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Author: Brian Paradza, CFA

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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

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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Cannabis Stocks

Marijuana Stock Investors: 3 Cannabis Firms Reporting Earnings This Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Will Aphria's upcoming earnings on Thursday disappoint cannabis stock investors again, as what happened in July?

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Dividend Stocks

ALERT: Activist Investor Believes This REIT’s Unit Price Could Double!

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Activist investors are in action at Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN). They believe the REIT's unit price could double…

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Investing

Aphria Achieves a Critical Milestone in Germany — Will Its Stock Surge?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Aphria stock will welcome this new growth catalyst.

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Tech Stocks

Can Lightspeed POS Stock Double Your Money?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS sock could double investors' capital over the next 3 years. It can do much more.

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Tech Stocks

Shopify Undergoes Leadership Change: Here’s What Stock Investors Should Like

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock will love the upcoming leadership changes at this innovative tech firm.

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Dividend Stocks

How Much to Invest to Replace CERB Paychecks?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investment portfolios can help generate income to replace suspended CERB payments. Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT is an option for monthly…

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Tech Stocks

The Best-Performing COVID-19 Stock So Far This Year

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Small-cap Sona Nanotech (CNX:SONA) has outperformed all other COVID-19 stocks so far in 2020. Can shares surge again before year…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis vs. Aphria Inc: Will Data Science Deliver Returns for Stock Investors?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Will data analytics help Aurora Cannabis recover lost market share to deliver good returns for patient stock investors?

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Stock a Buy After Recent Quarterly Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. reported good quarterly results. Should you buy the tech stock now?

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis Q4 Earnings: Where Did Things Go Wrong?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis's fourth-quarter earnings were in line, but the product mix was doomed. Can data science save the situation?

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Coronavirus

Is the TSX Stock Market Crashing Again?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Volatility has returned to the S&P/TSX Composite Index (TSX:OSPTX). Buy the dips or bail out?

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock a Buy Before Tuesday Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could there be a rally in Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock price after Tuesday's earnings report?

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Tech Stocks

This TSX Tech Growth Stock Continues to Shine Through a Recession

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Even after a fine run, Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH) is one TSX tech stock that could still steadily compound wealth for…

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Cannabis Stocks

Tiny Cannabis Firm Reports a 158% Revenue Growth: Buy the Pot Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why the latest earnings results prove that Fire & Flower Holdings (TSX:FAF) stock is worthy to be considered in…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Launches U.S. Stock IPO

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Is Lightspeed POS's launched U.S. IPO beneficial to current investors in the TSX tech stock?

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Tech Stocks

3 Facts You Should Know About Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD) and Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) share some similar history. The rivalry between the two TSX tech stocks is…

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Coronavirus

Is Air Canada Stock a Buy in September?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Several headwinds remain for Air Canada stock to brace against, but a few small positives are beginning to show.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top TSX Dividend Growth Stock for Retirees to Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Fortis Inc.' stock is a perfect addition to a retirement portfolio for several good reasons. Even young investors will love…

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Coronavirus

Aphria (TSX:APHA): 3 Ways COVID-19 Impacted the Cannabis Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic affected Aphria Inc's operations. Perhaps COVID-19 didn't affect the cannabis stock's withdrawn earnings guidance.

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Coronavirus

Justin Trudeau Won’t Raise CRA Taxes: Should Investors Rejoice?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The government deficit has widened after COVID-19 stimulus packages, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won't raise taxes "right…

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