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Sushree Mohanty, The Motley Fool
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These 3 Stocks Have Plenty of Room to Run
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Businesses in evolving or growing industries are attractive to investors because of their growth prospects. In the healthcare sector, robotic surgery giant Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), medical devices manufacturer and distributor Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), and multi-state cannabis operator Cresco Labs (OTC: CRLBF) are rising stars with bright prospects. While all three have established a name in their respective fields, they are constantly looking for further growth opportunities.

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