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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

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Cannabis Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Dividend Stocks

Top TSX Energy Stock to Benefit From a Biden Infrastructure Bill

| 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…

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Cannabis Stocks

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

| 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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Tech Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

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

| 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…

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock in 10% Plunge: Buy the Dip?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

Hive Stock to Ride on New Emerging Trend

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Coronavirus

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

| 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

| 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?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

2 TSX Telecom Stocks to Buy in March

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

BlackBerry Stock Falls 62%: Buy the Dip?

| 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?

| 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?

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

Can Suncor Stock Double Your Money?

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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…

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Cannabis Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

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

| 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?

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Cannabis Stocks

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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

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

| 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!

| 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

| 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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

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

| 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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Tech Stocks

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

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Metals and Mining Stocks

Why Did This EV Stock Fall 19% on Wednesday?

| 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

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Investing

Buy Alert: 1 EV Stock Flying Under the Radar

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Cannabis Stocks

Are Cannabis Stock Investors Too Harsh on Organigram?

| Brian Paradza, CFA

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

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Coronavirus

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

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Investing

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

| 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

| 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…

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Dividend Stocks

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

| 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.

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Tech Stocks

1 COVID-19 Stock I’d Buy After Christmas

| 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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Cannabis Stocks

The Best News for HEXO Stock Investors This Christmas

| Brian Paradza, CFA

HEXO has halted dilutive equity raises, as the company targets becoming earnings and cash flow positive.

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Cannabis Stocks

3 Takeaways As Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) Restructures Again and Misses 2020 Target

| Brian Paradza, CFA

It's possible that Aurora Cannabis was about to breach debt covenants this monthend.

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