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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

Investing

Is Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX) Headed to $25?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Motley Fool readers, consider Cineplex stock as a top stock to buy today as the COVID-19 pandemic fades into the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks to Buy as Inflation Heats Up

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gold stocks Barrick Gold and Agnico-Eagle Mines will benefit from rising gold prices and shelter investors from rising inflation.

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Investing

AMC Stock or Cineplex Stock: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AMC stock soars on the Reddit short squeeze. Motley Fools: don't join in. Instead, buy Cineplex stock, which has plenty…

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Investing

AMC Stock and the Reddit Stock Craze Won’t Last: Buy This ESG Stock Instead!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Reddit stocks like AMC stock are flying high, but here at Motley Fool we focus on fundamentals. Consider buying ESG…

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Tech Stocks

Are Reddit Stocks Calling You? Buy Well Health Stock (TSX:WELL) Instead!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Reddit stocks like AMC should be avoided in favour of fundamentally sound, Motley Fool-approved names like Well Health stock.

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Energy Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now: This 1 Is up 120%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto stock is the best stock to buy right now. This Motley Fool article discusses this and the cyclical uptrend…

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Energy Stocks

Stocks to Buy Now: Energy Stocks Are Building Momentum

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources stock and Cenovus Energy stock are two cheap stocks to buy now, as oil and gas supply…

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Bank Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks to buy now include TD Bank stock and Fortis stock. These are two quality stocks that are…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB) Goes Parabolic: Take Profits Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry stock has been flying high again, as the meme stock craze continues. Patiently wait to buy it lower for…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC): Should You Boycott it After the Bonus Scandal?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada's stock price continues to soar higher, despite the bonus scandal that has caused uproar. What should investors do?

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Investing

Why Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX) Has Soared 28% in the Last Month

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cineplex stock isn't rallying as part of the AMC meme stock mania that we have covered on Motley Fool. Rather,…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) Is up 16% Since May Lows

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock rallies, as Shop Pay goes live on Google, giving it access to an additional one billion shopping sessions…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock (TSX:BB) and Meme Stock Mania: What’s Going on?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry's stock price soars again as part of the meme stock craze. Today's volatility shows how this can quickly turn…

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Bank Stocks

TD Stock (TSX:TD): Q2 Earnings Confirm Banking Boom

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD stock is soaring, as Canadian banks benefit from the accelerating economic recovery and a stronger-than-expected pandemic resiliency.

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Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) Earnings Soar As an Economic Recovery Unfolds

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BMO stock continues to climb higher as the bank reports better-than-expected Q2 earnings and indicates a strong economic recovery ahead.

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Dividend Stocks

Stock Market Crash Protection: Best Dividend Stock to Buy Today!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Position yourself for a stock market crash by buying the best dividend growth stocks, such as one of Motley Fool's…

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Energy Stocks

Dogecoin vs. Ballard Power (TSX:BLDP) Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dogecoin continues to receive attention after its spectacular run up. Buy Ballard Power stock instead for a better risk/reward proposition.

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Energy Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks in the energy sector,, like Suncor stock, are the best stocks to buy right now for their rapidly increasing…

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Coronavirus

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock: Buy it Instead of Dogecoin for Big Upside

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The perils of investing in Dogecoin don't justify it. Buy Cineplex stock instead, as it's on the cusp of breaking…

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock: A Top Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge's stock price is set to rally, as this top stock to buy now benefits from continued strong cash flows…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock: 1 of the Best Canadian Stocks to Buy Now?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada's stock price is ready to take off in 2021, with an easing of COVID-19 restrictions making it one…

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Dividend Stocks

Telus (TSX:T) Stock: 3 Reasons to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Telus's stock price has soared in recent years, as it has outperformed on May metrics, but there are still plenty…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Is a Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cenovus Energy stock has many doubters. But the Husky acquisition coupled with rising commodity prices are creating a perfect storm…

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Dividend Stocks

Why Suncor (TSX:SU) Stock Is a Stock to Buy Now!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor's stock price is soaring, as this energy company continues to thrive against the odds. Recent Q1 results highlight Suncor's…

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Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Stock: A Preview to Strong Earnings for the Sector

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy stock just reported a fantastic earnings result and a very bullish five-year outlook.

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Coronavirus

2 Top Canadian Gold Stocks to Buy in May

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As the economy recovers, will inflation rear its ugly head? Buy top Canadian gold stocks like Barrick Gold for protection…

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Stock: A Top Dividend Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

AltaGas is a top dividend stock today for its mix of a strong growth in its midstream segment and stable…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Read on to see why the best Canadian dividend stocks are none other than BCE, Enbridge, and Northwest Healthcare Properties…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify Stock Is Soaring Over 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock rallies big off another strong quarter with revenue and earnings blowing past expectations once again as e-commerce soars.

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Coronavirus

COVID-19 Will End: The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CN Rail and Cineplex stock are both set up for significant rallies when the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end,…

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Bank Stocks

TD Bank Stock (TSX:TD): A Top Bank Stock to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TD Bank stock and Royal Bank are the two highest quality Canadian banks stocks to buy now - and they…

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Dividend Stocks

Suncor Stock (TSX:SU): A Bargain Stock to Buy!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Suncor stock and Canadian Natural Resources stock are both bargain stocks that should benefit from growing energy demand.

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) vs. Cineplex Stock (TSX:CGX)

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada's stock price and Cineplex's stock price may soar once the pandemic eases, but one of them has a…

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Dividend Stocks

BCE (TSX:BCE) Stock: Earnings Next Week!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE stock remains one of the best stocks to buy today. With a yield of 6% and a resilient business,…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock: The Future Cannabis King?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aphria is a cannabis stock whose price is undervalued versus its peers, but recent acquisitions should close this gap and…

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Coronavirus

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) Stock: Your Pandemic Retail Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama reported solid quarterly earnings, despite the pandemic, but will upcoming cost-inflation pressures stop the stock's upward climb?

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Tech Stocks

Why Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock Down 10% Today?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry's stock price plunged on Q4 earnings results, which disappoint on revenue growth and highlight more short-term pain ahead.

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Investing

Top Stock to Buy in April

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Well Health Technologies stock is a top stock to buy in April as it continues to transform the healthcare industry…

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Tech Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Many of us at Motley Fool Canada agree that two of the best stocks to buy right now are tech…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) vs Lightspeed Stock (TSX:LSPD): Which Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock and Lightspeed POS stock fall over 20% from 2021 highs as valuations got ahead of fundamentals. Let's uncover…

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