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

Recent Articles

Investing

How Canadian Tire Corporation Limited Will Benefit From the Decline in Oil Prices

October 15, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

There are some winners in this oil price meltdown. Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (TSX:CTC.A) is among them.

Tech Stocks

Attention Investors: Opportunity to Buy Avigilon Corp. at Bargain Prices Won’t Last Forever

October 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

How Avigilon Corp.'s (TSX:AVO) troubles spell opportunity.

Why Is Mullen Group Ltd. a Screaming Buy?

October 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Mullen Group Inc's (TSX:MTL) 5.3% dividend yield and strong financial position provides downside protection for investors.

Tech Stocks

Is CGI Group Inc. a Safe Place to Hide From the Market Weakness?

October 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) should outperform this year.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Don’t Be Fooled by Barrick Gold Corporation’s Size

October 3, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Barrick Gold Corporation (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is still struggling to make things right.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Buy Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. for Gold Exposure in a Well-Diversified Portfolio

October 1, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

SWOT analysis on Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX:AEM)(NYSE:AEM) reveals a solid investment case for gold exposure.

Investing

Why Canadian Pacific Railway Limited Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

October 1, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A SWOT analysis points to a good buy in Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP).

2 Stocks to Avoid in a Fearful Market

September 26, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors have a reduced tolerance for stocks such as Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) and Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B).

Investing

Catamaran Corp.: A Gem in the Healthcare Sector

September 24, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Catamaran Corp. (TSX:CCT)(NASDAQ:CTRX) is a must-own stock, and why you should avoid Valeant Pharmaceuticals (TSX:VRX)(NYSE:VRX).

Energy Stocks

Buy EnCana Corporation Now Before Natural Gas Prices Heat Up

September 24, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

EnCana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and two more natural gas stocks are poised to outperform as winter approaches.

Investing

Attention, Contrarian Investors: Forget Loblaw Companies Limited and Buy This Retailer Trading Below Book Value

September 18, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Indigo Books & Music Inc. (TSX:IDG) will be the retailer to own this year.

Dividend Stocks

Is Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. a Good Place to Go for Yield?

September 16, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why Canadian Oil Sands Ltd. (TSX:COS) investors may want to look elsewhere for a sustainable dividend.

Bank Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: Which Should Investors Bank On?

September 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A comparison of Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) reveals five compelling reasons to favour one…

Investing

Is Talisman Energy Inc. a Good Opportunity or a Value Trap?

August 28, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

We are seeing early signs of a turnaround at Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM)(NYSE:TLM).

Investing

2 Stocks to Own Heading Into September: Encana Corporation and NuVista Energy Ltd.

August 20, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana Corporation (TSX:ECA)(NYSE:ECA) and NuVista Energy Ltd. (TSX:NVA) stand to benefit from strength in natural gas prices.

Investing

How Does George Weston Limited Stack Up in the Organic Food Race?

August 20, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

George Weston Limited (TSX:WN) needs to step up its focus on organic healthy foods in order to thrive in the…

Investing

Avigilon Corp.’s Q2 Earnings Come in Below Expectations; What Should Investors Do?

August 11, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is margin pressure at Avigilon Corp. (TSX:AVO) a short-term phenomenon?

Investing

What Investors Need to Know about Pason Systems Inc.’s Q2 Results

August 8, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here are four reasons why Pason Systems Inc. (TSX:PSI) is an attractive opportunity.

Investing

4 Reasons Why CGI Group Inc. Deserves a Closer Look

August 6, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A)(NYSE:GIB) posted strong third-quarter results and the stock is still attractively valued

Investing

Sierra Wireless Inc. Reports Another Impressive Quarter

August 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX:SW)(NASDAQ:SWIR) is a company that is outperforming, but will its stock do the same?

Investing

This Stock Is Up 51% This Year … and It’s Just the Beginning

July 28, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Why investors should expect Precision Drilling's run to continue.

Investing

3 Things to Like About Encana’s Results, and 1 Thing to Worry About

July 25, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana had a good quarter, but should investors be wary?

Investing

4 Stocks to Own in a Market Correction

July 11, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These four stocks will help investors weather the storm in a market correction.

Investing

3 Stocks to Avoid in a Market Correction

July 9, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is the market going into a downturn? If so, here are three stocks you shouldn't hold.

Investing

What’s in Store for the Energy Sector?

July 7, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A number of oil service stocks are hitting 52-week highs -- is there more to come?

Investing

Why Investors Should Take a Closer Look at Ballard Power

June 23, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Ballard Power's new agreement shows that it's making progress on its strategic plan.

Investing

2 Energy Companies With Impressive Dividend Yields

June 12, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

In a world of low interest rates, investors need to look for high-yield stocks to stay ahead.

Warren Buffett Is Investing Further in Renewable Energy — Should You?

June 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The renewable energy sector is heating up. Here's what you need to know.

Investing

4 Reasons Why Sierra Wireless Will Thrive for the Long Term

June 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Investors pay attention: Sierra Wireless is helping to change the world.

Investing

Can Auto Stocks Continue Their Meteoric Rise?

June 9, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

As consumers change auto-buying patterns, investors should be cautious.

Investing

4 Energy Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs; Can They Keep Going Up?

June 4, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

These energy stocks are on the upswing -- now may be a good time to add them to your portfolio.

Investing

7 Reasons Why EnCana Should Continue to Outperform

May 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Encana's new strategy is building momentum.

Investing

Avigilon: Is it Time to Catch the Falling Knife?

May 12, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Making sense of Avigilon's recent share price destruction.

Investing

This Real Estate Stock Should Be in Every Investor’s Portfolio

May 12, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Chartwell should thrive going forward.

Investing

Can These 4 Oil and Gas High Flyers Keep Going Up?

May 5, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Will the good times continue?

Investing

Sunny Days for Solar Power Stocks

April 22, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Will solar power transform the energy industry?

Investing

3 Moves That Could Transform BlackBerry

April 17, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Should investors bet on BlackBerry's transformation?

Investing

2 Oil Services Stocks to Watch Now

April 15, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

In a rising natural gas price environment, oil service stocks can be very lucrative for investors.

Investing

3 Big Positive Developments From the LNG Industry

April 14, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canada's LNG industry is becoming more of a reality. Here's how to join in on the fun.

Investing

Nuvista Is Up Almost 50% Since January: Is There More to Come?

April 10, 2014 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Here's why Nuvista can be expected to continue to please shareholders.

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