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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

Energy Stocks

3 Top Stocks for Commodity Exposure

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top stocks like Teck Resources have been hit lately, but most commodity markets remain strong and ready for the next…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why I’m Considering Canopy Growth Stock For My RRSP

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the cannabis industry grows, adding Canopy Growth stock to my RRSP will give me access to massive upside.

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Investing

Canadian Value Investors: 2 Top U.S. Stocks to Buy in August

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top U.S. stocks like Target and ConocoPhillips are offering investors a chance to buy top stocks at very attractive valuations.

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Dividend Stocks

I’m Buying These 3 Resilient Stocks During a Bear Market

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank stock is among the three stocks I'm buying to protect my portfolio from a bear market and to…

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Energy Stocks

3 Energy Stocks You Can Hold, Even if Oil Prices Plunge

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks that focus on energy infrastructure, like Enbridge, or natural gas, like Tourmaline, are solid bets, even if oil…

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Tech Stocks

Got $5,000? 2 Simple TSX Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry and Ballard Power are the two TSX stocks to buy now as these businesses head into strong growth periods.

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Energy Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA): A Top Energy Stock With Tons of Growth Ahead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As AltaGas continues to benefit from strong global demand, we can expect to see a bright future ahead for this…

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Stocks for Beginners

Air Canada Stock Tumbles: Buy These 2 Stocks Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors are better-served by buying steady and predictable stocks like Fortis and BCE instead of the wildly volatile Air Canada…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Stocks to Buy for $365 in Monthly Tax-Free Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Consider top dividends stocks Enbridge, Altagas, and Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT for your TFSA for consistent, tax-free income.

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Stocks for Beginners

2 TSX Stocks to Buy That Are Yielding More Than 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Two top TSX dividend stocks to buy are BCE and Enbridge, yielding 5.8% and 6.25% respectively, and providing solid income.

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Tech Stocks

What’s Next for Shopify Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Despite Shopify stock's rough year, the e-commerce trend remains strong, and the company's risk profile has improved dramatically.

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Tech Stocks

Growth Stocks: The Best 1 to Buy in 2022

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless is a top growth stock that's growing revenue by 60% and trading at very attractive and undervalued valuations

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Energy Stocks

Suncor Stock: Is it Time to Buy This Value Stock?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As a value stock that's extremely cheap, Suncor stock offers investors strong cash flows and dividends to reward them for…

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Investing

3 Safe Stocks to Protect Your Money in a Recession

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank stock and AltaGas stock are prime examples of stocks you can buy to protect your money against a…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 of the Best High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty provides investors with a regular dividend plus a special dividend, which translated into a 15% yield…

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Investing

Dollarama Stock: Earnings Results Say Much About the Consumer in This Recession-Prone Economy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama, whose stock is up 14% in 2022, shows its resilience in the face of unprecedented inflation and great recession…

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Energy Stocks

Is it a Good Time to Buy in the Energy Sector?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Boosted by a very bullish supply/demand environment, energy stocks like Canadian Natural Resources and Tourmaline have much further to go.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: Ready to Take Off?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While Air Canada is handling what it can control really well, there are many worsening macro headwinds that will likely…

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Energy Stocks

Gas Prices Are Hitting Record Highs: 2 Stocks to Buy Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Buy Suncor Energy stock, Canada's integrated oil and gas giant that's benefitting immensely, as gasoline prices continue to soar.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks Crumble: Is it Time to Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify is coming down from its pandemic highs as its business falters, but BlackBerry's business is just gaining steam.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Dividend Stocks Yielding up to 6.4%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These three high-yield dividend stocks also come with solid businesses, financial strength and bright outlooks.

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Combat Inflation and Rising Interest Rates

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor, TD Bank, and Tourmaline are dividend stocks benefitting from rising inflation and rising interest rates.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks for beginner investors are defensive and financially strong with a positive outlook -- stocks like Fortis, BCE,…

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Investing

Growth Stocks: This 1 Just Beat Earnings Expectations as Backlog Sets Record

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Growth stocks like Stantec are hard to come by. Its latest earnings shows exceptional numbers, as infrastructure spending comes to…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Kinross Gold Stock (TSX:K): Q1/22 Earnings Result Gives Way to Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Kinross Gold reported lower production and earnings, but what is emerging is a new, lower-risk gold company that's gearing up…

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Dividend Stocks

Boardwalk REIT 1st-Quarter Results: Big Opportunity Ahead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Boardwalk REIT is in the right place at the right time. Its first-quarter earnings result showcases growing momentum and financial…

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Energy Stocks

2 Top TSX Energy Stocks With Massive Upside Potential

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy remains particularly undervalued given its strong growth ahead.

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Tech Stocks

Tech Stocks to Buy for Growth

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tech stocks are usually also growth stocks. The Canadian tech stocks to buy for growth include BlackBerry stock, CGI, and…

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Bank Stocks

Canadian Bank Stocks Displaying Strong Value

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Nova Scotia stock and Bank of Montreal are two bank stocks that are trading below the peer group…

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Fight Inflation

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These two energy stocks and one REIT combined provide an average dividend yield of 5.95%, while protecting you from inflation.

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Tech Stocks

CGI Stock: A Strong Quarter Proves Why it’s Canada’s #1 Tech Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI stock is displaying true value, as earnings are accelerating rapidly and its digitization services are in high demand globally.

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Earnings Reports to Watch for Next Week

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Expect strong earnings for energy stocks Mullen and Prairie Sky Royalty, as strong oil and gas prices can be expected…

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Energy Stocks

Natural Gas Stocks With Returns of up to 390%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Three little-known natural gas stocks are soaring. Past performance might very well be indicative of future performance for them.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Stock and 1 Metals Stock for Diversification

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stock Agnico-Eagle offers inflation protection. Teck Resources stock offers exposure to commodity cycles. Both offer diversification.

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Investing

RRSP Stocks for Successful Retirement Planning

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The three stocks to add to your RRSP for successful retirement planning are TD Bank, Enbridge, and CGI. These top…

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Beginner Investors

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Start investing successfully and without stress with these dividend stocks, including BCE stock, that are ideal for beginner investors.

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Stocks for Beginners

3 Growth Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Nutrien Inc. is among the growth stocks to buy now that have strong growth histories and a sustainable long-term growth…

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Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks Yielding Up to 6.5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties and Peyto Exploration are two energy stocks to buy for oil and gas exposure - they're top dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: This Top REIT Is Yielding 6%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties is a defensive REIT that provides generous passive income for those investors looking for a sizeable and…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks: This REIT Yields 5% and Provides Lots of Passive Income

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Chartwell REIT has a strong track record of dividend distributions, as its real estate assets benefit from the aging population…

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