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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

This Energy Stock Popped 15% Yesterday, With More Upside to Come

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) stock rallied 15% after an exceptionally strong third quarter and a strong outlook.

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC): Strong Execution Translates Into Strong Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) stock rallies big as investor concerns melt away.

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Dividend Stocks

Build Your TFSA Wealth With These 2 High-Yield Healthcare Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Invest in Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) and NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) for dividend yields of 4%…

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Dividend Stocks

1 Defensive Industry and 1 Defensive Company Equals 2 Top Ideas

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) and Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) each have their own unique, defensive qualities investors can turn…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

Caution: Revenue Growth Slowing Across the Board at Canadian Retailers

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) and Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) have grown significantly in recent years and are now…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Drop The Ball on These 3 Top Entertainment Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) offers investors a solid dividend yield, solid cash flows, as well as big upside to the emerging…

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Investing

Warning: Stay Away From Marijuana Stocks Unless You’re Prepared to Lose Big Money

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As real numbers start coming in, Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is due to report earnings next week, with risk of…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s The 1 Best Gold Stock for Portfolio Diversification

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM) (NYSE:AEM) is benefitting from strong operational performance, and a strong balance sheet, putting the stock in…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bargain High-Yield Canadian Energy Stocks for Your TFSA

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) are great buys today, giving TFSA investors reliable high yields of…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Down 20% From Its Highs: Buying Opportunity?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) (NYSE:SHOP) continues to be priced for perfection as expenses accelerate and investors become more risk averse.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Cybersecurity Stocks I’d Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NYSE:BB) stock has fallen significantly year-to-date, but its opportunity in cybersecurity is stronger than ever.

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Dividend Stocks

The Secret of Success: 3 Winning Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is one of three growth stocks that has provided investors with strong long-term growth and shareholder…

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Dividend Stocks

Multiples Are Falling on These Stocks, But Is It Justified or a Buying Opportunity?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock falls on decreasing sales, Waste Connections Inc. (TSXLWCN) (NYSE:WCN) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) stock falls…

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Energy Stocks

2 Highly Volatile Clean Energy Stocks for Big Upside Potential

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) disappoints again as revenue declines and losses accelerate. But is the long-term thesis intact?

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Investing

Another 1 Bites the Dust: Slowing Sales Continue to Hit Canadian Retailers

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) stock plummets after third-quarter results show anemic same-store sales growth.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Best-in-Class Canadian Energy Stocks for Your TFSA

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) are two high-quality energy stocks trading at attractive valuations.

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Dividend Stocks

A Lucrative Growth Stock I’d Buy for 2019

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN) (NYSE:WCN) continues to grow organically and through acquisitions, generating ample cash flows that support a growing…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors, Act Now: Canadian Energy Stocks Are at an Inflection Point

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is a great long-term buy, as the company continues to address and resolve its problems, and…

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Dividend Stocks

Rising Interest Rates Will Likely Take Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) Higher

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC), the most attractively valued life insurance stock, can be expected to rise right along with…

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) vs TransAlta Corp. (TSX:TS): Which Dog Is Worth a Look?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock gets killed after management suggests a dividend cut, reaffirming market's fears. But what is the long-term…

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Investing

Warning: Rising Energy Prices Are Weighing Heavily on Airliners

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) reported a sharp drop in third-quarter earnings as fuel expense rose 50%. Rising fuel expenses and a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 More Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows: Opportunity or Warning?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF)(NYSE:SLF) are supported by strong dividend yields, while Nuvista Energy…

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Energy Stocks

2 Stocks at 52-Week Lows Gifting Investors With 2 Buying Opportunities

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) are both strong buying opportunities for the long-term investor.

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Investing

Is it Time to Buy Marijuana Stocks Like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB), and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are all still trading in bubble territory. Investors…

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Investing

Investors: Sell These Retail Stocks Before They Take Another Nosedive

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) is one of many premium, focused retailers that will continue to feel pressure. Sell these…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

Interest Rates Are Rising Fast: Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) and Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) will benefit from rising rates through increases in the net interest margin, and Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC)…

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Investing

Buy This Long-Term Value Creator at Bargain Prices Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) won’t be trading at these bargain levels forever, so get in before cash flow and earnings ramp…

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Investing

Warning: Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Still Has Big Downside

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has fallen almost 30% in the last two weeks, as the bursting of the marijuana bubble…

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The Motley Fool
Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Gold Stocks Now for Calm in the Middle of This Storm

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strike gold with Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM), OceanaGold Corp. (TSX:OCG), and Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG).

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Investing

Don’t Risk Your Money: Buy These 2 Defensive Stocks Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is a defensive stock in the consumer staples sector that will be immune to economic and consumer…

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Dividend Stocks

Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s (TSX:CPG) Secret Weapon That Will Mean Big Returns for Shareholders

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) may finally be turning around to focus on shareholder value, thereby maximizing value out of…

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Dividend Stocks

Will Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE) and Other Canadian Energy Stocks Finally See Relief?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has addressed its problems and is now ready to fully benefit from actions aimed at narrowing…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors: Don’t Miss the Boat — Grab Onto This Top Growth Stock and Sail Into the Sunset

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) has never been cheaper, trading at less than 20 times earnings with a booming business and…

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Dividend Stocks

When Cyclical Lows Provide Money-Making Highs

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) provides investors with a dividend yield of 6.2%, as well as top quartile natural…

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Investing

Which 1 of Canada’s 2 Iconic Retailers Is a Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) and Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) each have a special place in Canadians' hearts, but for…

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Dividend Stocks

The Perfect Storm: Gold Stocks Rally in Down Market — Could This Be the Next Big Trade?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) represents the lowest-risk way to gain exposure to gold stocks, and as it continues to…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s 1 Stock to Definitely Buy Ahead of Earnings Next Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) is poised for continued strong dividend growth and stock price appreciation, as results can be expected…

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Investing

Everybody Loves a Bargain: These 2 Stocks Are Trading at 52-Week Lows

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) and Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) are two high-quality stocks with bright futures that are…

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Investing

Sell Marijuana Stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Now Before They Fall Victim to Further Market Carnage

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock is in a free fall but it is still the leader of marijuana stocks. It…

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Tech Stocks

Why You Should Buy These 2 Technology Stocks on October Weakness

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NYSE:BB) and Sierra Wireless Inc. (TSX:SW) (NASDAQ:SWIR) stand to benefit greatly from the internet of things, and…

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