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Greg Newman Vicwest Inc VIC-T WEAK BUY Nov 30, 2011

Yielding 7.5% and dividend is safe with payout ratio at about 78%. They're in a tough spot having to deal with margin compression because of higher steel prices. Not for the faint of heart.
$8.120

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