So which would you like first?
Lets start Bad:
MKP has lost status as a marginable security effective end of this month. I don't know why this has happened, might be something to do with Volume, Market Cap or anouther metric, we have seen a drop in volume and price since the last release of this list (altho the rights offer was after the November 4th announcement so that should have added to the Market Cap), I don't remember when it was added previously but I don't think it was that long ago. Really this only effects people holding it in a taxable margin account and those who use margin which I'm sure isn't that many. Unfortunately I was making a plan of adding a chunk for the margin and payout in my taxable margin account as I currently hold in my TFSA, I still may and just accept it as a payout machine. But due to this news we may see some higher than average volume late in the month which will coincide with earnings.
The Good news:
Management somewhat hinted a few months ago at dividend increase and maybe a special payout in the near future, well with the quarterly coming end of the month, we are in a window for news reports related to that which would more than out weigh the negative effects talked about above. I expect a solid earnings announcement, but I'm not gonna get ahead of myself and say that I'm expecting both or either of these things. We are still 3 cents below a previous payout level. If a special is announced it would be interesting to see if it's cash or more shares again.
Just thought I'd throw out a couple things that may create some increased volume over the next few weeks.