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3 Stocks Poised to 

Double in 2018
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Following the November 2016 U.S. Presidential election, many investors were unsure
what to expect from stocks in 2017.
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Those investors who decided to exit the market at that time made a huge mistake –
missing out on gains of nearly 20% over the course of 2017 in the S&P 500…and more
than 25% in the Nasdaq.
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Of course, trying to time the overall market is nearly always a mistake.
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The key to building wealth in the stock market is identifying stocks poised to climb
higher regardless of whether the broader market is heading higher or lower.
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The following 3 stocks are — right now — offer strong upside potential. In fact, we’ve
labelled these the 3 best “Double Your Money” opportunities for 2018.
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As always, be sure to do your own due diligence before investing in any stock to make
sure it’s right for your financial situation and that it is consistent with your acceptable
level of risk.

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“2018 Doubler Stock” #1: Applied Materials Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT)
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Applied Materials Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the world’s leading maker of chip-manu-
facturing equipment. And global demand for computer chips is soaring right now.

With the proliferation of chips in cars, industrial machinery and smartphones, Applied
Materials Inc. should continue to enjoy strong demand.

In addition, the boom in artificial intelligence technology provides an increase in de-

mand for chips from new sources – such as smart homes, smart cars, etc.

The company has leveraged its superior resources and intellectual property to fuel
growth and position itself to continue leading its market.

Increasing demand for new display technology – and growth in average screen sizes for
both TVs and mobile devices – should provide additional growth opportunities for Ap-
plied Materials Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) over the next 12 months.

It’s true that shares of AMAT climbed nearly 60% over the course of 2017, but with the
stock trading at just 16 times earnings there is plenty of room for growth – and a re-
markably positive outlook – in 2018.

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“2018 Doubler Stock” #2: Micron Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MU)
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Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) provides semiconductor systems worldwide.

The company hit an extremely rough patch in 2015 and early 2016 as its top-line sales
plummeted during a period of weak demand.

But times have most definitely changed in the industry…leaving Micron as a bargain-
priced stock in the early stages of what could be a large industry growth surge.

With data becoming such an important part of our daily lives – educating and entertain-
ing us while helping us navigate the world around us – the world has clearly changed.

The developed world is now completely reliant on data – and this has provided the
backbone for trillions of dollars in industry growth.

With just a handful of companies – including Micron, Samsung and SK Hynix – control-
ling the market, investors would benefit from investing in a steady, growing industry at
precisely the right time.

And with Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) still trading at a remarkably cheap
6.5 times earnings, there is plenty of room for Micron to continue the strong growth
shown in 2017.

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In December 2017 the company reported earnings that were ahead of both the top and
bottom lines as well as sales up 71% year-over-year.

With “big data” poised to continue getting bigger – regardless of the overall market’s
direction – Micron is a company poised to benefit from that growth, offering investors
a potential double in 2018.

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“2018 Doubler Stock” #3: Darden Restaurants, inc. (NYSE: DRI)
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), through its subsidiaries, owns and operates
full-service restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.
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As of June 27, 2017 the company owned and operated approximately 1,700 restaurants
under the Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House,
The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V’s brands.
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The company delivered impressive performance in 2017 following a period where its
flagship – Olive Garden – struggling, dragging the performance down.
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But Darden’s diversification on the value ladder of dining makes the company very ap-
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The company posted a rise in revenue during the 2Q17 due to the acquisition of 153
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen and 28 other net new restaurants.
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is outperforming its peers in a highly com-
petitive industry and has been returning value to shareholders. The company recently
declared a dividend of 63 cents per share on its outstanding common stock.
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At a time when the restaurant industry is undergoing significant change, DRI is not only
performing well, it continues to provide the promise of outstanding returns for its in-
vestors.
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Over the last two-plus years, Darden Restaurants, Inc. has proven its ability to re-
main one of the best restaurant operators. This “best-in-class” status makes the com-
pany attractive in 2018 and beyond, and its diversification among value options in the
industry should continue to protect it from any potential downturns in the sector.
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