RE: Talisman safer way to play nexen deal I agree with your opinion, NXY deal has more to lsoe than gain and Talisman is focused on shareholder value with the management change, so over time they will increase dividends and CF and will be a less risky company with new team.
I expect more sheeding of assets, and more focusing of assets and TLM will be more stable so I'm buying on that premise.
Of course if a deal comes along, I won't complain and I don't the the CND government will shed any tears either, so yes if Nexen deal approved with or without conditions, TLM s/b worth more just on that premise.
good deals today in the patch, but I have not bought any today.
DYODD