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

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Investing

Can Airliners Continue Their Stratospheric Rise?

April 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is among key airliners that are facing headwinds in 2018.

Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks That Are the Calm in the Trans Mountain Pipeline Storm

April 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are great undervalued, long-term buys.

Dividend Stocks

Beef Up Your Renewable Energy Holdings With These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

April 12, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Currently yielding 5.3%, Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) offers investors growth and income.

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Healthcare Stocks to Grow Old (and Rich) With

April 12, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) yields 7.1%, as cash flows and occupancy levels are rising.

Will Dollarama Inc. Continue to Outperform?

April 11, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Other retailers, like Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG), are growing fast, with more attractive valuations.

Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc.: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

April 10, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) can maintain its dividend, at least for now.

Dividend Stocks

3 Natural Gas Stocks That Are Rallying Big Time in the Last Month

April 9, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR) is among natural gas producers that are soaring off lows.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Flight to Safety: 2 Stocks to Turn to for Exposure to Gold

April 9, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is expecting strong production growth in the next few years, which should drive the shares significantly…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd., Open Text Corp., or CGI Group Inc.: Which Canadian Tech Stock Is the Best Buy?

April 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) represents a higher-risk tech play, while CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is the tried-and-tested tech leader.

Why There’s Room in Your RRSP Portfolio for Both Enbridge Inc. and Altagas Ltd.

April 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High yielding and safe: Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) gets approval for its WGL acquisition, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to expect…

Tech Stocks

CGI Group Inc.: Beat the Market With This Canadian Tech Stock

April 6, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) (NYSE:GIB) is on the lookout for the next big acquisition to drive future growth and continue…

Energy Stocks

4 Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Now

April 6, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) in one of many energy stocks that have massive upside.

Investing

Reality Bites As Canadian Pot Stocks Plummet

April 5, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors, wait patiently as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) see their lofty valuations unwind.

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

April 5, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is one of three top dividend stocks that offer good dividend yields as well as…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Are Trading at 52-Week Lows and 1 Is a Strong Buy

April 4, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) shares have plummeted, despite strong fundamentals.

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks Generating Top Returns and There’s More to Come

April 4, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong cash flows and returns are expected to drive CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI) even higher.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Lumber Stocks Continue to Soar in 2018?

April 3, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Interfor Corp. (TSX:IFP) represents the lowest-risk lumber stock to gain exposure to the strong lumber market fundamentals.

Dividend Stocks

This Grossly Undervalued Stock Soared Almost 10% Yesterday — and There’s More to Come

April 3, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) acquires Coveris Americas in an accretive deal that will drive shareholder value and send its undervalued shares…

Dollarama Inc. Announces a 3-for-1 Stock Split, a 9% Dividend Increase, and Booming Sales

March 29, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Are Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) shares overvalued, despite the strong results?

Dividend Stocks

Badger Daylighting Ltd. Soars 14% on Stronger-Than-Expected Results and an 18% Dividend Hike

March 29, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) reported a strengthening business in 2017 and a an upbeat forecast for 2018.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Reports Better-Than-Expected Revenue and Cash Flow Growth

March 28, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) reported free cash flow generation of $47 million in fiscal 2018, with more to come in 2019,…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: This Stock Is on Sale and Set to Beat the Market

March 27, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) remains undervalued, as it continues to build shareholder value.

Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy Corp. Is up 4% Today and Why it Will Beat the Market in 2018

March 23, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) debt increases its risk, but it also means massive potential upside.

Dividend Stocks

These 3 Stocks Are Trading at 52-Week Highs: Only 1 Is Still a Strong Buy

March 23, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is trading at historically high valuation and facing increased provisions for credit losses, so it's not the…

Energy Stocks

The Flip Side to Rising Oil Prices: Baytex Energy Corp.’s Gain Is Air Canada’s Loss

March 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is rallying off increasing revenue due to the rising oil price, while Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) can…

Tech Stocks

Trading at 52-Week Lows: Is it Time to Add These Stocks?

March 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B)(NYSE:SJR) has big problems and big risks, while Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) is a great long-term…

Energy Stocks

Outperform the TSX: 2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

March 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerplus Corp. (TSX:ERF)(NYSE:ERF) and GIldan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) are grossly undervalued given the strong cash flow growth that each company…

Energy Stocks

Beat the Market With These 3 Energy Stocks

March 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Oil rallies as geopolitical risk takes centre stage, driving up energy stocks such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE).

Dividend Stocks

Beat the TSX With These Contrarian Stocks

March 21, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Natural gas stocks such as Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) might be ready to break out, as LNG talks…

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Is Plummeting Over 6% Today

March 20, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couch-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) results come in significantly below expectations, sending the stock lower.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks Soar Despite Expectations for Rising U.S. Interest Rates

March 20, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) offers investors a safe haven amid increasing geopolitical turmoil.

AutoCanada Inc. Shares Rise 5% After Strong Results

March 19, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) results show a recovery in Western Canada and strong free cash flow generation, as the consolidation story…

Investing

3 Turnaround Stocks, 3 Massive Opportunities

March 18, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) have big upside remaining and good early signs of a comeback.

Dividend Stocks

The Better Buy: TSX vs. Altagas Ltd.

March 16, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) pays investors an 8.9% dividend yield to bear its uncertainties and trades below book value, making for…

Energy Stocks

Beat the Market With These 2 Fast-Growing Junior Oil and Gas Stocks

March 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With strong management teams, strong production, and cash flow growth, Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) and Seven Generations Limited (TSX:VII)…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Intensifies its Growth Spending, Putting a Strain on Cash Flow

March 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Increasing growth spending takes a toll on Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) EBITDA, and investors can expect more of the same…

Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend/Growth Stocks on Sale Today

March 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors should invest in high-quality Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) and Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) while they are on sale.

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Fund Your Lavish Retirement

March 14, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) is one of three top high-yield dividend stocks that are must-owns for investors'…

Investing

AutoCanada Inc.: A Falling Knife or a Smart Buy?

March 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) shares should benefit from a recovering western Canadian economy and low valuation.

Dividend Stocks

A 7.2% High-Yielding Dividend Stock That Is About to Break Out

March 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) could rally significantly in the next year, as numerous development projects are…

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