2 Top Stocks to Buy in December

With the S&P 500 up by 29% in 2024, it has become more difficult to find solid investment opportunities. However, in this video, we'll explain why General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Total Energy (NYSE: TTE) could still be attractive choices right now.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Dec. 5, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 6, 2024.

Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity

Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you’ll want to hear this.

On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves:

• Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $369,349!*
• Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $45,990!*
• Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $504,097!*

Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon.

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*Stock Advisor returns as of December 2, 2024

Matt Frankel has positions in General Motors. Tyler Crowe has positions in TotalEnergies. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $25 calls on General Motors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.