Building wealth through the stock market doesn't happen quickly for most investors. And trying to predict the movements of a stock or the market at large in hopes of hitting the jackpot is almost a guaranteed recipe for failure. On the other hand, taking a long-term perspective and investing in a variety of quality companies during bull and bear markets as they align with your investment philosophy and overall financial goals can help you build a robust, well-rounded portfolio with time.

If you're on the hunt for top stocks to kick off your 2023 buying spree, here are two names to consider adding to your buy list ASAP.

Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) is going from strength to strength. The company's financial and business performance in 2022 -- a year that arguably tested even the strongest of companies as difficult macro conditions raged on -- was only further evidence of that. The travel stock not only grew revenue in the mid-double digits compared to 2021 but also turned its first full year of profitability at the same time.

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