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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

Energy Stocks

3 Stocks That Have More Than Doubled and Still Have Room to Grow

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is among three top stocks that we can expect to continue to outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. (TSX:LIF) shares don't fully reflect positive industry fundamentals, and Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser.…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Of Bitcoin, Bubbles, and Investor Psychology

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As Bitcoin and marijuana stocks rage on, have you looked at gold stocks such as Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM)…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: Here’s a Tech Stock and an Insurer That Are on Sale Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) stands to benefit from rising interest rates, and Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) stands to benefit from…

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Investing

Why This Retailer Plummeted 14% and What This Means for Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) posted a net loss amid declining revenue.

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Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. vs. Roots Corp.: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) shows strong revenue and earnings growth and trades at a reasonable valuation.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer investors yield and growth.

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Dividend Stocks

Cameco Corp. Soared 13% Yesterday: Is it Time to Buy or Sell?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) remains extremely well positioned to benefit from rising uranium prices.

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Bank That Will Outperform This Year

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong fourth-quarter results show just how much National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is improving.

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Energy Stocks

3 High-Growth Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Kelt Exploration Ltd. (TSX:KEL) and these other producers are growing production by more than 30% and seeing massive increases in…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: You’re Better Off Buying These 2 Fundamentally Sound Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) and another stock both have massive upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. Is 1 of 3 Top Dividend Stocks for the New Year

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) provides investors with a 7.54% dividend yield and good growth ahead. Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) and another…

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Dividend Stocks

With Little Dividend Support, Investors Have Better Options Than TransAlta Corporation

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSX:RNW) and Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) are high-yield utility stocks that have better investment profiles than TransAlta…

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Dividend Stocks

As the U.S. Dollar Falls, Invest in Gold Stocks for Capital Appreciation and Yield

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Increase your gold exposure by investing in best-in-class Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM). Its operational excellence and strong organic growth…

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Investing

Why Canopy Growth Corp. Shares Plummeted 7% Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) shares may finally be headed for more reasonable valuation levels, but we’re not there yet.

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Dividend Stocks

Why This Top Stock Soared Almost 10% Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) rallied almost 10%, as natural gas prices have soared 8% in the last two days.

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Tech Stocks

Canopy Growth Corp. Shares Are Among Today’s Biggest Losers

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is still majorly overvalued, while Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) represents a good buy.

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Investing

Retail Sales Are Slowing and Consumers Have Record High Debt Levels: I’m Still Betting on These 2 Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) is a great turnaround stock, and Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) stands to benefit from…

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Dividend Stocks

Which of These 2 Canadian Banks Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While both are attractive, here's why National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has more immediate upside versus Canadian Imperial Bank of…

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Tech Stocks

Why Is Sierra Wireless, Inc. Soaring Almost 10% Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) rallies as the shares' value proposition becomes more evident: a strong balance sheet and cash flow…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Own in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) and Peyto Development and Exploration Corp. (TSX:PEY) are both undervalued with catalysts expected to drive…

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Energy Stocks

As Oil Rises, Buy From the Oil Services Sector for its Massive Returns Potential

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Companies such as Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) are seeing a more than doubling in cash flows amid increasing activity levels.

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Are 2 Top Stocks to Own in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) are both paying shareholders high yields while offering strong growth into…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows: Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) and Advantage Oil and Gad Ltd. (TSX:AAV)(NYSE:AAV) are high-quality stocks in a cyclically depressed…

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Bank Stocks

Contrarion Investors: Is Home Capital Group Inc. a Comeback Story in the Making?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shares rise as Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) is taking the right steps to improvement on many fronts.

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Energy Stocks

Crude Oil Quickly Closing in on $60: Time to Buy Baytex Energy Corp.?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) rallies as the company's ability to reduce debt seems more certain and more likely to send…

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Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Buy Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SIerra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) reported better than expected results, as the company prepares for more higher-margin revenue going forward.

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Dividend Stocks

Attention TFSA investors: Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Is Among Dividend-Paying Stocks at 52-Week Highs With More Upside to Come

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) and another stock have high and growing dividends, making them great additions to investors' TFSA…

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Investing

Could This High-Growth Stock Fund Your Early Retirement?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) is growing rapidly as acceptance of its disruptive fuel cell technology skyrockets.

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Tech Stocks

1 Turnaround Stock and 1 Tried-and-Tested Stock to Give Your Portfolio That Extra Return

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) is an undervalued turnaround stock, while CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) continues along its path of profitable…

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Dividend Stocks

Retirees: Don’t Miss This 7% Yielder as it Capitalizes on 1 of the Biggest Demographic Trends

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) provides investors with income and growth.

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Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy Corp. Is Rallying Almost 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) rallies off operational improvements and debt reduction.

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Dividend Stocks

High-Yield Stock Thriving From 1 of the Biggest Demographic Trends

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) reports a very strong third quarter, further highlighting the strength in this name.

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Investing

Is Canopy Growth Corp. a Buy at These Levels?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) shares fell when the company reported strong sales growth and a net loss.

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Investing

Consolidation in the Marijuana Industry: Aurora Cannabis Inc. Wants to Acquire CanniMed Therapeutics Inc.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) aims to consolidate the marijuana industry in a strategic deal that will increase its size and…

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Investing

2 Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) is one of two stocks offering compelling value. It rallied almost 10% yesterday off strong results.

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Dividend Stocks

Looking for Income and Growth? Then Invest in This Defensive Energy Name

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) offers investors a defensive name for exposure to a healthy, rising dividend and rising oil prices.

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Energy Stocks

Top Energy Names to Buy on Weakness

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) is among my top picks in the energy space.

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Dividend Stocks

5 Things to Love About Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.'s (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) third quarter highlights the solid investment case for the company.

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Investing

Dollarama Inc. Shares Keep Rising: Should You Buy or Sell?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama Inc.'s (TSX:DOL) EPS growth is slowing. How long will investors pay a multiple of over 30 times for its…

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