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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

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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Tech Stocks

Gamestop (TSX:GME) Stock: Why it’s up 1,000% in 2021

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

GameStop stock has been on the ride of its life. But at this point, it's heading for a fall. Buy…

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Coronavirus

Why Air Canada Stock (TSX:AC) Isn’t Returning to $50 Anytime Soon

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada stock has more than doubled from 2020 lows, but too many structural problems still exist. Air Canada's stock…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks to Buy in March

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Top dividend stocks to buy like BCE, TD Bank, and Fortis stock are stocks to own in 2021 for income,…

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Energy Stocks

Another Tesla Stock: Why This Canadian EV Stock Is a Buy!

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Tesla's stock price rise made it a star performer, Ballard Power stock will follow in its footsteps, as this EV…

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock a Buy at $13?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry's stock price should benefit from its leadership in machine-to-machine connectivity and cybersecurity. Is it the right time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Market Correction 101: 3 Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Enbridge, Fortis, and AltaGas are all stocks to buy to protect your portfolio in a market correction that seems increasingly…

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Energy Stocks

Natural Gas Price Soars: 2 Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto and Birchcliff Energy are natural gas stocks that are undervalued, but heading way higher at a rapid speed as…

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Energy Stocks

Energy Stocks: Buy Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks are rallying, as oil prices soar on improving fundamentals. Stocks like Suncor and Canadian Natural Resources are up…

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Tech Stocks

Why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) Stock Is Down 30%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify's stock price has begun its free fall after outperforming for years in a welcomed re-adjusting of valuation and expectations.

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Energy Stocks

Why Canadian Natural Resources Stock (TSX:CNQ) Is up 26%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stock Canadian Natural Resources surges as soaring oil and gas prices mean massive cash flows for CNQ and its…

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Energy Stocks

GameStop (NYSE:GME) Stock: Buy This Energy Stock Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

GameStop stock has lost touch with fundamentals. Buy energy stock Canadian Natural Resources instead for exposure to improving energy fundamentals.

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Investing

Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock Pales in Comparison to This Fuel Cell Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada's stock price continues to suffer from an industry in tatters, but Ballard Power stock has fuel cell growth…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stocks 101: Why You Should Buy Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks like Royal Bank and TD Bank stocks continue to be attractive buys for dividend income that's resilient, safe,…

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Bank Stocks

Royal Bank (TSX:RY) Stock: Buy, Hold, or Sell After Q1 Earnings?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Royal Bank is firing on all cylinders, with strong growth in all of its businesses sending its stock price higher.…

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Investing

Stocks to Buy Now: This One Is up Over 45% !

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bausch Health stock is a solid buy today as it aims to create significant shareholder value - a concept that…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Forget Bitcoin: Buy These Gold Stocks Instead

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bitcoin is clearly having its day again. But I'd pass on this speculation in favour of dividend-paying gold stocks like…

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Bank Stocks

Bank Stocks Post Solid Q1 Earnings

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank stocks Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal are rallying, as the banks see a return to pre-pandemic…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Stocks Yielding Over 5%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Buying top dividend stocks such as Altagas and BCE stock will provide stable, reliable income, and a guaranteed annual return…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock: Down 34%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cannabis stocks like Aurora Cannabis are famously volatile, but quarterly results show that the road to profitability is long.

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Dividend Stocks

RRSP Investors: Best Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The best stocks to buy right now for your RRSP are two defensive dividend stocks with very generous and secure…

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Stock (TSX:SHOP) Falls on 2021 Outlook

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify stock just completed a record year. But as 2021 sees a return to "normal", Shopify's sales growth and valuations…

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Stocks to Buy Now Are Defensive

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Many of us at Motley Fool have good things to say about the best stocks to buy now: Enbridge and…

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Coronavirus

Why Cineplex (TSX:CGX) Stock Is Soaring 40%

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Glimmers of hope are boosting Cineplex stock higher, including the COVID vaccine and the broad support of government and business…

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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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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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gas station, convenience store, gas pumps
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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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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