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Author: 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

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Investing

What’s Going On With Aritzia Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aritzia stock is up 61% so far this year, supported by explosive U.S. growth, clever tariff navigation, and expanding profit…

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Tech Stocks

What’s Going On With Lightspeed Commerce Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce stock is down 22% YTD despite strong growth. Let's explore why this undervalued fintech play could be ready…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Franco-Nevada Stock Still a Buy After Reaching 52-Week Highs?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Franco-Nevada stock has hit new 52-week highs! Let's break down whether this gold royalty leader is still a buy for…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Maple Leaf Foods a Buy After Gaining 21% Last Month?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Maple Leaf Foods stock surged following strong earnings and cash flow growth. Could a value-unlocking spin-off and a reliable dividend…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Up 30% in August, Is Kinross Gold Still a Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With gold soaring and cash flow booming, let's explore if Kinross Gold stock still shines bright for new investors in…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Pan American Silver Rose 24% in August: Too Late to Invest?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Pan American Silver stock soared 24% in August. With record cash flow, a transformative acquisition, and a hidden catalyst, the…

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Dividend Stocks

Up 26% in August, Is Barrick Mining a Buy Now?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Barrick Mining stock surged 26% in August. With gold breaking US$3,500/oz and copper growth ahead, is it still a buy?

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Dividend Stocks

Power Corporation of Canada: Buy, Sell, or Hold in September?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Power Corporation of Canada stock remains an undervalued dividend growth stock despite a recent fine run.

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Dividend Stocks

This Real Estate Stock Could Be the Best Bargain in Canada Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could buy this top-tier Canadian REIT at a 52% discount and earn a 9.7% passive-income yield this September.

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Stock Market

2 Canadian Stocks I’d Buy Over SoFi

| Brian Paradza, CFA

SoFi stock's +300% run is impressive, but its valuation is sky-high. These two undervalued Canadian stocks have stronger growth and…

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Stocks for Beginners

Here’s How Much a $250 Monthly Investment in an S&P 500 ETF Could Grow Over the Long Term

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's possible to dollar-cost average a $250 monthly investment into a million-dollar retirement portfolio. Here's how an S&P 500 ETF…

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Energy Stocks

Where Could Cameco Stock Be in 5 Years?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cameco has the potential to sustain double-digit earnings growth if uranium prices comply, but beware the stock's valuation multiples...

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield Asset Management Stock a Buy After its Exciting Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) stock has delivered 102% in total returns in three years. Recent earnings point to sustained growth…

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Investing

Why NIO Stock Accelerated 10% This Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

NIO stock is in double-digit recovery mode. Could the EV maker's stock bottom out this year?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

The Best TSX Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Gold and silver are soaring. This TSX mining stock is up 155% and pays a 5.6% yield, and the other…

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Energy Stocks

The Best Energy Stocks I’d Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Oil prices have dipped, creating a hidden opportunity. I'm targeting the best energy stocks to buy – three low-cost Canadian…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Lundin Gold Inc a Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lundin Gold stock is up 860% in three years and now pays a 5.6% yield. This high-flying gold story might…

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Tech Stocks

3 First Stocks Every Beginner Should Buy to Launch a Wealth-Building Empire

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Forget meme stocks. True wealth is built with boring brilliance. Discover the three cornerstone TSX stocks every beginner should buy…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Franco-Nevada a Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Franco-Nevada stock is an ever-tempting gold investment trading at a premium. Here's what to consider in August 2025

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Dividend Stocks

The Canadian Stocks That Could Make You Rich Over the Next 10 Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Propel Holdings and one lumber stock could make investors richer over the next decade

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Dividend Stocks

Is Brookfield a Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Is Brookfield Corporation stock still a millionaire-maker after 30 years of stunning investment gains? Engines might just be revving up…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Stocks That Could Ensure Your Children Never Struggle Financially

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enbridge, Shopify, and one penny stock could fortify your financial plan and help create generational wealth

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Dividend Stocks

5.8% Yield! I’m Buying This Dividend Stock and Holding for Decades

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Primaris REIT offers a trifactor of yield, income growth, and deep value for passive income investors in August

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Alert: This Monthly Dividend Stock Could Transform Your $7,000 Into Lifetime Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

With First National Financial (FN) stock being acquired, income-focused investors may shift capital into a residential REIT offering a 4.2%…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Alamos Gold: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Alamos Gold stock may rise with production growth through 2028, but investors should watch these two developments in the July…

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Tech Stocks

TFSA Fortune: How 1 Technology Stock Could Secure Your Financial Future

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Can Topicus.com stock replicate Constellation Software stock's brilliant success in Europe for TFSA investors?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

IAMGOLD: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

IAMGOLD hit a key production milestone and cleared deliveries on prepaid gold in June. The TSX gold stock started July…

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Dividend Stocks

Great-West Lifeco: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should you buy Great-West Lifeco, the rock-solid dividend stock, as it undergoes management change in July 2025?

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Energy Stocks

PetroTal: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

That juicy 12% dividend yield from PetroTal stock is enough to make any income investor do a double-take.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

B2Gold: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

B2Gold has churned out positive news so far in July. Here's how I'd "trade" the TSX gold stock this month.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

For My Money, This Canadian Stock Is Hands-Down the Best Play of the Decade

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cameco stock has been a growth marvel in my long-term oriented portfolio and may remain so through 2030.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Ivanhoe Mines: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what to consider before trading Ivanhoe Mines stock this month. Watch out for July 30th!

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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Gold Mining Stock That’s My Inflation Protection Play

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Agnico Eagle Mines stock has generated inflation-beating returns over the past decade, and the gold stock retains strong growth momentum

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Dividend Stocks

Sun Life Financial: Buy, Sell or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Sun Life Financial stock could be a core portfolio holding to buy in July despite sustained U.S. market…

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Energy Stocks

BCE: Buy, Sell, or Hold in July 2025?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BCE stock sits 15% below its March peak, but U.S. fibre strategic deals and a de-risked dividend seem appealing at…

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Tech Stocks

How to Allocate $5,000 Across 5 Promising Market Sectors

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Got $5,000 in your investment account? Here's how to deploy it across five promising sectors for potentially solid returns

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ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund
Stocks for Beginners

How to Invest $5,000 for Both Safety and Growth Potential

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These Canadian ETFs could help instantly diversify your investment and safely protect capital as you search for high-conviction growth stocks.

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Dividend Stocks

A $42,000 TFSA Approach for Different Economic Scenarios

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Consider these TFSA investment approaches to navigate Canada's uncertain economy over the next 3 to 5 years

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Tech Stocks

The Smart Way to Invest $7,000 in Your TFSA Before Year-End

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Don’t let indecision steal 6 months of tax-free growth from your portfolio. Here’s how I’d invest a $7,000 TFSA contribution…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

2 Mining Stocks I’d Buy With $7,500 Whenever They Dip in Price

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why any price dips on Cameco stock and another large-cap mining stock should be lucrative buying opportunities over the…

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