Top Stocks to Buy in All 11 Stock Market Sectors

It's been such a great week for the market that U.S. News Invested has a fresh new list of top stock picks across all sectors.  Enjoy.  And enjoy this wonderful cool weekend.  So glad to finally be off that intense heat.  

AUGUST 12, 2022 Invested Advice, rankings and stock market news for investors.

Happy Friday, investors! Markets close on a mixed note, and inflation falls for the first time since mid-2020. Highlights of today's newsletter include our market insights plus these new articles: Top Stocks to Buy in All 11 Stock Market Sectors 10 Best Health Care Stocks to Buy for 2022 7 Best Water Stocks and ETFs to Buy How Fed Decisions Impact the Stock Market TODAY'S FEATURED STOCK STORY Top Stocks to Buy in All 11 Stock Market Sectors A few years ago, it was easy to justify an approach to the stock market that relied on just a few stocks in a few hot sectors. But with the return of a "risk off" environment and a harder row to hoe in a challenging 2022, the benefits of diversification have become clear once more. If you're looking to build a more diversified portfolio or if you're simply eager to add a few names to cover your current blind spots, the leaders on this list are worth a look: Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (JKHY). If you've never heard of Jack Henry before 2022, you're not alone. This $15 billion payments software company wasn't on many investors' radar over the last few years, but a more than 25% gain this year as of Aug. 10 as the rest of the tech sector has fallen apart is enough to win JKHY some attention. This is not a flashy consumer gadget company, but there's a lot to like about this unique tech stock in an otherwise uncertain sector. Sector: Information technology AbbVie Inc. (ABBV). There's a lot to like about AbbVie in 2022, as this is one of the leading stocks in a recession-proof sector that isn't as susceptible to the ups and downs of spending trends. ABBV stock is actually up slightly in an otherwise tough market, thanks to a robust research pipeline that will replace its existing lineup of blockbuster drugs. Since its inception in 2013, it has increased its dividend by more than 250%. That shows this stock has staying power as well as short-term growth on its side. Sector: Health care Click here to continue reading. 11 stocks to buy for a taste of all 11 sectors: Jack Henry & Associates Inc. (JKHY), Sector: Information technology AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), Sector: Health care JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Sector: Financials MercadoLibre Inc. (MELI), Sector: Consumer discretionary AT&T Inc. (T), Sector: Telecommunications Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC), Sector: Industrials Altria Group Inc. (MO), Sector: Consumer staples Enviva Inc. (EVA), Sector: Energy Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED), Sector: Utilities Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG), Sector: Real estate Soquimich (SQM), Sector: Materials