Manitoba Telecom Services (MBT.TO) Buy, Sell…

Manitoba Telecom Services (MBT.TO)

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HOLD

Was under a bit of a cloud over worries that the dividend was going to be cut. Stock responded nicely when it became clear that they weren't going to cut it. 5.4% dividend. Trades at a premium to BCE (BCE-T) and Telus (T-T) and the outlook for them is stronger because they both have a national footprint.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick April 7/05. No change.) Has been disappointing. Trading at pretty much twice book value. Has a nice yield of 5.6%. Has lots of upside potential if the market ever decides it wants to chase it. Would continue holing it.

DON'T BUY

Has to fight off the cables on high speed internet, video, HDTV, VOiP. Also bought a long distance carrier which didn't look like a fantastic purchase.

BUY

A good yield on it. There are potential kickers here because if they really get going, the Allstream telephone business across Canada, which they bought, should do well. A good hold.

BUY

Owns it for the yield and the growth from their Allstream acquisition. The acquisition gives them a national presence as opposed to a regional one. The question is, will they be able to execute properly. Thinks they will.

BUY

Don't like the telcos in general, but hold this one for its dividend. This is one of the best liked telephone companies. Good market area and good growth in western Canada. Have had less success in Ontario.

DON'T BUY

Just announced poor earnings. Like many telephone/wireline businesses, they are in decline. Would avoid this sector.

HOLD

Has recovered nicely. Prefers BCE (BCE-T) because it's a more diversified opertaion. Has a good yield. Won't see a lot of growth.

BUY

Longer term chart trend lines show a growth channel. Just coming off the lower channel and hopefully will reach the upper channel. Shorter term chart shows the last correction didn't hit the lower trend line which is a sign of strength.

BUY

Good dividend and could become an acquirer of Sask Tel. Dividend is good and pretty safe.

BUY

Higher dividend yield than BCE (BCE-T). With their acquisition of Allstream, they kind of broke away from Bell. A quality company.

WEAK BUY

Views this as an income only play. Doesn't expect any real growth. Probably overpaid for Allstream as a defensive move. Yield is very attractive at 5.5%.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 4/05. Down 3.5%.) Pulled back to some pretty good technical support and better than that, pulling back to some good yield at 5.6/5.7%. In a yield starved environment, a company with good upside and strong yield is pretty attractive. Upside potential to the mid $60's.

BUY

Q: If there is an increase in interest rates and the market sours, how will this stock be affected? A: Because it has a high dividend, it will sell off. It is a bond substitute for a lot of investors. Likes this company because of its dividend and the purchase of Allstream gives it new growth opportunity. (It also increases the risk.)

WEAK BUY

Recent weakness is due to interest concerns. Presents an interesting yield right now. Not a lot of growth prospects. If you are looking for a nice safe parking place, you could do a lot worse.

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