Growth Stocks

Growth stocks are companies that are likely to have sales and earnings growth well above market average. Frequently they pay few, if any, dividends. Instead they typically reinvest any extra cash flow to promote further growth. Chosen wisely—according to Pat McKeough’s advice—high-quality growth-oriented stocks can be worthwhile additions to most well-diversified portfolios.

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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Growth Stocks

MP Materials achieves a key rare-earths milestone

China currently dominates rare-earth production due in part to higher labour costs and tighter environmental restrictions in the U.S. However, politicians and government officials in the U.S. (as well as Canada) are now trying to promote domestic production, and MP Materials continues to benefit from that effort.

MP MATERIALS, $22.99, is still a buy. The company (New York symbol MP; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.mpmaterials.com; Shares o/s: 163.2 million; Market cap: $3.8 billion; No divids.) has commenced commercial production of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) metal and trial production of automotive-grade, sintered neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets at its flagship Independence facility in Texas.

NdFeB magnets—the world’s most powerful and efficient permanent magnets—are essential components in vehicles, drones, robotics, electronics, and aerospace and defence systems.

Independence is now poised to produce 1,000 metric tons of finished NdFeB magnets per year, with a gradual production ramp-up beginning in late 2025....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Here are updates on two of your buys: AbbVie and Amazon

Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month:

ABBVIE INC., $197.35, is a buy. The company (New York symbol ABBV; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (www.abbvie.com; Shares outstanding: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $348.4 billion; Dividend yield: 3.3%) claimed the leading spot last year for TV drug ad spending; specifically, for commercials promoting its immunology blockbusters.

AbbVie’s Skyrizi claimed first place with nearly $377 million spent on 20 separate ads for the drug....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Two medical device makers with gains ahead

The pandemic presented both of these firms with unique challenges. However, each remained profitable and is well positioned to keep prospering as the economy continues to rebound. Trends now underway—as well as the strong position of these firms in key markets—will power their gains....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

This stock offers limited prospects

You should remain wary of stocks that attract broker/media attention because of high-profile products or services, and their business models. Here’s a closer look at one stock with risks that prospective investors should take into consideration:

BROWN-FORMAN CORP., $31.00, (New York symbol BF.B; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.brown-forman.com; Shares o/s: 427.7 million; Market cap: $14.7 billion; Dividend yield: 2.9%) makes and sells alcoholic beverages....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Use these stocks to power your AI returns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an example of an investment idea that could boost your investment returns, or, more likely, end up costing you money. All in all, we think that the biggest, surest gains from AI will come from investing in established businesses that are already profitable and growing, and that can gain all the more by applying AI to their operations.

Here are two companies that are already profitably taking advantage of AI, and they should be among the leaders in the push to extend AI’s use:

FAIR ISAAC CORP., $1,755.26, is a buy. The company (New York symbol FICO; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.fairisaac.com; Shares outstanding: 24.4 million; Market cap: $42.9 billion; No divd.) is best known for its FICO Scores software....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Couche-Tard remains on its growth path

Alimentation Couche-Tard has made some major acquisitions over the last decade or so—and it keeps targeting more. Growth by acquisition adds risk. However, the company has a long record of successfully integrating those businesses. Meanwhile, it’s well-positioned to keep prospering in both its core and newly acquired markets....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

WELL Health plans even more acquisitions

Growth by acquisition adds risk, but WELL Health aims to cut that risk by buying complementary businesses. As well, the Canadian health-care sector is a government-backed, recession-resilient industry.

WELL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES, $6.25, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol WELL; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (www.well.company; Shares outstanding: 249.9 million; Market cap: $1.6 billion; No dividend paid) completed seven acquisitions in 2024....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Expedia soars 20%

EXPEDIA GROUP INC., $206.52, is a #1 Power Buy for 2025. The stock (Nasdaq symbol EXPE; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.expediagroup.com; Shares outstanding: 142.6 million; Market cap: $26.6 billion; No dividends paid) jumped 20% after its revenue in the quarter ended December 31, 2024, increased 10.3%, to $3.18 billion from $2.89 billion a year earlier....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

DraftKings is poised for more growth

DraftKings shares surged on the release of the company’s latest results. They show a continuing rise in the numbers of bettors joining the DraftKings’ platforms. Indeed, with its industry-leading technology, the company is well positioned to keep expanding its market share as the industry further grows....

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Pat McKeough

Growth Stocks

Stantec expects higher growth

STANTEC INC. $110 is a buy. This engineering firm (Toronto symbol STN; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 114.1 million; Market cap: $12.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.8; Dividend yield: 0.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk; www.stantec.com) has a new growth plan to mitigate the impact of climate change while making better use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency.

The plan should lift the company’s annual revenue from about $5.8 billion in 2024 to $7.5 billion in 2026....

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