Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

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

August 6, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This 6.75% Dividend Yield Is Irresistible

August 4, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

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

July 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

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

Dividend Stocks

1 Small-Cap Income Growth Play I Would Buy Today

July 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

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

Investing

Why Did Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Avoid Reporting on This Stock-Friendly Provincial Deal?

July 25, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It’s unusual for Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) not to release this information.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO): Could a Little Aggression Lift the Stock Further?

July 24, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It's a long way to sustainable profitability for Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ).

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) Acquires the Acquirer

July 12, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why the market approves cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) latest acquisition.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Beats Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) in Alberta

July 9, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) managed to scoop more volume in Alberta than Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC).

Investing

Friendly Stock Prices at Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)

July 6, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) latest press releases on July 5 are huge positives for the stock.

Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Dividend Greats Yielding +7% to Boost Your Portfolio’s Income Health

July 5, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Worried about a trade war-triggered recession? Consider shoring up portfolio defences with Medical Facilities Corp. (TSX:DR) and NorthWest Health Prop…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Should You Pick Up Chemtrade Logistics’ (TSX:CHE.UN) 8% Dividend Yield Today?

July 5, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX:CHE.UN) units over a lucrative dividend yield today. Time to time?

Dividend Stocks

Should You Buy Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) Stock After the Recent 21% Plunge?

July 2, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

An investment in Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) stock looks compelling today. Beware the risk!

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED): Notable Takeaways From the Latest Annual Financial Results

July 1, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Was the 10% drop in Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock after the latest earnings release justifiable?

Dividend Stocks

2 Stable Canadian Mortgage Sector Dividend Plays Yielding up to 8.9%

May 31, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Forget Equitable Group (TSX:EQB), smaller mortgage operators like MCAN Mortgage (TSX:MKP) are outperforming so far this year.

Dividend Stocks

Could Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) Rebound in June?

May 31, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The market is anticipating a major announcement from Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B) in June.

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB): Could This Be the Best Stock News Release for the Month?

May 29, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) has issued several news releases in May, but I prefer this type to any other.

2 Outperforming, High-Yield, Monthly Income Plays for June

May 29, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Income investors may safely enjoy stable, high-yield payouts and capital gains from smaller issuers like BTB Real Estate Investment Trust…

Investing

Did Canopy Growth Corp. Stock Trade Contrary to Popular Opinion Last Week?

May 28, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why listing on a major U.S. exchange did not deliver much for Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock last Thursday.

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Dividend Stocks

1 Beaten-Up Dividend Stock: Is it a Bargain?

May 28, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Currently yielding 18%, is Callidus Capital Corp. (TSX:CBL) stock a dividend-play bargain after its April plunge?

Investing

Why Does Canopy Growth Corp. Avoid Releasing This Most-Touted Cannabis Number?

May 15, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian pot producers are battling to increase productive capacity, yet Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) avoids talking about a related number.

Investing

Aphria Inc. Becomes a Contender in This Serious Marijuana Growth Market

April 25, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria Inc.’s (TSX:APH) recent acquisition makes it a new competitive force in Germany.

Energy Stocks

Cameco Corp. Stock Is Outperforming the TSX Right Now: Time to Buy?

April 23, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is the recent uranium market hype enough to sustain Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) stock's recent rally?

Investing

Did Investment Portfolios Save These 2 Canadian Pot Companies’ Income Statements Again Last Quarter?

April 19, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

One marijuana producer between Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and another stock could report worse earnings in May after an investment…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Ltd. Has Been Too Slow to Implement This Stock-Related Program

April 17, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) may accelerate its common share-repurchase program any time now.

Investing

Better Buy: Chartwell Retirement Residences vs. Sienna Senior Living Inc.

April 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Which retirement residences operator -- Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) or Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) -- offers better income prospects…

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: 2 Related REITS Yielding up to 7.1% to Consider for Monthly Income

April 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could income investors easily choose between Dream Industrial Real Estate Invest Trst (TSX:DIR.UN) and its office-focused counterpart for superior total returns?

Dividend Stocks

Toronto-Dominion Bank Stock Falls 8% in 15 Trading Days: Time to Buy?

April 12, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Rich pickings are available as Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) stock goes into oversold territory.

Could Canadian Marijuana Stocks Recover to Beat the TSX This Year?

April 10, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cannabis stocks are undergoing a correction. Will valuation rebounds for Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) and other players outperform the TSX?

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This Retail REIT’s Juicy 8.8% Yield Could Be Uniquely Reliable

April 9, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Slate Retail REIT’s (TSX:SRT.UN) 8.8% forward distribution yield could be too rich to pass.

Energy Stocks

2 Market-Beating Resource Mining Stocks to Add to Your Growth Portfolio in April

March 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Analysts agree that there is a massive upside to B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO ) stock and another emerging resources giant right…

Metals and Mining Stocks

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Barrick Gold Corp., and the Africa Investment Challenge

March 27, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

What could mining investors learn from the latest troubles involving First Quantum Minerals Limited (TSX:FM) and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX)…

Tech Stocks

Warren Buffett and BlackBerry Ltd.’s CEO Faced a Common Investing Challenge in 2017

March 27, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Value investing guru Warren Buffett laments about the same problem that held back Blackberry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) last year. Will 2018…

Dividend Stocks

Consensus Analyst Rating Is for This Troubled Stock to Outperform the TSX This Year, Even After a 24% Drop in a Day

March 26, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should you buy Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) after analysts reiterated their outperform ratings for the stock?

Investing

Is Aphria Inc. Still Harbouring U.S. Expansion Ambitions?

March 26, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why Aphria Inc.'s (TSX:APH) choice of GMP standards seems mind boggling.

This Mysterious Acquisition by Aurora Cannabis Inc. Is Boosting Growth More Than Anticipated

March 17, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) acquisition of a greenhouse engineering firm was more accretive than previously thought.

Dividend Stocks

Analyst Rates This Potential Market-Beating Growth Stock a Buy With +24% Upside

March 16, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why an analyst maintains a buy rating on Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX:AFN).

Dividend Stocks

Massive Changes Are Happening at This Large REIT: Should Investors Bet on an Upside?

March 15, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) is undergoing massive transformation. Is it time to buy?

Investing

Should Aurora Cannabis Inc. Investors Worry as More CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. Investors Opt for Cash?

March 14, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could the high uptake of cash offer to CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:CMED) investors imply a depressed near-term view on Aurora…

Investing

Will a U.S. Listing Significantly Boost These 2 Marijuana Stocks?

March 13, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) get a +36% boost from a U.S. listing?

Tech Stocks

Kinaxis Inc.: Notable Takeaways From the Latest Financial Results

March 9, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is cloud software giant Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) a buy after releasing its 2017 full-year financial results?

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