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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

TFSA Investors: How to Make $750 in Passive Income With Little Risk

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Inter Pipeline stock and Enbridge stock are top utility stocks to buy for your TFSA since they will give you…

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Energy Stocks

$5,000 Invested in This Top Stock in 2019 Would Be Worth $26,500 Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock remains a top stock for massive gains as it benefits from the world's embracing of fuel cells…

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Coronavirus

Why Bausch Health Stock (TSX:BHC) Is Rallying Almost 8%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Bausch Health Companies stock continues rallying as the company spins off of its eye heath business.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? These Stocks Could Double Your Money

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks Agnico-Eagle Mines, Barrick Gold, and Kirkland Lake Gold can double your money as the price of gold continues…

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Dividend Stocks

How Telus (TSX:T) Health Is Disrupting the Traditional Care Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus stock is a dividend stock that its poised for strong growth, as Telus Health continues to thrive in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: A Top Gold Stock to Buy for Dividend Growth and Safety

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines is the gold stock to buy as it prepares to significantly grow its dividend and as investors rush…

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Coronavirus

Why CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A) Stock Soared 10% Last Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group stock continues to soar after a long history of outperformance of its business and a certain uptick in…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Soared 10% This Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock continues its ascent this week, as second-quarter earnings reveal strong growth today with still more strong growth prospects…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Key Takeaways From AltaGas’s (TSX:ALA) Earnings Call

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AltaGas reported strong second-quarter earnings yesterday, with a booming midstream business making AltaGas stock a great opportunity for investors.

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Coronavirus

Why Investors Are Selling Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock falls again as its second quarter earnings result highlights the structural changes in the airline industry that…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Fortis (TSX:FTS) Earnings Numbers You Shouldn’t Miss

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis earnings once again show us the value of this defensive stock, as earnings rise, liquidity remains strong, and the…

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Energy Stocks

What Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Has to Say About Energy Industry Fundamentals

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock is a low-risk energy stock to buy to participate in the strong long-term fundamentals of the oil and…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Earnings Preview

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis and Enbridge earnings results this week are expected to to show the resiliency and defensive attributes of these top…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Surprised the Market Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian National Railway stock rallies as its second quarter earnings result demonstrates continued record operational excellence.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks Reporting Next Week: What to Expect

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Expect some buying opportunities in three top stocks as Canadian National Railway stock, Cenovus Energy stock, and Loblaw stock report…

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Bank Stocks

Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock (TSX:TD) As the Unemployment Rate Improves

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Canadian unemployment rate has inched upward in June, boosting confidence in bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank stock,

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Coronavirus

Would Warren Buffett Buy Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock is a highly uncertain gamble, as the world faces unprecedented struggles. Here is why I don't think…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Telecom Stocks to Buy for Yields of up to 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock and Telus stock are the two top telecom stocks to buy, as a recent market moves and economic…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bank Stocks to Buy That Are Yielding Over 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock and Bank of Nova Scotia stock are two bank stocks to buy that can…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) a Buy Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and the economic environment remains difficult, choose gold stock Agnico-Eagle Mines instead of Air Canada…

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Energy Stocks

These 2 Warren Buffett Quotes Apply Perfectly to These 2 Top Energy Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Read on to see why I think that energy stocks Canadian Natural Resources and Cenovus Energy pass the Warren Buffett…

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Investing

2 Retail Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama and Loblaw are the two retail stocks to buy that are solid defensive holdings and that will continue to…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Gives Canadian Energy Stocks a Boost

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett's $10 billion energy infrastructure purchase will breathe new life into Canadian energy stocks like Enbridge stock and TC…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: This Top Stock to Buy Is Soaring Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock is the top-performing stock that is soaring to new heights, as it benefits from rising fuel cell…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Utility Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here is why Enbridge stock, Fortis stock, and AltaGas stock are my three top defensive utility stocks to buy now.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) Is Soaring 19% in June

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock soars in June as the company inks partnerships with Facebook and WalMart, increasing its foothold in the e-commerce…

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Tech Stocks

Ballard Power (TSX:BLDP) Joins Shopify (TSX:SHOP) as a Top-Performing TSX Stock in 2020

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock has been a top-performing TSX stock again in 2020. Will it beat Shopify stock's performance going forward?

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Bank Stocks

Attention Investors: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Is Yielding Over 6%!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is the bank stock that has the highest dividend yield, with a strong well-capitalized balance…

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Energy Stocks

Investor Alert: This Energy Stock Is Yielding Over 7%!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock is a quality energy stock that provides investors with a generous dividend yield and significant upside.

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Bank Stocks

Investor Alert: This Bank Stock Is Trading Below Book Value!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Montreal stock is a quality bank stock that is trading below book value, and that offers investors a…

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Dividend Stocks

$500 Invested in Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock at the Start of 2020 Would Be Worth This Much Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis stock has a strong history of providing investors with steady returns, and this has enabled it to outperform so…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): The Future of Air Travel Is Here

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has plummeted, as air travel has disappeared, but there are a few bright spots in all this…

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Dividend Stocks

Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming: Buy Telus (TSX:T) Stock to Get Ready

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 5% dividend yield, telecommunications giant Telus is a top defensive stock to shelter you from the upcoming market…

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Coronavirus

3 Reasons to Buy Bausch Health (TSX:BHC) Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health stock continues to drive product approvals and debt reduction and is armed with a strong portfolio of health…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Quotes Investors Should Hear

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge quotes that demonstrate the industry's growth and the company's resiliency as it invests in the future, renewable energy.

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Investing

The Most Insightful Comments From Dollarama’s (TSX:DOL) Conference Call

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama's earnings conference call highlights the company's role as a good corporate citizen and its strong operating practices.

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Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock Is Up 102% in June

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy stock soars as oil prices recover and as the company benefits from its diversified asset base, hedges, and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Insurance Stocks Yielding Over 4%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SunLife stock provides investors with a 4.3% yield while Manulife stock yields an even better 6%, making these insurance stocks…

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Bank Stocks

2 Bank Stocks Trading Below Book Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Laurentian Bank and Bank of Montreal are both trading below book value, only one of these stocks is strong…

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Tech Stocks

Investing in BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Could Triple Your Money

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Trading just over book value, Blackberry stock has big upside as the company's cybersecurity and connected cars businesses have strong…

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