COMMENT

It's likely benefitting from the current Westjet strike so it should have a good upcoming coming. AC has had a slight pullback, so be careful.

TOP PICK

Their U.S. retail side is humming now as that economy picks up. Yesterday, they reported an excellent quarter. Expects a dividend increase this fall, and an overall 7-8% move in the stock price for a low-double-digit return this year, outperforming the market. TD is less exposed to Canadian mortgages than its peers. (Analysts' price target: $83.04)

TOP PICK

They get a premium to Western Canadian Select oil for their liquids. They missed their last quarter due to weather and their facilities, which is short-term in nature. So, the stock has pulled back under $15, which is a definite buy. This is midjudged as a gas stock. An energy play. (Analysts' price target: $21.22)

TOP PICK

A play on higher interest rates. Good growth in Asian operations. The recent pullback it fell below 10x earnings. Thinks this will reach $27-28 easily. Probably a dividend increase in 9 months. (Analysts' price target: $29.86)

PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick on May 15, 2017 Up 9%) Their return for the next 12 months will be higher than 9%. They just settled with provincial governments over the 2012 bribery scandals, though still have to settle federally. Excluding their highway 407 operation, their mulitple is less than 10X earnings. This should trade in the mid-$60s ($55 today).

PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick on May 15, 2017, Up 10%) They've had some good quarters and he expects the next one to be too. He sees another 10% return in the next 12 months. He likes it for its low Canadian exposure, becase he's worried about the Canadian consumer.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past Top Pick on May 15, 2017, Down 22%) He still holds it. All the bad news is in by now, so it can't get worse. Short-term, ENB's line 3 expansion's plan B has been approved but on June 26, ENB may get approval for it's preferred plan A route which will result in either $4 upside or $2 downside. Wait for an entry point. The current dividend yield of 6.6% is their highest ever.

COMMENT

Three months they stumbled on a Home Capital-like issue with their reporting. In one day, the stock fell from $60 to $55 and has drifted down futher because Canadian banks are out of favour. Under $50, this stock looks cheap. If you can wait a few quarters, this should rise 10%, and in a few years maybe return to the $60s.

HOLD

It's a decent long-term hold. A good operator. The debt-ridden Canadian consumer makes him nervous, so he's avoiding this space for now. As interest rates rise, consumers may spend less at Canadian Tire. The stock has been underperforming. There could be an entry point in the fall.

COMMENT

Market Outlook. Looking ahead for a positive return for the TSX for the year. 6-7% and half of that dividends so no enthusiastic. The economic background is positive. We haven’t even seen the economic impact of the tax cuts in the US. With the new depreciation rules – writing off everything – would be surprised to see growth below 4%. On NAFT he changes his mind from day to day on what is going to happen. But in North America things are OK. Europe is another story. More concerned about what is going on there. He wouldn’t be surprise if the whole Brexit s turned and the UK decides to stay.

DON'T BUY

Stay away of the industry. Too cyclical. The amazing thing is that it is trading at an unbelievable low multiple. It had a good run. Looks cheap but could be one of those traps.

DON'T BUY

He would stay away given all the problems that the company has. Finance minister is going to make announcements soon but could be disappointments. The yield is very attractive. Debt level high.

BUY

All Canadian banks are good value these days. But there are shorts south of the border. There is some risk in the mortgage portfolio. This one is not his favorite bank mainly because of its limited exposure to the US. Good yield. These are economy stocks. If you believe the economy is going to do OK, they are going to do just fine. Good investment.

DON'T BUY

Reasonably positive on the oils. Oil is going to stay in the $60 to $70 range. His concern is oil sands vs shale south of the border. Expensive sector of the market. Until the pipeline is not sorted out there is a big question mark. Good company. You get some of the downstream advantages.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Build buses in Winnipeg and the US. He watches this company. The product seems to be reaching al the US. A growth situation. Good quality.