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

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Dividend Stocks

Higher Rates to Challenge the Consumer: Are You Prepared?

October 28, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Industrial Alliance Insur. & Fin. Ser. (TSX:IAG) is among the financials to benefit in this market.

Investing

Is the Market Overvalued and Due for a Correction?

October 26, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Roots Corp. (TSX:ROOT) plummeted on its first day of trading, and there are other signs that the market is due…

The Best Is Yet to Come for This High-Quality Growth Stock

October 25, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Expect more dividend increases as Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) continues on its growth trajectory.

3 Gems Seeing Explosive Growth

October 24, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stocks such as Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) are seeing explosive growth and paying dividends.

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs: Time to Buy?

October 24, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Intact Financial Corporation (TSX:IFC) is a defensive, reliable financial stock to own today, even after hitting highs.

Investing

3 Impressive Retailers That Stand to Benefit from Sears Canada’s Demise

October 21, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX:ZZZ) is one of three overlooked retailers that could thrive in this environment.

3 Stocks to Own as Interest Rates Rise

October 20, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and other insurers see the positive side of reinvestment risk.

Auto Sales Are Booming: Here Are the Stocks to Own

October 20, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) shares are blowing through their 52-week highs.

Dividend Stocks

Why Altagas Ltd. Shares Popped Yesterday

October 20, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) provides share price upside and a lofty dividend.

Investing

2 Must-Own Growth Stocks for Consistency and Stability

October 19, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CCL industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) and Waste Connections Inc. (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) offer exposure to boring industries that are achieving exciting growth.

Dividend Stocks

Which Is the Better Buy: Baytex Energy Corp. or Freehold Royalties Ltd.?

October 17, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) higher-risk profile means higher potential return, but it also means higher potential losses.

Investing

Air Canada Soars to 52-Week Highs: What’s Next?

October 16, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors: be cautious, as Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) shares are highly volatile.

Tech Stocks

Why I’m Still Not Buying Shopify Inc.

October 16, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify Inc.'s (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) valuation alone makes it a risky proposition.

Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Why These Dirt-Cheap Energy Stocks Are Set to Take Off

October 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) is among natural gas stocks that are bargains.

Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. Still a Strong Buy?

October 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (TSX:BIP.UN)(NYSE:BIP) will continue to successfully drive growth in distributions.

Tech Stocks

This Growth Stock Is up 40% Year to Date … and the Best Is Yet to Come

October 12, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Increasing margins will drive Avigilon Corp.’s (TSX:AVO) attractively valued shares higher.

Energy Stocks

2 High-Quality Oil Stocks That Are Seeing Intense Buying

October 12, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shawcor Ltd. (TSX:SCL.A) soared more then 10% yesterday as the oil and gas sector heats up.

Dividend Stocks

This Natural Gas Producer Is a Screaming Buy

October 9, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Natural gas prices look like they may strengthen as Peyto Exploration and Development Corp. (TSX:PEY) hits 52-week lows.

Energy Stocks

Grossly Undervalued and Set to Soar: Cenovus Energy Inc. and Baytex Energy Corp.

October 9, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

It's time for Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) and Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) to get out of the penalty box.

Energy Stocks

There’s Still Time to Buy This Growth Stock: It Has Soared 161% Since January

October 8, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) fuel cells have come a long way.

This Little-Known Gem Has a 4.2% Dividend Yield and Looks Ready to Take Off

October 6, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A strong balance sheet leaves Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) well positioned to take advantage of strength in the broadcast equipment…

Tech Stocks

Attention Investors: Sierra Wireless, Inc. Shares Are on Sale

October 5, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With the M2M market continuing to expand, Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is the company to own.

Tech Stocks

Short Seller Goes After Shopify Inc.

October 4, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Can Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) survive high valuations and questions about its business model?

Dividend Stocks

Telus Corporation: Spending on Fibre-Optic Networks Is a Game Changer

October 4, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Heavy investment by Telus Corporation (TSX:T)(NYSE:TU) means debt and no free cash flow.

Investing

2 Great Stocks Under $10

October 3, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

From fuel cells to the U.S. housing recovery, these below-the-radar stocks, such as Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF), are great…

Dividend Stocks

Time to Buy This Stock That Has Soared 29% This Year?

October 3, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Magna International Inc. (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) is growing above industry levels, but so is Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR).

This Growth Stock Has a 3-Year Return of 70% With More Upside to Come

October 2, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc.’s (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) goal is to double the company within the next five to seven years.

Dividend Stocks

After Soaring 56% This Year, Can This Stock Continue its Run?

October 2, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With the U.S. housing recovery chugging along, Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB)(NYSE:OSB) looks set to continue its run, but is Western Forest…

Investing

Buyer Beware: Speculating on Bombardier, Inc.?

September 30, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bombardier, Inc.’s (TSX:BBD.B) lack of visibility is a big problem for investors.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Here’s a High-Yielding Pipeline Company for You

September 29, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

With a 7% dividend yield and good growth ahead of it, Inter Pipeline Ltd. (TSX:IPL) stands to make TFSA investors…

Dividend Stocks

Is it Time to Buy BlackBerry Ltd.?

September 27, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The right acquisition could be a game changer for BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY), but should investors jump in now or wait…

Is Canopy Growth Corp. Overvalued?

September 26, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Warren Buffett would not touch Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED).

Energy Stocks

Baytex Energy Corp. Rallied 5.3% Yesterday: Why?

September 26, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Higher-risk energy names such as Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) rallied off of strength in oil prices.

Dividend Stocks

Over 60? Here Are 2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy

September 25, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (TSX:NWH.UN), yielding over 7%, benefits greatly from the aging population.

Dividend Stocks

3 Undervalued Stocks to Add Right Now

September 25, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Open Text Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) And two other stocks are undervalued.

Dividend Stocks

Why Oil Could Spike Significantly Higher Before the Year Ends

September 25, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Oil could spike before the end of the year, and Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ)…

Dividend Stocks

The Consumer Is Dying: Where Should Investors Turn?

September 22, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors, check out Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) for its dividend yield and growing free cash flow generation.

Dividend Stocks

Why This Energy Stock Is up More Than 12%

September 22, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Energy stocks such as Shawcor Ltd. (TSX:SCL) are up as oil remains above $50.

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Dividend Stocks

Time to Sell This Stock Trading at 52-Week Highs

September 20, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) is a screaming sell, while Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) are screaming…

Dividend Stocks

Positioning for Oil Price Strength: Baytex Energy Corp. or Crescent Point Energy Corp.?

September 19, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) struggles with its balance sheet, while Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) pays a 4% dividend.

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