Although it might seem daunting, investing in the stock market doesn't have to be a complicated task. By focusing on high-quality businesses that have compelling growth opportunities and competitive advantages, and that trade at reasonable valuations, investors can attain solid returns. It really can be that simple. 

If you have $1,000 ready to put in the stock market now, you might want to consider splitting it equally between shares of Block (NYSE: SQ) and (NASDAQ: NFLX) -- two companies that meet all of those criteria.  

Through its Square segment, Block offers merchants mission-critical services such as payroll, invoices, card acceptance, and working capital -- tools that make running day-to-day operations easier. And through its popular Cash App service, Block lets customers seamlessly send money to friends, set up direct deposits, or buy stocks and Bitcoin.

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