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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.

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Dividend Stocks

Telus (TSX:T) Stock: 3 Reasons to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus's stock price has soared in recent years, as it has outperformed on May metrics, but there are still plenty…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Is a Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy stock has many doubters. But the Husky acquisition coupled with rising commodity prices are creating a perfect storm…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Is a Stock to Buy Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor's stock price is soaring, as this energy company continues to thrive against the odds. Recent Q1 results highlight Suncor's…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock: A Preview to Strong Earnings for the Sector

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy stock just reported a fantastic earnings result and a very bullish five-year outlook.

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Coronavirus

2 Top Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy in May

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the economy recovers, will inflation rear its ugly head? Buy top Canadian gold stocks like Barrick Gold for protection…

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Stock: A Top Dividend Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AltaGas is a top dividend stock today for its mix of a strong growth in its midstream segment and stable…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Read on to see why the best Canadian dividend stocks are none other than BCE, Enbridge, and Northwest Healthcare Properties…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Is Soaring Over 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock rallies big off another strong quarter with revenue and earnings blowing past expectations once again as e-commerce soars.

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 Will End: The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CN Rail and Cineplex stock are both set up for significant rallies when the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end,…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock (TSX:TD): A Top Bank Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank stock and Royal Bank are the two highest quality Canadian banks stocks to buy now - and they…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Stock (TSX:SU): A Bargain Stock to Buy!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor stock and Canadian Natural Resources stock are both bargain stocks that should benefit from growing energy demand.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) vs. Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX)

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada's stock price and Cineplex's stock price may soar once the pandemic eases, but one of them has a…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock: Earnings Next Week!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock remains one of the best stocks to buy today. With a yield of 6% and a resilient business,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock: The Future Cannabis King?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aphria is a cannabis stock whose price is undervalued versus its peers, but recent acquisitions should close this gap and…

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Coronavirus

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock: Your Pandemic Retail Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama reported solid quarterly earnings, despite the pandemic, but will upcoming cost-inflation pressures stop the stock's upward climb?

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Tech Stocks

Why Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Down 10% Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry's stock price plunged on Q4 earnings results, which disappoint on revenue growth and highlight more short-term pain ahead.

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Investing

Top Stock to Buy in April

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health Technologies stock is a top stock to buy in April as it continues to transform the healthcare industry…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Many of us at Motley Fool Canada agree that two of the best stocks to buy right now are tech…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) vs Lightspeed Stock (TSX:LSPD): Which Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock and Lightspeed POS stock fall over 20% from 2021 highs as valuations got ahead of fundamentals. Let's uncover…

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Tech Stocks

Gamestop (TSX:GME) Stock: Why it’s up 1,000% in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

GameStop stock has been on the ride of its life. But at this point, it's heading for a fall. Buy…

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Coronavirus

Why Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Isn’t Returning to $50 Anytime Soon

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has more than doubled from 2020 lows, but too many structural problems still exist. Air Canada's stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy in March

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top dividend stocks to buy like BCE, TD Bank, and Fortis stock are stocks to own in 2021 for income,…

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Energy Stocks

Another Tesla Stock: Why This Canadian EV Stock Is a Buy!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tesla's stock price rise made it a star performer, Ballard Power stock will follow in its footsteps, as this EV…

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock a Buy at $13?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry's stock price should benefit from its leadership in machine-to-machine connectivity and cybersecurity. Is it the right time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Market Correction 101: 3 Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge, Fortis, and AltaGas are all stocks to buy to protect your portfolio in a market correction that seems increasingly…

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Energy Stocks

Natural Gas Price Soars: 2 Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto and Birchcliff Energy are natural gas stocks that are undervalued, but heading way higher at a rapid speed as…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks are rallying, as oil prices soar on improving fundamentals. Stocks like Suncor and Canadian Natural Resources are up…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Down 30%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify's stock price has begun its free fall after outperforming for years in a welcomed re-adjusting of valuation and expectations.

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Natural Resources Stock (TSX:CNQ) Is up 26%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stock Canadian Natural Resources surges as soaring oil and gas prices mean massive cash flows for CNQ and its…

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Energy Stocks

GameStop (NYSE:GME) Stock: Buy This Energy Stock Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

GameStop stock has lost touch with fundamentals. Buy energy stock Canadian Natural Resources instead for exposure to improving energy fundamentals.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Pales in Comparison to This Fuel Cell Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada's stock price continues to suffer from an industry in tatters, but Ballard Power stock has fuel cell growth…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stocks 101: Why You Should Buy Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks like Royal Bank and TD Bank stocks continue to be attractive buys for dividend income that's resilient, safe,…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) Stock: Buy, Hold, or Sell After Q1 Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Royal Bank is firing on all cylinders, with strong growth in all of its businesses sending its stock price higher.…

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Investing

Stocks to Buy Now: This One Is up Over 45% !

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health stock is a solid buy today as it aims to create significant shareholder value - a concept that…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Buy These Gold Stocks Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bitcoin is clearly having its day again. But I'd pass on this speculation in favour of dividend-paying gold stocks like…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stocks Post Solid Q1 Earnings

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal are rallying, as the banks see a return to pre-pandemic…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Buying top dividend stocks such as Altagas and BCE stock will provide stable, reliable income, and a guaranteed annual return…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock: Down 34%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis are famously volatile, but quarterly results show that the road to profitability is long.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks to buy right now for your RRSP are two defensive dividend stocks with very generous and secure…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) Falls on 2021 Outlook

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock just completed a record year. But as 2021 sees a return to "normal", Shopify's sales growth and valuations…

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