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Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian is an investment writer and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an investing enthusiast who has regularly contributed to The Motley Fool Canada since 2017. He is also a contributor to TipRanks (www.tipranks.com). His work has been featured on InvestorPlace (www.investorplace.com) as well. You can follow Brian on X (formally Twitter) @brianparadza

Recent Articles

Dividend Stocks

9 Freshly Minted TSX Dividend Aristocrats for 2021

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Income investor alert! These nine top TSX, dividend-growth stocks have consistently increased payouts over the past five years.

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry: Is the GameStop Trade the Long-Term Catalyst BB Stock Needed?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Can the recent surge in BlackBerry stock linger for longer, or is it a fad and you should take some…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Watch This Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian National Railway is among three top TSX stocks to watch this week, but pay close attention to this top…

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Tech Stocks

How Will Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Grow its Revenue in 2021?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS’s (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock is priced for phenomenal revenue growth this year, but where will this growth come from?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This EV Stock Fall 19% on Wednesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Lithium Americas' stock price plunged by 19% on Wednesday. Should you buy the dip?

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Follows Aphria’s Lead, Again

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis continues to read into Aphria's strategy book. Will this help achieve desired growth and profitability?

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Investing

Buy Alert: 1 EV Stock Flying Under the Radar

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian EV stocks are on a rally, and this tiny, well-placed player has more room to run.

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Cannabis Stocks

Are Cannabis Stock Investors Too Harsh on Organigram?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Was a 12% decline in cannabis firm Organigram's stock price well deserved on Tuesday?

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Coronavirus

Up 15% on Monday, Buy This Emerging EV Stock Before Full Recovery in 2021

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Bus manufacturer NFI Group (TSX:NFI) is now officially an EV stock, but that's not the only reason you should buy…

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Investing

This Tesla-Like EV Stock Could Grow Revenue by 1,000% This Quarter: Buy It?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It out-performed Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in 2020, but the decision whether to buy more GreenPower Motors (TSXV:GPV)(NASDAQ:GP) stock right now needs…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian REITs Paying Increased Dividends in 2021

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Candian real estate investment trusts aren't exactly known for regular distribution increases, but CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) and another do so…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Belong in Your Portfolio in 2021?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why. Enbridge Inc.'s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock remains a core holding candidate in TFSA accounts for Canadian investors.

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Tech Stocks

1 COVID-19 Stock I’d Buy After Christmas

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enghouse Systems is one COVID-19 stock that remains a long-term buy, despite short-term weakness. Here's why.

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Cannabis Stocks

The Best News for HEXO Stock Investors This Christmas

| Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO has halted dilutive equity raises, as the company targets becoming earnings and cash flow positive.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Takeaways As Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Restructures Again and Misses 2020 Target

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's possible that Aurora Cannabis was about to breach debt covenants this monthend.

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Cannabis Stocks

Cannabis Retailer Gives Stock Investors an Early Christmas Present

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Fire & Flower Holdings (TSX:FAF) continues on a strong growth path. Can you still buy the cannabis retailer's stock?

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO Stock a Buy After Monday’s Earnings Report?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The numbers are coming right at HEXO, and the market will take notice. However, some issues could still drag the…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada (TSX:AC) About to Disrupt Cargojet’s (TSX:CJT) Market?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock will welcome an increased focus on cargo business, should  Cargojet (TSX:CJT) investors be concerned…

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Tech Stocks

Latest Lightspeed POS Acquisition Comes at Significant Loss to the CEO

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS’s founder and CEO Dax Dasilva lost a great deal of influence when the company issued stock upon acquiring…

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Coronavirus

Air Canada Stock vs. New Apple iPhone SE 2020 Trade: Year-end Review

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investing in Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock instead of buying a new iPhone SE has returned positive returns since April. Perhaps…

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Cannabis Stocks

HEXO Sees Early Benefits From Recent Cannabis Stocks’ Price Surge

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The recent surge in marijuana stock prices has benefited HEXO in more ways than one.

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Investing

A Contrarian Investor’s Dream: This Turnaround Stock Has Soared 133% So Far in 2020

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Once a struggling TSX stock until last year, AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) stock has made a spectacular recovery to return 133% so…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Signs Largest Marijuana Supply Deal in Israel

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Among Canadian marijuana firms, Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) might have clinched the largest export deal to Israel, but the new market…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Addressed a Key Concern for Cannabis Investors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has just added critical data to the cannabis body of knowledge. Investors in cannabis stocks should appreciate…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Rallies 160% So Far This Year: Is There More Upside?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's hard to dismiss the prospect of further upside on Bitcoin given latest developments, even after the recent rally.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 3 REITs With the Safest Yields

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN), CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN), and another trust rank among 3 of the safest REIT distribution yields…

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Coronavirus

Why Did Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) Stock Rise 16% on Monday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The vaccine trade added momentum to a fast recovering Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) stock. Third quarter earnings on spotlight for growth investors.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Income Investors: 1 Beaten-Down REIT Set to Soar Into 2021

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s how you could earn 10% per annum in tax free income in a TFSA account by investing in beaten-down…

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Beaten-Down REIT to Buy Before a Full COVID-19 Recovery

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s how a beaten-down American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) could set you up for capital gains and juicy income…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria Acquires American Craft Brewer: Implications for the Cannabis Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cannabis firm Aphria (TSX:APHA)(NASDAQ:APHA) has made inroads into the United States market. This is happening through the acquisition of an…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis Stock Is Giving Back Recent Gains: Hold or Bail Out?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Let's discuss the case for holding onto or selling off Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock after the recent rally.

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Cannabis Stocks

Will Canopy Growth’s Migration From NYSE to NASDAQ Mean Anything for Stock Investors?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth's (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) move from the NYSE to the NASDAQ could bring small but incremental improvements to future earnings and…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Did HEXO’s Stock Price Fall 16% After Releasing Q4 2020 Earnings Results?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO is showing some progress, but some dark clouds from a troubled past still haunt its stock price.

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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stock Investors: 4 Forces Dragging Cannabis Market Profitability in 2020

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are four strong market structural forces that make the Canadian marijuana industry potentially unprofitable for most players.

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Tech Stocks

Up 1,027% Within 4 Months: Can This Recent Tech IPO Stock Double Your Money?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Real Brokerage Inc.'s (TSXV:REAX) stock has soared since June listing. Can you still buy shares and expect outsized returns?

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Investing

TFSA Investors: 2 TSX Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You can still buy CN Rail stock or Canadian Pacific Railway stock as a core holding in a long-term TFSA…

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Investing

Air Canada Stock Investors Will Love This News on COVID-19 Regulations

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada has initiated a trial program that could lift Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock back into the skies again, but there's…

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Cannabis Stocks

Better Than Aphria? This Tiny Marijuana Stock Is Taking the Vapes Market by Storm

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The Valens Company (TSX:VLNS) had a good quarter, can the company outsmart Aphria in the vapes segment?

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Cannabis Stocks

Buy the Dip on Aphria Stock’s Post-Earnings Plunge

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here' why I'd buy Aphria's stock after is share price plunged after earnings on Thursday.

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Coronavirus

This Canadian Airline’s Stock Has Doubled in 2020: Can You Still Buy it?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) is one Canadian airline stock that has soared during a global crisis. Is the stock still a…

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