Although the stock market has been doing well thus far in 2026, with the S&P 500 up around 8% as of May 13, where it will finish the year is anyone’s guess.
Not only will the war in Iran likely impact the market, but so too will interest rates and what the new Fed chair will do
And what’s worse is that things can change drastically, so the outlook that you have today may not be the same in a few weeks or months. There are, however, solid blue chip stocks that you can buy today that can do well in the long run and be great buys, regardless of what happens this year. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) are all fantastic businesses that I think can make for excellent investments to add to your portfolio today, even if you’re concerned about the overall stock market.
Coca-Cola There are few brands in the world as strong as Coca-Cola’s. Its name and logo are iconic, and that helps ensure its products remain in persistently high demand. It also explains how the company was able to do well even when inflation was high; consumers were still largely willing to pay higher prices for its products, and continue to do so today.