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:

  1. Invest mainly in well-established companies;
  2. Spread your money out across most if not all of the five main economic sectors (Manufacturing & Industry; Resources & Commodities; Consumer; Finance; Utilities);
  3. Downplay or avoid stocks in the broker/media limelight.

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Growth Stocks Library Archives

Motorola is a solid pick in turbulent times

In light of current market uncertainty, Motorola Solutions remains a solid choice for your portfolio. The company should see strong demand for police radios and video surveillance equipment as the Trump administration increases spending on border patrols. As well, while most of its suppliers are… Read More

Sale bolsters Solventum balance sheet

SOLVENTUM CORP. $74 is a hold. The company (New York symbol SOLV; Conservative Growth Portfolio; Manufacturing sector; Shares outstanding: 173.0 million; Market cap: $12.8 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.6; No dividend paid; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.solvemntum.com) makes wound infection prevention and dental products.
On April 1, 2024, 3M Corp. (New… Read More

Savvy purchase for McKesson

MCKESSON CORP. $663 is a buy. The wholesale drug distributor (New York symbol MCK; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 125.3 million; Market cap: $83.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.3; Dividend yield: 0.4%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mckesson.com) is now buying an 80% stake in PRISM Vision Holdings… Read More

New high for RTX

RTX CORP. $134 is a buy. The company (New York symbol RTX; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $174.2 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 2.3; Dividend yield: 1.9%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.rtx.com) is a leading maker of commercial aircraft equipment, electronic systems… Read More

Four ways to add international exposure

Despite the threat of new U.S. tariffs, stock markets in Europe and Asia have outperformed the U.S. market indexes since the start of 2025. While U.S. companies with large overseas operations give most investors all the international exposure they need, here are four non-U.S. stocks… Read More

Look for more post-COVID gains

These two fast-food stocks have rebounded nicely since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic: Yum Brands is up 109% in the past five years, while Yum China has gained 17%.
We expect both stocks will continue to move higher over the next few years given the… Read More

These niche growth stocks have gains ahead

Garmin and Warner Music have strong competitive prospects in their niche markets, and each stock is especially attractive for new buying right now.
GARMIN LTD., $208.77, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol GRMN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares o/s: 192.4 million; Market cap: $40.2 billion; Dividend yield:… Read More

FICO’s Mortgage Simulator is live

FAIR ISAAC CORP., $1,872.99, is a buy. The company (New York symbol FICO; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.fairisaac.com; Shares o/s: 24.4 million; Market cap: $45.7 billion; No divid.d) has announced that its innovative FICO Score Mortgage Simulator is now available for lender use. The FICO Score Mortgage Simulator… Read More

Two restaurant leaders for Consumer gains

During the pandemic, both Domino’s Pizza and Texas Roadhouse implemented savvy strategies to support their businesses. Now, going forward, we think each is well-positioned to capitalize on its popular offerings to keep attracting customers. Each stock also remains a buy.
DOMINO’S PIZZA, $461.67, (New York symbol DPZ;… Read More

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:
WARBY PARKER, $19.00, (New York symbol WRBY; TSI Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares… Read More

Savvy buy for TMO

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC., $518.41, is a buy. The company (New York symbol TMO; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.thermofisher.com; Shares o/s: 377.3 million; Market cap: $195.6 billion; Yield: 4.1%) is now buying Solventum’s purification and filtration business for $4.1 billion in cash.
Solventum (symbol SOLV on New York)… Read More

Broadridge expands in Europe

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, $235.37, is a buy. The company (New York symbol BR; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (www.broadridge.com; Shares o/s: 117.0 million; Market cap: $27.5 billion; Yield: 1.5%) is extending its strategic global agreement with Upvest, a leading provider of investment infrastructure in Europe. The deal is aimed at… Read More

ADT’s narrower focus keeps paying off

ADT keeps signing up security customers at the same time it retains more and more of its existing ones. The company’s expanded services help drive that growth. We think the stock is an attractive buy; better still, it’s a Power Buy!
ADT INC., $7.92, is a buy. The… Read More

Use our updates to enhance your portfolio

SAPUTO INC. $25 is still a hold. The company (Toronto symbol SAP; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 422.6 million; Market cap: $10.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; Dividend yield: 3.0%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.saputo.com) is Canada’s largest producer of dairy products. It also operates dairies in the… Read More

‘Buy Canadian’ should boost their sales

Retaliatory tariffs by Canada would push up the prices of U.S.-made products. However, they would likely have little impact on these two supermarket operators, as consumers would probably switch to Canadian-made products, including their popular private-label brands.
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD. $187 is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol… Read More

Acquisition fuelled earnings

RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. $96 is a buy for aggressive investors. The fast-food operator (Toronto symbol QSR, Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares o/s: 452.0 million; Market cap: $43.4 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.7; Dividend yield: 3.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.rbi.com) has 31,525 fast-food outlets in over 100 countries… Read More

Two Canadian leaders poised to move higher

Loblaw and Imperial Oil are leading competitors in their respective markets; look for that to cut your ongoing risk. We see both as attractive buys.
LOBLAW COMPANIES, $187.43, is a buy. The retailer (Toronto symbol L; Shares outstanding: 301.0 million; Market cap: $56.4 billion; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; Dividend… Read More