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A Comment -- General Comments From an Expert
Market. Everyone recognizes that trade wars are extremely negative to global stock markets. We are seeing the impact as low bond yields as well. The impact of the trade wars has started and we will see it in the quarters to come. He has been avoiding cyclicals in the short term. He is staying away from everything that is economically sensitive. Energy producers and resources are not his bag.
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PARTIAL SELL
Fortis Inc.
It had a nice run on lower interest rates and the safe haven status. It is probably a better time to take some profits than to buy in. But don't get rid of all your utilities. This is a good time to take some money off the table.
electrical utilities
BUY
They announced last week another acquisition out of Scotland. They paid a fair multiple. It keeps their debt level at a reasonable level. This is a game changer that will see the stock rise substantially over the next few years.
Automotive
BUY

They are the meal kit market leaders in Canada. They have a 45% market share. He is a happy customer. They are providing a valuable service to consumers. They did a good job at execution. Their subscriber numbers are ahead of analysts' expectations. He thinks there is a lot of growth yet to come. They are spending a lot of money on marketing now but in a reasonable time they will turn a profit on the bottom line.

food processing
BUY
Velan Inc
They are probably the cheapest stock on the planet. Trades below liquidation levels. He does not understand why they are not buying back shares. They have been slow but are closing business areas that are losing money. Value is not being reflected in the market and management should do a better job of building shareholder value.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Savaria Corp
It is a core investment for him. They made a lot of acquisitions and ran into challenges, as is common. They have to beef up the executive team over time. The balance sheet is in very solid shape.
other services
HOLD
D-Box Technologies
They are involved in cinemas with seats that move as well as simulations with the military. The stock has never been lower and the results have never been better. He hopes this year there will be some catalyst to get the share price moving. There is a lot of value to this company that has not been reflected. He thinks the board should look at strategic alternatives.
Consumer Products
COMMENT

WSP Global is pretty much the gold standard. They are pretty much 100% consulting, whereas STN-T and SNC-T are not. He has shied away from the whole sector. The problem is the engineering and construction business, which he has never liked. Margins are razor thin. STN-T wants to get away from E&C. He would buy WSP-T on a correction. STN-T might be a buy at some other point. SNC-T he stays way from and has done so for many years.

contractors
COMMENT
WSP Global Inc.

WSP Global is pretty much the gold standard. They are pretty much 100% consulting, whereas STN-T and SNC-T are not. He has shied away from the whole sector. The problem is the engineering and construction business, which he has never liked. Margins are razor thin. STN-T wants to get away from E&C. He would buy WSP-T on a correction. STN-T might be a buy at some other point. SNC-T he stays way from and has done so for many years.

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
COMMENT
Stantec Inc

WSP Global is pretty much the gold standard. They are pretty much 100% consulting, whereas STN-T and SNC-T are not. He has shied away from the whole sector. The problem is the engineering and construction business, which he has never liked. Margins are razor thin. STN-T wants to get away from E&C. He would buy WSP-T on a correction. STN-T might be a buy at some other point. SNC-T he stays way from and has done so for many years.

consulting
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It has come down a bit and so might be a buy. They have done a tremendous job growing the business over the years in the face of intense competition. Management does not see a slowdown. They made an acquisition of a fashion business but there are some synergies. It is not expensive but you need to be aware of some of the risks.
specialty stores
BUY ON WEAKNESS
It has come down a bit and so might be a buy. They have done a tremendous job growing the business over the years in the face of intense competition. Management does not see a slowdown. They made an acquisition of a fashion business but there are some synergies. It is not expensive but you need to be aware of some of the risks.
specialty stores
BUY
Badger Daylighting
He really likes it and made a lot of money on it. He has trimmed a little. There is tremendous organic growth. They are trading at a reasonable valuation.
oil / gas
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jun 14/18, Down 65%) They have a great product and he still believes in it. The big disappointment was some delivery delays and some new orders took longer to get. Trade wars with China and 'Buy America' have hurt them. They should look at putting themselves into stronger hands. They have a good product and business model.
Transportation