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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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Energy Stocks

Natural Gas Stocks Soar in Long-Awaited Rally

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Natural gas stocks like Cenovus Energy, Peyto, and Birchcliff are soaring on rising natural gas prices and an improving outlook.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Why it’s Rallying Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Greater optimism for government support and the approval of the Air Transat acquisition sparks greater optimism in Air Canada's stock…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Stock: Q4 Call Highlights Huge Opportunity

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus's stock price has outperformed, as it continues to generate solid financial results, while investing in the digital transformation cause.

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Dividend Stocks

Gold Stocks: An Earnings Preview

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks Barrick Gold and Agnico-Eagle are reaping the rewards of higher gold prices. Expect this to continue in Q4…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB): A Buy at $15?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry's stock price has come off of its Reddit induced highs. Now we can focus on the fundamentals of this…

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock (TSX:ENB): Q4 Earnings Preview

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock remains in the penalty box, but upcoming fourth quarter earnings and recent oil and natural gas price strength…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock vs. Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSDP) Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify and Lightspeed stocks are both valued for massive growth well into the future. and the market is trading at…

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Energy Stocks

Stocks to Buy Now: Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE)

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

More than ever, Cenovus is a stock to buy in 2021. Rising oil and gas prices and major synergies from…

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Energy Stocks

Stocks to Buy Now: 3 Cheap Energy Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks to buy now include 7%-yielding Enbridge stock. They're all cheap, quality companies that have the characteristics we at…

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TELECOM TOWERS
Dividend Stocks

The Best Stock to Buy Right Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks to buy right now, as the TSX is trading at all-time highs, are cash flow-rich, defensive dividend…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock Reaches New Highs: Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth stock is soaring toward 52-week highs, but cannabis stocks may very well be getting caught up in market…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Likes Natural Gas — Here’s Why You Should Too

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Two natural gas stocks that I think would pass Warren Buffett's test are 7.5% yielding Enbridge stock and low-cost producer…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC): Will Next Quarter Be its Death Sentence?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock continues to be hit as the airline industry gets dealt more blows. Can it survive? We'll find…

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy Stock (TSX:SU) a Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy stock just reported its 2020 results. Management highlighted its bullish future expectations for strong cash flows and shareholder…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB): Predictions for 2021 and Beyond

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry stock is set for explosive growth from its IVY partnership. It's fallen far from its Reddit highs but my…

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Where to Invest?
Energy Stocks

Enbridge Stock (TSX:ENB): These Numbers Will Blow You Away!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock is fine, but Altagas stock is unlike other energy infrastructure stocks. It's yielding 5% and it has strong…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks to Buy Before They Go Parabolic!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stock Cenovus is benefitting from its Husky Energy stock acquisition. And Peyto and CNQ stock are grossly undervalued.,

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks Rule for Tax-Free RRSP Gains

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

RRSP investors should consider buying top tech stocks CGI and BlackBerry, as they can be expected to provide massive tax-free…

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Investing

ATD.B: An Exercise in Capital Discipline

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard continues its journey of capital discipline and well-thought-out strategies, leading the way to solid returns for ATD.B stock.

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Energy Stocks

The Best Stock to Buy Right Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top stock to buy right now, Cenovus Energy, is an energy stock that is set to benefit in a recovering…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock (TSX:TD): The Top Bank Stock to Buy Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While 2021 will be a difficult year for TD Bank stock, it remains the top bank stock to buy for…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Surges: When Will it Stop?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry stock continues to soar higher, but if a market crash is coming, there will be a better time to…

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Freight Train
Dividend Stocks

CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock: A Top Dividend Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CNR stock is a core stock to buy for long-term dividend growth, as this railroad company transforms itself into so…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks to buy today include energy giants Enbridge and Suncor stock. Also included is BlackBerry stock, which is…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Gold Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle is the stock to buy now for your TFSA. Rising gold prices and a difficult 2021 will likely make…

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash 2021: 2 Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here at the Motley Fool, we want to help investors be ready for a possible stock market crash in 2021.…

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Energy Stocks

Why Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP) Stock Is Soaring

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fuel cells are gaining acceptance globally. Ballard is a leader in this renewable energy industry, with leading market share and…

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Energy Stocks

Warren Buffett Quotes That Could Make You Wealthy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett's quotes are simple to follow and will lead you to stocks like Northland Power stock, a wealth-building renewable…

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Coronavirus

Is Well Health (TSX:WELL) Stock Still a Buy After the Coronavirus Vaccine?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health stock is leading the digital transformation of the healthcare system. The coronavirus did not create the need; it…

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Energy Stocks

Tesla Stock Reboot: Is Ballard Power Stock (TSX:BLDP) Next?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tesla stock has skyrocketed as excitement about electric cars has been building. Will Ballard Power stock reach the same heights?

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Energy Stocks

3 Red Hot Energy Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks like Suncor are set to rally in 2021, with reduced supply being matched by increasing demand as the…

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Coronavirus

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock: Buy or Sell at $10?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The coronavirus vaccine will make way for a recovery of sorts in 2021, with undervalued Cineplex stock leading the way…

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Coronavirus

Why Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Will Fall Below $15 in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the second wave of the coronavirus accelerates, Air Canada stock is setting up for a big fall, as the…

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Dividend Stocks

2021 Top Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These value stocks, such as Enbridge stock, have been hit more by macro trends than by any real company-specific operational…

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Investing

Ballard Power Stock (TSX:BLDP) Just Keeps on Giving

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock soars, as the fuel cell industry rapidly gains acceptance and the world adopts this clean energy source…

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Cannabis Stocks

Here’s Why Cannabis Stocks Are on Fire Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth are rallying on the improving macro environment as well as improving company fundamentals.

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Investing

Market Crash 2021: Why Magna Stock (TSX:MG) Will Shine Through

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Magna stock will weather the storm of the next stock market crash in 2021 as it increasingly participates in the…

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Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett Doesn’t Like Gold: Should You Buy Anyway?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett doesn't like gold, which he calls a block of metal. But he does like well-run companies, even if…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP): Time to Sell?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Selling TSX stock Shopify in favour of certain energy stocks will likely give you a much better return in 2021…

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Energy Stocks

Is it Too Late to Buy Ballard Power (TSX:BLDP) Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock has risen 185% in 2020. Rapidly growing fuel cell adoption and decarbonizing targets make this stock a…

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