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Author: 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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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2021: How to Make Tons of Money

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The TSX stock market crash of 2021 will uncover many great buying opportunities. Here's how to stay calm, buy into…

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Enbridge Stock (TSX:ENB) Before Oil Prices Rise in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil continues to rise in 2021, Enbridge stock will rise with it. The negative sentiment will be replaced by…

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Coronavirus

Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Has Soared Over 60%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has rallied big time on increased optimism. But will this rally be sustained, even as the second…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock: A Top Stock Pick for 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry is a top stock to buy, as it will thrive along with the cybersecurity and auto communications industries' long-term…

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Tech Stocks

Well Health (TSX:WELL) Stock: A Top Stock to Buy in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health stock is a top stock for 2021 as it transforms the Canadian healthcare industry with new and improved…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best Canadian stocks to buy consist of quality energy stocks, as well as Ballard Power stock, which is set…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy for Your TSFA: Ballard Power Stock (TSX:BLDP) or LightSpeed POS Stock (TSX:LSPD)?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Lightspeed POS stock is a winner in the e-commerce world and Ballard Power Systems is a winner in the fuel…

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett: How Investors Can Overcome Greed and Fear

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett is no stranger to defying the market, and this is a big reason for his success. Practice this…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors 2021: Buy These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TFSA investors: You can maximize your tax-free income by buying the following dividend stocks: AltaGas stock, Fortis stock, and Enbridge…

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Dividend Stocks

The CRA Increased the TFSA Contribution Limit for 2021: Top Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the CRA increases the 2021 TFSA limit to $75,500, Fortis, Canadian Natural Resources, and Northwest Healthcare are top stocks…

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Energy Stocks

The Energy Sector Heats Up: Buy This Top Stock Now for Massive Returns

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources is a stock to buy, because it is so much more than your typical energy stock. Read…

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Dividend Stocks

Dollarama Stock (TSX:DOL): 3 Quotes Investors Should Hear

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama stock continues its ascent as momentum in sales and cash flow keeps this essential goods retailer thriving during the…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock a Buy After its Earnings Beat?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama stock rises as it beats quarterly estimates, raises its dividend, and showcases its resilience and opportunity for 2021.

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett: Patience Will Translate to Massive Returns

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Using Warren Buffett as an example, here's how investors can practice patience in order to maximize their investing success.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy as Oil Prices Firm

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor stock and Canadian Natural Resources stock are the two best cheap Canadian oil stocks to buy as oil prices…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock (TSX:TD): Time to Buy This Top Canadian Bank Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank stock is a top Canadian bank stock, but even it will fall into hard times in 2021 as…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB): Ground-Breaking Deal With Amazon Explained

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry stock is a stock to buy as its new Amazon Web Services agreement will take the connected car industry,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock vs. Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aurora Cannabis is no longer in bubble territory, yet it is still a long way from profitability. while Canopy Growth…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) Stock: The 2021 Outlook for Canadian Banks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Royal Bank is extremely cautious about its 2021 outlook, as the coronavirus will continue to hit the economy and as…

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You Should Know This
Energy Stocks

3 Investing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investing gurus like Warren Buffett have long mastered the most common investing mistakes, like selling a stock too early or…

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Tech Stocks

Why BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB) Soared 19% Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry stock rallies as Amazon partners with the company to a standardized auto technology platform called Blackberry IVY.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock: Should You Buy Before Q4 Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank stock's upcoming Q4 earnings report will give us insight into the risks in Canada's banks today, the 2021…

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Stocks Like Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock Are Surging

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The state of the cannabis industry is improving. Aurora Cannabis stock is soaring, as investors want exposure to this massive…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy to Beat the Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock, Goodfood Market stock, and Suncor stock are the stocks to buy that will help you beat the…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 101: Get Ready to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Make your plan so you're ready in the next stock market crash. Mine includes buying Suncor stock, Fortis stock, and…

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Energy Stocks

CRA: Got $10,000? 2 TFSA Stocks to Give You $720 of Tax-free Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Canada Revenue Agency can't touch income on your TFSA stocks, buy high-yielding Enbridge stock and Northwest Healthcare REIT stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Surpasses Bill Gates — What’s Next?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Has Elon Musk's Tesla gone too high, too fast? Check out Canadian Natural Resources stock, it's due for an upward…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 3 Company Quotes You Need to Hear

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While the market awaits a covid vaccine, Air Canada stock will remain volatile, as it struggles to survive and makes…

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Coronavirus

Canada Revenue Agency: Will You Have to Repay Your CERB Benefits?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Visit the CRA website to ensure that your CERB payments check out. After that's settled, consider buying Cineplex and Air…

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Where to Invest?
Dividend Stocks

TFSA Contribution Limit 2021: Where to Invest

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Invest your $6,000 2021 TFSA contribution limit in undervalued stock Suncor Energy. It's yielding 3.7% and has strong upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

Buy Telus (TSX:T) Stock Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As coronavirus lockdowns loom, Telus stock is a top dividend stock to buy today for its 5% dividend yield and…

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Energy Stocks

Forget Tesla Stock: Here’s 1 Top Stock to Buy Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tesla stock has had a phenomenal run, but Ballard Power Systems stock is in the earlier stages and has significantly…

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 Lockdown: 2 Stocks to Buy Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock and Goodfood stock are two stocks to buy, as they benefit from additional COVID-19 lockdowns in this second…

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Investing

Why Well Health Stock (TSX:WELL) Is Up 34%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health stock continues to show strong momentum as its third quarter growth and margin improvement accelerates.

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Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Earn $500 Per Month in TFSA Tax-Free Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Don't let the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) eat up your dividend income. Load up your TFSA with high-yielding dividend stocks…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock (TSX:ENB) a Good Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock provides shareholders with an 8.6% dividend yield, but is this dividend sustainable and is it a good enough…

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Dividend Stocks

Worried About a Stock Market Crash? Buy These 2 Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis stock and Waste Connections stock are two top quality stocks to buy to shelter your portfolio from a stock…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Down 13%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock is down in the last month, as promising vaccines give investors confidence to rotate into lower-valued stocks that…

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Coronavirus

Another Week, Another Coronavirus Vaccine: 3 Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As a coronavirus vaccine becomes a reality, stocks like Cineplex stock, Air Canada stock, and Suncor stock have massive upside.

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You Should Know This
Dividend Stocks

Canada Revenue Agency: Making Sense of the Switch From CERB to CRB

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Many Canadians are switching to the CRB program today. We should also make all efforts to buy Telus in our…

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