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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

Can Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Stock Double Your Money?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) stock can easily double, as the company focuses on deploying its free cash flow to drive…

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Energy Stocks

Why Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG) Stock Rose 34.8% in September

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG) (NYSE:CPG) stock surges on further asset sales driving debt reduction, higher per barrel returns, and…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy in a Market Crash

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) provide shelter from a market crash, with attractive dividend yields and economically…

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Rise to Triple Digits in 2020?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock has fallen 57% from its highs, as earnings continue to disappoint and growth spending remains…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) Should Be in Your Investment Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B) (NYSE:TECK) has many catalysts that should take the stock higher, including dividend growth and growth projects.

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Tech Stocks

Is Blackberry (TSX:BB) Stock a Buy Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) remains confident in its transformation strategy. Should we, as well?

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Defensive Stock Belongs in Your TFSA Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong production growth, upcoming dividend increases, and rapid free cash flow growth all make Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM) (NYSE:AEM)…

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Investing

Retreat to Safety and Buy These 2 Top Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) and George Weston Ltd. (TSX:WN) offer investors steady, stable defensive stocks to protect our portfolios…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ): A Top Energy Stock to Buy and Forget

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) is an undervalued energy stock to buy as CNQ drives tremendous shareholder value today…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Diversify Your Portfolio With This 4.8% Yielding REIT

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dream Global REIT (TSX:DRG.UN) is a top quality REIT that offers RRSP investors diversification into strong European economies.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why You Should Buy the Dips in Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) (NYSE:GOLD) stock has come a long way and has emerged a stronger, more financially sound company,…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Has More Than 50% Upside!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is benefiting from diversification and exposure to strong oil prices, resulting in a continued reduction in…

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Dividend Stocks

TC Energy (TSX:TRP): The Number 1 Dividend Stock to Buy to Safely Make You Rich

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) is a safe and defensive dividend stock that offers investors a 4.4% dividend yield, and an…

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA): A Top Dividend Stock That Remains Oversold Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) offers investors a more than 5% dividend yield, a stable cash flow profile, and upside from its…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Attractive Canadian Dividend Stocks to Start Your TFSA Retirement Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Yielding 8.4% and 6.82% respectively, Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are great additions for TFSA…

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Dividend Stocks

An Oversold Energy Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) has become a cash flow machine with a 15% free cash flow yield and an oversold…

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Dividend Stocks

A Top Stock Pick for 2020

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) has proved itself a force to be reckoned with, and as cash flow and dividend growth…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy During the Next Correction

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) is one of the best stocks to buy during a market correction, offering a generous…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Here’s a Renewable Energy Company Taking on the World

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) is setting up for a strong 2020 and beyond, with new projects and acquisitions set to…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Bank Stocks Like TD Bank (TSX:TD) Are Vulnerable Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock is among the Canadian banks that are facing a challenging environment of declining net interest margins…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best High-Yield Energy Stock to Buy Before the Market Comes to Its Senses

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High-yield energy stock Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) offers investors upside from its numerous growth projects that will boost cash flows…

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Dividend Stocks

Protect Your Portfolio in 2020 With This Top Dividend Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) offers investors security and stability plus a 3.4% dividend yield; fine qualities that will protect your…

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Dividend Stocks

How TFSA Investors Can Build Massive Wealth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) both have strong businesses that the market is not paying an adequate…

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Investing

2 Stocks I Like for the Next Decade

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) both have strong leadership positions in their respective industries, with the…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE): A Dirt-Cheap Energy Stock to Buy Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dirt-cheap Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is the comeback kid of energy stocks after improving its operational and financial performance in…

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Energy Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy Encana (TSX:ECA) for Explosive Tax-Free Gains in 2020

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With its diversified production profile and rock-bottom valuation, Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) offers TFSA investors big upside.

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Dividend Stocks

An Easy Way to Get TFSA Monthly Income of $292

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Add Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (TSX:BIP.UN) (NYSE:BIP) and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) for low risk income,

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Dividend Stocks

Why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Rose 9.3% in August

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) has shown investors an action plan to reduce debt and fund its Heartland project, driving the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Buy This Dirt Cheap Energy Stock for Tax-Free Income and Big Capital Gains Potential

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TFSA investors have a great opportunity today to add 4.53% yielding Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) at dirt-cheap valuations.

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Cannabis Stocks

TFSA Investors: After Dropping Almost 50%, Is Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Finally a Good Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

For TFSA investors looking for exposure to the cannabis industry, Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is looking better today than it…

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Investing

Time to Buy This Beaten-Down Canadian Retail Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG), a Canadian retail stock that is trading at rock bottom valuations, may be worth…

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Dividend Stocks

The Science of Building Your RRSP

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

RRSP investors benefit greatly from holding dividend stocks like TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP), which provides safety, income and long-term…

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Investing

Why Canada Goose Stock (TSX:GOOS) Fell 19.7% in August

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) (NYSE:GOOS) stock gets killed in August, but this only leads to better valuation for those…

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Tech Stocks

RRSP Investors: the Easiest Way to Accumulate Wealth Is With This Top Tech Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) (NYSE:GIB) offers RRSP investors with the chance to accumulate massive wealth as the company continues to…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is a high-yield stock to own, with a 7% dividend yield and increasing success in its transformation…

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Investing

Why I’m Buying This Stock That Is Poised for Explosive Growth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLPS) (NASDAQ:BLDP) offers investors the potential for more huge gains as the fuel cell industry gathers…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Hedge Your Portfolio With This Leading Gold Stock That’s up 55% in 2019 With More to Come

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a rapidly increasing production and cash flow profile, Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is a real gem for TFSA investors…

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Investing

TFSA Investors: Bausch Health Companies (TSX:BHC) Stock Is Incredibly Cheap Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC) (NYSE:BHC) gets its act together as the stock trades at ridiculously low valuations.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks Trading at or Around 52-Week Lows That Could Be Bargain Additions Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shawcor Inc. (TSX:SCL) and Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) are two of Canada's best and most diversified energy stocks for investors…

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Why This Industry-Leading Financial Stock Is a Must-Own

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Intact Financial Corp. (TSX:IFC) is a stock to own for RRSP investors. This insurance giant continues to consolidate its industry,…

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