Is a speculation. There are so many moving parts and so little transparency. Is not a foundation to build a next egg on.

(Top Pick Feb 17/09, 23% capital gain) Lots of brands that can be sold internationally. Suffered in recent months because of rumours of they intention to do a buy out, but rumours have subsided.

(Top Pick Feb 17/09, 6% capital gain) Investor base had to digest all the equity issues. Thinks this is really an attractive stock.

Canadian banking industry is the most attractive. Standard Chartered would be a better choice internationally.

Cash flow does not exceed earnings so he doesn’t like this one, but has bought it for snowbirds for its income.

While oil price has been going up, demand has not. This one is not attractive enough over the long term to be in it.

Swiss based company. Likes it. Second to MON. Should follow the price of corn and soybean over the next few months.