BUY
Considering acquiring AGF or AIC. A very good mutual fund company. Prefers Investors Group but an interesting company.
BUY
Excellent company. The high price of oil should keep them busy. Can be volatile.
BUY
Latest earnings were a little bit disappointing. With the mix of their products going forward, it should generate a decent rate of return. 3½ % dividend. Because of a strong cash flow position, they’ll can take advantage of opportunities in pipelines.
WEAK BUY
The major portion of this stock is Loblaws. The low carb phenomena has hurt the bakery side of the business. Would prefer Loblaws.
BUY
Earnings were quite disappointing and the stock came off sharply. A good company and the drop might be a good time to buy.
BUY
Expects the wealth management will show good results in their current reporting. If interest rates go up, they may not perform quite as well. They are planned to move back to retail banking, is a good move.
DON'T BUY
Has been a phenomenal performer and their product is fabulous but the stock looks too expensive to her. A high risk proposition.
BUY
Prefers Shoppers Drugs. Good company.
BUY
Has done a fabulous job of increasing its market share by expanding its cosmetics.
DON'T BUY
Beginning to look pretty fully valued. Trading at about 22X expected earnings, which is a little high.
DON'T BUY
Speculating on what you are going to get when a company goes into bankruptcy is that the high-end of speculation. In almost all cases, the equity holder gets almost nothing.
DON'T BUY
Has done a very good job in its acquisition strategy. Will have some digesting problems with the John Hancock acquisition.
HOLD
Has been in a very narrow trading range. Well-positioned in any economic recovery. Likes what management is doing refocusing the company on its core operations. The big challenge will be voice over Internet.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick Jan 7/04. up 4%.) Still likes. Had a very positive revision on their reserves. Is refocusing and divesting itself of non-core operations. Trades at a big discount to its peers.
PAST TOP PICK
(A top pick Jan 7/04. up 4%.) Still likes. Trades at a lower multiple than other technology companies.