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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

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Investing

2 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

BELLUS Health (TSX:BLU) is a Canadian biotech stock with promise. Income investors seeking juicy yields from healthcare stocks may look…

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Investing

Rebound Rockets: 2 Beaten-Down Stocks You’ll Be Happy You Own in 2027

| Brian Paradza, CFA

A stock market decline in 2022 presents buying opportunities on beaten-down Magna International (TSX:MG)(NYSE:MGA) and Shopify (TSX:SHOP)(NYSE:SHOP) stock. Here’s why.

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Tech Stocks

2 Incredible Deals for Your TFSA Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investing in MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA) could increase capital gains in a TFSA account, and here's one REIT to boost tax-free…

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Tech Stocks

Is Evertz Technologies (TSX:ET) Stock a Buy After Q1 Earnings?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Evertz Technologies (TSX:ET) stock appears undervalued and offers a high dividend yield and growth potential. Watch identified challenges.

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 3%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Keyera Corp (TSX:KEY) stock is a favourite monthly dividend stock to buy for more than just high income yields. Pembina…

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Investing

2 Canadian Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) stock has a sustainable growth model, while this Europe-focused software aggregator adopted a proven strategy from Constellation…

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Investing

3 Promising U.S. Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors seeking exposure to U.S.-listed stocks may consider ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON), Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ), and another top growth name…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 3%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are two TSX dividend growth stocks with yields higher than 3%.

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Tech Stocks

MDA Stock: Beaten-Down Space Technology Play With Ample Upside During Recessions

| Brian Paradza, CFA

MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA) stock has ample capacity to recover from a near 50% decline to produce multi-bagger returns over the…

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Is Cameco Stock a Buy During a Recession?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should you buy Cameco?

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Energy Stocks

Bonterra Energy Stock Has Doubled: Is There More Upside in 2022?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's been one of the best-performing TSX small-cap energy stocks in 2022, yet shares are cheap today.

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Dividend Stocks

Have $500? Buy This 6.3%-Yielding REIT in a Retirement Portfolio Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Investors wishing to deploy new capital into the market today may wish to check out this defensive REIT.

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TSX Today
Investing

What to Watch on the TSX Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Today marks the last trading day on the TSX for April 2022. Month-end and Friday trading anomalies may combine to…

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TSX Today
Investing

What to Watch on the TSX Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The S&P/TSX Composite Index could carry over its recovery momentum witnessed during Wednesday’s trading into Thursday. Futures contracts on the…

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TSX Today
Investing

What to Watch on the TSX Today on April 27

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Low investor sentiment triggered by rising interest rates in Canada and abroad, China’s pandemic lockdowns, changing perceptions about the indomitability…

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Tech Stocks

2 TSX Tech Stocks That May Double Earnings in 2022

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Growth opportunities remain sound on Dye & Durham and Kinaxis.

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Investing

This TSX Stock Surged 150% in 2021

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Uni-Select (TSX:UNS) is one TSX stock that has flown under the radar so far this year.

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Tech Stocks

Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD) Beats on Revenue, Misses on Earnings, and Gives Lukewarm Guidance

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Rising commerce platforms and payments giant Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) announced a wide revenue beat in its fiscal second-quarter 2022 earnings…

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Dividend Stocks

What to Watch for in the TSX Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what to watch on the TSX today.

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TSX Today
Dividend Stocks

What to Watch for in the TSX Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what to watch for today.

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Dividend Stocks

Why Investors Should Sell Cominar REIT After Monday’s 12% Surge

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) seldom enjoy double-digit unit-price gains in a day, but when they do, the gains are…

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TSX Today
Dividend Stocks

What to Watch for in the TSX Today

| Brian Paradza, CFA

There are a few notable quarterly financial results releases due on Monday, October 25, 2021. Let’s have a quick look.

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Cannabis Stocks

Better Cannabis Stock: Tilray vs. Canopy Growth

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Tilray (TSX:TLRY)(NASDAQ:TLRY) stock investors had a better bullish day when shares surged by 15.79% on Tuesday this week. Most pot…

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Dividend Stocks

Inflation Rising: A Low-Volatility Dividend Stock’s Strategy to Play in Core Portfolios for 2022

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Low-volatility dividend-growth stocks could be great investments for 2022 and beyond

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Dividend Stocks

$350 Billion Opportunity: 2 Well-Placed Stocks to Buy in October

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's why SNC-Lavalin Group stock and another are strong "buy" candidates for October and beyond.

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Tech Stocks

TSX Recap: What Happened in the Market on Wednesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here is how trading on the TSX stock market ended on Wednesday. Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD)(NYSE:LSPD) stock will remain in focus…

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Investing

TSX Recap: What Happened in the Market on Tuesday?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here's what moved the TSX stock market on Tuesday.

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TSX Today
Investing

TSX Today: 4 Things to Watch for on September 27

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The action or inaction in China remains a focus, with a few key economic reports and earnings releases set to…

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Tech Stocks

Could Lightspeed Commerce Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed Commerce still has some growth potential, but is it high enough to create millionaire-maker-type returns?

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Cannabis Stocks

Stock Markets to Recover Tuesday: Will a Beaten-Down Canopy Growth Stock Recover, Too?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The TSX and global equity market indexes have always recovered from dips and crashes, but due care is needed on…

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Investing

2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy in September

| Brian Paradza, CFA

The TSX has rallied this year, and valuations are stretched on most tickers, but undervalued stocks are still available today.

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Tech Stocks

Alert! A Huge Insider Sale on Kinaxis Stock

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Should investors read a lot into recent insider sales on Kinaxis stock?

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Dividend Stocks to Buy for Growing Cash Flows

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here are two TSX dividend stocks with growing cash flows and expanding profitability margins to consider buying right now.

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Investing

Why Barrick Gold Stock Is a Buy As Bullion Reclaims $1,800

| Brian Paradza, CFA

An investment in Barrick Gold stock today could produce some quick returns by December, with a potential for high double-digit…

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Cannabis Stocks

HEXO Stock’s 28% Friday Fall: Well-Deserved Beating or Overdone Sell-off?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Here’s how I would explain HEXO stock’s 27.8% plunge on Friday: desperation, bad timing, and an overreaction.

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) Stock Is Surging Over 11%

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Trade in Lithium Americas stock is volatile this week. Find out why.

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Investing

Canada Goose Stock: This Measure Says “Buy the Dip”

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canada Goose stock looks undervalued today, and such valuation levels have been temporary buy-the-dip opportunities recently. Here's why...

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Tech Stocks

Alert: Alphabet and Tesla Stock CDRs Launch at Under $25 in Canada

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Canadian investors have added convenience in buying Tesla and Alphabet stock at under $25 today. See how CIBC and the…

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Investing

Why Is Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock Falling Today?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed stock is in temporary decline: should you buy the dip?

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Tech Stocks

Is Lightspeed (TSX:LSPD) Stock a Buy After August’s Earnings Report?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

Lightspeed delivered a massive revenue surprise in Thursday's quarterly earnings. It could grow faster in Europe, but consider this before…

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