There are few better ways to build long-term wealth for average folks than investing in the stock market. Yet a recent Motley Fool research report found that only about 58% of Americans own stock, and the top 1% of Americans by wealth own more than half of all stocks.

Here's hoping that you're among the 58% -- and if you're not, that you can accumulate some dollars soon for long-term investing. Here are three impressive companies to consider when you're seeking stocks for your portfolio.

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is a fintech powerhouse, with a market value recently topping $80 billion. But that's down nearly 40% from its 52-week high, making the stock a rather attractive opportunity if you believe in its long-term potential. There's more to PayPal than meets the eye, as it also encompasses Venmo, Zettle, Xoom, Hyperwallet, Honey, and Paidy, among other businesses.

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