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| DON'T BUY | Connacher Oil and Gas | CLL-T | 0.390 | Drilling results at the beginning of the year were poor. The production forecasts were too high. Also accumulated a fair amount of debt. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| BUY | Encana Corp | ECA-T | 56.420 | Doesn't feel oil/gas stocks are reflecting the true price of oil. Likes their focus on North American gas. Have been very aggressive. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| TOP PICK | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 11.490 | Although it doesn't have any production at the moment, it has had an incredibly successful drilling program. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| BUY | Gentry Resources Ltd | GNY-T | 2.200 | Does not cover the stock. They have been growing production. Stock has been flat for the first half of the year but is beginning to pick up. Has expanded into a full cycle exploration company and have several successful areas. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 37.450 | Exposed to huge gas reserves on the East Coast of India where demand for energy is extremely strong. Good price. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| WEAK BUY | Canadian Superior Energy Inc | SNG-T (Dead) | 1.980 | Had some problems on the East Coast of Canada. Have attractive acreage and potential but at the moment, there is new management and this might be a buying opportunity. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| BUY | Western Oil Sands Inc. | WTO-T | 33.110 | Likes the oil sands for the long term. Good management. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| BUY | Oilexco Inc | OIL-X | 3.030 | The last well that they drilled tested 3 1/2 thousand barrels. Indications from the company is that they can have 30 to 40 million barrels in the one area. Very volatile, but worth a buy. | 2004-08-05 | ||
| BUY | Antrim Energy | AEN-T | 1.000 | Have just announced that they have hired a rig and will drill their Western Australia offshore properties. A good speculation. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| TOP PICK | Centurion Energy International | CUX-T | 3.150 | Good management. The drilling program of 23 wells over the next 1 1/2 years is driving this stock. The risk/reward is compelling. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| HOLD | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 9.440 | Has no production. Operates in Algeria. Has gone up because of expectations of good news in the first two weeks of May. May be too late to get in on the action. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| BUY | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 38.000 | A terrific story. They have a portfolio of tremendous opportunities. Besides their Indian properties they also have Bangladesh. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| WAIT | Canadian Superior Energy Inc | SNG-T (Dead) | 1.570 | East Coast well had disappointing results. Has some exciting leases off Trinidad which will probably be focused on more. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| BUY | Pan Ocean Energy Corp Ltd (B) | POC.B-T | 12.150 | Recently announced a good looking discovery off West Africa and their production is growing. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| TOP PICK | DynaMotive Energy Systems Corpo | DYMTE-Q2 | 0.580 | Just got a contract to produce Bio oil from waste biomass. Has the process that can convert 100 tons of dry sawdust to 70 tons of Bio oil. | 2004-04-26 | ||
| WEAK BUY | Compton Petroleum | CMT-T | 6.730 | Could be called large cap. Significant production. Increasing their gas. | 2004-01-28 | ||
| BUY | Gentry Resources Ltd | GNY-T | 2.140 | HAs begun to reflect its potential. Some upside. Good bet | 2004-01-28 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 32.700 | Buy now, and be infront of the wave. Has huge reserves. Stock will move higher. | 2004-01-28 | ||
| TOP PICK | Purcell Energy | PEL-T | 2.700 | Hugely undervalues on price to cash flow basis. Disappointed in the past. | 2004-01-28 | ||
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| TOP PICK | Oilexco Inc | OIL-X | 2.700 | Found oil. Up to 70 million barrels. Up to $15-16 per share on NAV basis | 2004-01-28 | ||
| WEAK BUY | A Comment -- General Comments From an Expert | A Commentary | 8.300 | Very bullish. Like its leverage. | 2004-01-28 | ||
| BUY | Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. | BXE-T | 1.720 | Been growing very rapidly. Not a lot of upside. Continue drilling. | 2004-01-28 | ||
| WAIT | Antrim Energy | AEN-T | 1.100 | The next big upside will come from prospects off the coast of Northwest Australia. Had a dry hole in a high potential well in Tunisia. Wait for announcements on potential drilling dates. Have strong prospects. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| BUY | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 4.720 | Just completed a successful financing for $40 million, which puts them into a strong negotiating position. Look for run-up in the stock closed at two the drilling date. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| TOP PICK | Hydrogenics Corp | HYG-T | 7.610 | This is one of the concept stocks you should hold in an energy portfolio towards the future. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 30.700 | Has been given approval for two gas fields by Bangladesh. Have an exploration block that’s in the middle of these two gas fields. A lot of upside potential. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| WAIT | Nexen Inc | NXY-T | 36.730 | Growing production. A major player in the coal bed methane plays in Alberta. There are others more compelling at this time. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| DON'T BUY | Suncor Energy Inc | SU-T | 26.920 | Product is denominated in US dollars. This will affect their cash flow. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| TOP PICK | A Comment -- General Comments From an Expert | A Commentary | 7.070 | Thinks it's on the verge of turning itself around. Has suffered from slow production growth. Expecting daily production to increase from 7200 barrels of oil to 9000 next year. 78% leveraged to gas. Has long reserve life. | 2003-10-27 | ||
| BUY | Centurion Energy International | CUX-T | 1.760 | With Continental Europe importing a laudable oil, this would be a good time to buy. Has had a pretty big run. | 2003-09-22 | ||
| BUY | Encana Corp | ECA-T | 48.200 | Has a lot of good properties including one of the biggest oil discoveries in the last 10 years in the North Sea. A must-have stock. | 2003-09-22 | ||
| BUY | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 4.370 | Has done very well. As continued to prove up its reserves on one of its blocks In Algeria. | 2003-09-22 | ||
| TOP PICK | Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. | BXE-T | 1.180 | Have very little debt. An exciting exploration program. 3500 barrels a day. Thought of as a heavy oil company, but is actually 60% gas. Trading at low multiples. | 2003-09-22 | ||
| BUY | Acclaim Energy Trust | AE.UN-T (Dead) | 4.160 | Fast growing. Weighted to gas. Distribution is currently about 16% and tax exempt for 2003. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| BUY | Clean Power Income Fund | CLE.UN-T | 9.250 | 10% yield. Stable credit rating. Generates profits. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| BUY | Compton Petroleum | CMT-T | 5.710 | Could be a takeover. Significant reserves. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| BUY | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 2.480 | They have a significant gas find. May take 6 months to get shipping arranged. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| TOP PICK | Gentry Resources Ltd | GNY-T | 1.390 | Steady but unspectacular growth. Large gas discovery held up by objections which he expects will be cleared up in July or August. A good price. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 26.670 | Keeps coming out with really exciting news on gas finds. | 2003-05-14 | ||
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| HOLD | Southwestern Resources | SWG-T | 8.500 | Took a beating on gold grading samples. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| TOP PICK | Tusk Energy | TSK-T | 3.270 | Has grown production. Making an acquisition of Sunfire. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| BUY | Trans Canada Corp | TRP-T | 23.120 | Steady income. Making good acquisitions for future interests. Good long term hold. | 2003-05-14 | ||
| HOLD | Compton Petroleum | CMT-T | 4.900 | Frustrated by their inability to getting their gas reserves into production. Good management. | 2003-03-27 | ||
| TOP PICK | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 2.830 | Just came through with a large gas find and future reserves look very strong. | 2003-03-27 | ||
| BUY | Hydrogenics Corp | HYG-T | 6.030 | Just made a new, good acquisition, but will not be profitable until 2006. | 2003-03-27 | ||
| BUY | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 24.000 | Was a top pick and still likes. Political problems have been overstated. Has excellent properties. | 2003-03-27 | ||
| BUY | Precision Drilling | PD-T | 48.790 | Sees a good future for it. High oil prices should encourage oil companies to drill more. | 2003-03-27 | ||
| BUY | Acclaim Energy Trust | AE.UN-T (Dead) | 3.990 | Made 2 major acquisitions which will be good long term. Good yield. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY | Antrim Energy | AEN-T | 1.250 | Speculative. Major prospects on global drilling. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY | Compton Petroleum | CMT-T | 4.850 | Production hasn't grown as fast as expected. They have two strong plays south of Calgary, but facilities arelimited in the area. The stock should go higher. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY | Canadian Natural Rsrcs | CNQ-T | 46.600 | In a very volatile period. Undervalued. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY on WEAKNESS | Canadian Oil Sands | COS-T | 37.400 | A good trust. Long reserve life. After 2007 this trust should generate huge revenues. When oil prices drop, this stock price will also drop and this would be the time to buy. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| TOP PICK | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 2.430 | Has good production in Algeria. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| PAST TOP PICK | Gentry Resources Ltd | GNY-T | 1.400 | (Was a top pick on Oct 8. Up 5.5%.) Still likes. Expect increased production in 1st quarter. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 25.460 | Has discovered big reserves in India and sees a major growth story. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY | Canadian Superior Energy Inc | SNG-T (Dead) | 1.550 | Good properties on the east coast. Some risks re exploration. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| WEAK BUY | Suncor Energy Inc | SU-T | 24.000 | Working on getting production costs down. Higher gas prices makes this difficult. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| TOP PICK | Southwestern Resources | SWG-T | 14.300 | Has a good opportunity to become one of the biggest mineral discoveries in the last decade. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY | Talisman Energy | TLM-T | 55.280 | Expects Sudan deal will go through. A good price. | 2003-01-08 | ||
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| BUY | Trans Canada Corp | TRP-T | 22.340 | Should continue to benefit from high gas prices. | 2003-01-08 | ||
| BUY | Acclaim Energy Trust | AE.UN-T (Dead) | 3.750 | Takeover of Elk Point should be very good. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| TOP PICK | Antrim Energy | AEN-T | 1.000 | Good property. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| BUY | Canadian Natural Rsrcs | CNQ-T | 42.500 | Trades at low multiples. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| BUY | Encana Corp | ECA-T | 43.550 | Likes their gas exposure. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| TOP PICK | First Calgary Petroleums | FCP-T | 1.900 | Good properties. Volatile. High Risk/ High Reward. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 23.500 | Has a good prospect in a new drilling area. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| STRONG BUY | Tusk Energy | TSK-T | 2.270 | Excellent potential. Undervalued. Good discovery. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| BUY | Western Oil Sands Inc. | WTO-T | 21.990 | Long reserve life. Could become a trust. | 2002-12-04 | ||
| BUY | Centurion Energy International | CUX-T | 8.920 | Good assets and gas weighted. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| STRONG BUY | Encana Corp | ECA-T | 43.810 | Was a top pick on Aug 27. Still likes. Good projects. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| WAIT | El Paso Corp | EP-N | 7.330 | US regulators are guestioning energy trading stocks which is having an effect. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| TOP PICK | Gentry Resources Ltd | GNY-T | 1.310 | Steady grower over 5 years. Good productions. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| TOP PICK | Niko Resources | NKO-T | 20.950 | 10% interest in Reliance. Good assets. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| DON'T BUY | Prime West Energy Trust | PWI.UN-T | 26.240 | One of the weaker trusts over the last 5 years. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| DON'T BUY | Exxon Mobil | XOM-N | 33.230 | Integrateds are dropping. Margins are thin. | 2002-10-29 | ||
| BUY | Acclaim Energy Trust | AE.UN-T (Dead) | 4.000 | Their deal with Ketch was good. Has good tax deferred benefits. Large amount of undeveloped land. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| BUY | Compton Petroleum | CMT-T | 3.830 | Stable. Good production growth. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| HOLD | Canadian Natural Rsrcs | CNQ-T | 46.850 | Long term outlook is good. Well balanced. Well managed. Not a screaming buy. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| PAST TOP PICK | Encana Corp | ECA-T | 45.140 | (Was a top pick on June 13. Up 2%.) Still likes. Has good exposure to the gas sector. | 2002-10-08 | ||
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| DON'T BUY | El Paso Corp | EP-N | 5.450 | Too many problems at this time. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| TOP PICK | Gentry Resources Ltd | GNY-T | 1.290 | Has good production and has made some good discoveries. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| PAST TOP PICK | Stuart Energy Systems | HHO-T | 2.000 | (Was a top pick on June 13. Down 61%.) Still likes. Trading at less than 50% of its cash value. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| DON'T BUY | Husky Energy | HSE-T | 16.570 | Could be acquired, but not a screaming buy. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| WAIT | Petro-Canada | PCA-T | 45.150 | With the good acquisition and higher oil prices, the cash flow has gone up. Oil prices could drop. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| HOLD | PetroKazakhstan Inc | PKZ-T | 14.990 | Speculative. Production forcasts were overstated. Probably a take out candidate. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| PAST TOP PICK | Canadian Superior Energy Inc | SNG-T (Dead) | 1.150 | (Was a top pick on June 13. Down 55%.) Was a speculative pick. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| BUY | Suncor Energy Inc | SU-T | 24.200 | Good production growth. Kyoto could be a problem. Had cost over runs. Good long term. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| WEAK BUY | Tiverton Petroleums | TIV-T | 0.220 | Not a lot of institutional interest. Production is growing. Will take a while. Reasonable. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| BUY | Tusk Energy | TSK-T | 1.570 | Made a good joint venture with Alberta native bands. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| BUY | Talisman Energy | TLM-T | 53.500 | Likes the growth and their broad exposure to both oil and gas. A good price. | 2002-10-08 | ||
| TOP PICK | Canadian Oil Sands | COS-T | 39.446 | Expects distribution to grow. Expects oil prices to take a drop, so buy this stock on dips. | 2002-08-27 | ||
| TOP PICK | Encana Corp | ECA-T | 47.450 | Dominant position in oil/gas in North America. Excellent assets. | 2002-08-27 | ||
| DON'T BUY | Husky Energy | HSE-T | 16.280 | Has some structural disadvantages, such as not enough refining production. | 2002-08-27 | ||
| DON'T BUY | Purcell Energy | PEL-T | 2.150 | Has grown rapidly, but will have to prove themselves. | 2002-08-27 | ||
| DON'T BUY | PetroKazakhstan Inc | PKZ-T | 15.550 | Has political risks in some of their properties. | 2002-08-27 | ||
| WAIT | Canadian Superior Energy Inc | SNG-T (Dead) | 2.000 | Good mix of properties. Wait for a few more plays. | 2002-08-27 |
