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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 been a regular contributor 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 Twitter @brianparadza

Recent Articles

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is This Beaten-Down Lithium Growth Stock a Buy After Last Week’s 46% Drop?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could a contrarian buy on troubled Nemaska Lithium Inc (TSX:NMX) produce massive capital gains this year?

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Investing

This Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB) Subsidiary Reported Zero Revenue Last Quarter

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors worry as one of Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) revenue generating subsidiaries suddenly report zero quarterly revenue?

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) Stock a Buy After Record Annual Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The latest financial performance is encouraging, but does it justify a new investment in Teck Resources Limited (TSX:TECK.B)(NYSE:TECK) stock?

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Investing

Is Canopy Growth Corp (TSX:WEED) Stock a Buy Before Thursday Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could Canopy Growth Corp's (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) upcoming quarterly earnings surprise the market on Thursday?

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Investing

Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB): What to Look Forward to in Monday’s Earnings Report

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Could Aurora Cannabis Inc (TSX:ACB)(NYSE:ACB) report any new earnings surprises on Monday?

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Investing

3 Strong Reasons Aphria Inc’s (TSX:APHA) Board Won’t Negotiate With Green Growth Brands (CSE:GGB)

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why there could never be any takeover negotiations between Aphria Inc. (TSX:APHA) and Green Growth Brands Inc. (CSE:GGB).

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

3 Top Marijuana Stocks With Serious Hemp Growth Exposure

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| 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?

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

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Investing

Will the Canadian Medical Cannabis Market Survive?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

2 Canadian Marijuana Firms Set to Benefit From Israeli Export Legalization

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

1 High Yield REIT to Consider for 2019

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Could a Lithium Growth Play Deliver Positive Returns in 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?

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| 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…

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The Motley Fool
Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

2 Popular Marijuana Stocks I’d Avoid in Early 2019

| 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.

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Energy Stocks

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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The Motley Fool
Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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

| 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.

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Dividend Stocks

4 Strong Reasons to Consider These Dividend Stocks for 2019

| 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…

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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This Cannabis Retailer Is on Course to Reverse a Negative Trend

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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