Chevron Corporation (CVX), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Diageo plc (ADR) (DEO): 3 Sensational Summer Stock Picks

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Foolish bottom line

Familiarity can spark inspiration and serve as a viable starting point when searching for stock picks. Yet, buying a stock solely because you use its company’s products isn’t wise. Be sure to evaluate many important company metrics and traits — like the health of the industry, company sales trends, margin expansion, and management trustworthiness — before investing.

The article 3 Sensational Summer Stock Picks originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Nicole Seghetti.

Fool contributor Nicole Seghetti owns shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST). Follow her on Twitter @NicoleSeghetti. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron, Costco Wholesale, and Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) (ADR). The Motley Fool owns shares of Costco Wholesale.

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