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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

Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy on Weakness

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) is just one company whose shares are lower despite good results.

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Dividend Stocks

New Flyer Industries Inc. Is Down 6.6% From May High: Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) continues to benefit from increased investments in infrastructure.

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Tech Stocks

5 Reasons Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Celestica Inc.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Low valuations and good fundamentals will ensure investors see good returns from Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons Why Silver Standard Resources Inc. Is my Value Pick for the Month

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO)(NASDAD:SSRI) successfully delivers high-quality results, making it a quality stock which is now trading at depressed…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Signs Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation’s Best Days Are Ahead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) will benefit from strength in the Chinese economy.

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Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Hold on to These Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) shares have a good future ahead of them.

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Investing

Retailers That Stand to Benefit From the Strengthening Canadian Dollar

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and other retailers will benefit from the strengthening Canadian dollar.

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Investing

Many Industrials Stand to Lose as the Canadian Dollar Strengthens

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

For CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and other industrials, the strengthening Canadian dollar will be a headwind that will negatively impact results.

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Investing

Is it Time to Sell Linamar Corporation and Cascades Inc.?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) are trading at 52-week highs. Here's what investors need to know.

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Investing

Who Benefits From Falling Oil Prices?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) are among the companies reaping the rewards of lower oil prices.

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Dividend Stocks

Which Stocks Will Benefit From a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Life insurers such as Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) will be clear beneficiaries when interest rates…

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Continues to See Strong Revenue Increases: Is it Enough to Support the Rich Valuation?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) valuation has come down, but it will likely come down further.

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Investing

Down 18%: Is Uni Select Inc. Now a Bargain?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

In Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS), investors get financial strength and increasing market share at very attractive valuation levels.

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Dividend Stocks

CCL Industries Inc. Falls More Than 6%: Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A history of dividend increases and earnings beats gives investors confidence in CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B).

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Energy Stocks

Should Investors Buy Ballard Power Systems Inc. on Weakness?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong backlog, a strong balance sheet, and increasing margins point to good times ahead for Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP).

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Dividend Stocks

There’s Still Time to Get into These 2 High-Yielding Defensive Names

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High yields and favourable fundamentals make NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) and Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) must-own…

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Investing

With a 1-Year Return of 116%, SunOpta, Inc. Shares Are on a Tear

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here’s why I believe SunOpta, Inc. (TSX:SOY)(NASDAQ:STKL) will finally capitalize on growth in the organic food industry.

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Investing

Air Canada Surges With Better-Than-Expected 2nd-Quarter Update

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) reports record number of passengers carried as expectations are increased and shares are revalued.

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Ltd. Has Surged 37% Year to Date

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Rising margins and recovering earnings at BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) point to success.

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grocery store
Investing

Here’s Why Empire Company Limited’s Share Price Surged Almost 10%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fourth-quarter results provide early signs of a comeback for Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A).

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Dividend Stocks

Evertz Technologies Limited: A Little-Known Stock With a Much-Loved Dividend Yield

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Accelerating demand and a strong balance sheet leave Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) well positioned for future growth.

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Dividend Stocks

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. to Benefit From DigitalGlobe Inc. Acquisition

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Increased diversification and attractive valuation make MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) a good addition to investors' portfolios.

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Dividend Stocks

Winpak Ltd.: A Company With No Debt and Lots of Cash

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK) belongs in your portfolio.

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Investing

Sell in May (or June) and Go Away?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) have more downside than upside.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Major Drilling Group Int’l Inc. the Next Commodity Stock to Surge?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Major Drilling Group Int'l Inc. (TSX:MDI) is seeing improving fundamentals as exploration budgets are increased.

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Is it Time to Buy Waste Connections Inc. as it Hits a 52-Week High?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) shows no signs of stopping.

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Investing

Is There Any Upside Left in Dollarama Inc. Shares?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) is priced for perfection, and downside risk is elevated.

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calm, no emotion
Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Patience Is a Virtue

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Crop. (TSX:WEED) is still a risky investment due to valuation.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Prices Rise to Highest Level in 7 Months

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors should add Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) for exposure to gold.

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hydroelectricity facility
Investing

Why Pure Technologies Ltd. Is Well Positioned for Future Growth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Pure Technologies Inc. (TSX:PUR) benefits from its focus on water preservation and accessibility.

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Tech Stocks

A Closer Look at CGI Group Inc.’s Value Proposition

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is seeing momentum. It will use its strong financial position to continue growing.

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc.: The Valuation Is Rich, But Should Investors Still Buy the Shares?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

An update on Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) demonstrates sound fundamentals.

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Investing

Why Ballard Power Systems Inc. Has Soared 64% Year to Date

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Increasing visibility and improving financials reduce the risk of Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP).

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Investors: More Gold Companies Are Showing Up on My Value Screen

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With strong production growth and a clean balance sheet, OceanaGold Corporation (TSX:OGC) is looking golden.

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Can Knight Therapeutics Inc. Repeat the Success of Paladin Labs?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:GUD) offers investors exposure to the lucrative specialty pharmaceutical market.

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hospital beds
Dividend Stocks

Invest in the Healthcare Industry to Take Advantage of Demographic Trends

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The aging population means that Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) and Extendicare Inc. (TSX:EXE) are in the right business for the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Bullish on Gold and Silver Prices? Then Check Out Silver Standard Resources Inc.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Solid operational performance and strong cash flows make Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO)(NASDAQ:SSRI) a great buy.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Global Conflict and a Weak U.S. Dollar Likely to Send Gold Higher

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) will benefit from strengthening gold prices.

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Energy Stocks

Badger Daylighting Ltd.: Are 1st-Quarter Issues Temporary Setbacks?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) shares were down more than 20% last week mostly due to short sellers.

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hospital beds
Dividend Stocks

Why Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT Belongs in Any Income Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN) reported strong first-quarter progress.

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