Capitalism: A Love Story

I am not a big fan of Moore's work having had enough of his style after seeing "Roger And Me" twenty years ago. But I knew I would have to talk about the movie given my take on capitalism so as I learned as a Boy Scout in Troop One I wanted to be prepared. Read Article

Investor Know Thyself

Before you make any decisions on where to investment your nest egg ask yourself are you prepared to take on greater risk for potential greater reward. Read Article

Investing In Thanks For Dads

Fathers are the economic engines of our capitalist democracy and on this day they deserve our thanks, respect, and gratitude. Read Article

Lifting The Risk Bar

I have said many times that the only senior who should be invested in stocks is Warren Buffet. Read Article

Negotiate Negotiate Negotiate

I recently had to face a hard dilemma that involved my 6 year old daughter Madeline. Read Article

Tax Free Savings Account Too Good To Pass Up

I know its hard to believe but the Tax Free Savings Accounts that came into being in January are not too good to be true they are too good to be missed! Read Article

Commentary

The real meaning of EWWW

June 24 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

Can't wait for the class action law suits from the elderly and infirmed!

Jack’s Lemonade Stand 2010

May 25 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

  Hello my friends, May friend Jack, the seven year old who has helped raise over $150,000 for the SickKids Hospital that serves the Greater Toronto Area is holding his 4th annual Lemonade Stand this Saturday May 29th in Oakville, Ontario.      If you are in the area please drop by or please use the links from the site

Sheridan Student Awards

May 7 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

I will be hosting the Student Awards at Sheridan this month. The future is in good hands!   http://brieflyspeakingbiz.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/lou-schizas-set-to-host-sheridan-school-of-business-academic-awards-event/

Mother’s Day Spending

May 5 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

Be generous when you are thinking about your mother this year.

The law of unintended consequences

May 4 2010 – Read Article2 comments

Hello my friends,   There has been a lot of  commentary about the environmental consequences of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The media always carries sad pictures of oil soaked wild life with the stories. What gets missed in the coverage of the spill is that all human endeavors generate some negatives.  Here’s an example of

Latest Research

Agrium Inc. in a period of seasonal strength

Jul 30 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

The shares of AGU are doing what you would like them to do an over the next six months you will have the opportunity to make a profit. From here it looks like a run to $75.00 before you hit resistance.

Zarlink Semiconductors Could Run to $2.50

Jul 28 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

If ZL can breakthrough $1.95 convincingly it will have an easy run to $2.50 where it will meet much stronger resistance.

Royal Dutch Shell – nice dividend but range bound

Jul 21 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

The best outcome for RDS is for a steady rise in the price of oil and natural gas.

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Anticipating a bottom on TM

Feb 21 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

When I look at a chart like this I have to admit that they are not my favorite. The stock isn't going up, its trading below its 50 and 200 day moving averages and the uptrend is broken.


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Economics

How Low And How Long Can It Go?

Jan 19, 2009 – Read Article

I think that your variable rate call on your mortgage is good for the one year period you asked about. But keep in mind that the trend is your friend till it ends!

Consumer

New Sheriff arrives at Biovail

Jul 7, 2010 – Read Article

Looking at the value of the stock since the announcement of the merger with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX TSX) I think the short term good news is already baked into this pie and its about execution of their plan as we go forward.

Financial Services

Spotlight on Sprott

May 28, 2010 – Read Article

SII is having trouble holding onto support so you want to seriously consider how you approach the opportunity. SCP could remount a test of its previous high of $5.00 but it has to get through resistance at $4.50 to do that.

Education

Get paid to ride

Mar 15, 2010 – Read Article

Given the generous dividend, in addition to an unbroken uptrend and a golden cross STB is providing ample evidence of a stock that has more to give.

Investment Strategies

HudBay has more downside potential

May 12, 2010 – Read Article

I agree with you that HBM has potential as a short but make sure to take some target practice before you strap on the six gun and head out to the gun fight.

Technology

Zarlink Semiconductors Could Run to $2.50

Jul 28, 2010 – Read Article

If ZL can breakthrough $1.95 convincingly it will have an easy run to $2.50 where it will meet much stronger resistance.

Taxes

Flow Through Shares

May 6, 2009 – Read Article

After the RRSP, flow through shares are the last bastion of tax avoidance in Canada. They are part of the tax code and as long as the company issuing them is in compliance with the statutes you will not have to fight a rear guard action with CCRA.

Life

Look before you leap

Apr 16, 2010 – Read Article

The idea of a company that can produce solar panel quality silicon is great but the idea is no longer validated by the charts.

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