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Q: EFN came out with an outlook that was a bit gloomy, expecting earnings to be down a few percent, yet the stock and the rate reset bond dropped by about a third. They say that a "turnaround" in earnings is not due until 2020. The yield on the bond is now well over 8.5%. Can you give me your opinion of this rate reset bond? and of the company's prospects? Is the dividend safe?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on February 26, 2018
Q: Good afternoon,
I am down 23% on GUD; down 9% on STN;and down 4% on BNS in my TFSA. I am ok with SLF and T. I have $7000 to add. Should I strengthen the laggards or where would you add..1 or 2 names??? Long term horizon.
Should I add another name?
Read Answer Asked by Paul on February 26, 2018
Q: Good Evening
My analysis of the information provided by my broker indicates that the insiders own approximately 34% of the common shares and the CEO about 24% of the outstanding shares. Are these figures correct? In addition, they are now buying their own stock.
I hesitate to sell because of the above noted information although I am down 14% in a non-registered account.
Do you advise holding, averaging down or selling XTC?
As always I appreciate your comments.
Read Answer Asked by Terry on February 26, 2018
Q: This company has a strong technical chart, pays dividend, is slowly diversifying business out of energy sector into modular housing construction, investors
support is seen in present market downturn. Would you agree with me that your decision to discontinue coverage was premature or is a company is removed automatically when rating is cut to C or lower.
Best Regards,
Harold



Read Answer Asked by Harold on February 26, 2018
Q: A lot the utilites have been beaten up, I have a bout half the utilities that you recommend fdor someone my age, I was wondering if this was a good tijme to fill up my coffers and buy, enpty my coffers would I suppose be more logical) so i was wondering if you think this is a good project at this point, If so, which one? Would you also take a chance on BCE
Read Answer Asked by joseph on February 26, 2018
Q: great article by ryan modesto in the globe on saturday.
loss aversion, when the pain of a loss is greater than the satisfaction from a win. i try to explain this to people all the time but 90 per cent have a tough time getting their head around this concept. right on the money. dave
Read Answer Asked by david on February 26, 2018
Q: 3 stocks you are very familiar with - COV this week went from 5.5 to 8 and back to 5.5. Is this computerized selling? The other two PEO and PHO are down considerably from their highs of all not that long ago. Do you see better days ahead for all of these stocks? They are in your portfolio so I imagine they should come around. Your opinion. Thanks for the service. Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on February 26, 2018
Q: In response to where you can find information on past earnings, beats or misses is SeekingAlpha. Just enter in the symbol on the home page and select earnings. You will find the history for all US stocks.
Read Answer Asked by Leo on February 26, 2018