Ron MeiselsAur ResourcesAUR.TOTOP PICKApr 11, 2005
All 3 Top Picks are in a major uptrend and all have significantly higher targets and nobody follows them. This is a copper stock and has a beautiful chart. Had a wonderful move in in 2001, a correction and then another move in 2003 followed by another correction and believes there is a 3rd leg coming. Action on copper prices today supports his feelings. Above its 200 day moving average.
Numbers were a little bit below expectations. Adding acquisitions. Extremely strong balance sheet. Feels it can trade back up in the mid-$20's. Could be a takeout.
It is facing the rapid decline in copper prices. You will probably see some element of earnings being reduced. Seems to be holding here reasonably well. If you’re reasonably optimistic, like he is, some of the metals are looking a little more interesting.
Paying a special dividend towards the end of the month. Outlook for copper is a little more guarded at this stage. If there is a re-acceleration of the economy, the stock can spring back to life and trade in the mid-$20's. Would take a little money off the table at that time.