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

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Investing

Winpak Ltd: The Steady, Consistent Performer

March 8, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a five-year return of over 250%, Winpak Ltd. (TSX:WPK) takes boring and makes it exciting.

Dividend Stocks

Who’s Benefiting From Iron Ore’s 20% Rally?

March 7, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) and Rio TInto plc (NYSE:RIO) are up big off of the iron ore rally.

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy Aecon Group Inc.?

March 4, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aecon Group Inc.‘s (TSX:ARE) latest results and strong backlog point to good times ahead.

Investing

Is SunOpta Inc. the Best Way to Play the Organic Food Trend?

March 2, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SunOpta Inc. (TSX:SOY) reported a disappointing 2015, but will recent acquisitions mean a better 2016?

Dividend Stocks

First Quantum Minerals Limited and Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. Are on the Move

February 22, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) and another company are rallying off strength in base metals prices.

Investing

Air Canada Reports Healthy Results but the Stock Gets Hit

February 21, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) order and less disclosure sent Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) stock tumbling.

Dividend Stocks

Contrarion Investors: Consider Mullen Group Ltd. for Exposure to the Energy Sector

February 19, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A diversified business model makes Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL) a low-risk way to position ourselves for a rebound in energy.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s a Look at What Western Forest Products Inc. Has Been up to

February 18, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A weak Canadian dollar and growing demand boost Western Forest Products Inc.'s (TSX:WEF) results.

Dividend Stocks

Intact Financial Corporation Reports Another Exceptional Year

February 17, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) achieves best-in-class results and raises its dividend again.

Energy Stocks

Precision Drilling Corporation Is Hunkering Down to Survive the Storm

February 12, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Should investors start accumulating Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS)?

Investing

Here’s Why Cineplex Inc. Should Be a Core Holding

February 10, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Impressive 2015 results send Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) higher.

Investing

Indigo Books and Music Inc.’s Growth Sends the Stock Soaring

February 4, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) continues to fire on all cylinders.

Tech Stocks

Celestica Inc. Shares Are Down 17.7% on Weak Results

February 1, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is this just a setback for Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) or a sign of bigger issues?

Energy Stocks

The Energy Sector’s Roller-Coaster Ride Continues

January 29, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Will Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and two other companies survive and handsomely reward investors?

Investing

Do Metro, Inc.’s Shares Fully Reflect the Company’s Positive Fundamentals?

January 28, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) is one company that is growing regardless of the price of oil, but upside in the stock…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks to Consider for Exposure to “Safer” Investments

January 26, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) ranks high on the list of gold stocks.

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Is up 43% in the Last 2 days: Why?

January 25, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here is why Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) future is not all bad.

Dividend Stocks

3 Takeaways From Freehold Royalties Ltd.’s Update

January 22, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's what Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) has to offer investors looking to get in to the energy space.

As Investor Sentiment Shifts, Is it Finally Time for Gold to Shine?

January 21, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) benefits from increasing profitability and shifting investor sentiment.

Energy Stocks

The Flip Side to Collapsing Oil Prices

January 20, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is in pain, but retailers and transportation companies will gain.

Dividend Stocks

What Does the Future Hold for High-Yielding Northland Power Inc.?

January 20, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A lower payout ratio is just one of the many good things in Northland Power Inc.’s (TSX:NPI) future.

Investing

Intact Financial Corporation: A Reliable Company in an Unreliable Market

January 14, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here are five Reasons to Like Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC).

Investing

4 Things to Remember in Turbulent Markets

January 13, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Use this checklist to survive and thrive following this market downturn. Stick with stable businesses such as Canadian National Railway…

Investing

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Will Continue to Build Momentum in 2016

January 12, 2016 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) will take market share to drive growth in 2016.

Investing

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited: 2015 Year-End Review

December 17, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Momentum builds for Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) in 2015.

Investing

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited and Dollarama Inc. Are Thriving Canadian Retailers

November 23, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Should investors buy Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A), Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL), or another fast-growing retailer?

Dividend Stocks

Chartwell Retirement Residences vs. NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust: Which Is the Better Choice for Dividend Yield?

November 18, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) has the lower risk, lower dividend-yield profile.

Investing

Check Out Tricon Capital Group Inc. for Exposure to the U.S. Real Estate Market

November 17, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here are three reasons to add Tricon Capital Group Inc. (TSX:TCN) to your portfolio.

Tech Stocks

CGI Group Inc. Results: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

November 17, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc.'s (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) results show that this is a stock worth owning.

Investing

Aecon Group Inc.: Quarterly Results Point to Better Times Ahead

November 17, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) rallies over third-quarter results that show a healthy backlog, increasing margins, and healthy revenue growth.

Dividend Stocks

Why Was Freehold Royalties Ltd. up Over 8% on Friday?

November 16, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) reports better-than-expected results and outlook.

Investing

Why Was Badger Daylighting Ltd. up Over 25% on Friday?

November 16, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here is why now is a good time to buy Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD).

Investing

Forget the Stocks Everyone Always Talks About: Here Are 3 That Quietly Generate Shareholder Value

November 13, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B), Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN), and Hardwoods Distribution Inc. (TSX:HWD) are all high-quality businesses.

Tech Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. Stumbles

November 10, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

What's next for Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR)?

Energy Stocks

Has Pason Systems Inc.’s Stock Bottomed?

November 10, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) will survive and thrive.

Investing

Attention Investors: This Canadian Retailer Is Achieving Over 13% Sales Growth

November 9, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) is the next hot retailer.

Tech Stocks

4 Reasons Why Celestica Inc.’s Price Decline Is a Buying Opportunity

October 26, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These redeeming characteristics of Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) will lead it through this difficult time.

Investing

Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.: What Were the Warning Signs?

October 20, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (TSX:BIN)(NYSE:BIN) had every one of these three red flags.

Investing

Liberal Majority Boosts Infrastructure Stocks

October 20, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX:ARE) and Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) will benefit from Trudeau’s plans to invest in infrastructure.

Investing

5 Reasons Linamar Corporation Is a Great Addition to Any Investor’s Portfolio

October 17, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) continues to impress, and investors should take notice.

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