Updating Potash Corp., Dundee Corp. and Suncor

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POTASH CORP. OF SASKATCHEWAN $45 (Toronto symbol POT; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Resources sector; Shares outstanding: 858.9 million; Market cap: $38.7 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.5; Dividend yield: 1.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.potashcorp.com) has gained roughly 17% since the middle of June 2012. That’s because hot, dry weather in the U.S. could reduce this year’s corn harvest. In response, farmers are applying more fertilizer to boost their crop yields. As well, corn needs more potash than other crops. The spike in demand has pushed up potash prices. Moreover, the long-term outlook for potash and other fertilizers remains bright, mainly due to rising demand for better food in fast-growing countries such as China, India and Brazil. Potash Corp. is a buy. DUNDEE CORP. $22 (Toronto symbol DC.A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Finance sector; Shares outstanding: 55.0 million; Market cap: $1.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.7; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.dundeecorp.com) is a holding company with subsidiaries in wealth management, real estate, resources and agriculture. In the three months…