Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Better Buy: Chartwell Retirement Residences vs. Sienna Senior Living Inc.

April 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Which retirement residences operator -- Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) or Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) -- offers better income prospects…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Related REITS Yielding up to 7.1% to Consider for Monthly Income

April 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could income investors easily choose between Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) and its office-focused counterpart for superior total returns?

Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock Falls 8% in 15 Trading Days: Time to Buy?

April 12, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Rich pickings are available as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock goes into oversold territory.

Could Canadian Marijuana Stocks Recover to Beat the TSX This Year?

April 10, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cannabis stocks are undergoing a correction. Will valuation rebounds for Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and other players outperform the TSX?

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Retail REIT’s Juicy 8.8% Yield Could Be Uniquely Reliable

April 9, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Slate Retail REIT’s (TSX:SRT.UN) 8.8% forward distribution yield could be too rich to pass.

Energy Stocks

2 Market-Beating Resource Mining Stocks to Add to Your Growth Portfolio in April

March 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Analysts agree that there is a massive upside to B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO ) stock and another emerging resources giant right…

Metals and Mining Stocks

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Barrick Gold Corp., and the Africa Investment Challenge

March 27, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

What could mining investors learn from the latest troubles involving First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)…

Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett and BlackBerry Ltd.’s CEO Faced a Common Investing Challenge in 2017

March 27, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Value investing guru Warren Buffett laments about the same problem that held back Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) last year. Will 2018…

Dividend Stocks

Consensus Analyst Rating Is for This Troubled Stock to Outperform the TSX This Year, Even After a 24% Drop in a Day

March 26, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should you buy Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) after analysts reiterated their outperform ratings for the stock?

Investing

Is Aphria Inc. Still Harbouring U.S. Expansion Ambitions?

March 26, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Aphria Inc.'s (TSX:APH) choice of GMP standards seems mind boggling.

This Mysterious Acquisition by Aurora Cannabis Inc. Is Boosting Growth More Than Anticipated

March 17, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) acquisition of a greenhouse engineering firm was more accretive than previously thought.

Dividend Stocks

Analyst Rates This Potential Market-Beating Growth Stock a Buy With +24% Upside

March 16, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why an analyst maintains a buy rating on Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN).

Dividend Stocks

Massive Changes Are Happening at This Large REIT: Should Investors Bet on an Upside?

March 15, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) is undergoing massive transformation. Is it time to buy?

Investing

Should Aurora Cannabis Inc. Investors Worry as More CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. Investors Opt for Cash?

March 14, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could the high uptake of cash offer to CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) investors imply a depressed near-term view on Aurora…

Investing

Will a U.S. Listing Significantly Boost These 2 Marijuana Stocks?

March 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) get a +36% boost from a U.S. listing?

Tech Stocks

Kinaxis Inc.: Notable Takeaways From the Latest Financial Results

March 9, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is cloud software giant Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) a buy after releasing its 2017 full-year financial results?

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Shows the Market How Fast a Weed Should Grow

February 16, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Marijuana giant Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) reported impressive revenue growth on Wednesday, but more work needs be done to justify…

Dividend Stocks

MedReleaf Corp. Returns to Growth — and Potential Acquisitions

February 15, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) finally generated significant revenue growth last quarter and could announce a rare acquisition soon.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp.: 2 Big Near-Term Risks Facing the Uranium Giant Right Now

February 15, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Uranium mining giant Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) is fighting to survive a sustained market downturn. Could these near-term risks cripple the…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: What to Look Forward to as the Marijuana Giant Reports Quarterly Results on Wednesday

February 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Will there be so much love for marijuana giant Canopy Growth Corp.’s (TSX:WEED) stock after it reports its quarterly results…

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Notable Takeaways From the Latest Financial Results

February 12, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) may be delivering desired marijuana business growth, but the latest quarterly earnings results show a mixed…

Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Stock Down +16% After Posting Strong Earnings

February 9, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock is down as low as 17% after a revenue and earnings…

CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. Investors Are Likely to Choose Cash in Aurora Cannabis Inc. Deal

February 7, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) shareholders are likely to take the cash option in a friendly takeover by Aurora Cannabis Inc.…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Dividend Raises or Reinstatement Are Predicted for These Energy Stocks

January 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Analysts predict a dividend reinstatement from Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) and dividend raises on three other energy stocks, including Suncor…

Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Does an Acquisition of CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. Bring U.S. Marijuana Regulatory Risk?

January 28, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors levy a valuation discount on Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) shares, as it acquires a marijuana firm with U.S.…

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. vs. CanniMed Therapeutics Inc.: I’m Not Surprised

January 24, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why the ongoing high-level negotiations between Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) were long overdue.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Lithium Stocks Plunged Last Week.: Should Investors Change Their Growth Expectations on These 2 Juniors?

January 23, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

New market developments may threaten lithium stock valuations, but the growth story remains intact for Nemaska Lithium Inc. (TSX:NMX) and…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp.: Could a Hemp Strategy Support Exponential Growth?

January 21, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is a further investment in hemp likely to serve Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) better after a recent hemp inventory write…

Investing

What I Like About Aphria Inc.’s Latest Acquisition

January 21, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Aphria Inc.’s (TSX:APH) latest acquisition of Broken Coast Cannabis Inc. could be a brilliant move for profitability…

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. Strikes it Big in Italy: Time to Buy?

January 19, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors quickly buy into Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) stock after it won an Italian government supply tender?

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. Investors: Watch Out for Higher Trading Volatility in the Stock This Week

January 15, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Trade in Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) stock could be more volatile, as a critical CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) shareholder vote…

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Investing

Have Marijuana Stocks Grown to Constitute a Significant Proportion of Your Investment Portfolio?

January 11, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

You may need to do something after astronomical gains on marijuana stocks such as Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) have resulted…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. vs. Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Europe Expansion Strategy

January 10, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Which marijuana producer between Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) has a better expansion strategy in Europe?

Is BlackBerry Ltd.’s Latest New Year’s Gift to Investors for Keeps?

January 5, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock soared to a new multi-year high on Wednesday. Are the gains likely to stay?

Year in Review: My Top Marijuana Growth Stock for 2017

January 3, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is how Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) stock price growth outperformed several other big marijuana plays in Canada.

Investing

Canadian Marijuana Stocks to Buy as the Germany Battle Intensifies

December 29, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

A few cannabis stocks are emerging as winners after players like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB), Cronos Group Inc. (TSXV:MJN), and…

Dividend Stocks

Domtar Corp.: Will This Profitable Contrarian Investment in 2017 Outperform Again Next Year?

December 17, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Domtar Corp. (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) has been an outperforming income and value investment for 2017. The stock could outperform…

Aurora Cannabis Inc.: The Latest E.U.-GMP Certification Has Come at a Critical Moment

December 15, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) has finally received critical certification just in time after a key partner threatened to derail its…

Metals and Mining Stocks

More Canadians Wish to Buy Electric Cars for Christmas: Buy These 2 Growth Stocks

December 14, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The current electric vehicle craze has created massive investment returns for junior lithium miners such as Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX:LAC)…

Investing

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Tipped for a Further 7% Upside: Time to Buy?

December 13, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors to load up on Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock at these all-time highs?

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