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Stock Opinions by Roger Mortimer

STRONG BUY
Alcan Aluminum
A bargain. CEO was buying a large amount in the low $40's. Well managed.
integrated mines
WEAK BUY
Making good purchases, but may be paying too much.
entertainment services
DON'T BUY
CAE Inc
Looking for equity, so it may put a lid on the stock.
transportation equip & components
BUY
Westaim Corp
At a good price now. Has $1.75 in cash per share.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
WEAK BUY
Finning Int
Well run. Have to believe the economy will recover.
wholesale distributors
BUY
Precision Drilling
Expects gas prices will pick up.
oil / gas field services
WEAK BUY
Hotel sector is down. Should pick up in a strong economy. Prefers Orient Express Hotels.
lodging
BUY
Belmond Hotels
Risk/return is good.
lodging
DON'T BUY
Nortel AS
Still too much capacity.
Telecommunications
WEAK BUY
BlackBerry
Well funded. Good product. Not sure where they'll go from here. Could be a takeover. Has competition.
electrical / electronic
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick Nov 14. Up 1.2%) Still likes. Yields 9.25%.
electrical utilities
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick Nov 14. Up 41%) Took some money off the table ata profit. Still likes.
breweries / beverages
PAST TOP PICK
Onex Corp
(Was a top pick Nov 14. Down 7%) Still likes. Good price.
mngmnt / diversified
TOP PICK
Triarc Companies
Has net cash of $6 a share over the present share price.
food processing
TOP PICK
Newmont Mining (US)
Has been sold off by the market. As a contrarian view, its very cheap and should do well.
precious metals
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