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Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Karen is a stock market enthusiast focused on uncovering those stocks that she believes the market has mispriced. She does this through fundamental and quantitative analysis of companies and their industries, as well as a study of future opportunities and trends. She holds a Masters degree in Finance, the CFA designation, and has over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry. Having worked at a major pension fund, as well as two leading mutual fund firms as an analyst and portfolio manager, she has solid investing expertise which she aims to share with her readers.

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Ideas: How Can You Make $120 Per Month in 2022?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Are you a Motley Fool investor looking for passive income? Defensive stocks like Enbridge can set you up for sizable…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Plus More Growth Stocks Just Got Decimated

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Growth stocks like Shopify stock, BlackBerry, and Well Health are true long-term growth stocks. We have a good opportunity to…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: This High-Yield Stock Yields 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT is a safe and reliable high-yield stock to generate passive income for a rich and stress-free…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock: The Best Inflation Hedge for Passive Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With Barrick Gold and Agnico-Eagle gold stocks, you get an inflation hedge as well as dividend growth to protect and…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock: A Dividend Stock With a Bright Future

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a clear plan to transition to clean energy, Enbridge stock remains one of the best dividend stocks today and…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Bank Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TFSA investors can make use of their TFSA contribution limit by buying TD Bank stock and CIBC stock, which offer…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks Will Blow the Lights Out Next Quarter

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy, Peyto, and Tourmaline are posting soaring cash flows as oil and gas prices spike higher.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock: Hitting New Highs

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks like TD Bank are hitting new highs as they rack in strong profits amidst a strong Canadian banking…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock I’d Buy Before it Jumps to $200

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI is the top Canadian tech stock that's heading higher as it continues to grow by consolidating the fragmented IT…

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Energy Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best socks to buy right now include AltaGas stock, Cenovus stock. and Peyto stock. All are rising off the…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks I’m Never Selling

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The two top growth stocks are Ballard Power Systems stock and Blackberry stock - and both are on the cusp…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks That Pay Great Dividends

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top dividends stocks like Canadian Natural Resources, Enbridge, and Northwest Healthcare Properties are funding our way through retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Just Hiked Their Dividends by 20-25%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dividend stocks like Canadian Natural Resources and Sun Life Financial are dramatically increasing their dividends as business booms.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Here’s 1 Yielding 6% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As a defensive stock that has inflation protection and that's yielding 6%, Northwest Healthcare Properties is a top dividend stock.

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Investing

Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX): Rising From the Ashes

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex stock is rallying as this come-back stock is rising from the ashes. The pandemic is ending and attendance and…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Oil Prices Heading to $100?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil prices rise, energy stocks like Suncor Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, and Cenovus stocks are certainly top picks for…

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Investing

Ballard Power Stock (TSX:BLDP): A Top Millionaire Maker

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock is setting up for massive upside, as interest for fuel cell-powered vehicles continues to surge, making it…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock (TSX:ABX): Inflation Will Destroy Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks like Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle are about to break out as swiftly accelerating inflation is driving gold…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Utility Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Utility stocks Enbridge and TC Energy are great additions to any Motley Fool investor's portfolio for passive dividend income and…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Rising up to 525% in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The two Canadian stocks rallying hard in 2021 are energy stocks. This Motley Fool article discusses momentum stocks Baytex Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: A Must-Own Stock Yielding 5.5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock remains a top pick today for passive income. BCE's stock price should continue to steadily rise as Q3…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources Stock (TSX:CNQ): Don’t Miss Out on the Explosive Rally!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources' stock price is at all-time highs as it pumps out record amounts of cash flow and boosts…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Stock (TSX:CVE): Should You Buy After PHENOMENAL Q3 Results?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus stock has been rallying hard, as oil and gas prices and cash flows soar. This Motley Fool article takes…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: 1 Top Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With 48 consecutive years of dividend growth, Fortis stock is a Motley Fool recommended dividend stock to buy and hold…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Is Flying High: Should You Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock is rising as a recovery takes shape. Third-quarter results are encouraging, but the headwinds remain as fuel…

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Energy Stocks

Altagas Stock (TSX:ALA): Business Is Booming!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Motley Fool article discusses the rally in Altagas stock, and the fact that it remains undervalued as propane prices…

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Investing

Bombardier Stock (TSX:BBD.B): Should You Buy After Q3 Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Motley Fool article looks at how Bombardier stock is coming back in 2021, as the company escapes ruin and…

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Energy Stocks

Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Stock: Should You Buy After its Q3 Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Crescent Point Energy is making a comeback, with the same quality of assets but a stronger balance sheet and new…

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock (TSX:SU) Is Rallying 7%: What’s Up?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) stock price is on a tear: up 7% today and 40% year to date. With rapidly…

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Investing

TSX 60 Components Set to Report Earnings This Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Reporting season is heating up. Expect continued momentum for top TSX 60 components, including Fortis, Waste Connections, and Agnico-Eagle.

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB) Is up 13% in October

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Motley Fool article looks at why, beneath all the noise and despite its volatility, BlackBerry stock is an undervalued…

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Energy Stocks

3 Reopening Stocks to Buy in October

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The three reopening stocks to buy are Air Canada, Cineplex, and Suncor stock. All are set to benefit greatly from…

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Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock Rises After Strong Earnings Result

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CN Rail stock is up more than 5% today, as Q3 results beat expectations -- the business is booming today,…

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Energy Stocks

Why Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Is Soaring

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor stock and other energy stocks are rallying off of strong commodity prices. It's not too late to get exposure,…

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Tech Stocks

Why Facedrive Stock Fell 5% This Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Facedrive stock continues to suffer from meme stock status as well as its many internal issues such as insider selling.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock (TSX:SU): 3 Reasons to Buy in October

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor's stock price and other energy stocks are soaring, as rising oil and gas prices boost cash flows and create…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock (TSX:LSPD) Warning: 3 Reasons to Stay Away!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Lightspeed stock has been a huge success story. This Motley Fool article discusses why I believe it's due for a…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: This 1 Stock Is up 175% in 2021!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerplus is the undervalued energy stock with explosive growth ahead. Well-timed acquisitions have resulted in tremendous value creation.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Limit: 3 Dividend Stocks Yielding Up to 6.5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The TFSA contribution limit is increasing. Consider buying stocks like Enbridge for its yield and Fortis for its dividend growth…

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Energy Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now Are Top Energy Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top energy stocks such as Cenovus Energy, Peyto, and Tourmaline are benefiting from soaring oil and gas prices, creating shareholder…

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