The past 14 months have been filled with uncertainty for U.S. stocks. After a difficult 2022, the market seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief in early 2023. However, worries about rising inflation and increasing interest rates are again dampening investor sentiment.

While no one can predict with any certainty the future of the stock market, it's always a prudent move to seek out high-quality stocks. Three to consider right now are Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), and Shockwave Medical (NASDAQ: SWAV).

With enterprises shifting to cloud-based infrastructure and adopting hybrid work arrangements, the "attack surface" available for cybercrimes has expanded dramatically. Cybercrimes have become very frequent and are estimated to cost a whopping $24 trillion by 2027. This trend has made cybersecurity a necessity for businesses around the world. Cybersecurity expert Palo Alto Networks has been quite successful in leveraging this opportunity.

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