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Author: 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 Healthcare Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) is a turnaround story with big upside, while NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Small-Cap Dividend Stocks That Are On Sale Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Consider undervalued stocks Freehold Royalties Limited (TSX:FRU) and Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) for their very attractive growth profiles and high…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best-in-Class Retail Stocks to Start Your RRSP Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is one of three retail stocks for beginners starting their RRSP.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Help You Thrive in Retirement

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Rising interest rates and strong global trends make Manulife Financial Corporation (TSX:MFC) (NYSE:MFC) and Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX:SLF) (MYSE:SLF)…

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW) Is 1 of 2 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) soared almost 20% on Friday, as the technology stock continues to surpass expectations.

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Investing

3 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As a sign of its continued success and value, Western Forest Products Inc. increased its dividend by 12.5% last quarter.…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for Your TFSA This Summer

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) dividend yields are 5.6% and 8.55%, respectively. Consider adding them to your TFSA!

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Tech Stocks

The Top 3 Growth Stocks to Buy for Your RRSP

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.B)(NYSE:GIB) is one growth stock that has consistently and reliably created shareholder value, and there is still…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Buy Growth or Dividend Stocks for Energy Exposure?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil holds at almost $70, now is the time to buy Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and these two dividend-paying…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy This Summer

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) has emerged a financially stronger and more diversified company, and Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) has a…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) Stock Is on Sale Today!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) stock is cheap, trading at an attractive P/E multiple and a 6% dividend yield.

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Tech Stocks

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB): Should We Buy the Dips?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) and BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) have made strides with their new respective CEOs, but BlackBerry is the one…

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and These 2 Energy Stocks Are Must-Own Stocks for the 2nd Half of 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

We can expect AltaGas Ltd. (TSX:ALA), Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE), and Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) to see their stock prices…

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Tech Stocks

Is it Time to Invest in Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Reasons why Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock has nowhere to go but down.

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Investing

The 4 Biggest Questions Investors Need to Answer Before Investing in Marijuana Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) (NYSE:CGC) has been a great addition to many investors' portfolios, but will valuation put a brake…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Income: Retire in Style With These 2 REITs

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN): Retirement living is not what it used to be.

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Energy Stocks

Invest in These 3 Oil Services Stocks for Massive Upside

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the price of oil holds at just below $70, energy services stocks such as Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) and…

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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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