3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2026 and Beyond

Healthcare is a multi-trillion-dollar industry in the United States alone. With 2024 spending exceeding $5.3 trillion, the sector is nearly one-fifth of the U.S. economy. That alone justifies holding several healthcare stocks in your long-term portfolio, though it can be intimidating given the industry-wide regulatory and political pressures that constantly generate headlines. It's usually wise to stick to industry leaders with entrenched businesses and a proven record of navigating the industry's variou ...