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COMMENT
He would love to buy a uranium company. Most of the uranium companies have debt loads that are too high for him. Those that have uranium in countries such as Russia always concern him about corruption. Also, the government could change the rules and say they want a bigger piece of the action.
non-base metal mining
COMMENT
Has owned this for about 5 years but it has done nothing but go down. Lost money in 2009 but in the last 2 years they have done a great turnaround with about $30 billion in revenues. It is very diversified. If they regain their mojo, he can see the stock going to over $20. He could also see it as a takeover candidate.
electrical
electronic
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick April 25/11. Down 9.92%.) Plastic and metal fabrication in China and Macau. Selling for less than half book value. Over $20 million in the bank. No debt. A year ago, they lost $4 million in their quarterly earnings and this year lost $400,000. A real negative is that sales went down 31%. Usually when this happens, the company takes a huge bath. This didn't happen, which shows management is looking after their costs. Still likes. Remains on his Buy list.
insurance
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick April 25/11. Up 4.31%.) Small California regional bank. Pays a $.03 dividend every quarter. About 25 insiders have bought in the last 6 months. Was profitable every year during the recession. In 2011 they had more profits than any year since 2007. One negative is that they just about doubled their share count, which will hurt the upside.
Financial Services
COMMENT
Management has said they will make a profit in the last 6 months of the year. In the past, they have overpromised and under delivered and he hopes that doesn't happen this time. Record profits in agriculture in the US and Canada. This company has record revenues but continue to lose money.
Telecommunications
COMMENT
HOLD
If the owned this stock, he would Hold it. It is at a reasonable valuation. Generally seems to jump when there are rumours of a takeover. He doesn't see the downside risk as extreme as a lot of people because they had a huge amount of cash and no debt. Their markets are expanding overseas. Has been sniffing around at this one. He expects there will be more bad news.
electrical
electronic
