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

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Dividend Stocks

5 High-Yield Stocks to Fund Your Retirement

February 8, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is among five high-yielding stocks that provide stability and dividend-growth potential.

Dividend Stocks

Keep Calm and Carry On, Just Like Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and Many More Top-Quality Companies

February 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) offers calm in the craziness, with a 4.4% dividend and predictable long-term cash flows.

Investing

This Retailer Is Soaring 9% Today as it Continues to Kick it out of the Park

February 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) reported a very impressive quarter, with a 7.9% increase in same-store sales and a…

Dividend Stocks

Looking for a Safe Haven? Look No Further: Here Are 3 Gold Stocks That Fit the Bill

February 7, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Goldcorp Inc. (TSX:G)(NYSE:GG) is among gold stocks that offer a safe haven with strong growth ahead.

Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Is at 52-Week Highs: Is This the Calm Before the Storm?

February 6, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings Inc.'s (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) valuation is more than reflecting the strong growth that the company is achieving, leaving the…

Investing

What Should You Buy in This Crazy, Volatile Market? Check Out This Defensive Stock for 2018 Outperformance

February 6, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A) continues to beat expectations, and its share price continues to rise in tandem.

Dividend Stocks

Sierra Wireless, Inc. Is 1 of 3 Stocks to Add on Weakness

February 5, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is trading at increasingly attractive levels. Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) has a very attractive 8% dividend yield.…

Investing

Marijuana Stocks: Is Canopy Growth Corp. a Buy After Plummeting 42% From Highs?

February 5, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) plummeted 12% amid a selling frenzy in marijuana stocks.

Dividend Stocks

4 Things to Love About Metro, Inc.’s Earnings

February 3, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) beats expectations and increases its dividend again, making it a core holding for investors' portfolios.

Dividend Stocks

Which Stocks Will Be the Hardest Hit as Bond Yields Rise?

February 3, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Cannabis stocks like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) will be among the hardest hit, and financials such as Manulife Financial Corporation…

Energy Stocks

2 Energy Stocks That Could Blow the Lights Out in 2018

February 2, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX) and Seven Generations Ltd. (TSX:VII) both have high insider ownership, which supports a very strong…

Why This Stock Is Soaring 16% Today and What to Do About it

February 1, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) reported a better-than-expected fourth quarter, with a 35% increase in revenue, a 41% increase in EPS,…

Tech Stocks

A Top Tech Stock to Buy Right Now

January 31, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) reported better-than-expected earnings as the stock price continues to soar.

TransAlta Corporation Is Trading at 52-Week Lows: Is it Time to Buy?

January 31, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) has little dividend support, making other utility stocks more attractive.

Energy Stocks

Are Yesterday’s Biggest Losers, Like Canopy Growth Corp., Now Attractive Buys?

January 31, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is still overvalued, and energy stocks are still great buys.

Energy Stocks

Why This Stock Soared 34% Higher Yesterday

January 30, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) pre-released better-than-expected revenue for 2017 in response to short-seller report.

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Soars 10% on Friday While Aurora Cannabis Inc. Dilutes Shareholders

January 28, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) valuation remains excessive and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) continues to destroy shareholder value.

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Value Stocks to Buy for 2018

January 28, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG) and OceanaGold Corporation (TSX:OCG) are two solid, well-run companies trading at attractive valuations.

Dividend Stocks

Forget Bitcoin, Forget Marijuana. Here’s a Slow and Steady Stock That’s Creating Shareholder Wealth Consistently

January 27, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) investors can expect consistency and stability, while Canopy Growth Corp. investors are in for a wild,…

Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Could This Natural Gas Stock Soar in 2018?

January 26, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) stock has declined to bargain prices due to weak natural gas fundamentals. Is it…

Metals and Mining Stocks

As Gold Makes a Comeback, Expect a Stellar 2018 for Gold Stocks

January 25, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) and OceanaGold Corporation (TSX:OGC) are two gold stocks that are setting up for a phenomenal…

Energy Stocks

Oil and Gas Prices Continue Rising: 2 Top Energy Stocks With Massive Upside

January 25, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is among energy stocks with big exposure to rising oil and gas prices.

Energy Stocks

As Bitcoin Plummets in Erratic Trading, Oil Services Stocks Continue Their Steady Rise

January 25, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors: don't speculate with Bitcoin. Invest in energy services stocks such as Precision Drilling Corp. (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) for their massive upside,…

Dividend Stocks

4 Top Stocks to Build Your Retirement Wealth

January 24, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks such as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) are solid wealth builders and make great additions to your…

Energy Stocks

This Stock Is on Sale Today With Massive Upside Tomorrow

January 23, 2018 | 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?

January 22, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Tech Stocks

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

January 20, 2018 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

5 Top Stocks for Your Starter Portfolio

January 16, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

January 16, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

January 16, 2018 | 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.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Gold Is a Safe Bet in 2018

January 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Investing

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

January 15, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

January 14, 2018 | 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.

Dividend Stocks

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

January 12, 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

January 12, 2018 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

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

January 11, 2018 | 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.

Energy Stocks

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

January 10, 2018 | 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…

Dividend Stocks

3 Top Value Stocks to Buy in 2018

January 10, 2018 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

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

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

January 9, 2018 | 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.

Dividend Stocks

As Job Growth Soars, Invest in These Top Retailers

January 9, 2018 | 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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