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In continuing with our list of top 5 stocks in each category, tonight we will visit the top 5 large cap growth stocks. Previously, we looked at the top 5 large value stocks, if you wish to view that article click here. For these growth stocks we will be looking for a market capitalization of at least $5 billion, and companies that are good buy and hold growth candidates.         

1. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)- I can hear the naysayers already saying this stock has had its run and is too expensive. Yes the stock has had a great run and had tremendous growth over the past few years, but that in itself doesn't mean it can't keep growing. Management has a clear view of where they are going with the company and the stock isn't that expensive when factoring the growth into the equation. For an interesting look at the current technical buy indicators check out the tommorrows newspaper blog. A great long-term growth story.

2. Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB)- The giant oilfield services provider is experiencing tremendous growth and should continue to do so. This stock frequents the top holdings list of many top mutual fund managers lists, which simply reiterates the confidence in this company over the long haul. Recently, director Michael Marks made a large insider buy of this company, showing his faith in the stock.

3. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS)- Yes there are numerous problems right now in the credit markets and Goldman could stay under pressure in the short-term, but the long-term looks great for Goldman. Even if earnings estimates drop over the next few months, the stock will be cheap on a historical valuation basis. The company is the premier investment bank in the world, and shows no signs of turning over that role anytime soon.

4. Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN)- This company just continues to amaze. The growth rate here is tremendous and it trades at a forward p/e of just 19.16 even after a huge run. The company enjoys great profitability ratios compared to the industry as a whole and has a pristine balance sheet. This stock should be a great buy and hold.

5. Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR)- Fluor is in the business of building up our country's infrastructure. The company is an engineering, construction, and maintenance service company all in one. The company is currently undergoing skyrocketing growth and there is no end in sight. Our country has many infrastructure needs and a solid company like Fluor should be able to take advantage for years to come.

This was a very difficult list to make, with so many great growth stories going on in today's corporate world. What do you think of this list? What stocks would you have included on the list?

The top five large cap growth mutual funds were also reviewed last week and can be seen by clicking here.