By Karen Thomas, MSc, CFA at The Motley Fool Canada Stocks that have the potential to deliver life-changing returns to their shareholders have a few things in common. First of all, they are definitely not without risk. Secondly, they usually offer a product or service that’s changing the way things are done. This could mean that they are doing things totally differently, or they are doing the same thing much more efficiently. Finally, they usually have strong secular trends behind them. In this article, I’ll discuss three stocks that I think have a strong growth runway ahead of them. And this makes them really attractive buys today. Ballard Power Ballard Power Systems Inc. (TSX:BLDP) is a fuel cell technology company. Its fuel cells are a clean energy source that power heavy duty vehicles such as buses, trains, and commercial trucks. The company has spent the last few decades developing and improving upon its fuel cells. Ballard’s recent success in order activity and cost cutting mean that the future is looking increasingly bright. Mass adoption – this is a goal that Ballard continues to work toward. Progress has been slow, as using Ballard’s fuel cells to power vehicles is a big change. But progress is being made. In 2025, Ballard stock set a new production record of almost 800 engines, 40% higher than the prior year. This drove a 43% increase in revenue to $99.4 million. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Ballard’s heavy-duty mobility segment posted a 70% increase in its revenue, to $28.6 million. Clearly, growth is gaining momentum. On the cost side, things are also looking up for Ballard. Cash operating costs declined 41% in the fourth quarter. Finally, all of this allowed Ballard to also post record operating cash flow of $11.4 million. Ballard’s fuel cells continue