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

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Investing

Will Gildan Activewear Inc. Continue its Meteroic Rise?

June 19, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSX:GIL)(NYSE:GIL) has achieved impressive results, but there are risks lurking in the background.

Investing

Indigo Books & Music Inc. Enters Growth Mode

June 19, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) continues its transformation with continued impressive performance.

Investing

Hudson’s Bay Co Ventures Across the Atlantic Ocean

June 16, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The Kaufhof acquisition creates opportunities, but will Hudson's Bay Co (TSX:HBC) get it right in the German retail market?

Investing

Sell in May and Go Away?

May 27, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why investors in Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) and Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) should follow this advice.

Dividend Stocks

Chartwell Retirement Residences: No Sleepless Nights

May 13, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Chartwell Retirement Residences' (TSX:CSH.UN) dividend can be relied upon.

Investing

Pure Technologies Ltd. Benefits From Aging Infrastructure

May 13, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Pure Technologies Ltd. (TSX:PUR) is a good addition to your portfolio.

Tech Stocks

Avigilon Corp. Disappoints Again

May 8, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Avigilon Corp.’s (TSX:AVO) first-quarter results test investors’ patience.

Tech Stocks

CGI Group Inc.: Is Declining Revenue Cause for Concern or a Good Buying Opportunity?

May 6, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc.’s (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) latest results point to good times ahead.

Investing

Ballard Power Systems Inc. Continues to Gain Momentum

May 1, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Steady progress at Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) gives reason for optimism.

Energy Stocks

Can We Call a Bottom in Precision Drilling Corporation?

April 30, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) is well positioned to emerge from this downturn even stronger.

Tech Stocks

Should Investors Buy Sierra Wireless Inc. Now or Stay on the Sidelines?

April 15, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Does a strong outlook justify Sierra Wireless Inc.'s (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) expensive valuation?

Dividend Stocks

Why Now Is the Right Time to Buy Western Forest Products Inc.

April 10, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) is a cheap stock with a solid dividend and an improving outlook.

Investing

Things to Like About Hudson’s Bay Co.’s Results

April 9, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Hudson's Bay Co. (TSX:HBC) posts strong sales numbers and has a solid strategic plan.

Dividend Stocks

Why Investors Should Buy CCL Industries Inc.

April 8, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CCL Industries Inc. (TSX:CCL.B) is a good executor with promising growth opportunities.

Energy Stocks

Oil Services Stocks: Only for the Brave

April 7, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is the bad news priced into stocks like Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX: PD)(NYSE: PDS), Ensign Energy Services Inc. (TSX: ESI),…

Investing

Can Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. Continue its Meteoric Rise?

April 3, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why I'm not so optimistic about Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX: VRX)(NYSE: VRX).

Investing

Why Investors Should Bet on Ballard Power Systems Inc.

March 31, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) 2014 results are disappointing, but here are the key reasons to remain invested.

Investing

Is There More Upside to Dollarama Inc.’s Shares or Is it Time to Take Profits?

March 31, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors should take note of these headwinds facing Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL).

Investing

Momentum at Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Continues, But Will Loblaw Companies Limited Steal its Thunder?

March 13, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

How will Loblaw Companies Limited's (TSX:L) planned expansion affect Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A)?

Tech Stocks

Avigilon Corp: How to Profit From the Volatility

March 11, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Has Avigilon Corp's (TSX:AVO) investment case changed or is the stock's decline a great opportunity?

Why Rona and Restaurant Brands International Are Outperforming

February 18, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Strong growth was evident in fourth-quarter results from Rona Inc. (TSX:RON) and Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSR)(NYSE:QSR).

Investing

Now Playing: Cineplex Inc. Successfully Navigates a Challenging Environment

February 13, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

How Cineplex’s (TSX:CGX) strategy is paving new ground and changing the company for the better.

(Review) These Stocks Have Hit 52-Week Highs: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold?

February 11, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc. (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX) have both hit 52-week highs. Here’s what to consider.

The Transformation of Canadian Tire Corporation Limited

February 9, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The waking of a giant: Here's why Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is the retailer to own.

Investing

Don’t Write Off Indigo Books and Music Inc. Just Yet

February 5, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) shares increase 12.46% as fiscal 2015 third-quarter results show continuing momentum.

Investing

Is Ballard Power Systems Inc.’s Setback a Buying Opportunity?

February 2, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) loses one opportunity but sees progress on another.

Tech Stocks

5 Things to Love About CGI Group Inc.’s Latest Earnings Release

January 29, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) impresses with a solid quarter and upbeat outlook for its business.

Investing

Profit From the Weakening Canadian Dollar

January 28, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)(NYSE:CAE) is among a group of companies that will prosper as the Canadian dollar weakens.

Investing

3 Reasons Investors Should Buy Loblaw Companies Limited

January 16, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The macro economic environment and recent successes make Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L) a key holding.

Investing

How Investors Can Benefit From Lower Oil Prices

January 13, 2015 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) are two companies that aren't complaining about lower oil prices.

Dividend Stocks

With a Yield of Over 9%, NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT Is Worth a Look

December 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why you can feel confident in NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT's (TSX:NWH.UN) dividend yield.

Energy Stocks

5 Energy Stocks That Could Spell Opportunity

December 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

EnCana Corp. (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) is just one of the energy stocks that has unfairly taken a hit just because it's in…

Dividend Stocks

A Dividend-Payer You Can Count On

December 8, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT (TSX:CSH.UN) looks like the right place.

Bank Stocks

Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank of Canada Report Q4 Results: What They Mean for Canadian Banks

December 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY)(NYSE:RY) both report weak capital markets segments, but there are a…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Gold Stocks Rally as Investors Look for Stability

December 2, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As oil prices plunge, investors look to gold stocks like IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX:IMG)(NYSE:IAG), Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI)(NYSE:AUY), and Kinross Gold…

Dividend Stocks

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd: Is a Dividend Cut Coming?

December 2, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors should not count on Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.'s (TSX:COS) 10% dividend yield.

Tech Stocks

6 Key Takeaways From CGI Group Inc.’s Fiscal 2014 and Q4 Results

November 28, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc.'s (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) results inspire confidence; here's why.

Energy Stocks

Why These 2 Oil Service Stocks Should Deliver for Investors

November 24, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Pason Systems (TSX:PSI) and Precision Drilling Corporation (TSX:PD)(NYSE:PDS) should outperform their peers.

Investing

Ballard Power: Time to Build a Position?

November 19, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is it time to take advantage of weakness in Ballard Power's (TSX:BLD)(NASDAQ:BLDP) stock price?

Tech Stocks

Avigilon Corp. Reports an Impressive Quarter: What Investors Need to Know

November 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A review of Avigilon Corp.'s (TSX:AVO) third quarter should leave investors excited about the future.

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