Five Stocks That Are Poised for Growth in 2013: Citigroup Inc. (C), Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)

SODA- SodaStream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA)

SodaStream is a publicly traded company that manufactures a device that allows consumers to create their own soda from their own kitchen. While SodaStream isn’t nearly as popular as Coca-Cola or PepsiCo, SodaStream has experienced major growth in the market. SODA is a cheap stock, standing at just $50.14 a share, and has experienced a tremendous growth over the past year of 43.4%. While SodaStream has been around for more than 100 years, their product is just beginning to pick up major steam. At the end of the second quarter in 2011, SodaStream’s total revenue weighed in at $69.1 million, by the end of the 2012 calendar year, SodaStream’s total revenue was calculated at $303 million showing tremendous growth and earnings potential.

C- Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C)

is a stock that is certainly worth looking into in 2013. The financial organization has enjoyed a 19.32% appreciation since December 2012, and is showing no signs of slowing down. Citigroup is escaping their financial turmoil of the past, a disappointing fourth quarter earnings summary, and is experiencing healthy growth making them a much more attractive option than they were in the recent past. While there are always risks involved when investing in a stock that has had a tumultuous rise, Citigroup is showing resilience in the face of a changing market.

With the stock market flourishing, many investors are looking for growth stocks; investments that will increase their cash flow. This list is just the tip of the iceberg, and results are likely to change. To determine whether a stock has the potential to provide a positive return on investment, look up your stock ticker’s history. Many websites provide a look back of six months or more. Once you do your homework, start investing. There is no time like the present to get started.

The article Five Stocks That Are Poised for Growth in 2013 originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Amanda Haury.

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