Author: Shah Gilani, Total Wealth

It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a stock for a trade or as an investment for the long-term — these 5 things always apply.

This week, I take a look at a handful of the stocks that keep showing up in the headlines — to cut through the noise and tell you which ones are worthwhile.

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It gives us exposure to the tailwinds in the small-cap arena.

I’ve got a review on seven of the largest retail companies in the world, including Amazon and Target, and trust me — you’re going to be surprised at which of these are a great buy right now and which you want to avoid like the plague.