The three major indexes have rallied since the start of the year, offering us hope that we're moving closer and closer to the next bull market. After all, history shows us bear markets always lead to periods of market expansion. And that could lift shares of companies that are growing -- or set to grow -- at a fast rate.

So, what should we do to prepare? We should invest in some of these quality players that could excel in a bull market, and a great place to look for ideas is in the portfolio of an investing expert. Here, I'm talking about Warren Buffett. The billionaire investor, as chairman, has led Berkshire Hathaway to a compounded annual gain of nearly 20% in 57 years, topping the S 500's performance. Let's check out two Buffett favorites to buy now.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has steadily increased revenue and net income over the years thanks to its top-seller, the iPhone, and various other products -- from Macs to the Apple Watch. That's helped the share price climb, and the company's market value reach more than $2.7 trillion today.

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