{
  "id": 12845565,
  "title": "3 Glorious Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist if the Stock Market Crashes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/3-glorious-growth-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-if-the-stock-market",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T10:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/08/3-growth-stocks-buy-hand-fist-stock-market-crashes/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The S&P 500 stock market index, which has more than doubled since its 2022 low, is experiencing growth primarily due to the technology sector's performance. This surge is largely attributed to the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. However, factors such as inflation, interest rate hikes, and potential slowdowns in AI development could potentially undermine the current bull market.\n\nThe market's current elevated valuation, as indicated by the S&P 500's Shiller Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings (CAPE) ratio of 41.4, represents the second-highest level since the dot-com bubble burst in 2000. While a similar downturn is not predicted, caution is advised. Historically, the market has trended upwards over the long term, indicating that severe crashes often present buying opportunities.\n\nIn light of this, three stocks are recommended for potential acquisition at a discount if the broader market were to experience a downturn and these stocks were to drop in value.",
  "summary": "The stock market is on a collision course with an increasing number of headwinds.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "3 Glorious Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist if the Stock Market Crashes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/3-glorious-growth-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-if-the-stock-market-12846381",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:24:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}