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

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Why Investors Should Take a Closer Look at Ballard Power

June 23, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power's new agreement shows that it's making progress on its strategic plan.

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2 Energy Companies With Impressive Dividend Yields

June 12, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

In a world of low interest rates, investors need to look for high-yield stocks to stay ahead.

Warren Buffett Is Investing Further in Renewable Energy — Should You?

June 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The renewable energy sector is heating up. Here's what you need to know.

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4 Reasons Why Sierra Wireless Will Thrive for the Long Term

June 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors pay attention: Sierra Wireless is helping to change the world.

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Can Auto Stocks Continue Their Meteoric Rise?

June 9, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As consumers change auto-buying patterns, investors should be cautious.

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4 Energy Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs; Can They Keep Going Up?

June 4, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These energy stocks are on the upswing -- now may be a good time to add them to your portfolio.

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7 Reasons Why EnCana Should Continue to Outperform

May 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana's new strategy is building momentum.

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Avigilon: Is it Time to Catch the Falling Knife?

May 12, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Making sense of Avigilon's recent share price destruction.

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This Real Estate Stock Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

May 12, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Chartwell should thrive going forward.

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Can These 4 Oil and Gas High Flyers Keep Going Up?

May 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Will the good times continue?

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Sunny Days for Solar Power Stocks

April 22, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Will solar power transform the energy industry?

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3 Moves That Could Transform BlackBerry

April 17, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Should investors bet on BlackBerry's transformation?

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2 Oil Services Stocks to Watch Now

April 15, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

In a rising natural gas price environment, oil service stocks can be very lucrative for investors.

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3 Big Positive Developments From the LNG Industry

April 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada's LNG industry is becoming more of a reality. Here's how to join in on the fun.

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Nuvista Is Up Almost 50% Since January: Is There More to Come?

April 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Nuvista can be expected to continue to please shareholders.

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How to Profit From the Changing Auto Industry

April 9, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Car-to-Car wireless communication is picking up steam. Here's how to get in on the action.

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4 Ways to Profit From the Aging Population

April 8, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Position your portfolio for the biggest demographic trend of our lives.

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This Canadian Bank Is Set to Outperform

April 7, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Does CIBC still deserve to be in the penalty box?

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Plug Power Buys Fuel Cell Stack Maker: What Does This Mean for Ballard?

April 4, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is this something that Ballard must overcome or is it just the normal course of business?

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In Search of Yield: 2 REITs for Income-Seeking Investors

March 28, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Don't we all need a little more income?

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What’s Next for Ballard Power?

March 27, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Beyond the volatility: What can investors expect from Ballard Power?

Top 4 Reasons to Like Baytex Energy

March 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

What does Baytex have in store for investors?

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Will 2014 Be the Turnaround Year for SunOpta?

March 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SunOpta hits a speedbump on the road to capitalizing on the organic food industry.

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Impressive Growth From Avigilon in 2013. What’s Next?

March 7, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

What's next for this fast-growing company?

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Oil Services Sector: Should Investors Buy or Sell?

March 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Should investors buy the oil services names in anticipation of pricing power in 2014?

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Ballard Power Edging Closer to Profitability: 4 Things Investors Should Know

February 26, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power is on the road to becoming a profitable company with good prospects ahead of it.

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Precision Drilling and Mullen: What Investors Should Know

February 13, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These two oil services companies are optimistic about the year ahead.

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Can Talisman Unlock its Value?

February 13, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Expectations for the company are wonderfully low.

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Gold Prices Are On the Rise — Should You Buy or Sell?

February 11, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is gold a safe haven again or should investors sell into strength?

Can Shoppers Drugmart Win in a Tough Market?

February 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shoppers Drugmart is well-positioned, but the market remains challenging.

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2 More Stocks to Profit From the Natural Gas Spike

February 6, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana and Nuvista are taking steps in the right direction and beginning to see the fruits of their labour.

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Natural Gas Continues to Spike Higher — How Can You Profit?

February 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

3 stocks to add to your watch list.

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The Stock Picker’s Guide to Celestica in 2014

February 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Celestica is well positioned to benefit from the changing dynamics in the EMS industry.

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Should You Buy CGI Group?

January 30, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The company lost a big Obamacare contract, raising doubts about its future.

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5 More Ways to Profit From a Weakening Canadian Dollar

January 29, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Mining and metals companies are among those likely to benefit.

How to Profit From a Weakening Canadian Dollar

January 23, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The changing exchange rate benefits many Canadian businesses.

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3 Stocks to Benefit From the Spike in Natural Gas Prices

January 22, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Record cold weather means energy stocks are heating up.

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Major Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Canadian Banks

January 16, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Canadian banks are performing well. Here's a look at what to expect in the short/medium term out of this…

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CIBC Completes Acquisition of Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management

January 13, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Another Canadian bank looks south to expand.

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Jean Coutu: Third Quarter Results Hit by Increasing Competition

January 9, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A combination of factors lead to a tough quarter for Jean Coutu.

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