With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are more interested in our Amazon wish lists than our stock watch lists, but the end of the year can still be a great time to invest. It's especially important for investors to keep an eye on their top prospects -- stocks, not gifts -- and be ready to pounce if the opportunity arises.
Three stocks that you'll want to keep on your radar in December are Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS), Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY), and ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM). Here's why, and what you should look for that might push these watch list entries into your "buy" column.
For investors, a list of top stocks to watch is almost as important as a holiday wish list. Image source: Getty Images.