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Key Points Wayfair became a popular shopping destination during the early days of the pandemic. Results have been sluggish recently. A better economy will likely change the company's fortunes. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points Walmart completed its IPO in 1970. There have been a number of stock splits that have increased a holder's shares. Walmart has rewarded investors with appreciation and regularly increased dividend payouts. Buy Alert: Our 10 best stocks to buy right now (see the list)

Key Points Altria has targeted a certain annual dividend increase. Its core business remains under pressure. Smokeable-product volume has continued to fall. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

Key Points Investing in companies that focus on growth and pay dividends should prove rewarding. Walmart has demonstrated both -- growing earnings and dividends over decades. Home Depot shareholders should benefit when the home improvement cycle goes up. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

You can break the stock market into different components, such as investing styles. Growth stocks have recently attracted investor interest. The Russell 3000 Growth Index returned 39.8% over the last year through Jan. 6.

Key Points Medtronic's shares have lagged the market. Revenue has been growing. The stock trades at a discount to the S&P 500. Motley Fool Issues Rare “All In” Buy Alert

The company's sales have been sluggish. Fiscal third-quarter, same-store sales (comps) increased a tepid 0.6%. However, that's likely due to consumers being stretched by higher prices for essentials like food and rent rather than specific company factors.

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