Every portfolio should include a few monster stocks, or companies with huge market share and staying power, and products likely to drive growth for the long term. Healthcare is a great place to look for these stock market gems. Patients need their medicines and medical procedures, ensuring steady growth for these companies over time.

Two monster stocks that look particularly attractive at the moment are Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). Lilly is the seller of one of the world's most sought-after drugs and has a solid portfolio of other top-selling products. And Medtronic is a medical device giant that, thanks to a recent transformation plan, is set for a new phase of growth.

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