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Author: 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

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Aphria’s (TSX:APHA) Latest Earnings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) delivered a surprisingly good earnings quarter, but there were some slightly concerning details in the latest results.

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Dividend Stocks

Latest AltaGas (TSX:ALA) U.S. Deal Is a Positive on This Recent Canadian IPO

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how AltaGas Ltd.'s (TSX:ALA) latest announced asset sale could mean reduced risk on recently IPOed AltaGas Canada Inc (TSX:ACI)…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Beaten-Down Stocks With Massive Upside Potential

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Contrarian investors may love the rich pickings on a troubled CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) and another stock for their potentially…

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED): Beware the Disruptive Cronos Group (TSX:CRON)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cronos Group Inc. (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) seems very keen on disrupting the cannabis industry before Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) enjoys leadership benefits.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Tech Stocks Trading at 52-Week Highs to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Software giant OpenText Corp. (TSX:OTEX)(NASDAQ:OTEX), Evertz Technologies (TSX:ET) and another tech stock are flying high today and there’s more juice…

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Cannabis Stocks

Latest Pot IPO to Beat Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) to Productive Capacity

| Brian Paradza, CFA

This new cannabis IPO threatens to beat Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) at its game.

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Cannabis Stocks

CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) Took a Risky Gamble: Buy the Dip or Sell?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors dump CannTrust Holdings Inc (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) stock after the latest scandal or buy the dip instead?

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Cannabis Stocks

Is Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Stock a Buy After Founder’s Departure?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) could be on a new strategic path, is this the best time to buy the stock?

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Dividend Stocks

Is TD Bank (TSX:TD) Stock the Best Banking Name to Own?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Current economic settings could allow Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) to continue beating peers.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Worrying Weaknesses in Canopy Growth’s (TSX:WEED) Latest Earnings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) stock could fall further after latest financial results.

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Dividend Stocks

3 Best-Performing Canadian REITS So Far in 2019

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It’s unusual to book 40% returns on a Real Estate Investment Trust in 6 months, but Summit Industrial Income REIT…

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Did HEXO (TSX:HEXO) Report Lower Revenue on Higher Volumes Last Quarter?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why increased shipment volumes were not enough to drive revenue growth for HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO) last quarter.

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Cannabis Stocks

Under-the-Radar Cannabis Stock Plans Up-Listing to the TSX: Time to Buy?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

MediPharm Labs Corp (TSXV:LABS) stock may graduate to the main TSX soon, should investors buy into the special event?

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Tech Stocks

Update: 3 Trends to Watch on This Top Canadian Tech Growth Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's an update on previously noted concerning developments in earnings for Kinaxis Inc (TSX:KXS).

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Cannabis Stocks

4 Things to Watch as Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Reports Earnings Next Week

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what I would be focused on as marijuana king Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) reports earnings next week.

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Cannabis Stocks

Down 80%, Can the “Amazon of Cannabis” Stock Ever Recover From Here?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Two months later, Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSXV:N) annual results are finally in. Do they look any better?

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Cannabis Stocks

Watch This as Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Targets Positive Earnings This Quarter

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors should watch this revenue source as Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) tries to fulfill its promise for a positive EBITDA…

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Investing

Why Did Canada Goose (TSX:GOOS) Stock Fall 32% on Wednesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Full year numbers showed impressive growth, but Canada Goose Holdings’ (TSX:GOOS) fourth quarter performance could reveal a weakening thrust

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Dividend Stocks

3 Strong Reasons to Buy the Badger Daylighting (TSX:BAD) Stock Rally Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Badger Daylighting Ltd (TSX:BAD) stock is in strong recovery mode after reporting record earnings.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors: Watch This Oil Price Recovery Play for Sizable Dividend Hikes

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Bonterra Energy Corp (TSX:BNE) stock could rebound as company de-risks its balance sheet and a hefty dividend increase could be…

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Cannabis Stocks

Little-Known Cannabis Stock Outperforms Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Up 312% in 2019, does a youthful MediParm Labs Corp (TSXV:LABS) have a place among the cannabis industry giants?

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Cannabis Stocks

4 Emerging Trends as Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Targets Operating Profitability

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Will these trends support Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) target to report first positive EBITDA this quarter?

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Tech Stocks

This Canadian Tech Growth Stock Has its Mojo Back in 2019

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The path back to a $100 stock could still be clear for Kinaxis Inc. (TSX:KXS) after recent earnings.

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Cannabis Stocks

5 Takeaways From CannTrust Holdings’s (TSX:TRST) Redeeming Q1 Earnings

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some important notes on cannabis stock CannTrust Holdings Inc’s (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) latest earnings report.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Did Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) Stock Trade 9% Lower After Q1 Earnings on Thursday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Did Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) stock deserve the beating it received after first-quarter earnings?

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Dividend Stocks

Investor Alert: This AltaGas (TSX:ALA) Spinoff Is a Great Buy for Growth and Reliable Income

| Brian Paradza, CFA

High-quality dividends and strong capital gains rarely come in one investment bundle, but AltaGas Canada Inc (TSX:ACI) could provide both.

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Cannabis Stocks

Should Cannabis Investors Buy Aphria (TSX:APHA) Stock’s Current Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Marijuana grower Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) is underperforming, but don't count it out yet.

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Dividend Stocks

May Income Ideas: Boost Your Retirement Portfolio Monthly Cash Inflows With This 6% Yielder

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why you may want to add H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) equity units to your retirement portfolio right…

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Tech Stocks

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB): Should Investors Expect More of This Type of Partnership?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) latest small strategic deal could prepare the stock for a giant leap.

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) About to Get Transformed

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors in Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) should expect significant transformative news from the marijuana company soon.

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Cannabis Stocks

Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Beat Analyst Revenue Estimates in its Upcoming Earnings Report?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why investors may witness a massive revenue jump in Aphria Inc’s (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) upcoming quarterly earnings report on April 15.

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Tech Stocks

Is BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB) a Buy After Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why it may be time to consider BlackBerry Ltd (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock again.

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Dividend Stocks

2 Top Dividend Stocks for Your Market-Beating TFSA

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Maximise the benefit of tax free compounding with The Toronto Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) and another stock in your TFSA.

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Cannabis Stocks

Why Did CannTrust Holdings (TSX:TRST) Stock Fall 19% on Thursday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

These are some of the devils in CannTrust Holdings Inc’s (TSX:TRST)(NYSE:CTST) latest financial results

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Cannabis Stocks

5 Takeaways From Cronos Group’s (TSX:CRON) Latest Quarterly Results

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some important issues to think over in Cronos Group Inc's (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) fourth-quarter results.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 Stock Hitting New 52-Week Highs That I Would Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why investing in TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA)(NYSE:TAC) stock may boost your TFSA.

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Cannabis Stocks

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) Increases U.S. Investment: Is This Accretive to Growth?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

How accretive to growth could Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) chosen U.S. strategy be?

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Tech Stocks

Contrarian Investors: Should This Beaten-Down Tech Stock Belong to Your Portfolio?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Its time to check out Enghouse Systems Ltd (TSX:ENGH) stock.

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Dividend Stocks

Income Investors:-Is This REIT’s 6% Yield a Buy After Earnings on Thursday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Cominar REIT's (TSX:CUF.UN) 6% distrubution looks safer, is it a dependable buy for monthly income?

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Cannabis Stocks

Could Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) Outpace Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) and Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) in Europe?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Tilray Inc (NASDAQ:TLRY) got a leg up recently. Can it beat its closest competitors to Europe market share?

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