2 Stocks to Buy if You're Worried About a Recession

Is a recession coming? Our economic outlook seems increasingly gloomy due to President Trump's trade policies. Though things might not go that far, it's still worth planning ahead.If a recession does hit, it might also affect the stock market, and different companies and sectors will perform differently. Let's consider two stocks that should handle recessions better than most and are worth investing in for the long haul: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX -2.01%) and HCA Healthcare (HCA -4.78%).1. Vertex Pharmace ...