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

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Tech Stocks

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

November 27, 2017 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks to Own in 2018

November 27, 2017 | 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…

Energy Stocks

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

November 27, 2017 | 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.

Dividend Stocks

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

November 25, 2017 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

November 24, 2017 | 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…

Bank Stocks

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

November 24, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Energy Stocks

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

November 24, 2017 | 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…

Tech Stocks

Is Sierra Wireless, Inc. a Buy Today?

November 22, 2017 | 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.

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

November 22, 2017 | 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…

Investing

Could This High-Growth Stock Fund Your Early Retirement?

November 22, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Tech Stocks

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

November 19, 2017 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

November 19, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy Corp. Is Rallying Almost 10% Today

November 17, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

November 17, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Investing

Is Canopy Growth Corp. a Buy at These Levels?

November 17, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Investing

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

November 16, 2017 | 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…

Investing

2 Undervalued Growth Stocks to Buy Now

November 16, 2017 | 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.

Dividend Stocks

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

November 15, 2017 | 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.

Energy Stocks

Top Energy Names to Buy on Weakness

November 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

November 14, 2017 | 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.

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

November 13, 2017 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

Seasonal Trade: Natural Gas Sector Setting Up for a Strong Winter

November 13, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) is among the natural gas producers to benefit from cold winter.

Dividend Stocks

This Thriving Retailer Just Hiked its Dividend by 38%

November 12, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is reporting that business is healthy and is returning capital to shareholders through dividend increases…

Dividend Stocks

Iron Ore Is Booming: This Stock Is up 30% Since January

November 11, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) is still strong with a 9.8% effective dividend yield this year and good upside.

Energy Stocks

3 Fast-Growing Energy Stocks to Buy Now

November 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) is among smaller energy companies achieving explosive growth.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s an Energy Name to Buy Ahead of its Expected Dividend Hike

November 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Buy Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) for income, safety, and capital appreciation.

Dividend Stocks

Looking for Income? Enbridge Inc. Now Has a Dividend Yield Over 5%

November 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to offer a good dividend yield and growth.

Why This Top Contrarian Pick Is Surging Almost 10% Today

November 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) reported significantly higher cash flow amid increasing production and declining costs.

Here’s a Growth Stock That Killed Expectations and Is Set to Soar

November 8, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is an inexpensive growth stock with increasing operating leverage and great growth prospects. Here’s why investors should…

No Signs of Stopping: Waste Connections Inc. Increases its Dividend by 17%

November 6, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) keeps churning out cash flow as shares double.

Dividend Stocks

Cenovus Energy Inc. Among Energy Companies Reporting Strong Results as Oil Continues to Rally

November 6, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) and others see higher production and higher cash flows as oil continues its rise and costs…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Millennials: 2 Best-in-Class Stocks for Your Starter Portfolio

November 5, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer strong, steady dividends with good growth ahead.

Energy Stocks

Attention Investors: Get Exposure to Explosive Growth in the Oil Services Sector

November 5, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Rising activity levels translate into explosive revenue earnings growth for oil services names such as Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI).

Energy Stocks

Disruptive Technology: There’s Still Time to Buy This Growth Stock That Popped 10%

November 4, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) third-quarter results demonstrate continued strategic and financial momentum.

Investing

Growth Investors, Take Notice: This High-Quality Retail Stock Is on Sale

November 3, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) disappoints, but it remains a top performer with big opportunities ahead of it.

Tech Stocks

Shopify Inc.: Why the Stock Is Going Down

November 2, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) business is promising, the stock price is simply too expensive.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s Why Energy Shares, Including Baytex Energy Corp., Are Going Nuts

November 2, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Oil approaches $55 as optimism returns amid improved OPEC compliance. Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is extremely well positioned to benefit…

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. and Cenovus Energy Inc. Shares to Skyrocket as Oil Trades Higher

October 30, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE): the undervalued energy names to buy now.

Altagas Ltd. and Enbridge Inc.: Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your TFSA

October 29, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) and Altagas Inc. (TSX:ALA) will benefit from strategic acquisitions.

Dividend Stocks

2 Must-Own Dividend-Growth Stocks for Your Retirement Income

October 28, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF.UN) and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) are aggressively increasing their dividends as they continue to…

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