The stock markets have been going up so far and for so long that many analysts predict a correction is in store. The S&P 500 hit a record high today (Wednesday) to trade above its record high hit last week, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs Monday and Friday.
While the Twitter IPO dominated headlines last week, we aren't fans of the stock. There are much better places to put your money to profit from these record market highs, as we've detailed below.
And with this bull market growing increasingly long in the tooth, it's just as important to know which stocks to avoid as which ones to buy.
Here's a recap of last week's best stocks to buy now (and a big one to avoid), plus investment strategies to keep your portfolio thriving:
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