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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

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is it the Right Time to Invest in Gold Stocks?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold prices have weakened recently, sending gold stocks like Barrick lower and creating an opportunity to buy.

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Dividend Stocks

How to Create a Dividend Income Stream for Retirement With 3 Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dividend stocks like 7% yielding Enbridge can help set you up with a reliable and lucrative retirement income.

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Tech Stocks

Game-Changing Stocks That Every Investor Should Know About

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry stock is just one of three very exciting stocks that stand to benefit immensely as their disruptor businesses flourish.

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Investing

Investing in Canada’s Food and Beverage Industry: Stocks to Savour

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Defensive consumer staples stocks like Loblaw are good, safe bets to shelter your money from the potential upcoming economic fallout.

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Investing

Is the Sky Finally Clearing for Air Canada Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has rallied 22% so far this year, but rising costs and economic weakness risk shattering the airliner…

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Investing

2 Stocks Poised to Have a Big Month in June 2023

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power stock has rallied 25% so far in June. See why it and Cineplex stock are both setting up…

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Energy Stocks

Unleash the Energy Sector: Investing in Canada’s Renewable Powerhouses

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge stock is one example of an energy stock that's positioned to benefit from the massive growth expected in the…

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Investing

A Fresh Take on Value Investing: 3 Undervalued Industrial Stocks to Watch

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Undervalued stocks don't always trade at rock-bottom valuations. Sometimes, they're just undervalued relative to their strong business.

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Investing

Retirees: Here’s How to Boost Your CPP Pension

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Retirement planning is best done when considering not only your CPP pension, but also your investments in income-producing stocks like…

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Energy Stocks

Where to Invest in Oil Stocks in June 2023

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy is a Canadian oil stock that's set up to benefit from strong oil prices, as it trades at…

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Investing

Bausch Health: Prescription for Profits or Risky Business?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a struggle to grow and a massive debt burden, Bausch Health stock remains a very risky bet. Proceed with…

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Dividend Stocks

Why These TSX Stocks Are Solid Bets on Canada’s Economic Recovery

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank is one of the two Canadian TSX stocks discussed in this article that are well positioned for the…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 2 Safe Stocks to Supplement Your Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Scotiabank is just one of the safe, high-yielding stocks to buy for your TFSA for that extra income.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Low Volatility Stocks for Smoother Sailing

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks like Fortis and BCE offer investors low volatility options along with strong dividend histories and yields.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investing Made Easy: Popular Canadian Companies to Consider

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High-yield Canadian dividend stocks offer TFSA investors tax-free dividend income, Enbridge stock is one; see the full article for the…

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Dividend Stocks

Retiring Soon? Add These Dividend-paying Stocks to Your Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top dividend-paying stocks to supplement your retirement income should be predictable and reliable, like Fortis stock .

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Investing

5 Undervalued Canadian Value Stocks to Watch in Spring 2023

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Certain TSX stocks, like Suncor Energy stock, are currently trading at rock-bottom valuations, despite strong fundamentals.

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Energy Stocks

Enbridge’s Dividend Delight: Why Income Investors Should Take Note

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge's yield of 7.1% and impressive dividend history make Enbridge stock a must own for income investors.

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Energy Stocks

Is Enbridge Stock a Buy After Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With 28 years of dividend growth at a 7.25% annual growth rate and a current 7.1% dividend yield, Enbridge stock…

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Bank Stocks

2 Bank Stocks Yielding Over 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Nova Scotia is one of the high-yielding Canadian bank stocks to buy for a high yield without excess…

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Blackberry or Open Text Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry stock has great potential, but is reporting net losses, while Open Text stock is riding high on momentum and…

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Dividend Stocks

Young Investors: Why You Should Own Dividend Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dividend stocks like Fortis can offer young investors all the benefits of a reliable and growing dividend income stream.

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Dividend Stocks

Cineplex Stock: Is a Dividend Coming Soon?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Revenue is booming, as Cineplex's pandemic recovery accelerates, leaving this diversified entertainment giant well positioned.

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Dividend Stocks

Waste Connections Stock: Profiting From Trash in a Sustainable World

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With double-digit dividend increases, as well as strong stock price performance, Waste Connections continues to be a lucrative stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Get More Out of Your TFSA: Invest in These Popular Canadian Companies

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High-yield stocks like Enbridge and high-growth potential stocks like Blackberry are ideal candidates for your TFSA.

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Dividend Stocks

Get Ahead of the Game: Invest in These Canadian Stocks Before a Bull Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy stock is one of three quality, undervalued Canadian stocks to buy as we prepare for a bull market.

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Dividend Stocks

Top Canadian Royalty Stocks With Dividend Yields of up to 10%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian royalty stocks such as Northwest Healthcare Properties are a good source of predictable and reliable income.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for Income Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian dividend stocks such as Enbridge are yielding as high as 6.7% and offer predictability and consistent dividend growth.

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Energy Stocks

Is Cenovus Stock a Buy After Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Despite being hit by lower oil and gas prices, Cenovus reported strong Q1 cash flows and increased its dividend by…

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Energy Stocks

Is AltaGas Stock a Buy After Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While AltaGas continues to post strong earnings results, its problematic debt-load has been decreasing, and its dividend has been increasing.

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Tech Stocks

CGI Stock is a Great Buy-and-Hold Investment

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI stock has hit an all-time high again, as record backlog, and double-digit revenue growth highlight the strength of this…

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Tech Stocks

What’s Next for Shopify Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock continues to post strong revenue growth, with sustainable profitability seemingly right around the corner.

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Energy Stocks

2 Cheap Energy Stocks to Buy Now and Never Sell

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor Energy stock is one of the Canadian energy stocks to buy now, while they're cheap and offer generous dividend…

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Energy Stocks

Tourmaline Stock: Down 28% and on Sale Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The volatility continues for Tourmaline stock, but the natural gas market remains strong in the face of global demand.

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Energy Stocks

Why Enbridge Stock Is Still the Best Energy Stock to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge has a long history of generating shareholder value with minimal volatility and plenty of dividend income.

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Investing

Dollarama Stock: Will Headwinds Catch Up to it in 2023?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Another strong year of massive double-digit sales gains have taken Dollarama stock to new highs. But what's in store for…

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Investing

If I Could Buy 1 Auto Stock, This Would Be It

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Linamar stock has a strong long-term history of shareholder value creation and innovation, which is driving my positive outlook.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock is Down 16% – Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has sure taken its bruises. Will recovering demand this year and next be enough to offset rapidly…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: Here’s a Diamond in the Rough Yielding Over 9.5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties is a defensive REIT with a long history of dividend payments and a bright future.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge is among the stocks that show a long history of dividend growth and excellence as well as a bright…

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