Zacks Investment Research
09 Jul 2026, 19:26 UTC · 2h ago
3 Cheap Medical Stocks to Buy as US-Iran Tensions Keep Markets on Edge
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Zacks Investment Research
09 Jul 2026, 19:26 UTC · 2h ago
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Renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran and threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are driving higher oil prices. — Geopolitical conflict in a key oil corridor increases energy costs, fuels inflation, and raises risk aversion across global markets.
-0.60Elevance Health (ELV), Tenet Healthcare (THC), and Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (AVAH) are identified as defensive plays with Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and strong Value/Growth scores. — Positive analyst ratings for specific healthcare names suggest potential price appreciation, though the impact is limited to those specific tickers.
+0.30The healthcare sector is positioned as a defensive haven due to non-discretionary demand that remains resilient during geopolitical crises. — Rotation into defensive sectors typically occurs during volatility, supporting healthcare relative to cyclical assets.
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Described as well-positioned for geopolitical instability with a Zacks Rank #2 and strong growth/value scores.
Highlighted as a defensive healthcare investment with durable cash flows and a Zacks Rank #2.
Identified as being well-positioned to weather market volatility with a Zacks Rank #2.
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