Stock market declines and economic worries have weighed on investors' minds -- and portfolios -- this year, as markets slipped into bear territory. And the big question today is: When will the recovery happen? It's impossible to predict the exact date.

But here's the good news: History shows us recovery always happens. That means it's never too early to prepare for better times. One good way to prepare is to consider investing in companies that may lead the market recovery. My prediction is the following three may fit the bill.

Recent economic problems have weighed heavily on one of Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) main businesses: e-commerce. Rising inflation means Amazon spends more money transporting goods. And higher inflation hurts customers' wallets, which leaves them with less money to spend on discretionary purchases.

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