The Fed has kept rates at 3.75% to 4% and still sounds ready to tighten further, putting quality growth stocks under close scrutiny. The article argues that companies with strong balance sheets and profitability may be more resilient in this environment and highlights three large-cap US names. Abbott Laboratories (market value about US$178.4b) could benefit from broader adoption of continuous glucose monitoring, including expected CMS coverage for non-insulin users that could open access to about 10 million additional Medicare beneficiaries. Accenture (about US$138.9b) is tied to corporate digital spending through its consulting and managed services business, while Apple (about US$5.1t) is cited for durable cash flows from its ecosystem, installed base and services, though questions remain about long-term hardware growth.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| Market cap | $5.1T |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 343.86 |
| Change that session | -0.93% |
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