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Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian Paradza, CFA

Brian is an investment writer and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is an investing enthusiast who has been a regular contributor 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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The Motley Fool
Investing

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Abandoning This Strategic Investment?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Recent investment actions by conerstone investor Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) could predict a move towards total divestment from The Green…

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Investing

Income Investors: This Growing Defensive Play Is Down 22% and Yields 15%. Time to buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should you buy Crius Energy Trust (KWH.UN) units after a recent plunge for its 15.5% distribution yield?

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Investing

This Small Cannabis Grower Could Threaten Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cronos Group Inc.’s (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) latest overtures could threaten Canopy Growth Corp.’s (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) future growth plan.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) vs. Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB): Which Marijuana Firm Had the Better Quarter?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Did Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) realistically outperform Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) last quarter?

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB): The Shocker From Latest Quarterly Earnings Results

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There is a hidden shocker behind the impressive Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) latest revenue numbers.

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Investing

This Aurora Cannabis Investee’s Stock Is Facing Turbulence: Time to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could this be the best time to pick up liquor trading giant Alcanna Inc’s (TSX:CLIQ) stock after it tanked 10%…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did This Tech Growth Stock Fall 16% on Friday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Is the 16.47% drop on Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) stock after earnings justifiable?

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Investing

Aphria Inc (TSX:APH): 7 Important Takeaways From the Latest Earnings Report

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some important highlights from Aphria Inc.'s (TSX:APH) quarterly earnings results released on Friday.

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Investing

This Marijuana ETF Defies a TSX Sell-Off: Time to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could an investment in Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX:HMMJ) provide a down-market hedge?

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Investing

Expectations on Aphria Inc’s (TSX:APH) Upcoming Earnings Report

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could there be surprises as Aphria Inc (TSX:APH) releases its final set of quarterly earnings results before recreational cannabis sales…

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Investing

Could This October Move Lift Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock Further?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB) listing on the NYSE do something to its stock valuation?

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Energy Stocks

2 Strong Signs That Cameco Corp’s (TSX:CCO) Best Days Lie Ahead

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors have better hopes in Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock’s recovery prospects after watching these developments.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB): Surprises From Latest Earnings Release

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc's (TSX:ACB) latest earnings contained both positive and negative surprises.

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Investing

Could Canopy Rivers Inc. (TSXV:RIV) Beat Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) to This Trade?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) profited well from strategic investments. Could Canopy Rivers Inc (TSXV:RIV) match the record?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp (TSX:CCO) Stock’s Big Thursday Rally

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cameco Corp's (TSX:CCO) rally on Thursday could create new positive momentum

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Dividend-Growth Stock Yields 6% and Has Strong Capital Gains Momentum

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Capital Power Corporation's (TSX:CPX) 6% dividend yield and capital gains potential make for a compelling income investment idea.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp (TSX:ABX) Stock Finds New Momentum

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) is trading higher today

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Investing

My Expectations on Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX:ACB) Upcoming Earnings Release

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why I am eagerly waiting for Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX:ACB) financial results this September.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX:ACB) Offshoot Could Be on a Roll: Time to Buy the Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Is Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) latest spin-off Australis Capital Inc. (TSXV:AUSA) a buy today?

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Investing

This Insane Figure From Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) Supports Tilray Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TLRY) Valuation but Threatens the Entire Cannabis Industry

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria Inc.’s (TSX:APH) productive capacity expansion costs are unbelievably low.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Adds 4 More Provincial Supply Agreements

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There’s a further bullish momentum on Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) stock as the cannabis giant contracts with more Canadian provinces.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX:ACB) Rumoured Deal With The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) Is Likely Real

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why the rumoured Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) deal with The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) is a perfect strategic fit.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) vs. Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED): The Germany Market Race

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Which marijuana play between Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) is leading in the battle for medical…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Which One of These 6.8% Yielding REITs Is Worth Your Consideration Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Choosing between an H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and a similar yielding Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN) investment could be a…

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Is This REIT’s 6% Yield Worth Investing in Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should income investors buy into Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) as it undergoes restructuring?

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Investing

Marijuana Investors: Should the Short Attack on Top Cannabis Stock Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON) Scare You?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cannabis producer Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) stock is under fire, but some of the accusations are industry wide.

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Investing

Up 178% Over 12 Months, This Resurgent Canadian Stock Could Rise Further in September

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Resolute Forest Products Inc (TSX:RFP)(NYSE:RFP) stock price could continue its uptrend in September.

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) vs. Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED): Provincial Supply Agreements

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Does Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) have a clear lead in the battle for provincial recreational marijuana supply contracts?

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Investing

Latest Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Deal Rescues Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is how Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) deal has benefited Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) investors.

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Investing

Do Canopy Growth Corp.’s (TSX:WEED) Latest Quarterly Results Show Positive Promise?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some important highlights from the latest Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) quarterly results

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Dividend Stocks

What’s the Big Issue With AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:AQN) Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There are good reasons why AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) stock has nose dived recently.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Did Uni-Select Inc (TSX:UNS) Stock Fall 6.65% After Reporting Strong Revenue and Earnings Growth on Friday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why double-digit revenue growth during the second quarter wasn't enough for Uni-Select Inc (TSX:UNS) investors.

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED): What to Look Forward to in the Upcoming Earnings Report

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There is something to look forward to in Canopy Growth Corp's (TSX:WEED) upcoming quarterly earnings report.

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Investing

The 3 Worst Canadian Retail Stocks So Far in 2018

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The list includes AutoCanada Inc. (TSX:ACQ) and one marijuana-related retail stock.

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Investing

Should Marijuana Investors Eagerly Anticipate a Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock Split?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock split may have some impact on valuation.

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Tech Stocks

Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) Stock Couldn’t Resist a Good Quarter Report

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Strong performance continues in Kinaxis Inc’s (TSX:KXS) latest quarterly results

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Energy Stocks

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) Stock Trading +24% Higher: Can the Rally Sustain?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock is outperforming today, but the odds of holding on to gains seem low.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This 6.75% Dividend Yield Is Irresistible

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The income yield growth potential in Atrium Mortgage Investment Corp’s (TSX:AI) stock looks compelling.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Beaten-Down Energy Stocks: Will They Recover This Year?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This 8.6%-yielding drilling giant could outperform, and the latest Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) stock deal entices.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Small-Cap Income Growth Play I Would Buy Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Grow your nest egg with Firm Capital Property Trust (TSXV:FCD.UN), a small but consistently growing REIT.

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