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Q: TBE

Twin Butte Energy shares dropped today. Would you consider this to be an opportunity to buy. With a share drop today, the dividend increased to 9.9% which they say is sustainable.
Read Answer Asked by Ric on May 14, 2014
Q: WEQ WesternOne came out with their earnings. I thought they looked pretty good but wish to defer to someone better at the judging than me! What do you think of them?

TIA
Read Answer Asked by Gerald on May 14, 2014
Q: DHX
Dear 5i,
Could you please provide feedback on DHX's earnings? I thought they were fine but the market doesn't like it. I haven't purchased my second position and wondering if now is the time to buy more and average down. Thanks for all your advice.
Kerri
Read Answer Asked by KERRI on May 14, 2014
Q: what's your outlook for molycorp? is the rare earth market going to improve for their products? this company seems to have poor management and i hope they can right this ship. thanks.
Read Answer Asked by ryan on May 14, 2014
Q: Hi Guys, I just got back from my financial advisor (yearly checkup), most of our discussion was about my fix income investments, please give me a grade ( A thru D) on the following; SCW, PCD XMA, POW, SSF.UN, TZZ, ENF AND EFC.
thanks again for your time.
Read Answer Asked by jim on May 14, 2014
Q: HI,
Can you offer comments on CJT results. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Imtiaz on May 14, 2014
Q: I recently received some money and I want to closely mimic your income portfolio in a taxable account.I was thinking of taking some of the weighting of the financials and buying FTN.I realize there is some added risk but it suits my investment style and I like the US exposure to banks.The dividend is also attractive I must admit.From your past comments you are not really excited about it.Also the bond portion of the portfolio are you still happy with the 7% weightings.
Read Answer Asked by Randy on May 14, 2014
Q: Hi team,
What is your opinion on the latest earnings report for DHX and BYD.UN both announced earlier this morning.
Thanks for all your great research.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on May 14, 2014
Q: I have about $50,000.00 US which I am looking to use to purchase 3-4 US stocks in a non-registered (taxable)account. I am happy to hold long term. Am thinking of purchasing either Disney or Time Warner and one or two others. Can you recommend a couple of additional US larger caps? We do have AIG/Halliburton/GE in our rrsp. Thanks for the terrific service. Bill Y.
Read Answer Asked by Bill on May 14, 2014
Q: ENTREC Corporation (ENT).
When I saw the results just released I was disappointed particularly with the comment that “higher revenue in the first quarter this year was offset by a lower adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.3%, compared to 26.0% in Q1 last year.” and "In the short term, we expect the reduced activity levels to continue into the second quarter of 2014 and that our equipment utilization levels will remain lower than last year.”
However the market appears to like the results and shares are up today.
Would appreciate your thoughts on this.
Thanks
John
Read Answer Asked by John on May 14, 2014
Q: ASG - Aurora Spine

I have a small potion in ASG and continue watching while the company gets it "ducks in a row."

May 9 announced the appointment of Doug Johnson as Regional Vice President of Sales for the Eastern United States. Mr. Johnson has served in management roles for various spine and orthopedic companies such as TranS1, Pioneer Surgical Technology and SomnoMed Inc. and has over 15 years of sales experience. Appears this was a good hire and another step towards generating increased sales and exposure.

Mid April saw share prices rise to $4.91 and have since dropped back down to $3.50 - close to it's lowest this year.

I expected this would be a long road for Aurora - especially considering the sector. Is there any other news you have heard? Would you buy at these low levels?

Thanks for all you do

Gord

Read Answer Asked by Gord on May 14, 2014
Q: AYA has been soft the last few days. They announced that they are reporting Q1 on May 15. If you look at the chart for the week before Q4/FYE was recently announced, in hindsight, it appears that a "few" people knew the quarter was going to be soft. Would your long-term thesis change if AYA missed analyst expectations this quarter and do you think (without having a crystal ball) that based on the price action, although on low volume, investors are anticipating a repeat? What are your thoughts on the weakness?
Read Answer Asked by R on May 14, 2014
Q: I hope this double dividend question qualifies as minimal. When could we expect a dividend increase from tcn. I have held for a year and a half and would have thought we would have had an increase by now. When do you think aya might introduce a dividend. Mike
Read Answer Asked by Mike on May 14, 2014
Q: How do you view the recent results of McCoy (MCB)? I had asked a previous question on them and you suggested that investors may be waiting for the next results. Think these results will tweak some interest?

Thanks.

Paul F.
Read Answer Asked by Paul on May 14, 2014
Q: Hi 5i Team,

I was wondering if I could get your thoughts on FP Newspapers? I believe the symbol is FP.
Read Answer Asked by Brian on May 14, 2014
Q: Hi,

I'm a long term investor. Why did you choose Enbridge for your model portfolio over TransCanada or IPL? Would this be a good time to add it to my portfolio or do you see further weakness in summer?

I'm also looking for an oil/ gas stock as a long term hold, preferably with dividend. What do you think of High Arctic Energy or do you have a better idea?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on May 14, 2014