Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (BIDU), Apple Inc. (AAPL) & “The World’s Greatest Growth Portfolio” Continues to Outperform

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In fact, since profit started to dip starting in 2011, the stock is actually up more than 40%. That’s because revenue has ballooned, up almost 80% between 2010 and 2012. Eventually, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) will ease up on its fulfillment center and technology spending — at least as a percentage of revenues — and when that day comes, both free cash flow and earnings should increase considerably.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)
Next up is the world’s largest coffee chain. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) also released earnings in April, and while not being the knock-your-socks-off variety, it was very solid.

Over the long run, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) probably has good days ahead of it. It has a top-notch CEO, combined with smart acquisitions domestically that could make it a player in food as well as caffeinated beverages, and the opportunities in China and even India represent huge runways for growth.

Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU)
Finally we have the predominantly female-centered athletic retailer, Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU). Though the company didn’t come out with earnings during April, its stock was up almost 20%. That largely has to do with the company’s taking responsibility for its product recall of too-sheer yoga pants. But with the chief product officer leaving the company, and analysts saying the fallout won’t be that bad, investor fears were eased.

The article “The World’s Greatest Growth Portfolio” Continues to Outperform originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Brian Stoffel.

Fool contributor Brian Stoffel owns shares of Apple, Google, Amazon.com, LinkedIn, Starbucks, Baidu, Whole Foods Market, lululemon athletica, Intuitive Surgical, Westport Innovations, Stratasys, and IPG Photonics. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Amazon.com, Apple, Baidu, Google, Intuitive Surgical, IPG Photonics, LinkedIn, lululemon athletica, Starbucks, Stratasys, Westport Innovations, and Whole Foods Market; owns shares of 3D Systems, Amazon.com, Apple, Baidu, Google, Intuitive Surgical, IPG Photonics, LinkedIn, Starbucks, Stratasys, Westport Innovations, and Whole Foods Market; and has options on 3D Systems.

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