Q: Do you guys follow this company? Does it have any turnaround potential, is it a good takeover candidate or maybe potential for activist investor to come in? Their revenues are down but only slightly, p/s less than 0.1 (0.2 with debt), but they have a tough time making a profit.
Thanks
Thanks
Q: What is your analysis on this company?
Looks interesting.
Looks interesting.
Q: What is your opinion of using a UVXY covered call strategy as an income-producing hedge against market downturns? One recent two week at-the-money call was worth 3%. (i.e. recent = last week, before yesterday's volatilty)
Q: Small cap --y-4% opinion on divided safety, outlook for stock over 2-+ years
Can they grow the business & how ?
Thanks ---Don
Can they grow the business & how ?
Thanks ---Don
Q: Hello Peter and Company. Could I have your thoughts on Flour Corp. I have noticed a slower but continued uptake for it's services as noted in recent awarded contracts. Do you believe this is a attractive price for a company that is still growing? I am also interested in any margin or depletion of cash from the balance sheet you may see.
Thank you Jason
Thank you Jason
Q: Wouuld this be a profitable stock to have in a portfolio.Eddie.
Q: With the breakup of JDSU soon, can you explain the right of debenture owners to convert to common stock although JDSU says it does not expect anyone will because the conversion price is $18 and change well above the price JDSU is trading at i.e. $12.50 or so. So what happens? Do debenture owners get paid out? Thanks.
Q: Further to Larry's question on Hack, it appears Pure Funds only has 2 very unique funds at this time (albeit with plans to add more). Should one be wary of investing in a new fund provider, especially one offering a non traditional product line-up. I like the idea of the Hack fund but am somewhat wary of Pure Funds unless they have a proven prior track record in the industry? How much of a concern should this be?
Q: Most (if not all) North American rail companies have pulled back in recent months, some are down ~20% from 2015 highs. Is this a good entry point for UNP.us? If you have a better suggestion [ CSX, NSC or other] I would appreciate your input. I would prefer a Canadian railway , but only if you think its future prospects are favorably comparable to one of the US ones. Thanks
UNP got my attention because of its rail connections with fast-growing Mexico.
UNP got my attention because of its rail connections with fast-growing Mexico.
Q: Hi guys,
What is your opinion about this company? It seems interesting and I am looking for a medium to long term investment. Do you recommend to buy, wait or pass? Anything better on this side of the border ?
Thank you,
What is your opinion about this company? It seems interesting and I am looking for a medium to long term investment. Do you recommend to buy, wait or pass? Anything better on this side of the border ?
Thank you,
Q: Hello, Can you tell me what do you think of this REIT? It has taken a beating since being spun out from Simon Properties. It has a 7% yield & some insider buying. It was a top pick from Derek Warren on Market Call yesterday.
Thanks,
Martin
Thanks,
Martin
Q: GOOD MORNING FOLKS,
WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO COMMENT ON THIS US CYBER SECURITY ETF PUT OUT BY PURE FUNDS ?
THANKS,
LARRY
WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO COMMENT ON THIS US CYBER SECURITY ETF PUT OUT BY PURE FUNDS ?
THANKS,
LARRY
Q: Ouch! Any thoughts?
Q: Could you suggest 2 or 3 US small to mid cap stocks that you are excited about their growth potential?
Q: Greetings! What do you think of Helen of Troy as a growth stock? Ford Equity Research rates it as a "BUY". Is it over=priced? And, can you suggest a couple of other US stocks for fairly rapid growth?
Q: Hi 5i:
I have not specifically bought any stocks as a play on US housing, but I'm thinking it may be time to do so. For possibilities I'm looking at Canadian lumber stocks, US home builders and US banks as sectors from which to chose. Do you have any advice? Of the US banks I've heard WFC suggested as the best housing play. Would you agree?
I have not specifically bought any stocks as a play on US housing, but I'm thinking it may be time to do so. For possibilities I'm looking at Canadian lumber stocks, US home builders and US banks as sectors from which to chose. Do you have any advice? Of the US banks I've heard WFC suggested as the best housing play. Would you agree?
Q: Would this be a good time to initiate a position in GE now that they are refocusing the company and dispensing of a variety of divisions. Thanks as ever
Q: goodmorning . could you give me two ETF, one us&one Canadian holding us banks.Thanking you.. Regards Cliff