Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Stocks for the More Cautious Investor

April 25, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) officially enters the pharmacy retail business and Empire Company Ltd. (TSX:EMP.A) moves forward with its transformation.

Investing

This Stock Has Soared 31% in April: Is it Too Late to Join The Party?

April 25, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) delivers a stellar 2017, with same store sales growth of 12% and significantly higher gross margins.

3 Stocks With Dividend Yields in Excess of 8%

April 25, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX:ESI), Cardinal Energy Ltd. (TSX:CJ), and Alaris Royalty Corp. (TSX:AD) are yielding 8.04%, 8.03%, and 9.32%,…

Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Stock Is 1 Fast-Rising Energy Stock, and This Is Just the Beginning

April 24, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is up 33% year to date and is one of three energy stocks to buy now.

Investing

Trading at 52-Week Lows, These 2 Stocks Are Still a Major Bargain

April 24, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) is one of two quality stocks trading at bargain prices, 18% lower year-to-date.

Which Income Stock Is a Better Buy? Toronto Dominion Bank vs. Royal Bank of Canada

April 21, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) have both fallen from their highs yet are reporting strong results…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Stock Skyrockets on Strong Industry and Company Fundamentals

April 20, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (TSX:FM) are expected to continue to generate strong cash flows and…

Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks With High Dividend Yields and Massive Upside

April 19, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) and Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) boast dividend yields of 4.77% and 6.3%, respectively.

Dividend Stocks

Dollarama Inc. Stock Still Going Strong, but Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Stock Is on Sale

April 19, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) stock is trading at a mere 20 times earnings, while Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) stock is trading…

Investing

Aphria Inc. Stock Slides Again As Volatility Remains High

April 18, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) stock continues to price in very optimistic expectations, while its earnings results are not so impressive.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. and Home Capital Group Inc. Stock Are Down: Is it Time to Buy?

April 18, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB) (NYSE:BB) and Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) have very different investment cases, but both are representing good…

Investing

The Real Estate Market Is Weakening: Here’s Why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Will Feel the Pinch

April 17, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) (NYSE:GOOS) trades at lofty valuations amid a consumer at risk.

Investing

Can Bombardier, Inc. Stock Really Sustain a Comeback?

April 17, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bombardier, Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) continues to suffer from cost overruns and missed deadlines, while it inches slowly toward its financial targets.

Dividend Stocks

As Interest Rates Rise, Shore Up Your Portfolio With These Financials Stocks

April 16, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is but one financial stock that is in for good times ahead.

Investing

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Stock’s 1-Year Return of 71% Could Be Just the Beginning

April 16, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is slowly and steadily paying down its debt with free cash flow, and it may…

Canadian Pot Stocks Get Hit Hard: Is it Time to Invest?

April 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cannabis Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED), Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), and Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) are all trading significantly lower than their highs,…

Energy Stocks

Which Energy Stock Is the Better Buy? Crescent Point Energy Corp. vs. Baytex Energy Corp.

April 14, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) still in turmoil, while Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is moving forward.

Investing

Can Airliners Continue Their Stratospheric Rise?

April 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) is among key airliners that are facing headwinds in 2018.

Dividend Stocks

2 Energy Stocks That Are the Calm in the Trans Mountain Pipeline Storm

April 13, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) are great undervalued, long-term buys.

Dividend Stocks

Beef Up Your Renewable Energy Holdings With These 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks

April 12, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Currently yielding 5.3%, Northland Power Inc. (TSX:NPI) offers investors growth and income.

Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yield Healthcare Stocks to Grow Old (and Rich) With

April 12, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

NorthWest Health Prop Real Est Inv Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) yields 7.1%, as cash flows and occupancy levels are rising.

Will Dollarama Inc. Continue to Outperform?

April 11, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Other retailers, like Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG), are growing fast, with more attractive valuations.

Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc.: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity

April 10, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) can maintain its dividend, at least for now.

Dividend Stocks

3 Natural Gas Stocks That Are Rallying Big Time in the Last Month

April 9, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSX:BIR) is among natural gas producers that are soaring off lows.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Flight to Safety: 2 Stocks to Turn to for Exposure to Gold

April 9, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is expecting strong production growth in the next few years, which should drive the shares significantly…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd., Open Text Corp., or CGI Group Inc.: Which Canadian Tech Stock Is the Best Buy?

April 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) represents a higher-risk tech play, while CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) is the tried-and-tested tech leader.

Why There’s Room in Your RRSP Portfolio for Both Enbridge Inc. and Altagas Ltd.

April 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

High yielding and safe: Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) gets approval for its WGL acquisition, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) continues to expect…

Tech Stocks

CGI Group Inc.: Beat the Market With This Canadian Tech Stock

April 6, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) (NYSE:GIB) is on the lookout for the next big acquisition to drive future growth and continue…

Energy Stocks

4 Canadian Energy Stocks to Buy Now

April 6, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) in one of many energy stocks that have massive upside.

Investing

Reality Bites As Canadian Pot Stocks Plummet

April 5, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors, wait patiently as Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) see their lofty valuations unwind.

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Dividend Stocks for Your RRSP

April 5, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is one of three top dividend stocks that offer good dividend yields as well as…

Dividend Stocks

These 2 Stocks Are Trading at 52-Week Lows and 1 Is a Strong Buy

April 4, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Trican Well Service Ltd. (TSX:TCW) shares have plummeted, despite strong fundamentals.

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Stocks Generating Top Returns and There’s More to Come

April 4, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong cash flows and returns are expected to drive CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and Morneau Shepell Inc. (TSX:MSI) even higher.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Lumber Stocks Continue to Soar in 2018?

April 3, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Interfor Corp. (TSX:IFP) represents the lowest-risk lumber stock to gain exposure to the strong lumber market fundamentals.

Dividend Stocks

This Grossly Undervalued Stock Soared Almost 10% Yesterday — and There’s More to Come

April 3, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Transcontinental Inc. (TSX:TCL.A) acquires Coveris Americas in an accretive deal that will drive shareholder value and send its undervalued shares…

Dollarama Inc. Announces a 3-for-1 Stock Split, a 9% Dividend Increase, and Booming Sales

March 29, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Are Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) shares overvalued, despite the strong results?

Dividend Stocks

Badger Daylighting Ltd. Soars 14% on Stronger-Than-Expected Results and an 18% Dividend Hike

March 29, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) reported a strengthening business in 2017 and a an upbeat forecast for 2018.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Reports Better-Than-Expected Revenue and Cash Flow Growth

March 28, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) reported free cash flow generation of $47 million in fiscal 2018, with more to come in 2019,…

Dividend Stocks

Attention Investors: This Stock Is on Sale and Set to Beat the Market

March 27, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) remains undervalued, as it continues to build shareholder value.

Energy Stocks

Why Baytex Energy Corp. Is up 4% Today and Why it Will Beat the Market in 2018

March 23, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) debt increases its risk, but it also means massive potential upside.

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