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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.

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Energy Stocks

This Stock Is on Sale Today With Massive Upside Tomorrow

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) continues to drive sales and margins, yet the stock is trading at bargain prices.

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Bank Stocks

Home Capital Group Inc.: A Value Play or a Value Trap?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Home Capital Group Inc. (TSX:HCG) shares have surged almost 10%, as the company defends itself against new allegations.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. or Sierra Wireless, Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shares have skyrocketed, as CEO John Chen's transformation takes hold, but Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) shares are…

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Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks for Your Starter Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A well-rounded, diversified starter portfolio includes top stocks such as CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB).

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Dividend Stocks

Corus Entertainment Inc. Plunges 28% Since the Beginning of the Year

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A changing landscape hits Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), but strong cash flows make it an interesting value play.

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Dividend Stocks

Canadians’ Debt Burden Continues to Increase: Is it Time to Get Defensive?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) is one of a group of defensive stocks that will thrive in a rising interest rate environment.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Gold Is a Safe Bet in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors: turn to Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) for its gold exposure and superior operational performance.

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Investing

Aphria Inc. Continues to Plunge as Investors Get a Reality Check

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) shares fell despite strong results. What does this tell us?

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Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation or BCE Inc.: Which Is the Better Buy for Your TFSA?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) and Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) both provide reliable income, but expect faster dividend growth from Telus.

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Dividend Stocks

Warm Up With These Natural Gas Stocks That Are Set to Soar in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

There's still time to get in on Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU) and other natural gas names that are soaring today…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Energy Stocks to Own as Oil and Gas Prices Rebound Fiercely

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here’s an oil-weighted stock, Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE), a natural gas-weighted stock, Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY), and an…

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Dividend Stocks

Don’t Miss This Big Opportunity to Buy Baytex Energy Corp. as Oil Hits $63

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Expect Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and another company to soar as they begin to reflect the price of oil.

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Energy Stocks

Forget Bitcoin. These Energy Services Stocks Are up to 169% Higher Than Last Year

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Calfrac Well Services Ltd. (TSX:CFW) rallied 165% as it reported a 156% increase in revenue and rising activity levels. Expect…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top Value Stocks to Buy in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) is among value stocks that will soar in 2018.

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Dividend Stocks

Invest in Toronto-Dominion Bank as Soaring Job Numbers Mean Higher Rates Sooner

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) can be expected to continue to increase its dividend, as higher interest rates benefit its bottom line.

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Dividend Stocks

As Job Growth Soars, Invest in These Top Retailers

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and other retailers will see continued strength as consumer spending is likely to be strong…

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Dividend Stocks

Bitcoin Plunges: Is This the Start of a Selling Frenzy?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Forget Bitcoin. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) is a top addition to investors' portfolios for its exposure to gold and…

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Dividend Stocks

Baby it’s Cold Outside … Is Natural Gas About to Soar Higher?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) is but one of three high-quality natural gas producers that have massive upside potential.

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Dividend Stocks

3 High-Yielding Stocks to Add to Your TFSA Portfolio

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) is among stocks with dividend yields as high as 10% that make great additions to…

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Tech Stocks

Another Beat From BlackBerry Ltd. Sends the Stock Soaring

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) shares surged 12% on better than expected third-quarter results, as revenue growth not only beat expectations, but…

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Investing

This High-Quality Stock Is Down 20% Year to Date and Grossly Undervalued: Time to Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd. (TSX:BAD) is achieving +20% revenue growth and 38% earnings growth as demand picks up. The stock has…

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Dividend Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Is Among Stocks With Massive Upside as Oil Approaches $60

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) will see free cash flow rise dramatically and significant debt reduction in this environment. This is…

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Dividend Stocks

Investors Have Hit the Jackpot With This 10.2% High-Yield Dividend Stock

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) announces yet another special dividend payment for the fourth quarter.

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Tech Stocks

Attention Investors: Sierra Wireless, Inc. Is on Sale Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With strong revenue and earnings growth, Sierra Wireless, Inc.’s (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) undervalued stock is set to soar.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Teck Resources Ltd. Is up 500% Since January 2016: Why it’s a Better Investment Than Marijuana Stocks

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) continues to generate strong free cash flow as strong fundamentals continue.

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Investing

Why Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Surged Almost 10% Today

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is clearly making progress under its new CEO, but there are still many hurdles to…

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Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd. Is Among the Top Dividend-Paying Stocks to Own in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offer investors high dividend yields and strong growth in the year…

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Dividend Stocks

What Does the U.S. Fed Interest Rate Hike Mean for Canadian Investors?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors should bulk up on financial stocks such as Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Ltd. (TSX:IAG) for its exposure…

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Energy Stocks

4 Reasons Baytex Energy Corp. Is Now a Screaming Buy

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) should show strong cash flows and debt reduction, which will send the shares soaring.

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Dividend Stocks

As Debt Climbs to New Record Levels, Where Should Investors Turn?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada’s banks, such as National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA), will benefit, while retailers like Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) will…

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Dividend Stocks

This Top High-Yielding Energy Services Stock Gets a 67% Dividend Increase

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Mullen Group Ltd. (TSX:MTL) shares rally, as the company institutes a 67% increase in its annual dividend as its outlook…

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Investing

Competition Is Heating Up in the Marijuana Industry

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) issued equity to fund expansion plans, as capital injections are increasingly needed to fund massive growth potential…

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Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co.: When Real Estate Trumps Retail

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

While there may be a short term trade given that Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) is trading below the value of…

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Investing

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. Is Trading at 52-Week Highs: Should You Buy or Sell?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Valeant Pharmaceutical International Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) is still in early stages of a comeback, with many hurdles to overcome.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Will Gold Stocks Surge as the U.S. Dollar Weakens?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and OceanaGold Corporation (TSX:OGC) offer investors good upside when gold prices strengthen.

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gas
Dividend Stocks

Attention Contrarian Investors: Are Natural Gas Companies About to Soar?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) is among high-quality, undervalued natural gas stocks that will skyrocket should natural gas prices…

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Investing

2 Top-Performing Stocks That Will Have Massive Upside in 2018

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) continues to report strong cash flow and a strong balance sheet, which should enable the company…

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Dividend Stocks

Fortis Inc. and Enbridge Inc.: 2 Top Dividend Stocks for Retirees

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With decades of dividend growth and stable, low-risk assets, Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) (NYSE:FTS) are pillars…

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Energy Stocks

3 Stocks That Have More Than Doubled and Still Have Room to Grow

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is among three top stocks that we can expect to continue to outperform.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Now

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp. (TSX:LIF) shares don't fully reflect positive industry fundamentals, and Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser.…

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