1 Healthcare Giant to Buy After Its Earnings Beat
Finding the right stocks to support a well-balanced portfolio can be a tricky endeavor, but by following some standard ground rules an investor can make the experience extremely effective. First, make sure there's a good mix of companies across various sectors. Second, ensure to support the portfolio with companies that have a solid track record of innovative products and services. Third, research the future of a company to ensure it has a pathway to new and growing revenue. And if these characteristics can be combined with that of a company paying dividends, all the better.
HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) is a company that checks all the boxes. And coming off of its latest earnings beat, the current stock price offers investors an opportunity to grab some shares at a discount to the average analyst price target.
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