The S 500 had another solid run in 2024, up 25% year to date at the time of this writing. However, there are solid businesses selling at reasonable valuations relative to their long-term growth prospects that could deliver good returns in 2025 and for years to come.
Here's why three Fool.com contributors believe (NYSE: WMT), Nike (NYSE: NKE), and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) are timely buys heading into the new year.
Jennifer Saibil (Walmart): It's been a great year for retail giant Walmart, and it's likely to get even better in 2025. Despite its ubiquitous presence, it's opening new stores, even in the U.S., and it's becoming more efficient. In a new and exciting trend, e-commerce has become a major growth driver, and there are several reasons that is likely to contribute to a booming business in 2025.
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