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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

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Is Ballard Power Systems Inc.’s Setback a Buying Opportunity?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) loses one opportunity but sees progress on another.

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Tech Stocks

5 Things to Love About CGI Group Inc.’s Latest Earnings Release

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) impresses with a solid quarter and upbeat outlook for its business.

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Profit From the Weakening Canadian Dollar

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) is among a group of companies that will prosper as the Canadian dollar weakens.

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3 Reasons Investors Should Buy Loblaw Companies Limited

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The macro economic environment and recent successes make Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) a key holding.

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How Investors Can Benefit From Lower Oil Prices

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are two companies that aren't complaining about lower oil prices.

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Dividend Stocks

With a Yield of Over 9%, NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT Is Worth a Look

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why you can feel confident in NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT's (TSX:NWH.UN) dividend yield.

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Energy Stocks

5 Energy Stocks That Could Spell Opportunity

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

EnCana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is just one of the energy stocks that has unfairly taken a hit just because it's in…

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Dividend Stocks

A Dividend-Payer You Can Count On

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT (TSX:CSH.UN) looks like the right place.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada Report Q4 Results: What They Mean for Canadian Banks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) both report weak capital markets segments, but there are a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks Rally as Investors Look for Stability

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil prices plunge, investors look to gold stocks like IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG), Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), and Kinross Gold…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd: Is a Dividend Cut Coming?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors should not count on Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s (TSX:COS) 10% dividend yield.

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Tech Stocks

6 Key Takeaways From CGI Group Inc.’s Fiscal 2014 and Q4 Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc.'s (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) results inspire confidence; here's why.

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Energy Stocks

Why These 2 Oil Service Stocks Should Deliver for Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Pason Systems (TSX:PSI) and Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) should outperform their peers.

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Investing

Ballard Power: Time to Build a Position?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is it time to take advantage of weakness in Ballard Power's (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) stock price?

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Tech Stocks

Avigilon Corp. Reports an Impressive Quarter: What Investors Need to Know

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A review of Avigilon Corp.'s (TSX:AVO) third quarter should leave investors excited about the future.

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Investing

How Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Will Benefit From the Decline in Oil Prices

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

There are some winners in this oil price meltdown. Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is among them.

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Tech Stocks

Attention Investors: Opportunity to Buy Avigilon Corp. at Bargain Prices Won’t Last Forever

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

How Avigilon Corp.'s (TSX:AVO) troubles spell opportunity.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Is Mullen Group Ltd. a Screaming Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Mullen Group Inc's (TSX:MTL) 5.3% dividend yield and strong financial position provides downside protection for investors.

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Tech Stocks

Is CGI Group Inc. a Safe Place to Hide From the Market Weakness?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) should outperform this year.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Be Fooled by Barrick Gold Corporation’s Size

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is still struggling to make things right.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. for Gold Exposure in a Well-Diversified Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SWOT analysis on Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) reveals a solid investment case for gold exposure.

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Investing

Why Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A SWOT analysis points to a good buy in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

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Investing

2 Stocks to Avoid in a Fearful Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors have a reduced tolerance for stocks such as Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

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Investing

Catamaran Corp.: A Gem in the Healthcare Sector

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Catamaran Corp. (TSX:CCT)(NASDAQ:CTRX) is a must-own stock, and why you should avoid Valeant Pharmaceuticals (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX).

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Energy Stocks

Buy EnCana Corporation Now Before Natural Gas Prices Heat Up

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

EnCana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and two more natural gas stocks are poised to outperform as winter approaches.

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Attention, Contrarian Investors: Forget Loblaw Companies Limited and Buy This Retailer Trading Below Book Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) will be the retailer to own this year.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. a Good Place to Go for Yield?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) investors may want to look elsewhere for a sustainable dividend.

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Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Which Should Investors Bank On?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A comparison of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) reveals five compelling reasons to favour one…

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Is Talisman Energy Inc. a Good Opportunity or a Value Trap?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

We are seeing early signs of a turnaround at Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM).

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2 Stocks to Own Heading Into September: Encana Corporation and NuVista Energy Ltd.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA) stand to benefit from strength in natural gas prices.

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How Does George Weston Limited Stack Up in the Organic Food Race?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) needs to step up its focus on organic healthy foods in order to thrive in the…

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Avigilon Corp.’s Q2 Earnings Come in Below Expectations; What Should Investors Do?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is margin pressure at Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) a short-term phenomenon?

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What Investors Need to Know about Pason Systems Inc.’s Q2 Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here are four reasons why Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) is an attractive opportunity.

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4 Reasons Why CGI Group Inc. Deserves a Closer Look

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) posted strong third-quarter results and the stock is still attractively valued

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Sierra Wireless Inc. Reports Another Impressive Quarter

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is a company that is outperforming, but will its stock do the same?

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This Stock Is Up 51% This Year … and It’s Just the Beginning

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors should expect Precision Drilling's run to continue.

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3 Things to Like About Encana’s Results, and 1 Thing to Worry About

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana had a good quarter, but should investors be wary?

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4 Stocks to Own in a Market Correction

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These four stocks will help investors weather the storm in a market correction.

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3 Stocks to Avoid in a Market Correction

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is the market going into a downturn? If so, here are three stocks you shouldn't hold.

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What’s in Store for the Energy Sector?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A number of oil service stocks are hitting 52-week highs -- is there more to come?

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