5 Growth Stocks to Buy in March Despite Global Economic Turbulence

7.18am: FTSE facing slow start The FTSE 100 is predicted to get off to a slow start on Wednesday, while the price of gold continues to outperform the stock market and reach new heights. On the futures market, the UK equity index has been called five points lower, after yesterday gaining almost 59 points to close at 10,207.80, within touching distance of recent record highs.

Dutch Bros continues to deliver robust growth, posting 29.4% revenue and 7.7% same-store sales increases, outperforming expectations. BROS plans aggressive expansion, targeting 2,029 locations by 2029, implying a 15.6% CAGR, and recently acquired Clutch Coffee to accelerate market entry. Despite margin pressures from higher coffee prices and food expansion, BROS guides for only a 60bps margin drop in 2026, maintaining strong profitability.

International equities experienced a prolonged period of under-performance (2009-2024), challenging investor conviction in global diversification. 2025 witnessed a surge from rock-bottom valuation, leading IDV to breach a 17-year trading range. Strong momentum, and continuing under-investment may signal a ‘1982 moment.’ Reassessing portfolio allocations to international markets may be warranted as relative value and mean reversion dynamics come into focus.