The stock market has kept investors on a wild ride in recent years. While the healthy bull period that major indices have enjoyed has propelled shares of many top companies upwards, volatility in the markets continues.

The later summer months have historically been a period of slower growth, but investors have dealt with renewed turbulence recently as concerns about inflation persist. Although additional ups and downs may be ahead, investors who maintain a long-term horizon can still find plenty of compelling opportunities to put cash to work.

If you have cash to invest in August and are looking for top stocks to buy, here are two companies that look like screaming buys right now.

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Source Fool.com