2 Growth Stocks to Buy Before Summer Ends

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In this video, I will discuss Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) and Shift4 and explain why buying the dip is smart. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Aug. 12, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Neil Rozenbaum has positions in Duolingo. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Shift4 Payments. The Motley Fool recommends Duolingo. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Neil is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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