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Stock Opinions by Nereo Piticco

BUY
Encana Corp
Great company. Well run. Good growth potential.
oil / gas
DON'T BUY
Husky Energy
Would prefer a Petro Canada or Suncor.
oil / gas
TOP PICK
In an economic recovery, he likes the transportation sector. A global play. Sees some powerful earnings upgrades coming. Not expensive.
Transportation
BUY
In an economic recovery, he likes the transportation sector.
Transportation
DON'T BUY
BlackBerry
Volatile. Taking some profits. Have sold about a 1/3.
electrical / electronic
DON'T BUY
Nortel AS
Taking some profits. Have sold about a 1/3.
Telecommunications
TOP PICK
Barrick Gold
Concerns on US trade deficit should move gold higher. Acts as insurance.
precious metals
BUY
Placer Dome
Concerns on US trade deficit should move gold higher. Acts as insurance.
precious metals
DON'T BUY
Bema Gold
The junior golds have benefited in this market and may have hit their highs, so would be cautious.
precious metals
BUY
Methanex Corp
Generates a lot of cash. Have increased their dividend. In a great position.
chemicals
TOP PICK
Has been a laggard. As markets continue to improve, expect the stock to play some catch up.
publishing / printing
HOLD
Sobeys
Dropped because they didn’t meet expectations. May have been oversold.
food stores
BUY
Loblaw Companies Ltd
Always seen to hit their targets. Still has growth ahead of it. Good long-term hold.
food stores
BUY
Sears Canada
Has an economically sensitive bent in relation to the housing market.
department stores
BUY
Niko Resources
Tremendous performer. Expects news will continue to be good. Not for the faint of heart.
oil / gas
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