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Garmin is a leader in GPS devices and software for a range of markets. ADT keeps signing up new 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 both stocks are attractive buys. GARMIN LTD., $205.59, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol GRMN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares outstanding: 192.0 million; Market cap: $39.5 billion; Dividend yield: 1.5%) makes GPS devices and software for five different markets: fitness, outdoors, auto, aviation, and marine. Reaching new highs, the stock is up over 26% since the end of October 2024. That;s after the company reported improved results in the latest quarter. In the three months ended September 30, 2024, Garmin’s overall revenue climbed 24.1%, to $1.59 billion from $1.28 billion a year earlier. Sales in the marine segment rose 22%. Sales in the fitness segment jumped 31%, primarily due to strong demand for advanced wearables. The outdoor segment’s revenue rose 21% and…