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Long-time readers know that we keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to brighten prospects for investors. Here are two buys that stand out this month: GARMIN LTD., $111.93, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol GRMN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares o/s: 192.8 million; Market cap: $21.2 billion; Yield: 2.4%) makes GPS devices and software for five different markets: fitness, outdoors, auto, aviation, and marine. Its products range from sophisticated aviation instrument-landing receivers with built-in radios to small waterproof GPS. Garmin’s revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2021 rose 3.0%, to $1.39 billion from $1.35 billion a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, the company made $1.55 a share in the latest quarter. That was down 10.4% from $1.73 a year earlier. The decline came from higher spending on research and other personnel to support its growth. Garmin’s balance sheet is very strong: it holds cash of $1.8 billion and has no…