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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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Coronavirus

Why Well Health (TSX:WELL) Is the Stock to Buy as the 2nd COVID-19 Wave Hits

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health Technologies is growing rapidly, as its technology is improving the Canadian primary care healthcare system for physicians and…

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Investing

3 Reasons to Buy Undervalued Blackberry Stock (TSX:BB) Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry stock is an undervalued gem today, as the company heads into significant secular growth in its cybersecurity and M2M…

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Coronavirus

Stock Market Crash: 2 Contrarian Stocks to Avoid

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Should you buy contrarian stocks Air Canada and Cineplex after the next coronavirus-induced stock market crash of 2020?

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Dividend Stocks

Motley Fool: Top Stocks to Buy When the Market Crashes

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the market heads into the next market crash, most of us at Motley Fool have stocks that we're waiting…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Energy Stocks for September

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor and Enbridge are the two relatively safe energy stocks to buy in September and the best contrarian stock picks…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock or Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Lightspeed POS stock is more attractively valued than Shopify stock, but it's also much smaller and earlier in the e-commerce…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash: 2 Top Bank Stocks Yielding Over 5.6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

If a stock market crash is coming, get ready to load up on top bank stocks Bank of Nova Scotia…

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Investing

Is Air Canada Stock on the Verge of Breaking Out?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Air Canada stock is a risky bet, this Motley Fool article explains why it might be worth the risk…

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Coronavirus

Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Soared 37% in the Last Month

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex stock has been hit hard due to the coronavirus crisis, but in the last month it has soared, as…

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Tech Stocks

3 Reasons I’d Never Sell BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry stock is a stock to buy for its exposure to strong secular growth industries such as the cybersecurity industry…

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Dividend Stocks

Canadian Banks Report Next Week: Are Their Dividends at Risk?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Some of us at Motley Fool are warning of possible dividend cuts from Canadian banks, but long-term, bank stocks like…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock or Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Motley Fool: Suncor Energy is the contrarian stock that appears on the upswing as oil prices rebound, while Laurentian Bank…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000 in Cash? Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Is the Top Dividend Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here at the Motley Fool, many of us are noticing that Enbridge stock is screaming value today, with a low-risk…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Buys Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX): 2 Gold Stocks I’d Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks like Barrick Gold soar, as Warren Buffett sees value in the safe-haven sector that many of us at…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should You Buy Fortis (TSX:FTS) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) for Dividend Income?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

There are many good reasons for TFSA investors to buy both Fortis stock and TD Bank stock, but this Motley…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) or Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The coronavirus pandemic has hit these financial stocks, with Toronto-Dominion Bank stock facing greater headwinds than Sun Life Financial stock…

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Energy Stocks

Remember Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock? Here’s Why it’s Skyrocketing Higher!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Armed with a strong asset base and operations, Baytex Energy stock is slowly making its way back from the dark…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks to Buy Hitting 52-Week Highs Today!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks to buy: CN Rail, CP Rail, and Mullen Group stocks are trading at 52-week highs as these quality companies…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Make $750 in Passive Income With Little Risk

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Inter Pipeline stock and Enbridge stock are top utility stocks to buy for your TFSA since they will give you…

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Energy Stocks

$5,000 Invested in This Top Stock in 2019 Would Be Worth $26,500 Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock remains a top stock for massive gains as it benefits from the world's embracing of fuel cells…

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Coronavirus

Why Bausch Health Stock (TSX:BHC) Is Rallying Almost 8%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Bausch Health Companies stock continues rallying as the company spins off of its eye heath business.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5,000? These Stocks Could Double Your Money

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks Agnico-Eagle Mines, Barrick Gold, and Kirkland Lake Gold can double your money as the price of gold continues…

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Dividend Stocks

How Telus (TSX:T) Health Is Disrupting the Traditional Care Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus stock is a dividend stock that its poised for strong growth, as Telus Health continues to thrive in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: A Top Gold Stock to Buy for Dividend Growth and Safety

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines is the gold stock to buy as it prepares to significantly grow its dividend and as investors rush…

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Coronavirus

Why CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A) Stock Soared 10% Last Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group stock continues to soar after a long history of outperformance of its business and a certain uptick in…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Soared 10% This Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock continues its ascent this week, as second-quarter earnings reveal strong growth today with still more strong growth prospects…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Key Takeaways From AltaGas’s (TSX:ALA) Earnings Call

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AltaGas reported strong second-quarter earnings yesterday, with a booming midstream business making AltaGas stock a great opportunity for investors.

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Coronavirus

Why Investors Are Selling Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock falls again as its second quarter earnings result highlights the structural changes in the airline industry that…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Fortis (TSX:FTS) Earnings Numbers You Shouldn’t Miss

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis earnings once again show us the value of this defensive stock, as earnings rise, liquidity remains strong, and the…

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Energy Stocks

What Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Has to Say About Energy Industry Fundamentals

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock is a low-risk energy stock to buy to participate in the strong long-term fundamentals of the oil and…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis (TSX:FTS) and Enbridge (TSX:ENB): Earnings Preview

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis and Enbridge earnings results this week are expected to to show the resiliency and defensive attributes of these top…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Surprised the Market Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian National Railway stock rallies as its second quarter earnings result demonstrates continued record operational excellence.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks Reporting Next Week: What to Expect

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Expect some buying opportunities in three top stocks as Canadian National Railway stock, Cenovus Energy stock, and Loblaw stock report…

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Bank Stocks

Buy Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock (TSX:TD) As the Unemployment Rate Improves

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Canadian unemployment rate has inched upward in June, boosting confidence in bank stocks like Toronto-Dominion Bank stock,

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Coronavirus

Would Warren Buffett Buy Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock is a highly uncertain gamble, as the world faces unprecedented struggles. Here is why I don't think…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Telecom Stocks to Buy for Yields of up to 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock and Telus stock are the two top telecom stocks to buy, as a recent market moves and economic…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Bank Stocks to Buy That Are Yielding Over 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock and Bank of Nova Scotia stock are two bank stocks to buy that can…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) a Buy Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and the economic environment remains difficult, choose gold stock Agnico-Eagle Mines instead of Air Canada…

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Energy Stocks

These 2 Warren Buffett Quotes Apply Perfectly to These 2 Top Energy Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Read on to see why I think that energy stocks Canadian Natural Resources and Cenovus Energy pass the Warren Buffett…

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Investing

2 Retail Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama and Loblaw are the two retail stocks to buy that are solid defensive holdings and that will continue to…

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