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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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $314 is a hold. The company (New York symbol GE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 1.1 billion; Market cap: $345.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 7.8; Dividend yield: 0.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.geaerospace.com) now operates as GE Aerospace. It mainly makes and services jet engines and aircraft electronics.
Stock markets are hitting record highs, mainly due to strong investor interest in artificial intelligence. We feel the best way to tap into AI is with established firms, such as these four, that are incorporating the technology into their existing products.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC. $71 is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol CSCO; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 4.0 billion; Market cap: $284.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.8; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cisco.com) is a leading maker of hardware and software that links and manages computer networks. It has also expanded its software operations. Steady revenue from subscriptions cuts its reliance on hardware sales.
CISCO SYSTEMS INC. $71 is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol CSCO; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 4.0 billion; Market cap: $284.0 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.8; Dividend yield: 2.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.cisco.com) is a leading maker of hardware and software that links and manages computer networks. It has also expanded its software operations. Steady revenue from subscriptions cuts its reliance on hardware sales.
Despite concerns of a slowing economy and lower consumer spending, American Express’s shares have jumped over 30% in the past year, hitting a new all-time high of $363 in October.
That impressive gain is mainly because Amex caters to higher-income clients, who are less likely to cut their spending on travel and entertainment. That high-quality client base also keeps the company’s credit losses down.
That impressive gain is mainly because Amex caters to higher-income clients, who are less likely to cut their spending on travel and entertainment. That high-quality client base also keeps the company’s credit losses down.
Current economic uncertainty and lower consumer confidence has slowed the rise of Wyndham and Travel + Leisure. But we believe both stocks still have exceptional prospects. What’s more, each is a market leader, which cuts your risk.
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $80.39, is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares o/s: 76.4 million; Market cap: $6.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 847,000 rooms spread across 8,300 hotels, with 25 brands in 95 countries.
Wyndham Hotels’ revenue in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, fell 3.5%, to $382 million from $396 million a year earlier, on lower revenue per room. Earnings, excluding one-time items, rose 1.8%, to $112 million from $110 million. Per-share earnings increased 5.0%, to $1.46 from $1.39, on fewer shares outstanding.
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $80.39, is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares o/s: 76.4 million; Market cap: $6.2 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 847,000 rooms spread across 8,300 hotels, with 25 brands in 95 countries.
Wyndham Hotels’ revenue in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, fell 3.5%, to $382 million from $396 million a year earlier, on lower revenue per room. Earnings, excluding one-time items, rose 1.8%, to $112 million from $110 million. Per-share earnings increased 5.0%, to $1.46 from $1.39, on fewer shares outstanding.
EXPEDIA GROUP INC., $226.39, 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: $26.9 billion; Dividend yield: 0.7%) jumped on reports that its partnership with Southwest Airlines (symbol LUV on Nasdaq) continues to generate strong results. Expedia began offering Southwest flights in February 2025—and both Southwest and Expedia are gaining new customers because of the partnership.
Expedia Group’s platforms offer Southwest Airlines flights covering the airline’s entire network of 117 destinations in 11 countries. That includes the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Expedia Group’s platforms offer Southwest Airlines flights covering the airline’s entire network of 117 destinations in 11 countries. That includes the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
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., $28.09, (New York symbol BF.B; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.brown-forman.com; Shares o/s: 473.2 million; Market cap: $13.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.2%) makes and sells alcoholic beverages. The most important and iconic brand in its portfolio is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, the #1 selling American whiskey globally.
BROWN-FORMAN CORP., $28.09, (New York symbol BF.B; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.brown-forman.com; Shares o/s: 473.2 million; Market cap: $13.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.2%) makes and sells alcoholic beverages. The most important and iconic brand in its portfolio is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, the #1 selling American whiskey globally.
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:
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:
SHOPIFY, $226.56, remains a buy. The company (Toronto symbol SHOP; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.shopify.ca; Shares o/s: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $292.3 billion; No dividends paid) has formed a new alliance with OpenAI, the developer of the popular artificial intelligence-powered ChatGPT chatbot.
The deal will make it easier for ChatGPT users looking for recommendations on certain products to quickly determine if those items are sold by Shopify merchants. If so, the chatbot can then facilitate an immediate purchase. Shopify’s stock rose on the news, as the deal should help spur more transactions—and fee income for the company.
The deal will make it easier for ChatGPT users looking for recommendations on certain products to quickly determine if those items are sold by Shopify merchants. If so, the chatbot can then facilitate an immediate purchase. Shopify’s stock rose on the news, as the deal should help spur more transactions—and fee income for the company.
Loyalty plans are an increasingly important tool for retailers to attract and retain customers. Analyzing customer data also yields greater insight into shopping trends and lets them create specialized offers to encourage repeat visits and higher spending per visit.
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, $67.67, is a buy. The company (New York symbol QSR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 451.2 million; Market cap: $30.6 billion; Dividend yield: 3.7%) gives you exposure to the world’s third-largest fast-food operator. That’s after McDonald’s (No. 1) and Yum Brands (No. 2). Restaurant Brands has outlets in over 100 countries, comprised of Burger King, Tim Hortons (coffee and donuts), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (fried chicken) and Firehouse Subs locations.
RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, $67.67, is a buy. The company (New York symbol QSR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.rbi.com; Shares outstanding: 451.2 million; Market cap: $30.6 billion; Dividend yield: 3.7%) gives you exposure to the world’s third-largest fast-food operator. That’s after McDonald’s (No. 1) and Yum Brands (No. 2). Restaurant Brands has outlets in over 100 countries, comprised of Burger King, Tim Hortons (coffee and donuts), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (fried chicken) and Firehouse Subs locations.
ELECTRONIC ARTS, $200.75, is a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol EA; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.ea.com; Shares outstanding: 249.3 million; Market cap: $50.1 billion; Dividend yield: 0.4%) has now accepted an all-cash takeover offer of $210.00 a share from a group of investors. They include private equity firm Silver Lake, as well as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which already owns 9.9% of EA.
The takeover bid represents a 53.7% gain since we first recommended EA in our April 2021 issue at $130.60. If shareholders and regulators approve, the buyers expect to complete the transaction in early 2026.
The takeover bid represents a 53.7% gain since we first recommended EA in our April 2021 issue at $130.60. If shareholders and regulators approve, the buyers expect to complete the transaction in early 2026.