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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.

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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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Investing

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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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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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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Investing

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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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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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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Energy Stocks

Consider Nuvista Energy Ltd. for Exposure to Natural Gas

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Nuvista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA) and other natural gas producers are in increasingly better shape and are worth a look.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Freehold Royalties Ltd. About to Increase its Dividend Yet Again?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) announced a 65% increase in revenues and a payout ratio in the low end of its…

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Dividend Stocks

Northland Power Inc.: Invest in the Future While Receiving a 4.7% Dividend Yield

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) results provide further evidence that it is a great way for investors to get exposure to…

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Dividend Stocks

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.: A Retailer That’s Actually Thriving

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) reported an 11.5% increase in same-store sales as momentum continues.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. for its 6% Dividend Yield and More

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. (TSX:GS) will continue to benefit from a growing high-net-worth market.

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Dividend Stocks

Red Flag: When Stocks Trade Lower on Strong Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) reported a 22.5% increase in sales and a 7.5% increase in earnings, but it is still…

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Energy Stocks

Opportunity: Badger Daylighting Ltd. Shares Are Down Almost 20% Since Mid-April

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) benefits from the ups and gets hurt in the downs of the energy market.

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Investing

AutoCanada Inc.: An Example of How Unforgiving Rich Valuations Can Be

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) shares were hit again as the company reported another disappointing quarter.

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Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. Shares Are Soaring as it Continues its Comeback

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) shares are benefitting from results that show organic growth and better than expected performance.

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Dividend Stocks

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation Is Perfect for Income-Seeking Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) shareholders ride through the iron ore storm unscathed.

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Energy Stocks

Investors: Momentum Returning to the Energy Field

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enerflex Ltd. (TSX:EFX) reported an earnings upswing, giving investors more evidence of energy market strength.

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Investing

Uni Select Inc.: What Goes up Must Come Down?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Uni Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) declined over 10% on the back of lower than expected first-quarter results.

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Tech Stocks

CGI Group Inc. Reports Strong Results, But Are the Shares Overvalued?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) reported continued progress in sales growth and financial strength.

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Investing

Loblaw Companies Limited Reports Strong Results, But Are Shares Overvalued?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) continues to drive increased earnings, but competition is expected to remain intense.

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Dividend Stocks

Pason Systems Inc.’s Results Provide Evidence of Strengthening Energy Sector

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) reported strong first-quarter results as profitability returns.

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Inc. Results Give Investors Food for Thought

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex Inc.’s (TSX:CGX) first quarter shows the benefits of diversification.

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Investing

Forget Magna International Inc.: Invest in Martinrea International Inc. Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) reported strong quarterly results with increasing margins and cash flow.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks Rally as Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Reports Better Than Expected Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) reports better than expected results as costs continue to decline.

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Investing

Waste Connections Inc.: This Stock Has Soared Over 20% This Year

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) posted strong first-quarter results which confirm my bullish thesis on the stock.

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