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5 Stocks That Could Make Ordinary Folks Rich
These are the traits I like to see in a stock: a low forward price-to-earnings ratio to ensure good value; a solid dividend yield, and it's always great to find a stock that's trading cheap because of an irrelevant event or a bearish environment. Here are five stocks that fit that criteria. more »
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