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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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Why Investors Should Pay Attention to Ballard Power

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Forget what you think you know about this former high flyer.

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4 Reasons Why the Market is Wrong About Encana

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The stock's down, but maybe not for long as management is setting the company up for a long-term run.

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Canadian Banks: Are Investor Expectations Getting Ahead of Fundamentals?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Fool is calling for tempered expectations when it comes to Canadian bank stocks.

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2 Reasons Why Consumer Staples Looks Overvalued

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The headwinds blowing through this typically defensive sector have this Fool concerned.

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Is the S&P/TSX Composite Overvalued? Say it ain’t so …

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Fool thinks it's time to be cautious.

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High Yielding Oil and Gas Stocks: Are There Signs of Imminent Dividend Cuts?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Don't say you weren't warned.....

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Atrium Innovations: Third Quarter Update Highlights Positive Industry Changes

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

An interesting way to play to movement to healthier lifestyles.

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CGI Group Surges After Reporting Strong Fourth Quarter Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The future appears bright for one of Canada's leading IT concerns.

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Rona’s Third Quarter Results: Attempts to Stabilize Performance

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Another weak quarter from Rona. Is there a silver lining?

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Major Themes in Oil Service Companies’ Third Quarter Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A tough current environment, but the future appears promising for this high beta way to play energy.

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Why are Nuvista’s Shares Up 15% in the Last 5 Days?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

It's been a great week for this promising energy play.

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Key Takeaways From SunLife’s Third Quarter Earnings Report

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Canadian financial services giant is riding a wave of optimism and performing well.

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Encana’s New Strategy Unveiled

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The market seems to approve of EnCana's new plan - for now.

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A Review of Encana’s Third Quarter Results: Coming out of the Doghouse?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Another strong quarter for the energy giant. When is the market going to start to believe in the turnaround that…

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Celestica Shares are Soaring – What You Need to Know

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Fool walks you through a better than expected quarter for Celestica.

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Atrium Innovations: Capitalizing on the Growing Dietary Supplement Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A Canadian angle to a secular trend that is still in the early innings.

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5 Years After the Crash – Crescent Point Energy Still Cranking out Cash

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Believe in $100 oil? Then you should believe in Crescent Point.

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Sierra Wireless Up Big on Move to Gain Greater Share of the Worldwide M2M Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Another step in the right direction for this Canadian tech company.

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U.S. Consumer Spending Below Expectations in September – What Does This Mean for Canada?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Fool thinks a few of Canada's more prominent retailers face rough waters ahead. Find out which ones here.

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5 Years After the Crash: Suncor Still Fighting Rising Costs

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Management's changed its tune. Will it be enough to get to the stock on a roll?

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Things You Should Know About Petronas’ Big LNG Investment

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Big bucks are poised to hit the B.C. natural gas and LNG industry.

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Top Dividend Paying Stocks on the TSX

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Canadian market is full of high yielders. But the key is picking the sustainable high yielders. Here's a jumping…

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What’s Up With Talisman? Billionaire Shareholder Activist Carl Icahn is What

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The question we posed earlier this week has been answered.

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Calfrac’s 3rd Quarter Warning: Drilling Down to What’s Important

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A short-term setback, but Calfrac's story remains intact.

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What’s Up With Talisman?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is the recent lift just the beginning?

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5 Variables Every Investor Must Consider When Evaluating a Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Keeping these items in mind can make investing a whole lot easier.

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5 Years After the Crash – BMO is Expanding its Reach

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BMO has bounced back from its crisis lows and is forging ahead with an international strategy.

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What Every Investor Should Know About the Performance of Socially Responsible Investments

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian companies are proving that social responsibility and great investment returns do go hand in hand.

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5 Years After the Crash – TD: A Case Study in Solid and Prudent Business Practices

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Canadian enterprise is one of the few that have successfully built a dominant U.S. franchise.

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Two Socially Responsible Telecoms to Consider

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Big profits and socially responsible. A great combo for investors.

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Plenty of Sunshine in Montreal: Bombardier’s CSeries 100 Takes Off

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The CSeries is in the air, and it's carrying the hopes of an entire company with it.

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5 Years After the Crash – CIBC is Emerging From the Ruins

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

After crashing and burning, twice, CIBC is in a much better space these days.

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part V – Industrials and Transportation

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Continuing with our series (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV) about socially responsible investing, we move on to…

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part IV – Materials

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

4 Canadian companies from the materials space that are doing the right thing when it comes to being socially responsible.

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Must-Own Stocks as Natural Gas Becomes the Fuel of Choice

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Fool points out a bunch of ways to play this futuristic energy source.

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5 Years After the Crash – Bank of Nova Scotia is Charging into the Future

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Find out how Canada's most international bank has evolved since the financial crisis hit.

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Consumer-Related Industries

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

6 more Canadian companies that are doing the right thing when it comes to being socially responsible.

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5 Years After the Crash, RBC is as Strong as Ever

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

It hasn't been easy, but the Canadian banks are on a roll. Here's a look at the first in a…

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part 2 – Energy and Utilities

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Find out which companies in these sectors are focused on more than just the bottom line.

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part 1 – Financials

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Have your cake, and eat it too!

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