PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/09. Down 47.7%.) Sold some in January at a 239% profit and then they got into all kinds of problems. Just turned a profit.
HOLD
Just reported really good earnings and expects they’ll be even better in 3 months because they are completely unhedged and selling gold at higher prices. A new mine is scheduled to come on next July.
COMMENT
On his Watch list. Was kicking the tires a few months ago. As interest rates go up it should go up because of the mark to market and should also go up as stocks go up. Would prefer it lower down.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 22/09. Up 104.7%.) No debt and lots of money. Still a Buy. Could see it doubling again.
TOP PICK
Some risks as revenues have gone down year to year from $240 million to $160 million. Marginal in terms of profitability from $60 million to $8 million. Has been profitable for most of the past 8 years. Good management and no debt and over $40 million in cash.
TOP PICK
Just had record 3rd quarter revenues of $13 million up from $9 million last year. Introducing a lot of new products. $8 million in cash. Looks good but they have to make money.
TOP PICK
Seeds for cancer patients but also do surgical products. Marginally profitable but revenues are up to record levels at about $80 million. Paying down debt. Would like to see a cleaner balance sheet.
HOLD
Splitting into 2 parts and this would unleash value but one part is going to be consolidated and he doesn’t know the details. Doing landmark sales right now but the consolidation makes him nervous.
BUY
Recent earnings were disappointing to a lot of people. Made money, but not much. Looking to sell their solar division. Good management.
COMMENT
Just had 2nd takeover offer. If he owned, he would be tempted to Sell.
DON'T BUY
Would stay away from this airline altogether. Because of their debt load and problems, it doesn’t interest him.
DON'T BUY
Fascinating company but too convoluted for him.
DON'T BUY
Seemed like it was turning and heard certain things were going to happen but losses kept on mounting.
BUY
Getting their house in order and paying down debt a little. A tough and competitive space but a good company for Canadian space.