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2 Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes in 2026

Source: Motley Fool

2026-01-09 08:05:00 ET

Broader equities narrowly escaped a bear market in 2025 and ultimately performed well. Will the market be so lucky again in 2026? Nobody knows for sure. Broader macroeconomic concerns and other factors could lead to an economic recession, a market crash, or both. But then again, many said the same thing last year.

While you can't predict the future, you can prepare for various possible outcomes. And if there is a market crash this year, it'll be worth it for investors to consider putting their money into companies that can survive it and perform well long after. Here are two great candidates: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) .

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HCA Healthcare Inc.

NASDAQ: HCA

HCA Trading

-1.8% G/L:

$537.045 Last:

376,760 Volume:

$534.71 Open:

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HCA Latest News

February 13, 2026 12:50:00 pm
1 Unstoppable Healthcare Stock to Buy and Hold

HCA Stock Data

$113,791,170,174
161,333,087
0.02%
738
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Healthcare Providers & Services
Healthcare
US
Nashville

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