In this article, we will take a look at the 15 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term.
On March 13, the S&P 500 dipped, while oil prices rose as investors expected more developments in the Iran war. The index fell 1.6% this week, setting a new low for 2026, and marking the first three-week losing run in roughly a year.
This comes as Wall Street is increasingly concerned that rising oil costs would create a stagflationary climate with greater inflation and slower economic development. Those concerns have also pushed investors to lower their projections for Fed interest rate cuts this year.
Given that the latest CPI inflation reading matched forecasts on March 11, the Fed is expected to hold interest rates constant at its meeting next week. Additionally, economists at Barclays believe the Fed will cut rates sometime in September and in March 2027.
Economic data also indicated inflationary trends. The Commerce Department stated that prices increased 2.8% in January when compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, core inflation, which disregards food and energy, rose 3.1%, the highest rate in nearly two years.
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15. FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI)
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy and hold for the long term. On February 26, Barclays boosted its price target for FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) to $350 from $260, retaining an Overweight rating on the company’s shares. The firm highlighted FTAI Aviation’s fourth-quarter earnings, which came in marginally below expectations, with 2026 free cash flow projections decreasing on account of further SCI II capital options.
The firm stated that long-term drivers of positive momentum are still strongly in place for the company, adding that it sees any significant dip as a buying opportunity.
FTAI Aviation’s Q4 2025 findings showed a year of notable operational accomplishments that were offset by a quarterly earnings deficit. The Aerospace Products branch, which offers cutting-edge maintenance solutions for CFM56 and V2500 engines, was the company’s best performer. The segment’s EBITDA increased by 76% year-over-year, from $381 million in 2024 to $671 million for the full year.
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) is a specialized aerospace company focused on the Maintenance, Repair, and Exchange (MRE) of commercial jet engines, specifically the CFM56 and V2500 engines that power Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
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