The idea of a bull market may seem far away right now. The three major indexes dipped into bear territory this year, and even some of today's biggest and strongest companies sank. But when we find ourselves in the stock market doldrums, looking at history is always a good idea because history brings good news.

It tells us bear markets don't last forever and bull markets have always followed. Right now, one of the best things you can do is prepare for that bull market.

How? By investing in stocks that have strong growth prospects and could excel in a bull market. Here are three stocks to snap up before the end of the year.

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