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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

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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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Metals and Mining Stocks

1 Canadian Stock Bay Street Bets Will Double in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Analyst price targets on Lithium Americas (LAC) stock imply a 93.5% potential upside. Here's why you should buy the dip.

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Dividend Stocks

The Top Canadian REITs to Buy in April 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Dream Industrial REIT could continue to shine after a 24% gain, while another top Canadian REIT's monthly payouts could yield…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Buy: BCE Stock vs. Telus

| Brian Paradza, CFA

What TELUS stock lacks in yield, it makes up for in better capital gains potential over BCE stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Need $500 in Passive Income Each Month? These 2 TSX Stocks Are Your Top Bets

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You can create a robust monthly dividend income portfolio around SmartCentres REIT, and another top passive income play today.

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Energy Stocks

2 Cheap Canadian Stocks You Can Buy for Less Than $50

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You can buy Suncor Energy stock, and this gold stock at cheap valuations today

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Bank Stocks

1 Undervalued Stock That Smart Investors Are Buying in 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Insiders recently loaded up on CIBC stock. You may want to buy the beaten-up Canadian bank stock, too.

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Investing

2 REITs You Can Safely Buy, Even if the Housing Market Does Whatever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

CT REIT and another Canadian real estate investment trust could do well, whatever happens to the housing market.

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $400 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

You could buy cheap real estate with $400 via CT REIT and earn more than a 5% yield, or buy…

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Investing

3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The top AI stocks to buy today include Kinaxis, a fast-growing automation leader, and an ETF that diversifies risks in…

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Dividend Stocks

3 TSX Stocks With a Dividend Bump Coming

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BCE, TC Energy, and another TSX dividend stock recently announced raises for 2023. You have to invest before key dates…

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Tech Stocks

What’s Next for Nuvei Stock After Earnings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nuvei's latest earnings outshined market expectations and NVEI stock price surged. However, some key items will change going forward.

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Investing

AutoCanada Stock Falls 26% So far in March: Time to Buy the Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Contrarian investors may find the 26.5% drop in AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) stock a bargain buy opportunity. Should you?

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Food Stocks in March 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Food inflation remains a problem, but Canadian food stocks could benefit. Loblaw Companies and another well-placed food stock are best…

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Dividend Stocks

2 High-Powered Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy for 2023 and Beyond

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian Natural Resources may allocate 100% of free cash flow to stock investors soon, and exponentially grow dividends. Manulife Financial…

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Dividend Stocks

Dividend Investors: The Payouts on These 3 Stocks Just Jumped 10%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien and Manulife Financial Corp's recent dividend raises solidify their status as value stocks of choice. However, a 120% dividend…

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Dividend Stocks

3 of the Safest Dividend Stocks in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Royal Bank of Canada stock is one of the safest TSX dividend stocks to buy. So is CT REIT and…

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Investing

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the Best Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

WSP Global stock may continue to shine, while MDA soars into space as revenue growth gains momentum.

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Dividend Stocks

Enbridge Series 19 Preferred Stock: What to Know About the Coming Conversion

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Holders of Enbridge shares (Series 19 preferred stock) must choose wisely this month. Perhaps it's time to buy the reset…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian REITs That Pay Out Every Month

| Brian Paradza, CFA

$10 can buy you a stake in a REIT that pays monthly distributions yielding 8.2% annually. CT REIT and another…

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Investing

Canadian IPOs All But Vanished in 2022: Here’s How 3 New Listings Did

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A $9.2 billion Canadian IPO market in 2021 slumped to record lows in 2022. Two IPOs produced market-beating returns. Here…

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Dividend Stocks

Deadline Coming: 3 TFSA Stocks to Buy Now Before Dividend Payouts

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Invest in RNW stock and 2 other TFSA friendly names before this fast-approaching deadline to get the full 2023 dividend.

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Investing

How High Could Nutrien Stock Go in 2023?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Nutrien (NTR) stock has the potential to rally another 21% in price before 2023 comes to a close

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Dividend Stocks

3 REITs With the Safest Yields for 2023

| Brian Paradza, CFA

H&R REIT and Artis REIT feature among Canadian REITs paying the safest distributions for 2023. The third name may surprise…

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