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There’s more upside yet in lumber stocks.

Back in early February, I posted an article suggesting Canadian lumber stocks were poised to perform.   I mentioned that I’d bought one myself – West Fraser Timber (cost $57.85) – which is now just above $70.  A 22% return over … Continue reading

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Why Europe needs America!

Being in a country like Canada, and being in the investment management business a very long time helps one have a broader perspective. In my experience (thirty years) global economic cycles tend to follow a pattern out of slumps: US … Continue reading

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Scorecard for Stock Markets, Economy & Financial Press

This quote is from my new book (available in bookstores but might have to order it, or you can get it online at Amazon): “The stock market will begin rising even before the economy has reached the bottom. I’ve mentioned … Continue reading

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