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

Apple still looks pricey

APPLE INC. $191 is still a hold. The company (Nasdaq symbol AAPL; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 15.6 billion; Market cap: $3.0 trillion; Price-to-sales ratio: 7.9; Dividend yield: 0.5%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.apple.com) gets about half of its revenue from iPhone sales....

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Growth Stocks

These top foodmakers will rebound

The shares of these leading foodmakers are all down in the past three months, mainly because investors fear that new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, which cause people to eat less, will hurt their sales. However, the high cost of these drugs and their serious side effects will limit their use....

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Growth Stocks

Its outlook is still bright

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. $124 is a buy. The company (New York symbol A; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 292.1 million; Market cap: $36.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 5.3; Dividend yield: 0.8%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.agilent.com) makes specialized testing equipment for medical research laboratories and industrial clients.

In its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter, ended October 31, 2023, revenue fell 8.7%, to $1.69 billion from $1.85 billion a year earlier....

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Growth Stocks

These two drugmakers tap into high R&D

We think the drug industry will enjoy great success over the next decade. But due to the nature of the business, results will vary widely and unpredictably from one drug company to another. A volatile market like the one we expect for drug stocks will include winners and losers....

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Growth Stocks

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts rejects a takeover offer

The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of most vacation plans. However, the reopening of the economy has spurred strong demand for travel. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to benefit from that surge—and has now attracted a takeover bid.

WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, $76.80, is a buy. The company (New York symbol WH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.wyndhamhotels.com; Shares o/s: 83.0 million; Market cap: $6.4 billion; Yield: 1.8%) is the world’s largest hotel franchiser, with 851,500 rooms across 9,100 hotels in 95 countries.

Wyndham has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from rival Choice Hotels International (symbol CHH on New York)....

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Growth Stocks

Sustainable income bolsters their gains

Fair Isaac and Broadridge were well positioned to gain during the pandemic and after it: since March of 2020, Fair Isaac is up 375.3%, and Broadridge has jumped 100.9%. We think both stocks have room to move even higher as product demand remains strong—and growing.

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, $180.32, is a buy. The company (New York symbol BR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.broadridge.com; Shares outstanding: 117.6 million; Market cap: $21.3 billion; Dividend yield: 1.8%) serves the investment industry in three areas: investor communications, securities processing and transaction clearing.

Broadridge is best known for processing and distributing proxies and regulatory filings for nearly every publicly traded U.S....

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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:

BLACKBERRY LIMITED, $5.04, (Toronto symbol BB; TSI Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares outstanding: 583.7 million; Market cap: $3.0 billion; No divds.) is a Waterloo-based provider of cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT) software.

BlackBerry recently announced that it intends to separate its cybersecurity and IoT businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies....

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Growth Stocks

Thermo Fisher makes a savvy purchase

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC., $470.954, is a buy. The company (New York symbol TMO; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (thermofisher.com; Shares o/s: 386.4 million; Market cap: $172.0 billion; Dividend yield: 0.3%) is now buying Olink Holding AB (Nasdaq symbol OLK)....

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Growth Stocks

This restaurant chain stands out for investors

During the pandemic, Texas Roadhouse implemented savvy strategies to support its businesses. Now, as the economy normalizes, we think it’s well-positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to keep attracting dine-in, pick-up and takeout customers. We recommend this stock as a Power Buy.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE, $110.39, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol TXRH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (texasroadhouse.com; Shares outstanding: 66.8 million; Market cap: $7.4 billion; Dividend yield: 2.0%) is a full-service, casual-dining restaurant chain with 722 locations spread across 49 U.S....

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Growth Stocks

FDA spurs Eli Lilly

ELI LILLY & CO., $588.44, is a Power Buy. The company (New York symbol LLY; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (www.lilly.com; Shares outstanding: 949.3 million; Market cap: $579.9 billion; Dividend yield: 0.7%) has just gained a major approval from the U.S....

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