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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

2 Little-Known Dividend-Paying Stocks for the Savvy Dividend Investor

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why you may want to consider Acadian Timber Corp.'s (TSX:ADN) 5.7% dividend yield and Extendicare Inc.'s (TSX:EXE) 6.7% dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) vs. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) and the Energy Sector

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) appears overvalued relative to earnings, while energy stock Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is trading at…

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD): A Top Stock Amid Rising Interest Rates

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As interest rates rise, investors can expect Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) (NYSE:TD) to continue to drive strong earnings and dividend growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank and Royal Bank of Canada to Benefit From Rising Interest Rates

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With strong capital ratios and positive exposure to rising interest rates, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY)…

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial Corp. Is Among Insurers That Will Rally in a Rising Interest Rate Environment

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) is experiencing operational momentum, and this coupled with an attractive valuation makes the stock a buy.

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Energy Stocks

This Energy Stock Is Up 50%! Buy Now to Get Exposure to More Big Upside!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF) (NYSE:ERF) shares are soaring off of strong company fundamentals and a soaring oil prices.

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Inc. vs. Telus Corporation: Which Is the Better Buy for 2018?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) offers greater financial stability amid wireless momentum, while Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) offers higher growth potential and a…

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Investing

Massive Discount! This Stock Is Down 32% Since January! Time to Buy or Bail?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) is a good long-term buy, as it consolidates its fragmented market.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Income Stock Is a Better Buy? Manulife Financial Corp. vs. Sun Life Financial Inc.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (NYSE:SLF) will both benefit from rising interest rates, but…

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Tech Stocks

CGI Group Inc.: A Buy-and-Hold Tech Stock to Outperform the Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) results show a business that is building momentum and a tech stock that is setting up…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Stock Is Down 23% From its Highs! Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock posted better-than-expected results, yet the market reacted by taking it down ~10%.

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Dividend Stocks

For Sale! This Stock Is Down 45% From All-Time Highs! Time to Buy or Bail?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is trading at a bargain price, with strong cash flow generation and a 6% dividend yield.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Stock Is Down 30% From All-Time Highs! Is it Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) stock has made good progress, the stock's valuation remains too lofty.

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Energy Stocks

2 Clean Energy Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) is steadily building momentum, while Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is struggling with financial losses.

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Energy Stocks

Attention Investors! Don’t Forget These Overlooked, Undervalued Energy Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (TSX:CFW) and Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) are posting double- and triple-digit gains in revenue and earnings,…

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Manulife Financial Corp. Stock Is a Strong Buy As Interest Rates Rise

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) reports strong earnings growth as growth in Asia continues to impress.

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Is Trading Near All-Time Highs! Buy, Sell or Hold?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC) rallies on strong demand, but will rising fuel prices catch up with the airliner?

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas Ltd. Stock Is 54% Off All-Time Highs! Buy Now or Bail?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A 9% dividend yield and a game-changing acquisition nearing final approval mean it's time to buy AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Opportunities of a Lifetime: AltaGas Ltd. Stock and Enbridge Inc. Stock Dividend Yields Closing in on 9%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) stock yield 7.11% and 8.84%, respectively. The companies are heading into a…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons BCE Inc. Stock Is the Wireless Stock to Own

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Recent stock price weakness boosts BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) stock's dividend yield to 5.59%, as wireless momentum builds.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Gold Stocks to Act as Your Safe Haven

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) provides investors with a history of top performance and low political risk.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc. Stock Dives 18% in the Last Month: Where Is it Headed Now?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) (NYSE:SHOP) stock looks like it's in for a difficult 2018, with its rich valuation being driven down…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Stock Reports Another Solid Quarter as Base Metal Prices Rise and Costs Fall

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) stock continues to ride strong tailwinds to higher returns.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Stocks for the More Cautious Investor

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) officially enters the pharmacy retail business and Empire Company Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) moves forward with its transformation.

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Investing

This Stock Has Soared 31% in April: Is it Too Late to Join The Party?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) delivers a stellar 2017, with same store sales growth of 12% and significantly higher gross margins.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks With Dividend Yields in Excess of 8%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI), Cardinal Energy Ltd. (TSX:CJ), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) are yielding 8.04%, 8.03%, and 9.32%,…

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Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Stock Is 1 Fast-Rising Energy Stock, and This Is Just the Beginning

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is up 33% year to date and is one of three energy stocks to buy now.

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Investing

Trading at 52-Week Lows, These 2 Stocks Are Still a Major Bargain

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of two quality stocks trading at bargain prices, 18% lower year-to-date.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Income Stock Is a Better Buy? Toronto Dominion Bank vs. Royal Bank of Canada

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) have both fallen from their highs yet are reporting strong results…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Stock Skyrockets on Strong Industry and Company Fundamentals

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) are expected to continue to generate strong cash flows and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks With High Dividend Yields and Massive Upside

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) and Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) boast dividend yields of 4.77% and 6.3%, respectively.

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Dividend Stocks

Dollarama Inc. Stock Still Going Strong, but Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Stock Is on Sale

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) stock is trading at a mere 20 times earnings, while Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock is trading…

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Investing

Aphria Inc. Stock Slides Again As Volatility Remains High

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) stock continues to price in very optimistic expectations, while its earnings results are not so impressive.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. and Home Capital Group Inc. Stock Are Down: Is it Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NYSE:BB) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have very different investment cases, but both are representing good…

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Investing

The Real Estate Market Is Weakening: Here’s Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Will Feel the Pinch

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) (NYSE:GOOS) trades at lofty valuations amid a consumer at risk.

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Investing

Can Bombardier, Inc. Stock Really Sustain a Comeback?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) continues to suffer from cost overruns and missed deadlines, while it inches slowly toward its financial targets.

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Dividend Stocks

As Interest Rates Rise, Shore Up Your Portfolio With These Financials Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is but one financial stock that is in for good times ahead.

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Investing

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Stock’s 1-Year Return of 71% Could Be Just the Beginning

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is slowly and steadily paying down its debt with free cash flow, and it may…

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Investing

Canadian Pot Stocks Get Hit Hard: Is it Time to Invest?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cannabis Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are all trading significantly lower than their highs,…

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Energy Stocks

Which Energy Stock Is the Better Buy? Crescent Point Energy Corp. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) still in turmoil, while Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is moving forward.

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