This recent market downturn has provided investors with some very intriguing options. Those looking for stocks to buy, particularly in the growth department, have their pick of the litter. Thus, as far as being a discount shopper in the market of stocks is concerned, now is a great time to start assessing companies.
While growth stocks have provided some serious gains over the past decade (particularly relative to bonds), this environment may be shifting in the near-term. That said, over the longer-term, growth has generally outperformed. That seems to be the case due to the shift in our economy from goods to technology.
In this space, there happen to be a number of great options to consider at discounted prices. Here are three of the top stocks to buy in this environment for those looking to place some long-term bets right now.
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