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

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

Retired? Here Are 2 Safe Dividend-Paying Stocks to Own

September 18, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) provide retirees with income and stability.

2 Financial Stocks to Buy Now as Interest Rates Rise

September 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services (TSX:IAG) will outperform in this rising interest rate environment.

Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Shopify Inc. or Sierra Wireless, Inc.?

September 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) has a better risk profile than Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP).

Dividend Stocks

Altagas Ltd.: A High-Yielding Dividend-Paying Stock for Your TFSA

September 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Altagas Ltd. (TSX:ALA) is performing ahead of expectations amid stock price weakness and uncertainty.

Dividend Stocks

A Top Oil Stock to Buy Right Now

September 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Upcoming catalysts will provide Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ)(NYSE:CNQ) shareholders with solid returns.

Energy Stocks

Attention Investors: Here’s a Growth Stock That’s up More Than 20%

September 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors need to pay attention to growth stocks such as Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) and Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP).

Investing

Ballard Power Systems Inc. Shares Rise Almost 5% on Higher-Than-Average Volume

September 12, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) shares rally as the company continues to beat expectations.

Why Avigilon Corp. Is up 30% Since the Beginning of the Year

September 11, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) is beating expectations, which is sending the stock higher.

Dividend Stocks

Pason Systems Inc. Turns Free Cash Flow Positive and Has a 4% Dividend Yield

August 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Pason Systems Inc.'s (TSX:PSI) second-quarter results show improvement in activity, translating to strong financial results.

Investing

Invest in SunOpta Inc. to Profit From 1 of the Most Lucrative Secular Trends

August 15, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SunOpta Inc. (TSX:SOY) is increasingly well positioned in the organic food industry.

Dividend Stocks

Why Stantec Inc. Shares Have More Upside Even After its 9% Rally

August 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Stantec Inc.'s (TSX:STN)(NYSE:STN) second-quarter results showed a return to organic growth and renewed optimism.

Dividend Stocks

Freehold Royalties Ltd.: Can Investors Expect an Increase in its 4.25% Dividend Yield?

August 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Second-quarter results show why the best is yet to come for Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU).

Investing

Indigo Books and Music Inc.’s Quarterly Results Show Continued Strong Improvements

August 11, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books and Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) continues to capture a rapidly increasing share of the Canadian retail market.

Dividend Stocks

Why Did Martinrea International Inc. Shares Soar 6.75%?

August 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) reported better-than-expected results as the company focuses on higher-margin business.

Investing

Why Ballard Power Systems Inc. Is Poised to Soar Higher

August 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) second-quarter results show strong revenue and increasing margins.

Investing

Air Canada: Growing Free Cash Flow Is Transforming the Airline Business

August 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) posted significantly better-than-expected second-quarter results that signal good times ahead.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Shares Rally 4% Ahead of Better-Than-Expected Results

August 1, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Agnico agle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) raises production and cost guidance as operational results exceed expectations.

Energy Stocks

Looking for Signs of a Strengthening Canadian Economy?

August 1, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Take a look at Mullen Group Ltd.’s (TSX:MTL) second-quarter results.

Dividend Stocks

2 Stocks Set to Increase Their Dividends This Year

July 31, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Waste Connections Inc.'s (TSX:WCN)(NYSE:WCN) and Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation’s (TSX:LIF) continued success will translate into more cash for investors.

Investing

Should Investors Buy Ballard Power Systems Inc. Before its 2nd-Quarter Earnings Report?

July 20, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s (TSX:BLDP)(NASDAQ:BLDP) upcoming results should continue to show progress.

3 Stocks to Buy on Weakness

July 19, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Freehold Royalties Ltd. (TSX:FRU) is just one company whose shares are lower despite good results.

Dividend Stocks

New Flyer Industries Inc. Is Down 6.6% From May High: Time to Buy?

July 19, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

New Flyer Industries Inc. (TSX:NFI) continues to benefit from increased investments in infrastructure.

Tech Stocks

5 Reasons Why the Best Is Yet to Come for Celestica Inc.

July 19, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Low valuations and good fundamentals will ensure investors see good returns from Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS).

Metals and Mining Stocks

4 Reasons Why Silver Standard Resources Inc. Is my Value Pick for the Month

July 18, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO)(NASDAD:SSRI) successfully delivers high-quality results, making it a quality stock which is now trading at depressed…

Dividend Stocks

5 Signs Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation’s Best Days Are Ahead

July 18, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation (TSX:LIF) will benefit from strength in the Chinese economy.

Dividend Stocks

Should Investors Hold on to These Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs?

July 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) and Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) shares have a good future ahead of them.

Investing

Retailers That Stand to Benefit From the Strengthening Canadian Dollar

July 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) and other retailers will benefit from the strengthening Canadian dollar.

Investing

Many Industrials Stand to Lose as the Canadian Dollar Strengthens

July 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

For CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) and other industrials, the strengthening Canadian dollar will be a headwind that will negatively impact results.

Investing

Is it Time to Sell Linamar Corporation and Cascades Inc.?

July 14, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) and Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) are trading at 52-week highs. Here's what investors need to know.

Investing

Who Benefits From Falling Oil Prices?

July 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) and Air Canada (TSX:AC)(TSX:AC.B) are among the companies reaping the rewards of lower oil prices.

Dividend Stocks

Which Stocks Will Benefit From a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

July 10, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Life insurers such as Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC)(NYSE:MFC) and Great-West Lifeco Inc. (TSX:GWO) will be clear beneficiaries when interest rates…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Continues to See Strong Revenue Increases: Is it Enough to Support the Rich Valuation?

July 8, 2017 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) valuation has come down, but it will likely come down further.