Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Is Up Almost 50% in 2019 – Buy or Sell?

January 18, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) remains one of the best positioned in the marijuana industry, but risks remain and investors…

This Is Why Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) Is a Tech Stock to Own

January 17, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With plenty of cash on its balance sheet and improving cash flows, Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) (NASDAQ:SWIR) is setting up…

Investing

Hit the Jackpot With These 3 Top Stocks

January 17, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top stocks such as Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) are already showing investors a jackpot of winnings, but we can expect…

2 Undervalued Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA in 2019

January 16, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) trades at undervalued levels as it posts a more than 20% growth rate in EBITDA, making…

3 Reasons Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Belongs in Your RRSP Portfolio

January 16, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) offers RRSP investors a beacon of strength, a top tier performer to drive shareholder value and…

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in 2019

January 15, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is one of the top energy stocks that investors should consider adding to their portfolios…

Easy Money: Make Over $5,000 a Year of Tax-Free Income With Your $100,000 TFSA Investment

January 15, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B)(NYSE:RCI) and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) are top dividend stocks that can help you amass easy…

Investing

Why the Marijuana Industry May Be About to Sink Lower

January 13, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) continues to be a market leader in the marijuana industry, but watch out in 2019, as…

The Best Tech Stock to Buy in 2019

January 13, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) (NYSE:GIB) continues to be the leading Canadian tech stock, driving huge amounts of free cash flow…

2 Top Canadian Tech Stocks to Buy in 2019

January 13, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

One growth stock, Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS), plus one value stock, Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX), equals two top tech stocks for…

Grow Your TFSA Safely With These 2 Top Canadian Dividend Stocks

January 12, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

In economic sectors that are steady and predictable and with dividend yields of 5.13% and 4.18%, respectively, TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP)…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Grow Your TFSA With These 3 Booming Gold Stocks With 1-Year Returns as High as 75%

January 12, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) stock has cranked out massive capital gains, with a one-year return of 75%, as gold…

Dividend Stocks

3 Ways to Ensure Financial Success in 2019

January 12, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NTSE:TRP) is one of three dividend-paying stocks that can help investors achieve financial success in 2019.

Attention Investors: Are These Canadian Retail Stocks Doomed?

January 11, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) and Aritzia Inc. (TSX:ATZ) are risky bets but Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) has a solid market…

Which Top Dividend Stock Is Better for Your TFSA: Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) or National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA)?

January 10, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) is well set up for a strong 2019 as interest rates continue to rise, with…

3 Canadian Stocks Under $10 for a Money-Making 2019

January 10, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a dividend yield of almost 8%, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) is one of three solid money-making Canadian stocks…

Supercharge Your TFSA With This Canadian Dividend-Paying Stock

January 9, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) remains at a crossroads, but with a ridiculously cheap stock price and continued success in its diversification…

Dividend Stocks

Outperform the S&P/TSX Composite Index With This Cheap, Defensive Dividend Stock

January 9, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) offers investors a defensive, cheap stock with a 3.6% dividend yield.

Dividend Stocks

Will 2019 Be the Year of Natural Gas Stocks?

January 9, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) is well positioned for future gains, as it withstands low natural gas prices and…

2 Oil and Gas Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your RRSP in 2019

January 8, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shawcor Inc. (TSX:SCL) is one of two oil and gas dividend stocks that are providing investors with strong dividend yields…

2 Canadian Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA in 2019

January 8, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) is one of two recession-proof stocks for your TFSA in 2019 that can shelter your portfolio.

Energy Stocks

These 3 Oil and Gas Stocks Are on Sale Today With Massive Upside Tomorrow

January 8, 2019 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) is a beacon of strength in the oil and gas sector and one of the three stocks…

3 Grossly Undervalued Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

December 23, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services (TSX:IAG) is one of three quality stocks that are grossly undervalued and destined to…

This Top Gold Stock Has Soared 44% Since September Lows

December 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SSRM Mining Inc. (TSX:SSRM) (NASDAQ:SSRM) stock is soaring amidst rising gold prices and investors' search for a safe haven.

Looking for Retirement Income? Invest in These 2 Stocks Yielding as High as 8.8%

December 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 5% dividend yield, Pembina Pipeline Corp. (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) offers investors safe and secure income for their retirement needs.

Dividend Stocks

Making Millenial Millionaires With These 3 Canadian Oil and Gas Stocks

December 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Arc Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX) is one of three dividend-paying natural gas stocks that are trading at cyclical lows and have…

Contrarian Investors: This Dividend Stock Is on Sale Now

December 21, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 6% dividend yield and a 50% payout ratio, AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock has effectively been reset.

2 Top Marijuana Stocks to Watch in 2019

December 21, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) provides investors with a good place to start investing in marijuana stocks for 2019.

Better Buy: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) vs. Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)

December 20, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) offers investors energy exposure in the form of a cash-rich dividend stock, while Baytex…

2 Value Stocks With Big Upside in 2019

December 20, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is a value stock that is generating strong growth rates and margins, and that is nonetheless…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your Retirement Plan

December 20, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a current dividend yield of over 5%, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN) (NYSE:BIP) is an ideal dividend-growth stock for…

3 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy for Diversification

December 19, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) stock is a top performing dividend stock to buy to build diversified oil and…

Dividend Stocks

How to Invest in a Plunging Market: Start With These 2 Dividend Stocks

December 19, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Invest in dividend stocks such as Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) that are proving dividend yields of up to 8%…

Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Will Soar Again if This Happens

December 19, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock will soar again if oil prices continue to weaken, as company fundamentals remain solid.

Prepare for a Financial Crisis With These 3 Defensive Stocks

December 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With an economically insensitive business, a strong history of dividend increases and value creation, Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is one defensive…

3 Top Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Right Now

December 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a dividend yield of almost 4% and strong cash flows, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ) is one of…

Start Building Your Wealth With This Top Small Cap Stock

December 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tricon Capital Group (TSX:TCN) offers investors an undervalued, strategically sound stock with plenty of upside for building wealth.

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Top Dividend Stocks Are a Stock Picker’s Dream Come True

December 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) and Evertz Technologies Ltd. (TSX:ET) both offer investors strong dividend yields, 7.27% and 4.42%, respectively, as…

Dividend Stocks

Achieve Financial Independence With These 2 Top Dividend Stocks

December 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With dividend yields of 6.28% and 5.18%, respectively, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) can be strong contributors to…

Is Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) Stock Really Recession-Proof?

December 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock has many recession-proof qualities, but this retailer will likely see more downside as a result of…

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