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Author: Brian Paradza, CFA

@brianparadza
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

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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Coronavirus

Is Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS) Stock a Buy Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock price has consolidated. Buy now for a post-COVID-19 crisis recovery.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Has Warren Buffett Finally Changed His Stance on Gold Investing?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Warren Buffett's investment in Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) doesn't seem to indicate a change in his value investing philosophy…

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Coronavirus

2 Hot COVID-19 Stocks to Watch Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Viemed Healthcare's (TSX:VMD)(NASDAQ:VMD) stock price has soared 267% from March 2020 lows, but shares could fall soon. One of its…

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Tech Stocks

This Ignored TSX Tech Stock Will Steadily Create Wealth for Investors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why an under-the-radar Open Text (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) stock remains a good long-term buy-and-hold candidate today.

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Tech Stocks

Is Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) Still a Top TSX Tech Stock to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS) stock remains a solid wealth-generating investment post Q2 2020 earnings report.

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Tech Stocks

Is Namaste Technologies’ Stock a Buy After Reporting Record Quarterly Revenue?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Namaste Technologies (TSXV:N) may have delivered impressive sales growth, but margins remain unhealthy and cash burn is a significant concern.

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Cannabis Stocks

TFSA Investors: 3 Reasons to Buy Aphria Stock Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why buying Aphria stock today could boost your TFSA returns over the next five years.

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Tech Stocks

A Top Canadian Tech Stock to Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Top Canadian tech stock Tecsys Inc (TSX:TCS) could see no negative earnings impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cannabis Stocks

HEXO Finds a New Market: Should Cannabis Investors Celebrate?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO has scored a stock price-boosting deal in Israel, but investors should be cautiously optimistic.

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Tech Stocks

Have $2,000 to Invest? Buy Canada’s Top Stock Exchanges Operator

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's time you considered the TMX Group's stock for its wealth compounding potential.

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Dividend Stocks

1 High Yield Canadian REIT to Watch in July

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some data points RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) investors should be looking out for as the REIT…

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Coronavirus

Prepare for a CRA Tax Hike

| Brian Paradza, CFA

In one way or another, Canadians need to prepare for higher government taxes. However, the CRA still offers open options…

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Tech Stocks

If You’d Invested $10,000 in Kinaxis Stock’s IPO, Here’s How Much Money You’d Have Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) stock has been an outperforming multi-bagger investment since its June 2014 IPO at $13 a share.

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Tech Stocks

Why Did BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Cut Its Revenue-Reporting Segments?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. keeps transforming its business profile, but some investors may not fully embrace the new revenue reporting changes.

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Investing

Is Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Stock a Buy Right Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Big changes keep happening at Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) this year. The marijuana producer has significantly restructured its operations and balance…

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Tech Stocks

$10,000 Invested in Shopify Stock During the COVID-19 Market Crash Is Worth This Much Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Buying Shopify Inc. stock during the COVID-19 market crash was one of the best investment decisions ever made this year.…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 TSX Tech Stock to Buy for Wealth Creation

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH) is one TSX tech stock every TFSA investor should check out today.

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Coronavirus

1 Easy Strategy to Survive the Next Stock Market Crash

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Consider this human-friendly investment portfolio construction strategy to help you navigate future stock market crashes.

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Dividend Stocks

Got $5000 to Invest? Buy This TSX Dividend Stock Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investing $5,000 in this latest addition to the S&P/TSX Composite Index could provide a reliable income stream in your TFSA

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO Stock a Buy Post Q3 Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO's stock price may continue to recover in the near term, but dilution risks remain significant for long term investors.

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Dividend Stocks

COVID-19: Investors in Retirement Stocks to Face Delayed Loss Recoveries

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors in Canadian retirement residence stocks could take long to recover capital losses post COVID-19.

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Cannabis Stocks

What Aphria’s Move From the NYSE to the NASDAQ Means for Stock Investors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should Aphria's move from the NYSE to the NASDAQ mean anything for the cannabis stock's share price?

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB): 5 Transformative Moves in May

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) has made four disposals and one acquisition so far in May in its quest to achieve an…

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Dividend Stocks

Big Canadian REIT Loses CFO During a Difficult Moment – Time to Sell?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Is Cominar REIT stock a sell after the recent CFO departure and COVID-19 cash flow hit?

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Cannabis Stocks

Could Aurora Cannabis Stock Give Up Recent Price Gains Soon?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis's (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock price has doubled in 3 trading days, will the short term gains be held for longer?

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Dividend Stocks

3 Biggest Risks Canadian REITs Face During the COVID-19 Financial Crisis

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Rent cuts, a new work-from-home craze and an opportunistic tenant problem could eat into Canadian REIT cash flows in 2020.…

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Dividend Stocks

Should Twitter’s Work-From-Home Policy Worry Office REIT Investors?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors in office real estate operators like Dream Office REIT (TSX:D.UN) be concerned when tech firms like Twitter increasingly…

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Coronavirus

Latest Open Text (TSX:OTEX) Action Highlights the Biggest Risk Facing Office REITs Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Open Text Corporation's (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX) latest restructuring reveals a new threat to office real estate investment trusts' (REITs) income. Here's why.

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Coronavirus

Where to Invest $6,000 in TFSA Contributions Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This is the best time to invest new TFSA contributions for 2020. Two broad categories of companies on the TSX…

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Dividend Stocks

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Stock De-Risked As Company Maintains 2020 Financial Outlook

| Brian Paradza, CFA

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) stock investors should be relieved after the company maintains its 2020 earnings guidance during uncertainty.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) Stock a Buy After Q1 Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Maple Leaf Food (TSX:MFI) stock should offer strong defensive qualities during the COVID-19 pandemic. First-quarter 2020 results show.

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Tech Stocks

I’d Hold Shopify Stock and Buy These 2 Tech Names Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify's (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock price has rallied this year, but shares are still worth holding. I'd buy Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) and another…

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs Hit the Worst by the COVID-19 Pandemic in April

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Hotel and retail estate operators are the usual suspects, but one of Canada’s largest diversified REITs is among the three…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 3 REITs Least Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic in April

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Not all real estate investments are proving to be defensive in this pandemic economy, but three notable trusts, including Killam…

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Energy Stocks

Is Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock’s Dividend Safe as Oil Crashes?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Crude oil prices have crashed. Could Dividend Aristocrat Suncor Energy (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) cut its dividend this year?

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Investing

Crude Oil ETF Doubles As Oil Prices Crash — Fund Manager Says Don’t Buy Shares!

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why some of the best investor tools to trade the crude oil price crash got suspended yesterday.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Top Defensive REIT I’d Buy Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Top-quality defensive REITs like NorthWest Healthcare Prop Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NWH.UN) units were unjustly punished during the recent market…

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Coronavirus

Better Buy: New iPhone SE vs. Air Canada Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The new Apple iPhone SE arrives after a market crash; will you buy the new gadget or invest the “capital”…

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Cannabis Stocks

Aphria (TSX:APHA): 4 Takeaways From Latest Q3 2020 Earnings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria reported market-beating earnings results for Q3 2020. The numbers look great, but should we buy into the reasons for…

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