A Comment -- General Comments From an Expert (A Commentary)

They had to cut their dividend, because they were nowhere close to earning it.Metal prices are strong and likely to get stronger.The new equity issue has strengthened the balance sheet.

The company is making headway in continuing to reduce costs and improve margins. They are seeing more competition in the Canadian market.Thinks the stock can move significantly higher.

Yield looks attractive, but it has certain restructuring efforts ahead of it.Prefers to deal in pure plays, rather than diversified metals.Would prefer Alcan or Inco.

Has a great track record.Good balance sheet.Not positive that over the next few years there will be much growth in auto sales.Lukewarm on the sector.

A little too skewed to oil for his liking.A decent company.

Have a lot of property along the route of the Mackenzie delta pipeline.However, this could take a long time.If you're buying, do it based on their core business.

A well-run company.Getting near its high-end.Buy in the low $20's.Good growth prospects going forward.

They have some major refinancing over the next several years.Expecting $4 to $4.60 next year in cash flow.That would mean an $18 stock.

A lot of money is going out to pay for debt, and dividends.They have grown their cash position, but it under a lot of strain.Metals are becoming popular, but the stock is not attracting investors.

Has taken a pause for consolidation.A slight pullback.Generating positive cash flow.

The dividend cut was a huge disappointment.In the short-term, wouldn't own Noranda.Doesn't see a recovery in metals very soon.

They are closing down breweries in Brazil and taking write-offs.Brazil will be the third biggest beer market in about three years time.Very little competition there.

Was recently a top pick.Still likes.Second-quarter results were in line.May be a take over candidate.

Fully valued.Not a fan.Management owns less than 1% of outstanding shares.Doesn't see much growth.

Have fallen on hard times.Have to renegotiate their debt.Cut their dividend.Too expensive