Fears of a stock market crash appear to have subsided over the last year. The worst of the bear market that began in 2022 has turned into a rebound this year, driven in part by excitement over new generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and signs that the economy has been more resilient than expected. More recently, investors are increasing their bets that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates, with some predicting it could even start lowering them in the first half of 2024.

However, there's a risk of a stock market crash in any environment. A black swan event could sink markets overnight, and even more routine threats to investors typically begin unseen. Meanwhile, there's still a risk of a recession heading into 2024.

Savvy investors know that crashes, though painful, can be buying opportunities, especially for stocks that are proven winners. On that note, keep reading to see two stocks that would be great buys in a stock market crash.

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