Got $5,000? 5 Brand-Name Stocks That'll Make You Richer in July (and Beyond)

Last week, the U.S. stock market's three major indexes did what they've seemingly been doing on a regular basis all year: Hit new highs. Yet despite roaring to all-time records, history conclusively shows that it's always a good time to put your money to work in the market.

The big question, as always, is: "Where to invest?" The best answer just might be brand-name businesses. Though brand-name stocks might not offer the growth potential of small-cap companies, you'll often sleep better at night knowing you own stakes in dominant, profitable, time-tested businesses.

If you have $5,000 in cash ready to put to work in the stock market, which won't be needed to cover bills or emergencies, the following five brand-name stocks possess all the tools necessary to make you richer in July, and likely well beyond.

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