It's official: The S 500 is in a bull market after reaching a new all-time high last month. The index actually has been in this positive market phase ever since it started recovering from its bear market low about 16 months ago -- and since bull markets generally last longer than bear markets, investors should have plenty of time to benefit from this one.

How to get the most out of a bull market? By investing in stocks with solid growth prospects. That's because these environments usually support growth companies as well as those that are ramping up for a new wave of growth ahead. Today, the market offers plenty of opportunities, but Motley Fool contributors Adria Cimino and Keith Speights have zeroed in on two compelling healthcare players: biotech company Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) and big pharma (NYSE: PFE). So which makes the better bull market buy now?

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