The Best Stock to Buy Now in December (2024)

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A lucrative business model, dominant market share, and an attractive valuation highlight why this is the best stock to buy now.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 11, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 13, 2024.

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Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian 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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