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Author: Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Karen is a stock market enthusiast focused on uncovering those stocks that she believes the market has mispriced. She does this through fundamental and quantitative analysis of companies and their industries, as well as a study of future opportunities and trends. She holds a Masters degree in Finance, the CFA designation, and has over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry. Having worked at a major pension fund, as well as two leading mutual fund firms as an analyst and portfolio manager, she has solid investing expertise which she aims to share with her readers.

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The Consumer Staples Sector: Signs of Upcoming Underperformance?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Good times for the economy doesn't necessarily translate to good times for consumer staples stocks.

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Aecon Group Inc.: The Right Ingredients

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This company is helping to build Canada. Can it build up your portfolio as well?

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Oil Services: The Opportunity in Volatility

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Big risk means big reward in the oil services space.

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Celestica Inc.: A Good Quarter But Limited Visibility Going Forward

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The company's turning around, but the industry is a tough nut to crack.

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Hudson’s Bay Company Makes a Bold Move

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The market cheered the deal, but a more leveraged balance sheet may come back to haunt the Bay.

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Precision Drilling Reports Optimistic Second Quarter Results

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A weak second quarter is expected to be quickly forgotten as business is picking up in the oil patch.

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Is Now a Good Time to Get Involved in the Booming Auto Industry?

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Find out if this Fool thinks it's time to jump in or jump out of one of the best companies…

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Encana: Be Greedy When Others are Fearful

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The stock may be stuck in neutral, but there's still lots to like about this natural gas giant.

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Rona: Why Investors Should Stay Away

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The future is not bright for this Canadian retailer.

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Oilfield Services: On the Cusp of a Boom

| Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Anyway you shape it, these 5 energy service co's are looking good.

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