Growth Stocks
Although growth stock picks can be highly volatile, they can make good long-term investments. They may be well-known stars or quiet gems, but they do share one common attribute—they are growing at a higher-than-average rate within their industry, or within the market as a whole, and could keep growing for years or decades.
And keep in mind that we focus on growth stocks, which have a good long-term history and favourable prospects. We downplay momentum stocks that tend to attract many investors simply because they are moving faster than the market averages, but are liable to fall sharply when their momentum fades.
There’s room for growth stock investing in your portfolio, but make sure you follow our TSI Network three-part Successful Investor strategy for your overall portfolio:
- Invest mainly in well-established companies;
- Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
- Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.
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TERADATA CORP. $41 (New York symbol TDC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 120.9 million; Market cap: $5.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.2; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.teradata.com) makes computers and software to capture and store large amounts of data for individual businesses—its clients....
NCR CORP. $29 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 118.6 million; Market cap: $3.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.5; No dividends paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.ncr.com) makes automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers, self-serve checkouts and kiosks for theatres and arenas.
Due to slowing demand for its hardware products, NCR continues to expand its more-profitable software and services operations....
Due to slowing demand for its hardware products, NCR continues to expand its more-profitable software and services operations....
MCKESSON CORP. $130 (New York symbol MCK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 206.3 million; Market cap: $26.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.1; Dividend yield 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mckesson.com) is the largest wholesale drug distributor in the U.S....
These traditional brick-and-mortar retailers continue to revamp their stores and improve their loyalty plans in response to rising competition from online sellers. Falling U.S. unemployment should also boost customer traffic. However, their shares will likely remain volatile, particularly if their sales fail to meet investor expectations.
MACY’S INC....
BECTON DICKINSON & CO. $259 (New York symbol BDX; Conservative Growth Portfolio; Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 267.6 million; Market cap: $69.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.7; Dividend yield: 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.bd.com) is a leading maker of medical devices such as stents, catheters, needles, surgical tools, drainage and incontinence devices, and products for collecting and shipping specimens.
The stock has jumped 19% since the start of 2018....
The stock has jumped 19% since the start of 2018....
Yum China jumped recently on reports it received a $46-a-share takeover offer—18% above its current price. The stock later moved down after the company rejected the bid.
Since Yum Brands spun it off in November 2016, Yum China has continued to invest in its operations, including plans to open between 600 and 650 new outlets this year.
Whether or not a firm takeover offer emerges, we feel the company will continue to profit from China’s youthful middle class....
Since Yum Brands spun it off in November 2016, Yum China has continued to invest in its operations, including plans to open between 600 and 650 new outlets this year.
Whether or not a firm takeover offer emerges, we feel the company will continue to profit from China’s youthful middle class....
SYMANTEC CORP. $19.70 (Nasdaq symbol SYMC; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (650-527-8000; www.symantec.com; Shares o/s: 621.5 million; Market cap: $12.1 billion; Dividend yield: 1.5%) sells computer-security technology, including antivirus and email-filtering software, to businesses and consumers.
In its fiscal 2019 first quarter, ended June 29, 2018, the company’s revenue fell 1.6%, to $1.16 billion from $1.18 billion....
In its fiscal 2019 first quarter, ended June 29, 2018, the company’s revenue fell 1.6%, to $1.16 billion from $1.18 billion....
CAMECO CORP. $13.54 (Toronto symbol CCO; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (306-956-6200; www.cameco.com; Shares outstanding: 395.8 million; Market cap: $5.3 billion; Dividend yield 0.6%) sells about 30% of its uranium to buyers in the U.S....
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL $59.76 (New York symbol QSR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (905-845-6511; www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 478.0 million; Market cap: $28.6 billion; Dividend yield: 3.0%) recently launched an all-day breakfast menu at Tim Hortons....
AGT FOOD & INGREDIENTS $18.27 (Toronto symbol AGT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (604-231-1100; www.agtfoods.com; Shares o/s: 24.2 million; Market cap: $442.1 million; Divd. yield: 4.0%) is up 35% since late July. That’s when a management group that holds 18% of the outstanding shares, led by AGT President and CEO Murad Al-Katib, offered to buy the company for $18.00 a share in cash.
Meanwhile, AGT’s largest shareholder, investment firm Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc., controls 18.6% of the company’s shares....
Meanwhile, AGT’s largest shareholder, investment firm Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc., controls 18.6% of the company’s shares....