STRONG BUY
They have a record of making good acquisitions.Expect they will be aggressive in this area.Very cheap on a cash flow basis.
BUY
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.
DON'T BUY
Pretty expensive right now.Concerned about the debt load.Expect you will be able to buy it the low $20.
BUY
Pretty stable stock.Not a big growth story but pays a solid dividend.Spinning off cash like crazy.The wireless and Internet areas keep growing.
BUY
There are rumors of a possible strike at the terminals in Vancouver.The wheat harvest is a major variable.How well managed company.Reasonable price.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
A news driven stock.This sector is volatile, but this company has product and makes money.A pretty good company, but buy on the dips.
DON'T BUY
Seems to be highly regulated by provincial ministries of health.Afraid that this could cut into profits.
BUY
A pretty reasonable entry point.If their bid for the French company is successful, investors will like that.World demand for aluminum is going up.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick , July 8, 2003.Up 11%.)Still buying the stock for new clients.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick , July 8, 2003.No change.)They reported earnings, which the street didn't seem to like.Trades at a very low multiple to earnings.An excellent stock and pays a nice dividend.
PAST TOP PICK
(Was a top pick , July 8, 2003.Up 7.5% to one.)And made a good deal with Tembec for their forest products.More upside yet.
DON'T BUY
Very low trading volumes, therefore institutions don't participate.Not a bad company.Under followed by analyst.
HOLD
Their last earnings were a little disappointing.Cold and Cuba are negative factors.As commodity prices improve, the stock will be a good one to own.
DON'T BUY
Doesn't see any visibility of business spending in the technology structure.Too expensive.
DON'T BUY

Very well managed company.Concerns that the margins on the products they sell will be undercut by competition.