3 Stocks to Buy if They Take a Dip

Savvy investors know that a market downturn is to be expected every year or two and that it's not a great concern for long-term investors who don't plan to sell their stocks anytime soon. In fact, market downturns actually can be terrific times to buy stocks, as shares of many great companies will be on sale.

Here, then, are three stocks you might consider buying if the market heads south. (Note that the market has already dropped considerably in recent weeks, as of this writing -- so these companies are already trading at significantly lower prices than they had been not so long ago.)

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