Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Receives a $245 Million Vote of Confidence, Gets a New Platform for Exponential Growth

October 30, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Constallation Brands Inc.'s (NYSE:STZ) latest investment into Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) could be the biggest growth enabler for the cannabis…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did Barrick Gold Corp. and Teck Resources Ltd. Shares Fall More Than 7% on Thursday?

October 28, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is why the stocks of mining giants Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) and Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) took sudden knocks…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp.: New Uncertainty Heading Into Earnings

October 24, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may still suffer more setbacks in Tanzania after after new Acacia Mining comment.

A Dividend-Growth Giant Finally Declares its 44th Consecutive Dividend Raise

October 16, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Income investors may be rejoicing after Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) finally announced the much-anticipated customary dividend raise for 2017.

Tech Stocks

Will This High-Flying Tech Stock Soar to $100 by Christmas?

October 14, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Kinaxis Inc.'s (TSX:KXS) stock price could soar after reporting earnings in November, but there is some significant risk to the…

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. Stock to Soar Further After Announcing Another Exponential Growth Driver

October 13, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp.'s (TSX:WEED) latest joint-venture deal could help propel the stock further in the next few months.

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc.: Could Revenue Growth Accelerate This Quarter?

October 12, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) could easily pull off a revenue-growth surprise for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc. in a New Equity Raise: What Does This Mean for Investors?

October 11, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB) latest equity raise has been well timed, but not everything is great about the deal.

Investing

Has This Top Marijuana Stock Weathered a Serious Storm?

October 8, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

MedReleaf Corp.'s (TSX:LEAF) stock may be a compelling marijuana investment after the company successfully fought off sequential quarter-on-quarter revenue declines.

A Memorable Week for This Top Marijuana Stock’s Investors

October 6, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

This could be the best week for investors in MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF), as the stock price closed above a very…

Tech Stocks

As Shopify Inc. Tumbles, Should You Sell Too?

October 6, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors be selling their Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) shares after the latest short-seller attack?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did Cameco Corp. Stock Fall 9% Yesterday?

October 4, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO)(NYSE:CCJ) suffered a massive 9.06% stock price decline on October 2.

Will This Top Marijuana Growth Stock’s Latest Acquisitions Propel its Share Price Through 2018?

October 4, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) might have made a brilliant strategic move in its latest acquisitions, and this could aid the…

Dividend Stocks

Has This Dividend-Growth Giant Forgotten About its Customary Dividend Raise?

October 2, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Income investors may expect another dividend raise from Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS), even after the company skipped a customary September dividend…

Tech Stocks

Why Is BlackBerry Ltd. Soaring Today?

September 28, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) shares are on a rally after an earnings beat. Could this be the best time to open…

Tech Stocks

As BlackBerry Ltd. Loses Last Week’s Gains, What Could Happen This Week?

September 25, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Will BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) attempt and sustain another stock price recovery on earnings after a failed rally last week?

Tech Stocks

Why Did BlackBerry Ltd. Stock Rise +8% on Wednesday? Time to Buy?

September 21, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could this be the best time to invest in BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB)(NASDASQ:BBRY) after the stock rallied 8.58% on September 20?

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp. vs. Aphria Inc.: Profitability in an Ontario Recreational Marijuana Framework

September 18, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Why does Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) appear to be much more comfortable with Ontario's recreational marijuana legalization framework than Canopy Growth…

Dividend Stocks

Is Cominar REIT a Buy After its Recent Strategy Announcement?

September 14, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) could enjoy further capital gains if the new strategy works, but the plan has its…

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did Teck Resources Ltd. Stock Fall 11% Last Week?

September 13, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors consider picking up Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TECK:B)(NYSE:TECK) after two separate events weakened the stock last week?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Barrick Gold Corp. Vs Tanzania: A Battle Both Sides Will Lose?

September 9, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Will there be an outright winner from the impasse between Barrick Gold Corp's (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) subsidiary, Acacia Mining Plc, and the…

Dividend Stocks

This Wood Fibre Giant Could Turn a Curve This Quarter: Time to Invest?

August 29, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Find out why it is possible that Domtar Corporation (TSX:UFS)(NYSE:UFS) could get into a new revenue-growth mode starting this quarter.

Dividend Stocks

Bank Investors: This Tested Investment Strategy Outperformed During Rising Interest Rate Periods

August 28, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Find out why this back-tested investment strategy in a rising interest rate environment could favor Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) over Royal…

Tech Stocks

This Disappointing Fact Could Boost BlackBerry Ltd.’s Bottom Line This Quarter

August 17, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Discover how the recent drop in BlackBerry Ltd.'s (TSX:BB)(NASDAQ:BBRY) share price could boost the tech company's income statement this quarter.

Dividend Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Check Out This Undervalued REIT on Current Weakness

August 11, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) is trading at a deep discount, and its 9.2% yield is much safer than it was. Cominar…

Investing

Does a Credit-Rating Downgrade Spell Doom for Cominar REIT?

August 9, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should the recent credit-rating downgrade of Cominar REIT's (TSX:CUF.UN) senior unsecured debentures by the DBRS scare current investors?

Investing

Half-Year Update: My Top Marijuana Growth Stock for 2017

July 25, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) continues to be a top growth stock in the Canadian marijuana sector for 2017.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Should Investors Take Insider Trading Activities as Investment Signals?

July 18, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors should read insider stock trading transactions with caution. The Osisko Mining Corp. (TSX:OSK) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) CEO…

Dividend Stocks

Could This Major REIT Get a Credit-Rating Downgrade Next Month?

July 17, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Find out why Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) is facing a potential credit-rating downgrade from DBRS by August 2017.

Investing

Why Did MedReleaf Corp. Recently Underperform its Peers?

July 17, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) might have underperformed its marijuana peers recently, but the stock could still perform better.

Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: This 5.6% Dividend Yield Is Much Safer Now

July 12, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Income investors could love the Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc.'s (TSX:GS) dividend offering after the recently settled legal case.

2 Interesting Developments on 2 Major Marijuana Producers This Month

July 10, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Find out the two interesting developments from Aphria Inc. (TSX:APH) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) in the marijuana space.

Investing

Why Did MedReleaf Corp.’s Revenues and Margins Decline in the Last 2 Quarters?

July 7, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

MedReleaf Corp. (TSX:LEAF) sales have declined two consecutive quarters, but annual revenues more than doubled. Will the company improve on…

When Will Canopy Growth Corp. Turn a Profit?

July 7, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) is increasingly pressured to show investors some profit. The next two quarters may be critical.

Metals and Mining Stocks

As Barrick Gold Corp.’s Tanzania Nightmare Deepens, Should Investors Worry?

July 7, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:ABX) may incur some significant losses in Tanzania due to new laws and deteriorating relationship between Acacia…

Dividend Stocks

Could This Tech Stock Be a Defensive and Dependable Income Play With Growth Potential?

July 6, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (TSX:CMG) enjoy a 4% dividend yield while anticipating capital gains on the defensive stock.

Energy Stocks

2 Types of Leverage Are Affecting Baytex Energy Corp.: What Can Investors Do?

July 6, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is how Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE)(NYSE:BTE) is suffering from operating and financial leverage effects and how investors may approach…

Investing

1 Top Growth Stock Under $5

July 4, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

StorageVault Canada Inc. (TSXV:SVI) could continue its fine stock price rally all the way through 2017.

Investing

Why Are Canadian Marijuana Producers Rushing to Invest in Germany?

July 3, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Why are Canadian marijuana companies like Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED) and Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSXV:ACB) rushing to invest in Germany?

Energy Stocks

Income Investors: This Dividend Yield Has Increased to 7.96%. Time to Invest?

June 30, 2017 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Gibson Energy Inc.'s (TSX:GEI) high dividend yield offers a compelling income investment opportunity today.

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