Top 10 Stocks to Invest in 2024 - Expert Picks for Maximum Returns

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1. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

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2. Discover Financial Services (DFS)

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3. Walt Disney Co. (DIS)

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4. PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)

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5. Occidental Petroleum Corp. (OXY)

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6. Match Group Inc. (MTCH)

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7. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASR)

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8. Target Corp. (TGT)

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9. Pimco 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index ETF (ZROZ)

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10. Citigroup Inc. (C)

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