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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

Warren Buffett Gives Canadian Energy Stocks a Boost

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett's $10 billion energy infrastructure purchase will breathe new life into Canadian energy stocks like Enbridge stock and TC…

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Coronavirus

Forget Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: This Top Stock to Buy Is Soaring Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock is the top-performing stock that is soaring to new heights, as it benefits from rising fuel cell…

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

3 Top Utility Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here is why Enbridge stock, Fortis stock, and AltaGas stock are my three top defensive utility stocks to buy now.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) Is Soaring 19% in June

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock soars in June as the company inks partnerships with Facebook and WalMart, increasing its foothold in the e-commerce…

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Tech Stocks

Ballard Power (TSX:BLDP) Joins Shopify (TSX:SHOP) as a Top-Performing TSX Stock in 2020

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock has been a top-performing TSX stock again in 2020. Will it beat Shopify stock's performance going forward?

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Bank Stocks

Attention Investors: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Is Yielding Over 6%!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is the bank stock that has the highest dividend yield, with a strong well-capitalized balance…

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Energy Stocks

Investor Alert: This Energy Stock Is Yielding Over 7%!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock is a quality energy stock that provides investors with a generous dividend yield and significant upside.

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Bank Stocks

Investor Alert: This Bank Stock Is Trading Below Book Value!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Montreal stock is a quality bank stock that is trading below book value, and that offers investors a…

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Dividend Stocks

$500 Invested in Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock at the Start of 2020 Would Be Worth This Much Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis stock has a strong history of providing investors with steady returns, and this has enabled it to outperform so…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC): The Future of Air Travel Is Here

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has plummeted, as air travel has disappeared, but there are a few bright spots in all this…

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Dividend Stocks

Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming: Buy Telus (TSX:T) Stock to Get Ready

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 5% dividend yield, telecommunications giant Telus is a top defensive stock to shelter you from the upcoming market…

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Coronavirus

3 Reasons to Buy Bausch Health (TSX:BHC) Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health stock continues to drive product approvals and debt reduction and is armed with a strong portfolio of health…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Quotes Investors Should Hear

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge quotes that demonstrate the industry's growth and the company's resiliency as it invests in the future, renewable energy.

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Investing

The Most Insightful Comments From Dollarama’s (TSX:DOL) Conference Call

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama's earnings conference call highlights the company's role as a good corporate citizen and its strong operating practices.

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Clean energy
Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock Is Up 102% in June

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy stock soars as oil prices recover and as the company benefits from its diversified asset base, hedges, and…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Insurance Stocks Yielding Over 4%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SunLife stock provides investors with a 4.3% yield while Manulife stock yields an even better 6%, making these insurance stocks…

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Bank Stocks

2 Bank Stocks Trading Below Book Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Laurentian Bank and Bank of Montreal are both trading below book value, only one of these stocks is strong…

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Tech Stocks

Investing in BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Could Triple Your Money

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Trading just over book value, Blackberry stock has big upside as the company's cybersecurity and connected cars businesses have strong…

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Bank Stocks

3 Top Financial Stocks Yielding 4.5% and Higher

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top financial stocks such as Royal Bank of Canada stock and TD Bank stock are +4.5% yielding dividend stocks that…

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Increasing yield
Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Stocks Yielding Over 6.5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High-yield dividend stocks like Enbridge, Altagas, and Canadian Natural Resources are all solid income producers.

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Bank Stocks

Is 6.5%-Yielding Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Stock a Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CIBC stock falls as soaring provisions for credit losses hit the bottom line with steep earnings declines.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) Stock a Buy After Earnings Miss?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank stock is a top bank stock for the long-term after a weaker-than-expected earnings result.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Earnings Report: 3 Numbers You Need to Know

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Montreal earnings disappoint as the pandemic driven economic crisis causes the possibility of significant credit losses.

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Bank Stocks

Why Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Stock Is Soaring 11%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

6%-yielding Bank of Nova Scotia stock rallies, as this Canadian bank's second-quarter earnings result showcases its resiliency.

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Energy Stocks

Investing $2,500 in These 2 Stocks Could Make You a Fortune

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy and Baytex Energy are two value stocks to invest in that will soar higher if and when the…

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Prices Soar: 3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil prices soar, buy quality energy stocks Enbridge, Suncor, and Canadian Natural Resources for strong portfolio returns.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Bank Stocks Yielding Well Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks have recently plummeted, leaving in their wake an ample supply of generous dividend yields. Here are three top…

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Coronavirus

Why Bausch Health (TSX:BHC) Stock Is a Smart Risk to Take

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health (TSX:BHC)(NYSE:BHC) stock falls, as guidance is reduced due to coronavirus disruptions, but if we look beyond this temporary…

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Coronavirus

Why Home Capital (TSX:HCG) Stock Is a Sell

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With home listings plummeting and unemployment soaring, Home Capital stock will feel the pain of deteriorating credit quality.

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Crash 2020: Should You Buy Enbridge Stock Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

7%-yielding Enbridge stock is extremely well positioned and resilient, despite the oil crash of 2020, making it a top pick.

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Dividend Stocks

Market Crash 2020: Prepare Yourself by Buying Top Stock BCE Inc.

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

6% yielding BCE stock has the financial stability and liquidity to ensure its survival in this market crash of 2020,…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) Stock Rallied Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Inter Pipeline (TSX:IPL) stock is a value stock that is currently yielding 4.4%, with good upside from its Heartland project.

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Dividend Stocks

Oil Crash 2020: Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Stock Remains a Top Pick

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources earnings release show that Canadian Natural Resources stock is the stock to own in an oil crash.

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TELECOM TOWERS
Tech Stocks

Coronavirus 2020: Why Telus Stock Is a Top Stock to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus (TSX:T) stock will benefit from the acceleration of the digitization of society due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dividend Stocks

Why the Sun Life Stock Price Soared Over 6.5% Yesterday

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sun Life's earnings result beats expectations on strong results in Asia and at MFS, sending the stock price soaring higher.

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Rallying Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock rallies, as the company posts strong earnings and as the secular shift to e-commerce accelerates significantly.

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Coronavirus

Fortis (TSX:FTS) Stock Is Backed by Another Solid Earnings Result

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis stock ranks high due to the predictability of its revenue and dividend, as demonstrated in its first-quarter earnings result.

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Investing

Why the Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Price Rose 28.5% in April

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock price will continue to be heavily affected by the coronavirus crisis for the foreseeable future and likely…

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Investing

Why the Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Stock Price Lagged the TSX Index in April

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A lack of visibility for Canadian National Railway stock is no match for the company's strong execution and financial health.

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Coronavirus

Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Fell Almost 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock's earnings and outlook have shocked the market and it’s gotten killed as a result. Limited visibility and…

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