Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Dividend Stocks

3 Reasons Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) Stock Should Belong to Your Core Portfolio

February 7, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why an investment Suncor Energy Inc (TSX:SU)(NYSE:SU) is a strong performance enhancer to any portfolio.

3 Top Marijuana Stocks With Serious Hemp Growth Exposure

February 5, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Leading stocks like Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) are involved, but the third one may surprise you.

Investing

Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) Be Under Pressure to Accept Green Growth Brands’s (CNX:GGB) Hostile Bid?

February 4, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Can Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) successfully turn down Green Growth Brands's (CNX:GGB) takeover bid if it's desperate for cash?

Investing

Why Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Stock on a 14% Rally Today?

January 31, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's my take on the continuing drama at Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA).

Investing

Could This Leading Auto Parts Retailer’s Stock Price Recover in 2019?

January 31, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

All Uni-Select Inc (TSX:UNS) business units returned to organic sales growth last year. Could the stock grow in 2019?

Investing

Will the Canadian Medical Cannabis Market Survive?

January 30, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could marijuana growth stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) generate new growth from local medical cannabis sales?

Investing

This Smaller Marijuana Grower Outperforms Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)

January 29, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Organigram Holdings Inc (TSXV:OGI) has just outprformed bigger rival Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA).

Investing

2 Canadian Marijuana Firms Set to Benefit From Israeli Export Legalization

January 28, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) and another Canadian cannabis firm are favourites to benefit from latest Israeli marijuana export…

1 High Yield REIT to Consider for 2019

January 25, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Slate Retail REIT (TSX:SRT.UN) units may deliver lurative yields this year.

Metals and Mining Stocks

Could a Lithium Growth Play Deliver Positive Returns in 2019?

January 25, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could this year be any better for lithium mining stocks like Lithium Americas Corp (TSX:LAC)(NYSE:LAC) after a bad 2018?

Small Canadian Marijuana Stock Rallies 20.4% in a Single Day — and Could Rise Even Further

January 23, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could there be more juice to Village Farms International Inc’s (TSX:VFF) rally on Monday?

Investing

Is This Aurora Cannabis Inc’s (TSX:ACB) Response to Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Latest U.S. Hemp Investment?

January 22, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors consider the latest hemp investment by Aurora Cannabis Inc's (TSX:ACB) spin-off as its response to Canopy Growth Corp's…

Investing

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Takes the Fight to Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)

January 21, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) win this latest contract dispute against Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC)?

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Selects a Different U.S. Entry Strategy

January 15, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) finally enters the U.S. market and the chosen strategy is surprisingly cheaper.

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA): Takeaways From the Latest Q2 2019 Earnings Report

January 15, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

There were some unusual developments in Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA) latest quarterly earnings report.

Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED): Should Investors Adjust Revenue Expectation As Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Issues a Weaker Guidance?

January 10, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors lower their revenue expectations on Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) following its closest competitor’s lower guidance?

Investing

Could Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) Stock Get its Mojo Back in 2019?

January 8, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

There's potential for a new rally on Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) stock in 2019, but it's not without significant risks.

Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Stock a Buy Before Earnings on Friday?

January 7, 2019 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria Inc (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) could pull off an earnings surprise on Friday.

Canadian Investors: Don’t Ignore This Asset Class in 2019

December 31, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Canadian REITs like Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:DIR.UN) deserve a place in a 2019 investment portfolio.

Investing

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Does a Good Thing

December 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) has done well in improving its corporate governance structure, but this new development is surprising.

2 Popular Marijuana Stocks I’d Avoid in Early 2019

December 25, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Stock specific factors may induce valuation declines on Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) and another big marijuana producer early next year.

Investing

Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Stock a High Potential Play on U.S. Hemp Growth

December 21, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

World leading cannabis giant Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) could announce another U.S. hemp acquisition soon.

Energy Stocks

Forget Marijuana: These 2 Unknown Canadian Stocks Have Returned up to 6,570% in 2018

December 18, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors in Eastwood Bio-Medical Canada Inc. (TSXV:EBM) and another impressive growth stock have had a great year.

3 Diversified Canadian REITs With the Lowest Debt Ratios to Watch in 2019

December 14, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The list includes H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) and Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:MRT.UN), but the smaller one could be a…

Dividend Stocks

2 Defensive Income Plays Yielding up to 7.23% for Your 2019 Portfolio

December 12, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It's probably wise to add Sienna Senior Living Inc. (TSX:SIA) and another defensive stock to your income portfolio in 2019.

Attention Investors: Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) Stock Is Trading at a New 52-Week High

December 11, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

There is a strong price growth momentum in retailer Metro, Inc. (TSX:MRU) stock right now.

Investing

Could Investors’ Rejection of Canopy Growth Corp’s (TSX:WEED) Recent Offer Be Bullish for the Stock?

December 11, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why the ignored tender offer for Canopy Growth Corp's (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) debt could be bullish sign on the stock.

4 Strong Reasons to Consider These Dividend Stocks for 2019

December 10, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why you should add stable dividend-paying stocks like Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS)(NYSE:FTS) and Emera Inc. (TSX:EMA) when re-balancing your portfolio…

3-Best Performing Canadian Retail Trade Stocks So Far in 2018

December 7, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The list includes Aritzia Inc. (TSX:TO) and Metro Inc. (TSX:MRU) but the best stock will surprise you.

Has Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Stock Finally Bottomed out?

December 6, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is it time to pick the bottom on Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA)(NYSE:APHA) as the stock recovers on Thurday?

This Cannabis Retailer Is on Course to Reverse a Negative Trend

December 6, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Namaste Technologies Inc. (TSXV:N) stock could return to price growth after reversing a worrying trend.

Is This Energy Stock Worth a Look After Losing Its High-Yield Status?

December 5, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Could there be further upside on Bonterra Energy Corp. (TSX:BNE) stock after a 15.58% rally on Monday.

Is Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) Stock a Buy After a 28% Crush on Monday?

December 4, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors buy the dips on Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) after latest short attack?

Buy This Beaten-Down REIT’s 5.5% Yield for Capital Gains

November 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Bargain hunting leads to Artis Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AX.UN) today.

Better Cannabis Stock: CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST) vs Cronos Group Inc (TSX:CRON)

November 30, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Choosing between an investment in Cronos Group Inc.(TSX:CRON)(NASDAQ:CRON) stock or CannTrust Holdings Inc. (TSX:TRST) shares has never been this easy.

This Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Spin-Off Stock Could Get Some Relief After This Event

November 29, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s (TSX:ACB) recently completed distribution of spin-off Australis Capital Inc. (CNX:AUSA) stock relieves heavy selling pressure.

Could Canada Goose Holdings Inc.’s (TSX:GOOS) Latest Stock Offering Cause Near Term Price Weakness?

November 28, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is there any reason to worry as Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (TSX:GOOS) increases its available float?

Why Did Savaria Corporation’s (TSX:SIS) Stock Plunge 18.8% After Posting Record Quarterly Revenue?

November 26, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Was the 18.78% drop in Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS) stock on November 15 justified?

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Income Investments I’d Consider Today

November 23, 2018 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Bonterra Energy Corp.'s (TSX:BNE) 12% dividend yield looks inviting, while this growing REIT's 9.15% distribution yield's safety is ever improving.

Investing

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

November 22, 2018 | 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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