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Better Healthcare Stock to Own in a Recession: Defensive or Growth?

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Key PointsDefensive healthcare stocks such as Johnson & Johnson and CVS tend to outperform in recessions.Growth healthcare stocks offer higher risk and potential reward, less tied to economic cycles.Choosing between strategies depends on your risk tolerance and portfolio needs.10 stocks we like better than Johnson & Johnson › The ongoing conflict in Iran is creating a risk that the economy could fall into a recession. Inflationary pressures from…

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