Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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Energy Stocks

This Undervalued Canadian Energy Stock Has 80% Upside Potential: Should You Buy It?

July 28, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Current analyst price targets give Crescent Point Energy (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) stock an 80% upside in 12 months. Should you buy it?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) Stock a Buy Post Tuesday’s Earnings?

July 27, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors should buy any dips in Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) stock after an earnings miss today.

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Tech Stocks

Investor Alert: Canadians Can Buy Amazon Stock for Under $25 Today

July 27, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Just $25 can buy you a stake in Amazon.com stock in Canada now, thanks to the NEO Exchange and CIBC's…

Dividend Stocks

3 Canadian Stocks Expected to Report Wide Earnings’ Swings This Week

July 26, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Wide net income swings may not bother investors in dividend growth giant Enbridge (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock on Friday, but these two…

Dividend Stocks

2 Top Canadian Stocks to Watch This Week

July 26, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what to look forward to on Fortis stock and Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) stock when companies report Q2 earnings this…

Dividend Stocks

Better Canadian Stock to Buy: Canadian Tire (TSX:CTC.A) vs. Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD.B)

July 22, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Although both Canadian Tire stock and Alimentation Couche-Tard are great investment candidates, one is better than the other on certain…

Dividend Stocks

Alert: Rare Opportunity to Earn a Free 20% Return on This CN Rail (TSX:CNR) Stock Deal

July 20, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors could gain an "easy" 20% from buying CN Rail's (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) acquisition target's momentarily undervalued stock before its shareholders accept…

Dividend Stocks

This Superior TSX Stock Promises +14% in Annual Investment Returns

July 19, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Superior Plus (TSX:SPB) stock is on course to deliver a potential 30% annual return for 2021. Can the company deliver…

Cannabis Stocks

Organigram Stock’s 11% Drop on Wednesday Wiped Off Post-Earnings Gains: Buy the Dip?

July 15, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Given a better-than-expected earnings report on Tuesday, Organigram stock may be undervalued after Wednesday's 11.14% drop. Is it time to…

Tech Stocks

Bitcoin Lovers: 5 Reasons to Buy Hut 8 Stock Today

July 13, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

If you strongly believe that Bitcoin has strong recovery prospects from today's lows, then Hut 8 Mining stock is a…

Dividend Stocks

7 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy in July

July 10, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

TD Bank stock ranks among seven undervalued Canadian stocks to buy today. Some of the names may surprise you.

Cannabis Stocks

Forget Canopy Growth: This Little-Known Cannabis Stock Is Insanely Profitable

July 9, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's one undiscovered cannabis gem that could outperform Canopy Growth stock over the next 12 months.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Is This TSX REIT Still a Buy After its 109% Gain?

June 30, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

American Hotel Income Properties REIT (TSX:HOT.UN) stock has been hot so far this year. Are units still a buy after…

Dividend Stocks

2 Undervalued Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now

June 28, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

There are some TSX stocks with a PEG ratio of less than 0.5 right now! The market may not be fully…

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Dividend Stocks

The Smartest Stock to Buy With $500 Right Now

June 23, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why buying Nutrien Ltd. (TSX:NTR)(NYSE:NTR) could be one of the smartest decisions to make today.

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Dividend Stocks

Could This TSX REIT Restore Pre-COVID-19 Distributions Before Year-End?

June 18, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

If H&R Real Estate Investment Trust increases its distribution back to pre-pandemic levels, the yield will jump to 8.5%. Can…

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Tech Stocks

Reddit Stocks and the Fundamentals-Driven Investor’s Challenge

June 17, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Reddit meme stocks like BlackBerry can challenge long-term buy-and-hold investing when stock hype strikes. Here's what I'd do under such…

Dividend Stocks

Could Investing in Enbridge Stock in June Change Your Life?

June 14, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why buying Enbridge stock for under $50 in June could be a great idea for long-term investors.

Tech Stocks

Ethereum Miner Revenue Hits New Record in May Despite Coin Volatility

May 31, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Ethereum miner revenue hits new all-time records in May, even as volatility spikes. Does the data support buying Hive Blockchain…

Dividend Stocks

Got $3,000? 1 Top TSX Dividend Stock I’d Buy in June and Hold Forever

May 31, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s why Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (TSX:AQN)(NYSE:AQN) is a promising buy-the-dip, dividend-growth play to buy in June.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: This 6.8%-Yielding TSX Dividend Stock Is a Must-Buy in June

May 30, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Nexus Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NXR.UN) could be a good buy in June.

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should You Buy This TSX REIT Before it Undergoes Transformation?

May 30, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Cominar REIT (TSX:CUF.UN) units trade at a 35% discount to their net asset value (NAV), but could valuation improve upon…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Lightspeed Stock Rise 13% on Thursday?

May 20, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) beat analyst revenue estimates by a wide margin in Thursday's earnings, but there's more to the stock's…

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Investing

Should Investors Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin Today?

May 19, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin have taken a beating; should investors bail out or buy more?

Cannabis Stocks

Hexo Grows Past Aurora Cannabis in a Key Revenue Segment

May 18, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Hexo stock investors witnessed the rising pot powerhouse majestically surpass Aurora Cannabis on quarterly recreational marijuana sales recently.

Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis Stock: What Caused the Q3 Revenue Declines?

May 17, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis reported 3 unique causes of revenue decline last quarter that triggered its stock's decline. All 3 could go away…

Cannabis Stocks

HEXO Is on the Move

May 14, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Hexo stock should take note of the cannabis firm's management's several moves during the past four weeks.

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Tech Stocks

Hive Stock Investors: Company “Slowly” Grows Cryptocurrency Portfolio by 82% in a Month

May 11, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) stock investors potentially expected better portfolio value growth than reported yesterday.

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Tech Stocks

Ethereum Price and Monthly Transactions at Record Highs: Hive Stock to Benefit

May 10, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Ethereum transaction volumes continue to surge, even as the coin's price hits new all-time highs. Here's how Hive Blockchain Technologies…

Tech Stocks

Can Kinaxis’s Stock Price Recover in 2021?

May 6, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why beaten-down Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) stock could recover in 2021.

Investing

Don’t Sell TSX Stocks in May and Go Away in 2021!

May 4, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why the "sell in May and go away" strategy may not outperform holding onto TSX stocks throughout 2021.

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO a Good Cannabis Stock to Buy Now?

April 26, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors confidently buy HEXO stock before the upcoming $1.2 billion equity raise?

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: 1 TSX REIT to Boost Your Tax-Free Income Today

April 23, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how TFSA investors may boost real income yields without taking on too much risk today. Morguard North American Residential…

Cannabis Stocks

HEXO to Raise $1.2 Billion: Where Will the Cash Be Invested?

April 21, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The cannabis firm's management has serious ambitions. Where could HEXO invest $1.2 billion in fresh capital?

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Investing

Alert: TSX Stock Reports Unexpected Sales Growth for Q1. Analysts Expect 928% Earnings Growth for 2021!

April 16, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why AutoCanada (TSX:ACQ) stock is on a tear right now. More fireworks are expected for 2021.

Dividend Stocks

Barrick Gold Stock: Insiders “Bought” Half a Million Shares in the Last 3 Months

April 14, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors shouldn't read too much into the heavy insider buying activity on Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX)(NYSE:GOLD) stock recently.

Investing

Air Canada Receives a Government Bailout: What’s in it for Stock Investors?

April 13, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Is Air Canada's latest bailout from the federal government a great deal from a stock investor's perspective?

Cannabis Stocks

Aphria’s Stock Falls 14% As Earnings Fall Below Market Expectations: Buy the Dip?

April 12, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The latest earnings miss could be justifiable, but should you buy the dip on Aphria stock right now?

Dividend Stocks

Top TSX Energy Stock to Benefit From a Biden Infrastructure Bill

April 12, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

About 94% of Canadian bituminous mixtures exports were destined for America in 2020. Here's why Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO)(NYSE:IMO) stock could…

Cannabis Stocks

Canopy’s Stock-Based Acquisition at a 66% Premium: What’s in it for Investors??

April 9, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors in Supreme Cannabis have a chance to take part in a U.S.-centered growth opportunity. What could Canopy Growth's stock…

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