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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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. $86 (New York symbol IFF; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 81.5 million; Market cap: $7.0 billion; Priceto- sales ratio: 2.5; Dividend yield: 1.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.iff.com) makes over 36,000 unique compounds that improve the taste of foods and the smell of a wide variety of consumer products....
JONES GROUP INC. $15 (www.jonesgroupinc.com) has accepted a $15.00-a-share takeover offer from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. A majority of shareholders must approve, but Sycamore will probably complete the deal by June 30, 2014. A higher offer seems unlikely, so investors should tender their shares to receive the full $15.00 without paying brokerage fees.
FAIR ISAAC CORP....
FAIR ISAAC CORP....
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. $24.42 (Nasdaq symbol GT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (330-796-2122; www.goodyear.com; Shares outstanding: 246.9 million; Market cap: $6.0 billion; Dividend yield: 0.8%) is the world’s largest tire maker, with 52 plants in 22 countries.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the sluggish global economy cut Goodyear’s sales by 5.0%, to $5.0 billion from $5.3 billion a year earlier....
In the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the sluggish global economy cut Goodyear’s sales by 5.0%, to $5.0 billion from $5.3 billion a year earlier....
ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD $81.60 (Toronto symbol ATD.B: TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (1-800-361-2612; www.couchetard. com; Shares outstanding: 179.4 million; Market cap: $15.4 billion; Dividend yield: 0.5%) was our #1 pick for 2012 at $30.55. Its shares are now up a whopping 167.1%.
The company continues to introduce more-profitable products at its North American stores, including improved fresh and takeout food....
The company continues to introduce more-profitable products at its North American stores, including improved fresh and takeout food....
SYMANTEC CORP. $23.62 (Nasdaq symbol SYMC; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (1-408-517-8000; www.symantec.com; Shares outstanding: 696.0 million; Market cap: $16.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.5%) sells computer security technology, including anti-virus and emailfiltering software, to businesses and consumers....
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL $515.95 (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (303-595-4000; www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 30.9 million; Market cap: $16.0 billion; No dividends paid) is considering expanding its new fast-casual pizza restaurant concept, which operates much like its burrito outlets— making pizza quickly, individually tailored and with higher-quality ingredients.
In May 2013, Chipotle partnered with Pizzeria Locale to open an outlet in Denver....
In May 2013, Chipotle partnered with Pizzeria Locale to open an outlet in Denver....
WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE $75.00 (New York symbol WYN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (973- 753-6000; www.wyndhamworldwide.com; Shares outstanding: 130.3 million; Market cap: $9.7 billion; Dividend yield: 1.6%) is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with 7,410 franchised hotels worldwide.
Wyndham also manages vacation resorts, rental properties, luxury clubs and time-shares....
Wyndham also manages vacation resorts, rental properties, luxury clubs and time-shares....
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC. $5.58 (New York symbol RT; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (865-379-5700; www.rubytuesday.com; Shares outstanding: 61.4 million; Market cap: $342.8 million; No dividends paid) reports that its revenue fell 8.0% in its fiscal 2014 second quarter, which ended December 3, 2013, to $276.2 million from $300.1 million a year earlier.
That’s mostly because of continued weak consumer spending and intense competition in the casual-dining business....
That’s mostly because of continued weak consumer spending and intense competition in the casual-dining business....
BELLATRIX EXPLORATION $8.59 (Toronto symbol BXE; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (403-266- 8670; www.bellatrixexploration.com; Shares outstanding: 170.5 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; No dividends paid) produces natural gas (70% of output) and oil (30%) in Alberta, B.C....