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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.

Recent Articles

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Dividend Stocks

The RRSP Deadline Looms: Get Started With These Top Dividend Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

RRSP planning made easy: stocks like Fortis, BCE, and Enbridge are top dividend stocks to help in your retirement planning.

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Coronavirus

Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Plummets More Than 15% as Omicron Weighs on Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose stock fell on earnings miss, but it's a temporary blip, as virus-related disruptions overshadow continued growth and operational…

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Investing

TD Stock and More Top TSX Stocks Hitting New Highs Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD stock is among the top TSX stocks that are hitting new highs today, as their businesses continue to be…

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Energy Stocks

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Misses Expectations: Should You Buy CVE Stock on Weakness?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CVE stock on the TSX is down more than 5% due to disappointing earnings. But can it brush this off…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Why Did Bonterra Energy Stock Rise 19% Last Week?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bonterra Energy stock is flying high, as it benefits from the revaluation of the energy sector, as cash flows and…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources: A Top Value Stock for 2022

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Teck Resources stock is a value stock that's participating in the renewable energy boom via its increasing involvement in copper…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Cheap Dividend Stocks for $215 a Month in Passive Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cheap dividend stocks like BCE and TC Energy can help you earn significant amounts of reliable and defensive passive income…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: Is This Dividend Stock a Buy After Q4 Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock looks good as the company releases its Q4 earnings, which included another dividend increase and raised guidance.

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock: Should You Buy on Weakness?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy is a top dividend stock, as the energy cycle remains very bullish, with commodity prices and cash flows…

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Tech Stocks

CGI (TSX:GIB.A) Stock: 3 Bullish Numbers That Could Send This Value Stock Soaring

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI stock is posting strong momentum in both revenue growth and margins, making this tech stock one of the best…

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Tech Stocks

RRSP Investors: Want to Turn $10,000 Into $50,000?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The RRSP deadline is approaching. Get a head start with CGI, a tech stock that offers the potential for exceptional…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks I’d Buy and Never Sell

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian National Railway highlights massive opportunities in Canadian industry, leading to my list of the best dividend stocks today, like…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock and Others That Just Hit 52-Week Lows

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Lightspeed stock is one stock among many that's tumbling, uncovering value for investors.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: 3 Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Retirement planning is made easier by buying safe and steady dividend stocks such as the ones listed in this Motley…

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Energy Stocks

3 Growth Stocks to Buy in This Market Selloff

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks like Canadian Natural Resources stock are top growth stocks to buy for the potential to make good money…

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Tech Stocks

Blackberry Stock: Buy it for Big Potential

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a business that continues to build and an award-winning arsenal of technologies, Blackberry stock looks to be setting up…

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Investing

3 Value Stocks to Start 2022 Off Right

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top value stocks are trading at depressed valuations because of temporary issues and/or issues that are beyond their control.

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Dividend Stocks

The #1 Passive-Income Stock Was Downgraded

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Passive-income investors should be ready to buy Fortis stock when it's time -- there'll be tonnes of money to be…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These three stocks to consider for your TFSA have the potential to provide you with substantial tax-free capital gains and…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Ideas: How Can You Make $120 Per Month in 2022?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Are you a Motley Fool investor looking for passive income? Defensive stocks like Enbridge can set you up for sizable…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock Plus More Growth Stocks Just Got Decimated

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Growth stocks like Shopify stock, BlackBerry, and Well Health are true long-term growth stocks. We have a good opportunity to…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive-Income Investors: This High-Yield Stock Yields 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT is a safe and reliable high-yield stock to generate passive income for a rich and stress-free…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock: The Best Inflation Hedge for Passive Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With Barrick Gold and Agnico-Eagle gold stocks, you get an inflation hedge as well as dividend growth to protect and…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock: A Dividend Stock With a Bright Future

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a clear plan to transition to clean energy, Enbridge stock remains one of the best dividend stocks today and…

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Bank Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Top Canadian Bank Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TFSA investors can make use of their TFSA contribution limit by buying TD Bank stock and CIBC stock, which offer…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks Will Blow the Lights Out Next Quarter

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks like Cenovus Energy, Peyto, and Tourmaline are posting soaring cash flows as oil and gas prices spike higher.

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock: Hitting New Highs

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks like TD Bank are hitting new highs as they rack in strong profits amidst a strong Canadian banking…

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Tech Stocks

1 Tech Stock I’d Buy Before it Jumps to $200

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI is the top Canadian tech stock that's heading higher as it continues to grow by consolidating the fragmented IT…

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Energy Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best socks to buy right now include AltaGas stock, Cenovus stock. and Peyto stock. All are rising off the…

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Tech Stocks

2 Top Growth Stocks I’m Never Selling

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The two top growth stocks are Ballard Power Systems stock and Blackberry stock - and both are on the cusp…

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Stocks That Pay Great Dividends

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top dividends stocks like Canadian Natural Resources, Enbridge, and Northwest Healthcare Properties are funding our way through retirement.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks That Just Hiked Their Dividends by 20-25%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dividend stocks like Canadian Natural Resources and Sun Life Financial are dramatically increasing their dividends as business booms.

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Here’s 1 Yielding 6% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As a defensive stock that has inflation protection and that's yielding 6%, Northwest Healthcare Properties is a top dividend stock.

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Investing

Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX): Rising From the Ashes

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex stock is rallying as this come-back stock is rising from the ashes. The pandemic is ending and attendance and…

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Dividend Stocks

Are Oil Prices Heading to $100?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil prices rise, energy stocks like Suncor Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, and Cenovus stocks are certainly top picks for…

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Investing

Ballard Power Stock (TSX:BLDP): A Top Millionaire Maker

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock is setting up for massive upside, as interest for fuel cell-powered vehicles continues to surge, making it…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock (TSX:ABX): Inflation Will Destroy Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks like Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle are about to break out as swiftly accelerating inflation is driving gold…

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HIGH VOLTAGE ELECRICITY TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

2 Top Utility Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Utility stocks Enbridge and TC Energy are great additions to any Motley Fool investor's portfolio for passive dividend income and…

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Energy Stocks

2 Canadian Stocks Rising up to 525% in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The two Canadian stocks rallying hard in 2021 are energy stocks. This Motley Fool article discusses momentum stocks Baytex Energy…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE Stock: A Must-Own Stock Yielding 5.5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock remains a top pick today for passive income. BCE's stock price should continue to steadily rise as Q3…

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