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Q: With the recent news of the Quebec gov't stepping in to save the day (for a while at least), would Bombardier be worth a shot, at the moment? Probably 1 to 2 %. I'm willing to gamble, but also not crazy. Bombardier has always been the-little-engine-that-could-but-never-did, in my mind. And yet ... how I hate those Canadian companies going down, just because they're stubborn and set in their ways. Will there be enough torque behind the gov't's presence to help move the Bomber's needle? Thanks, as ever.
Read Answer Asked by Sylvia on October 30, 2015
Q: The stock continues to fall like a stone, I'm in the red on this one, your last answer on this in July indicated you don't see bankruptcy in the immediate future and the government could possibly step in to protect bond holders if things continue to worsen.
Has your position changed on the last three weeks of news on BBD and what would be required of BBD for you to recommend it as a buy.
Read Answer Asked by Jim on August 06, 2015
Q: Good morning on this cold winterday...hope you are all thinking warm thoughts...Bombardier suspended its dividend.( Naiive question...Is a suspension as bad as a cut?) I happen to hold a tidy sum in this stock...I bought it low, so I am wondering if I should just hang on...its train section is quite good. Do you think that they will split into two separate companies..train and plane? Your insight is appreciated as always. Thank you Tamara
Read Answer Asked by Tamara on February 13, 2015
Q: Hello - brand new to your Site and already have found valuable information to complement my investment decisions.

I have found most stocks I have been looking for however I have a couple of airline related positions which don't show up when I enter their symbols. They are CHR (Chorus) and BBD.B (Bombardier). These are longer term holds (2-5 years). Your thoughts please
Read Answer Asked by Mike on April 08, 2014
Q: re-Bombardier-18 billion in sales-3.4 billion in cash. 69 billion backlog. Yet it seems to be the most poorly run company in the country. Any other company making as many mistakes as them would fire the management and replace the CEO. What is it going to take to shake up this company. I say hire Alan Mullaly from Ford. Your comments. thanks
Read Answer Asked by robert on February 15, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & Co.,

You gave me a fairly bearish response to a question I had on Bombardier last year, resulting in me selling half of my position. Thanks for that, obviously I regret not selling the entire thing. They have just announced layoffs, and Canaccord Genuity has stated “We are concerned that continued cash outflows from the program could put pressure on the company’s liquidity position, possibly resulting in a dilutive equity issue,” which of course has been one of your biggest criticisms for BBD.B. Is it time for me to right my wrong and dump the remaining half position, or is most of the bad news already baked in to current price, and just continue to hold (as part of an otherwise fairly good mix of industrials)?

Thanks Team.
Read Answer Asked by Ray on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,
I am reviewing my portfolio for 2014.
I hold MRG.UN 5% position (down 10%)purchased as a US housing play it is not recovering although Tricon a similar play seems better suited.
BBD.B, I am also down 10% and the stock don't seem to act positively after continuous bad news on the C10 plane

I would like your opinion on my intention to sell both and your suggestions for replacements in the same categories( industrial and US home recovery.
Thanks for your excellent service.

Read Answer Asked by Raoul on January 16, 2014
Q: BBD.PR.B perpetual, cumulative, floating at Prime, Preferred from Bombardier
Would this preferred share be a good long term holding? With a current yield of ~5.25%, when BOC does finally increase the overnight lending rate, each quarter point increase bumps up the monthly dividend. With $20 billion on the order books, the company looks safe for paying the dividends. Please give me your thoughts.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on January 08, 2014
Q: BBD.A Bombardier I know you are not particular about this stock (tried looking up past comments BBD.A but search was empty -- not sure why). But looking at various parts of the air industry it seems everything has been on a tear. Cyclically speaking do think this an interesting time for air industry? If so, why would BBD.A be the one to avoid?
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on November 01, 2013