Should investors be buying stocks right now? On the one hand, equity markets are down, and the world faces various economic and geopolitical issues. On the other hand, the stock market has a long history of recovering from downturns, and bull markets typically last longer than bear markets.
That's why even in these troubled times, it is worth it to consider growing your portfolio. For those who have $500 to spare, let's look at two excellent stocks worth buying now: Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).
Source Fool.com