Inflation Is Rising Again. History Says These 2 Stocks Are Among the Smartest Places to Hide
Inflation affects corporations differently. These two have the tools to navigate the challenge better than most.
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Inflation has increased in 2026 compared to last year, largely due to soaring energy and oil prices, although it has cooled down somewhat over the past two months. Still, we don't know what tomorrow holds. Inflation may rise significantly once again in the coming months if geopolitical tensions persist. Investors need to be prepared, and one way to do so is to buy shares in companies that have historically performed well when prices rise significantly. Two stocks to consider along those lines are Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) and Visa (NYSE: V). Here's why these companies are worth investing in right now.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a biotech leader, offers products that are in high demand regardless of economic conditions. However, unlike most of its peers, the drugmaker has a virtual monopoly in its core therapeutic area. Vertex Pharmaceuticals markets the only drugs that target the underlying causes of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to accumulate in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.
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