Topics covered: The small size of the gold market, Stock recommendations, Replacement costs, New projects and discoveries, Multiples compression, M&A outlook, Labor problems, Investor interest in Canada and US, Impact of inflation and higher metal prices, Impact of hedge funds, Gold-euro relationship, Gold price outlook, Freefall of South African gold mines, Fabrication demand, Central bank behavior, Active dehedging programs
Topics covered: Team-based approach to managing portfolios, Strong balance sheets, Small cap value stocks, Regulatory transparency, Protect value in declining markets, Participate fully in strong markets, Net asset value, Management meetings, Liquidation value analysis, Limited debt, Investments in which the fees are tied to performance, Growth Prospects, fundamental strategy, Current valuation levels, Company dynamics, Bottom-up, Areas in the Far East, Ample cash reserves
Topics covered: Weakness of the US dollar, The risk/reward in terms of growth relative to valuation, The industrial and communications markets, The holiday season, PC and consumer end markets, NAND flash, Low inventory levels throughout the supply chain, Inventory risk, Inventory accumulation, High quality names, Faster than average revenue and profit growth, DRAMs, Companies with international operations, Companies being more competitive in foreign markets, Commodity memories, Benign overall pricing dynamics, A return to normal valuations
Topics covered: Womens wear, Weakness in consumer spending, Volatile stock prices for the footwear group, The holiday season, Substantial international exposure, Strong brands, Slowing trends in retail, Slowing growth, Pressure on apparel firms and retail partners, Positive longer-term opportunities, Long-term investors in this space, Future macro headwinds, Fundamentals
Topics covered: Weakening supply and demand fundamentals, The price of oil, Socially responsible principles of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Socially responsible portfolios, Principles and ethical values, Price manipulation, Possibility of a US recession, Faith-based investors, Alternative Energy
