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Mike Vinokur Corus Entertainment (B) CJR.B-T DON'T BUY Jul 05, 2024

Unsure on direction of business. Things not looking too good for the business right now. Recently lost streaming contract to Rogers. Management has taken on too much debt, and hasn't managed business very well. Could go bankrupt - would be opportunity for restructuring. 

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(A Top Pick Aug 10/21, Down 23.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CJR.B has triggered its stop at $4.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. We will look for better opportunities.
HOLD
The dividend is not coming back and they should be putting money into growth. The valuation is OK so can hold for the long term. But there others in the sector that he prefers.
DON'T BUY

It won't rebound. Was one of his worst past picks. He expected strength in women's and children's programming to carry it, but then they bought the Global TV network--a disaster. They slashed their dividend; ads have migrated away from traditional TV.

DON'T BUY

Not a good chart at the moment.
Would hesitate buying.
Better names out there. 

TRADE

Balance sheet's come down in 3 steps. After the first 2 steps, the stock doubled, but it was short term and you had to be quick. No guarantees it will happen again a third time. Yesterday's dividend cut may cause a quick pop in the stock.

DON'T BUY

Since last summer there has been a recession in advertising for television and this has been a problem for Chorus. There are longer term headwinds since subscribers are moving more to streaming services. Chorus has STACK TV but it is an uphill battle against some of the big companies. It sold its animation studio to help reduce debt load but debt is still pretty high. The stock is too risky.

DON'T BUY

Over-leveraged business that is hard to justify investment in. Ad revenues are down. Would not recommend investing in company. Tough business model. No ability to raise equity. Better options for investors out there. Bankruptcy a concern. 

HOLD

Currently in "down trend". Look for small increase in share price to indicate reversal of trend. Would recommend waiting to buy once "down trend" has been reversed. 

COMMENT

He's not an M&A guy. Not much too say with a chart like that. Penny stocks are not his forte, so he prefers not to comment.