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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

Recent Articles

Tech Stocks

TSX Recap: What Happened in the Market on Wednesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is how trading on the TSX stock market ended on Wednesday. Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock will remain in focus…

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TSX Recap: What Happened in the Market on Tuesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what moved the TSX stock market on Tuesday.

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TSX Today: 4 Things to Watch for on September 27

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The action or inaction in China remains a focus, with a few key economic reports and earnings releases set to…

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Tech Stocks

Could Lightspeed Commerce Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce still has some growth potential, but is it high enough to create millionaire-maker-type returns?

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Cannabis Stocks

Stock Markets to Recover Tuesday: Will a Beaten-Down Canopy Growth Stock Recover, Too?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The TSX and global equity market indexes have always recovered from dips and crashes, but due care is needed on…

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Investing

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy in September

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The TSX has rallied this year, and valuations are stretched on most tickers, but undervalued stocks are still available today.

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Tech Stocks

Alert! A Huge Insider Sale on Kinaxis Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors read a lot into recent insider sales on Kinaxis stock?

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Growing Cash Flows

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are two TSX dividend stocks with growing cash flows and expanding profitability margins to consider buying right now.

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Investing

Why Barrick Gold Stock Is a Buy As Bullion Reclaims $1,800

| Brian Paradza, CFA

An investment in Barrick Gold stock today could produce some quick returns by December, with a potential for high double-digit…

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Cannabis Stocks

HEXO Stock’s 28% Friday Fall: Well-Deserved Beating or Overdone Sell-off?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s how I would explain HEXO stock’s 27.8% plunge on Friday: desperation, bad timing, and an overreaction.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) Stock Is Surging Over 11%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Trade in Lithium Americas stock is volatile this week. Find out why.

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Investing

Canada Goose Stock: This Measure Says “Buy the Dip”

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada Goose stock looks undervalued today, and such valuation levels have been temporary buy-the-dip opportunities recently. Here's why...

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Tech Stocks

Alert: Alphabet and Tesla Stock CDRs Launch at Under $25 in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors have added convenience in buying Tesla and Alphabet stock at under $25 today. See how CIBC and the…

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Investing

Why Is Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock Falling Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed stock is in temporary decline: should you buy the dip?

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Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock a Buy After August’s Earnings Report?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed delivered a massive revenue surprise in Thursday's quarterly earnings. It could grow faster in Europe, but consider this before…

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Investing

Cargojet’s (TSX:CJT) Upcoming Q2 Earnings May Offer Stock-Buying Opportunities

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Look out for buying opportunities on Cargojet stock when the company reports earnings on Tuesday.

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Dividend Stocks

The Best Canadian Stocks to Buy and Hedge Against Inflation

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Find out why Canadian apartment REITs, including CAPREIT (TSX:CAR.UN) are best buys or inflation protection.

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Dividend Stocks

Is Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Still a Buy After 2nd-Quarter Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock investors received market-beating quarterly earnings results from the dividend-growth machine on Friday. Is there much to worry…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Did Tilray Stock Rise 25% on Wednesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian cannabis giant Tilray's (TSX:TLRY)(NASDAQ:TLRY) financial results impressed, is the stock's 25% one-day rally an over-do?

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Energy Stocks

This Undervalued Canadian Energy Stock Has 80% Upside Potential: Should You Buy It?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Current analyst price targets give Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) stock an 80% upside in 12 months. Should you buy it?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) Stock a Buy Post Tuesday’s Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors should buy any dips in Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) stock after an earnings miss today.

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Tech Stocks

Investor Alert: Canadians Can Buy Amazon Stock for Under $25 Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Just $25 can buy you a stake in Amazon.com stock in Canada now, thanks to the NEO Exchange and CIBC's…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Expected to Report Wide Earnings’ Swings This Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Wide net income swings may not bother investors in dividend growth giant Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock on Friday, but these two…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Watch This Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what to look forward to on Fortis stock and Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) stock when companies report Q2 earnings this…

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Dividend Stocks

Better Canadian Stock to Buy: Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) vs. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Although both Canadian Tire stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard are great investment candidates, one is better than the other on certain…

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Dividend Stocks

Alert: Rare Opportunity to Earn a Free 20% Return on This CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock Deal

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could gain an "easy" 20% from buying CN Rail's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) acquisition target's momentarily undervalued stock before its shareholders accept…

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Dividend Stocks

This Superior TSX Stock Promises +14% in Annual Investment Returns

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Superior Plus (TSX:SPB) stock is on course to deliver a potential 30% annual return for 2021. Can the company deliver…

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Cannabis Stocks

Organigram Stock’s 11% Drop on Wednesday Wiped Off Post-Earnings Gains: Buy the Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Given a better-than-expected earnings report on Tuesday, Organigram stock may be undervalued after Wednesday's 11.14% drop. Is it time to…

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Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Lovers: 5 Reasons to Buy Hut 8 Stock Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

If you strongly believe that Bitcoin has strong recovery prospects from today's lows, then Hut 8 Mining stock is a…

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Dividend Stocks

7 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in July

| Brian Paradza, CFA

TD Bank stock ranks among seven undervalued Canadian stocks to buy today. Some of the names may surprise you.

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Cannabis Stocks

Forget Canopy Growth: This Little-Known Cannabis Stock Is Insanely Profitable

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's one undiscovered cannabis gem that could outperform Canopy Growth stock over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Is This TSX REIT Still a Buy After its 109% Gain?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) stock has been hot so far this year. Are units still a buy after…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There are some TSX stocks with a PEG ratio of less than 0.5 right now! The market may not be fully…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why buying Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) could be one of the smartest decisions to make today.

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Dividend Stocks

Could This TSX REIT Restore Pre-COVID-19 Distributions Before Year-End?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

If H&R Real Estate Investment Trust increases its distribution back to pre-pandemic levels, the yield will jump to 8.5%. Can…

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Tech Stocks

Reddit Stocks and the Fundamentals-Driven Investor’s Challenge

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Reddit meme stocks like BlackBerry can challenge long-term buy-and-hold investing when stock hype strikes. Here's what I'd do under such…

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Dividend Stocks

Could Investing in Enbridge Stock in June Change Your Life?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why buying Enbridge stock for under $50 in June could be a great idea for long-term investors.

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Tech Stocks

Ethereum Miner Revenue Hits New Record in May Despite Coin Volatility

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Ethereum miner revenue hits new all-time records in May, even as volatility spikes. Does the data support buying Hive Blockchain…

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Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 1 Top TSX Dividend Stock I’d Buy in June and Hold Forever

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a promising buy-the-dip, dividend-growth play to buy in June.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This 6.8%-Yielding TSX Dividend Stock Is a Must-Buy in June

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Nexus Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NXR.UN) could be a good buy in June.

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