Merrill Lynch & Co (US) (MER)
Financials 
Technical Analysis 0
TOP PICK
They’ve had a bounce, the easy moneys been made. 41% positive differential. Put it away you’ll make nice money.
Brian Acker, CAOwned
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TOP PICK
Forget banks get bank related brokers. Brokerage houses are being downgraded, which is a signal to Buy. His model price is $105.31, a 44% positive differential. Others that look good are Bear Stearns (BSC-N), Lehman Brothers (LEH-N) and Goldman Sachs (GS
Brian Acker, CAOwned
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BUY
US brokerage stocks have not performed all that well over the last couple of years for Canadian investors. Positive on the sector for the next 6 months. Trading revenues will improve because he feels there will be a moderate rally in the US stock market.
John Sinkins, CFAOwned
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TOP PICK
Trading at about 1.8 X book. Growth story from a retail standpoint is just starting to kick in.
Francis GannonOwned
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TOP PICK
You have to own some financial service company that has exposure to acquisitions, mergers and IPOs. 15 X earnings. Positive prospects as the year goes on.
Francis GannonOwned
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PAST TOP PICK
(Top pick June 5/03. Up 16%.) As the economy turns around, probably the best stock for leverage on the improvement in the investment industry. Still buying it.
Rob CallanderOwned
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