2 Brilliant Stocks to Buy in October and Hold Forever

The article recommends Walmart (WMT) and Waste Management (WM) as long-term buy-and-hold stocks due to their recession-resistant business models. Walmart has raised its full-year outlook with strong e-commerce growth and expanding high-margin advertising and membership businesses. WM benefits from predictable trash collection demand and has increased its dividend for 23 consecutive years while generating strong free cash flow.