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

(Was a top pick on Mar 21/01 down 2%) 5% yield but no earnings support. Won't move. Should write a covered call or straddle.

Move into US was good.

Enormous difficulties.

Has had all kinds of problems such as fuel , economy, credit concerns, but going forward they should do better over a long term.

Business travel is way down. Will take a few years.

Good price to start accumulating. Fed cuts should kick start. Expects a 15/20% annual return.

Prefers to own the 5 yr 10% bond

Good dividends. Growth will be awhile.

Not a fan of their property, but has good outlook for palladium. Good price.

Global. Restructured an acquisition which created debt, so stock dropped. 9 X earnings. Cheap.

Have a monopoly. Long term is good.

Better focused now, but driven by metals. Safe. Higher yield.

Good numbers. Safe but slow growth.

Don't expect discount routes to help them make a turn around.

Good company. Expects 20% growth.