Brian Paradza, CFA, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

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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…

Tech Stocks

Alert! Hive Blockchain Sees Bitcoin and Ethereum Portfolio Grow 300% in 3 Months

April 7, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's how many Bitcoin and Ethereum coins Hive Blockchain Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) had in its wallets at March 31, 2021.

Tech Stocks

Hive Stock Investors: More Profits As Ethereum Hits New All-Time Highs

April 6, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Hive Blockchain (TSXV:HIVE) could report strong earnings growth, thanks largely to an Ethereum rally that has pulled the crypto miner's…

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock in 10% Plunge: Buy the Dip?

March 31, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

BlackBerry disappointed the market on Tuesday. Why should bullish investors buy-the-dip on BB stock?

Tech Stocks

Hive Stock to Ride on New Emerging Trend

March 30, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why investors in Hive Blockchain (TSXV:HIVE) stock should love the emerging business from Ethereum ecosystems.

Coronavirus

Time to Take Profits on Air Canada (TSX:AC) Stock

March 25, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why I am finally walking away from Air Canada (TSX:AC) stock and taking a 48% profit.

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Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: How to Easily Buy TSX Real Estate for Under $5

March 23, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Just $5 could get you a piece of premium Canadian real estate in a TFSA today. Here's how.

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Cannabis Stocks

Is HEXO Stock Still a Buy Today?

March 22, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Something good is brewing at HEXO. Investors could still profit on the stock's further upside this year.

Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed (LSPD) Paying “Too Much” Cash in Latest Acquisition?

March 18, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Unusual acquisition deal? Lightspeed POS (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) will pay more cash than stock in the recent Vend acquisition.

Investing

Hive Blockchain vs Hut 8: Which Is the Better Bitcoin Mining Stock?

March 15, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Hive Blockchain (TSXV:HIVE) outperformed its Canadian peer in 2020, but Hut 8 Mining (TSX:HUT) could be the better Bitcoin mining…

Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy in March

March 9, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) is among 2 TSX telecom stocks that could deliver handsome gains in 2021.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Falls 62%: Buy the Dip?

March 8, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

The profit-taking opportunity on BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock is over. Perhaps it's time to buy your way back into a multi-year…

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Tech Stocks

Why Did Kinaxis’s Stock Price Fall 17% on Thursday?

March 4, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Kinaxis's fourth-quarter 2020 earnings were mixed why and management's 2021 guidance helped crash the TSX tech stock. Consider…

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Tech Stocks

Can Shopify’s Stock Still Make You Rich?

February 26, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Shopify's (SHOP) stock is in a correction, can you buy the dip today and make some good returns? It's very…

Dividend Stocks

Can Suncor Stock Double Your Money?

February 24, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It’s up by 23% so far this year, and Suncor’s stock price has more room to run in 2021. Could…

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield TSX Dividend Stocks I’d Buy Today

February 23, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

High-yield TSX dividend stocks to buy today include Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)(NYSE:PBA) and one Canadian REIT, as vaccine rollouts provide cash…

Cannabis Stocks

Why Did HEXO’s Stock Rise 22% on Tuesday?

February 17, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO's acquisition of Zenabis Global (TSX:ZENA) seems accretive to its growth and profitability strategy. Here's why.

Investing

Tiny EV Stock Enjoys a Warren Buffett Lift: Time to Buy?

February 15, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

How does the latest link with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway firm help EV manufacturer GreenPower Motor Company's (TSXV:GPV)(NASDAQ:GP) stock?

Cannabis Stocks

Should You Buy Aurora Cannabis’s (ACB) Stock After its Latest Earnings?

February 12, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are some takeaways from Aurora Cannabis's (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) latest earnings release on Thursday.

Tech Stocks

Lightspeed (LSPD) Upsizes Its Stock Offering by 20%: Time to Buy?

February 10, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

There's high demand for Lightspeed's (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock right now, the latest offering shows.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Offering New Stock: 2021 Acquisitions Loading!

February 9, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS is about to raise new financing through a stock offering. There's one almost certain use for this new…

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Coronavirus

Canada Goose’s Stock Price Almost Doubles, But You Can Still Buy

February 8, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada Goose Holdings's (TSX:GOOS)(NYSE:GOOS) stock price is about to hit an earlier 100% gain target. Here's why it's still okay…

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Dividend Stocks

9 Freshly Minted TSX Dividend Aristocrats for 2021

February 1, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Income investor alert! These nine top TSX, dividend-growth stocks have consistently increased payouts over the past five years.

Tech Stocks

BlackBerry: Is the GameStop Trade the Long-Term Catalyst BB Stock Needed?

January 29, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Can the recent surge in BlackBerry stock linger for longer, or is it a fad and you should take some…

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Dividend Stocks

3 Top TSX Stocks to Watch This Week

January 25, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian National Railway is among three top TSX stocks to watch this week, but pay close attention to this top…

Tech Stocks

How Will Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Grow its Revenue in 2021?

January 24, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed POS’s (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock is priced for phenomenal revenue growth this year, but where will this growth come from?

Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This EV Stock Fall 19% on Wednesday?

January 20, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why Lithium Americas' stock price plunged by 19% on Wednesday. Should you buy the dip?

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Cannabis Stocks

Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Follows Aphria’s Lead, Again

January 18, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Aurora Cannabis continues to read into Aphria's strategy book. Will this help achieve desired growth and profitability?

Investing

Buy Alert: 1 EV Stock Flying Under the Radar

January 14, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian EV stocks are on a rally, and this tiny, well-placed player has more room to run.

Cannabis Stocks

Are Cannabis Stock Investors Too Harsh on Organigram?

January 13, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Was a 12% decline in cannabis firm Organigram's stock price well deserved on Tuesday?

Coronavirus

Up 15% on Monday, Buy This Emerging EV Stock Before Full Recovery in 2021

January 12, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Bus manufacturer NFI Group (TSX:NFI) is now officially an EV stock, but that's not the only reason you should buy…

Investing

This Tesla-Like EV Stock Could Grow Revenue by 1,000% This Quarter: Buy It?

January 11, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

It out-performed Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in 2020, but the decision whether to buy more GreenPower Motors (TSXV:GPV)(NASDAQ:GP) stock right now needs…

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Dividend Stocks

2 Canadian REITs Paying Increased Dividends in 2021

January 5, 2021 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Candian real estate investment trusts aren't exactly known for regular distribution increases, but CT REIT (TSX:CRT.UN) and another do so…

Dividend Stocks

TFSA Investors: Should Enbridge (TSX:ENB) Stock Belong in Your Portfolio in 2021?

December 30, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why. Enbridge Inc.'s (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) stock remains a core holding candidate in TFSA accounts for Canadian investors.

Tech Stocks

1 COVID-19 Stock I’d Buy After Christmas

December 25, 2020 | Brian Paradza, CFA

Enghouse Systems is one COVID-19 stock that remains a long-term buy, despite short-term weakness. Here's why.

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