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

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Calfrac’s 3rd Quarter Warning: Drilling Down to What’s Important

October 7, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

A short-term setback, but Calfrac's story remains intact.

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What’s Up With Talisman?

October 4, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Is the recent lift just the beginning?

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5 Variables Every Investor Must Consider When Evaluating a Stock

September 30, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Keeping these items in mind can make investing a whole lot easier.

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5 Years After the Crash – BMO is Expanding its Reach

September 26, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

BMO has bounced back from its crisis lows and is forging ahead with an international strategy.

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What Every Investor Should Know About the Performance of Socially Responsible Investments

September 24, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Canadian companies are proving that social responsibility and great investment returns do go hand in hand.

5 Years After the Crash – TD: A Case Study in Solid and Prudent Business Practices

September 19, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Canadian enterprise is one of the few that have successfully built a dominant U.S. franchise.

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Two Socially Responsible Telecoms to Consider

September 18, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Big profits and socially responsible. A great combo for investors.

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Plenty of Sunshine in Montreal: Bombardier’s CSeries 100 Takes Off

September 16, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The CSeries is in the air, and it's carrying the hopes of an entire company with it.

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5 Years After the Crash – CIBC is Emerging From the Ruins

September 13, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

After crashing and burning, twice, CIBC is in a much better space these days.

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part V – Industrials and Transportation

September 12, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Continuing with our series (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV) about socially responsible investing, we move on to…

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part IV – Materials

September 12, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

4 Canadian companies from the materials space that are doing the right thing when it comes to being socially responsible.

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Must-Own Stocks as Natural Gas Becomes the Fuel of Choice

September 11, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This Fool points out a bunch of ways to play this futuristic energy source.

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5 Years After the Crash – Bank of Nova Scotia is Charging into the Future

September 10, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Find out how Canada's most international bank has evolved since the financial crisis hit.

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Consumer-Related Industries

September 9, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

6 more Canadian companies that are doing the right thing when it comes to being socially responsible.

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5 Years After the Crash, RBC is as Strong as Ever

September 6, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

It hasn't been easy, but the Canadian banks are on a roll. Here's a look at the first in a…

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part 2 – Energy and Utilities

September 4, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Find out which companies in these sectors are focused on more than just the bottom line.

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Socially Responsible Investing – Feeling Good About Our Investments: Part 1 – Financials

September 4, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Have your cake, and eat it too!

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Two Hidden Gems Trading Below Book Value

September 3, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

One simple tool can put you on the road to big time investment gains.

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Is the Canadian Consumer Running Out of Steam?

August 28, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The risk that the consumer is running out of steam is very real. Invest accordingly.

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What a Rising Interest Rate Environment Means for Life Insurance Companies

August 27, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The days of cheap credit are coming to an end, so investors would be wise to look for investments that…

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CGI Group and Celestica: Seeing the Value in Technology Stocks

August 23, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

2 established Canadian based tech co's that are making waves in the global market.

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The Tide Keeps Turning: Copper Up off of Strong Manufacturing Data out of China

August 22, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dr. Copper continues to show signs of strength. Good news for these 3 producers.

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Talisman: Is There Hope or is it Time to Pull the Plug?

August 22, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

This energy player just keeps doing what it does best, disappointing investors.

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Are Natural Gas Market Fundamentals About to Change?

August 20, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

The industry is beginning to realize that shale reserves aren't necessarily as they appear.

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Why is Crew Energy Up 11% This Month and is There More to Come?

August 15, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Great growth, cheap valuation - there's plenty to like about Crew.

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5 Canadian Stocks to Retire On

August 15, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Want to retire easy? Start here.

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Stocks to Own if Copper Continues its Rise

August 14, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Dr. Copper is on the comeback trail. So too will these stocks if the trend continues.

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Stocks to Avoid in a Slowing Canadian Real Estate Market

August 13, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Keep the risk/reward relationship in mind if you're considering these names.

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This Canadian Bank Looks Good, by the Numbers

August 12, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Time for a bank round up - and one looks better than the others.

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Junior Oil and Gas Yields: Juicy, but Sustainable?

August 12, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Scouring the Canadian small- and mid-cap energy space for yield.

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The Shawcor Trifecta: Business is Booming, Profitability is Strong, and Valuation is Attractive

August 8, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Learn about this relatively obscure way to play the booming pipeline industry.

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Newalta Corp: One to Watch this Reporting Season

August 6, 2013 | Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA

Get set for this week's release from this promising waste related firm.

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The Consumer Staples Sector: Signs of Upcoming Underperformance?

August 6, 2013 | 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

August 2, 2013 | 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

August 1, 2013 | 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

July 31, 2013 | 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

July 30, 2013 | 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

July 29, 2013 | 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?

July 26, 2013 | 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

July 25, 2013 | 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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