Stock Opinions by Marc-Andre Robitaille

COMMENT
His investment style is growth at a reasonable price. Canadian dividend but not preferred shares. Bank CEOs are pretty vocal that they wont cut their dividends. Thinks the worst is over in the markets. Market acted aggressively, perhaps a little two aggressively since March lows. Stay away from the volatile stocks.
Unknown
TOP PICK
Has reinstated its dividend and is very good. Delivering better than expected results for 10 quarters.
transportation equip & components
TRADE
8.3% dividend. Stock had a good run recently. Likes company but they have a big exposure to US real estate market, however it is trading at a big discount to its US piers. Fairly save dividend until at least 2010 unless economy deteriorates after 2010.
property mngmnt / investment
BUY
Likes it. Has very good management and delivering decent growth and has decent growth. He prefers dividend to distributions. Doesn’t see reasons why they would cut the dividend.
property mngmnt / investment
TOP PICK
Husky Energy
Highest yielding common stock in energies in Canada. History of returning cash to shareholders. For numerous years they have paid special dividends, although not last year. Low debt to equities. Biggest risk is the commodity price.
oil / gas
HOLD
Offers less downside than more growth oriented telcos. Dividend is safe, but not as much upside appreciation. It’s defensive.
telephone utilities
DON'T BUY
Manulife Financial
Took profits after the 100% run up. Prefers risk/return of banks over lifecos. Viewed right now as a play on the market. In the short term the run-up might have been a little overdone.
insurance
WAIT
Likes because of Quebec exposure and no US and limited western Canada exposure. Quebec’s economy seems to be more resilient. Yield is in line with piers but better earnings momentum and ROE.
banks
WAIT
Transalta Corp
Raised dividend as expected by market. Was under phenomenal pressure compared to piers. Dividend is safe and he lives the yield. Wait for earnings before buying.
electrical / electronic
BUY
TC Energy
Prefers to Embridge. Nicest growth profile and more clear. Likes yield and thinks it is safe.
oil / gas pipelines
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