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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

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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Energy Stocks

Tesla Stock 2.0: This Growth Stock Could Produce 10x Returns

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As we all know, Tesla's stock price has skyrocketed over the last few years. Could Ballard Power stock be the…

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Dividend Stocks

Hot Stocks to Buy in October

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard and Enbridge are among the three dividend, growth hot stocks to watch. This Motley Fool article explains why.

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Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Have Hiked Their Dividends for More Than 40 Consecutive Years

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Two of the best dividend stocks in Canada -- Fortis and Canadian Utilities -- are poised to continue their yearly…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 of the Best TSX Stocks for Explosive Dividend Growth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Motley Fool article explains why TSX stocks like Altagas, Labrador Royalty, and Tourmaline are the best dividend stocks for…

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Investing

Why Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) Stock Is Down More Than 25% in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why is Goodfood Market’s stock price languishing now?

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Coronavirus

Cineplex Stock Is up More Than 45% in 2021: Is it Still a Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The end of the coronavirus pandemic is near. Soaring attendance at Cineplex foreshadows a very strong year for Cineplex stock.

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Has Soared 37% in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

What's behind BlackBerry's stock price action in 2021? This Motley Fool article explores why BlackBerry has soared and what to…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock (TSX:LSPD): Should You Buy on Weakness?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Lightspeed stock is in the midst of a takedown. As short-sellers cause carnage, what is the best move for Motley…

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Energy Stocks

Why Cenovus Energy Stock Rose 22% in September

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy stock soared in September, as oil and gas prices rose on higher demand combined with lower supply --…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Plus 2 Other Top Stocks for Passive Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock is just one of my top passive-income ideas that Motley Fool investors should consider for income streams for…

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Investing

Value Stocks: Why SNC Lavalin Is up 70% in 2021!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SNC Lavalin stock has a volatile history. As this fades into the background, we're left with a value stock riding…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock: The Top Energy Stock to Buy Today!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Motley Fool article talks about why Enbridge stock is a top energy stock to buy today to participate in…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock: Is Canada’s Top Bank Stock Destined to Fall?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Motley Fool investors should wait to buy TD Bank and Royal Bank stock: buy on weakness to maximize…

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Investing

Safe Stocks to Buy As Bitcoin Stumbles and Evergrande Jitters Escalate

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As Bitcoin plunges and the Evergrande crisis looms, Motley Fool investors should consider safe stocks such as Barrick Gold stock.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy Stock (TSX:SU): A Future Clean Energy Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy's stock price has big upside as the company slowly transforms into a clean energy stock, powering our lives…

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Energy Stocks

Evergrande Jitters? 3 Natural Gas Stocks to Buy for Explosive Growth!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Despite the Evergrande troubles, this Motley Fool article explains why natural gas stocks like Tourmaline and Peyto have explosive upside.

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Tech Stocks

Facedrive Stock Sinks While BlackBerry Soars Over 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Motley Fool investors should be wary of Facedrive stock. Consider BlackBerry stock instead as it rallies off better-than-expected Q2 results.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks Are Rising Fast: Buy These 3 for Explosive Returns!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus Energy, and Peyto Exploration are all energy stocks that are booming as commodity prices soar.

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Energy Stocks

China Is Stumbling: Implications for Natural Gas Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Real estate developer Evergrande may trigger problems in China, but natural gas stocks like Peyto and Cenovus will weather the…

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