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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

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA: 3 Canadian Dividend Stocks for Your $6,500 Room Contribution

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Suncor Energy stock, a food stock, and a real estate play could boost your TFSA's income-generating power in 2023 and…

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Stock: Can it Illuminate Your Portfolio?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce may reclaim its lost growth stock status and revalue higher.

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Tech Stocks

AI Stocks: 2 Ways to Invest in the Future of Artificial Intelligence

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These tech plays may offer more AI stock upside than Nvidia stock going forward. CGI Inc. is one of them.

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Dividend Stocks

Manulife Financial: The Insurance Stock to Insure Your Portfolio?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A 5.9% dividend yield on Manulife Financial stock may help insure investment portfolio values.

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Dividend Stocks

Cash in Your Pockets: 3 Dividend Stocks Canadians Love

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These Canadian dividend stocks, including Canadian Natural Resources, insulated income investors from a recent inflation bout. They can do much…

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Investing

Accelerate Your Retirement Savings With These TFSA Stocks

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Sun Life Financial stock, Alimentation Couche-Tard, and another stock could add growth momentum to a TFSA portfolio right now.

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Dividend Stocks

Secure Your Financial Future: Invest in These TFSA Stocks for Retirement

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These two Canadian TFSA stocks could help investors secure a rich retirement.

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Tech Stocks

These Canadian Biotech Stocks Are Quietly Changing the Face of Healthcare

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian biotech stock BELLUS Health has been snatched from the public market. However, these two biopharma growth stocks also have…

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Tech Stocks

2 Up-and-Coming Canadian Microcap Stocks to Keep an Eye On

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors hungry for outsized returns should check out Exro Technologies stock and another Canadian microcap stock before they go parabolic

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Investing

Building Wealth: The Construction Companies Cementing Their Place in the Market

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian construction stocks including SNC-Lavalin Group stock are pulling off surprising performances in 2023. Two names could pay up to…

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Dividend Stocks

Pembina Pipeline Stock: A Dividend Darling or a Potential Trap?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Pembina Pipeline stock's 6.5% dividend is attractive. However, what if shares continue to underperform?

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Tech Stocks

Profit From the Rise of AI: 4 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's not Just Nvidia and AMD stock that benefit from the rise of AI. These Canadian stocks could unlock profits…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Dazzlers: 2 Canadian Stocks That Outperform the Market and Pay You Cash

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Franco-Nevada stock generated 1,420% in total returns over 16 years, but Fortis stock's steady returns also have a market-beating edge.

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Dividend Stocks

If You’d Invested $5,000 in CNR Stock in 2011, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors who bought Canadian National Railway stock in 2011 could be earning a staggering 9.5% dividend yield this year and…

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Technology
Tech Stocks

Is Now the Right Time to Buy Tech Stocks Trading Cheaply?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Not all cheap tech stocks are good buys, however, this resilient cash flow rich Canadian tech name deserves closer inspection.

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Dividend Stocks

Passive Income: How to Make $480 Per Month Tax-Free

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how Canadian REITs could pay you more than $480 per month in TFSA passive income

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Value Stocks in June 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) stock is a compelling buy in June, and so is this Canadian REIT.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Dividend Stocks With Potential to Double Your Money

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These three Canadian dividend stocks, including Canadian Natural Resources stock, could double your money in nine years.

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Energy Stocks

Better Dividend Buy: Suncor Energy or Canadian Natural Resources Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Suncor Energy stock's additional 10.6% dividend raise in 2023 is doubtful. Canadian Natural Resources stock may outperform despite a current…

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Technology
Investing

Gildan Activewear: A Canadian Clothing Stock to Watch in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Despite recent sales weakness, Gildan Activewear stock investors are told the company may report record revenues in 2023.

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Energy Stocks

The Future of Energy Storage: Top 3 Canadian Battery Innovators

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Tesla has a growing appetite for Canadian battery technology. One among two other top energy storage stocks could reward investors…

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Investing

Better Buy: Bombardier Stock or CAE Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Bombardier stock has outperformed aerospace and defence peers over the past three years. It remains a speculative play, as it…

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Investing

Celestica Stock: Riding the Wave of Electronics Manufacturing Services?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Celestica is a grossly undervalued growth stock well positioned to skyrocket as it takes advantage of a growing industry opportunity…

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Dividend Stocks

Is Nutrien Stock a Good Buy After Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien stock price has drifted below a key reference point. Is it time to buy?

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Energy Stocks

Better Buy: Cameco Stock or NexGen Energy Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cameco stock may outperform as NexGen Energy stock falls short on supply contract portfolios, industry experience, revenue and cash flow…

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Investing

3 Undervalued Canadian Industrial Stocks to Watch in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Watch out for a momentum breakout on MDA stock and a little-known Canadian industrial stock. This 8.5% dividend yield could…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Better Buy: Franco-Nevada or Wheaton Precious Metals Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Franco-Nevada stock provides better cash flow diversification, but there's no oil blemish to Wheaton Precious Metals’ glitter.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Algonquin Power Stock a Buy as it Undergoes a Strategic Review?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Algonquin Power and Utilities could dispose or spin-off renewable energy assets. Time to buy AQN stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Better Dividend Buy: BCE Stock vs. Rogers Communications Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BCE stock's 6% dividend yield towers above Rogers Communications stock's offering.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Materials in Demand: The Best Stocks to Buy Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Russel Metals stock and another Canadian materials stock are flying high, and could make investors richer.

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Investing

Aritzia Stock Just Fell 20%: Should You Buy the Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aritzia stock is a long-term investor's friend today, but short-term capital may suffer in upcoming volatility.

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Energy Stocks

Green Future: Top 3 Canadian Renewable Energy Stocks to Watch

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Watch out for elevated volatility on Algonquin Power and Utilities and two other renewable energy stocks this earnings season.

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Investing

Top 3 Under-the-Radar REITs to Buy in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could lock in juicy yields and expect future growth if they buy the following top three REITs that are…

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Dividend Stocks

Want $500 in Monthly Income? Buy 11,540 Shares of This TSX Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This TSX REIT pays monthly distributions that yield 9.3% annually and has raised them consistently since 2012.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Smart Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These two TSX stocks are run by smart-money managers, have created lucrative returns over two decades, and retain desirable growth…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Stocks With Yields TFSA Investors Should Lock in Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TFSA investors could lock in juicy passive income yields of up to 8.15% if they buy Enbridge stock, Alaris Equity…

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Dividend Stocks

For $1,000 in Monthly Passive Income, Buy 4,762 Shares of This TSX Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) is a 4.6%-yielding TSX dividend stock could pay you monthly checks for years to come.

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Investing

2 “Boring” Stocks That Have Handily Beaten the Market – and Could Keep Doing It

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian National Railway stock is one of two boring, yet consistently outperforming, TSX stocks that could make you rich.

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Tech Stocks

Better Buy: Hive Blockchain Stock vs. Hut 8

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Up 177% and 146% year to date, the two Web 3.0 stocks Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSX:HIVE) and Hut 8 Mining…

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Investing

The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A $50,000 investment can potentially grow to $500,000 or more if you buy this type of stock. Toronto-Dominion Bank stock…

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