10 Top UBS Stock Picks for If Trump Wins the Election in November

CVS

This top stock has been trading sideways and may be offering an excellent entry point. CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) is one of the largest health care companies in the United States, providing retail, mail and specialty pharmacy dispensing services and pharmacy benefits. Upon the completion of its acquisition of health care giant Aetna, CVS became one of the most vertically integrated publicly traded health care companies.

The company completed its $69 billion purchase of health care provider Aetna in November of 2018 and remains one of the top picks for 2020 and beyond, as CVS has become one of the most vertically integrated publicly traded health care companies. It also had one of the 50 highest-paid CEOs last year.

CVS stock investors receive a 3.1% dividend. The analysts have a $78.87 consensus price target, but the shares closed at $64.58 on Wednesday.

Intel

This legacy leader in semiconductors has continued working hard to focus more on Internet of Things and data center cloud spending, and it was one of the top picks at Merrill Lynch for 2020. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) designs, manufactures and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide.

The company’s platforms are used in various computing applications, comprising notebooks, two-in-one systems, desktops, servers, tablets, smartphones, wireless and wired connectivity products, wearables, retail devices and manufacturing devices, as well as for retail, transportation, industrial, buildings, home use and other market segments.

Investors receive a solid 2.24% dividend. The consensus price objective is $63.19, and the last Intel stock trade on Wednesday came in at $59.03 per share.

Lockheed Martin

This is one of the top aerospace and defense stocks to buy, and many on Wall Street are expecting a very solid continuation of U.S. and foreign defense spending. Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, operates and sustains advanced technology systems, products and services. It also provides a wide range of defense electronics products and IT services.

Being the Pentagon’s prime contractor, Lockheed Martin offers a diverse portfolio of global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies. Its leveraged presence in the Army, Air Force, Navy and IT programs guarantees a steady inflow of follow-on orders, not only from the U.S. government but also from many foreign allies of the nation. This company had one of the 50 highest-paid CEOs last year as well.

Investors receive a 2.72% dividend. The consensus price target is $433.72. Lockheed Martin stock closed most recently at $364.56 a share.

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Northrop Grumman

This is another top defense play, and it was ranked as one of the top five defense contractors by sales last year. Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE: NOC) provides innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. It is also one of the companies profiting most from war.

The Aerospace Systems segment designs, develops, integrates and produces manned aircraft, unmanned systems, spacecraft, high-energy laser systems, microelectronics and other systems and subsystems.

The Information Systems segment offers advanced solutions for Department of Defense, national intelligence and federal civilian, state, international and commercial customers. It provides products and services primarily in the fields of command and control, communications, cyber, air and missile defense, intelligence processing, civil security, health information technology, and government support systems.

The Technical Services segment provides logistics, modernization and sustainment services, as well as other advanced technology and engineering services, including space, missile defense, nuclear security, training and simulation services.

Investors in Northrop Grumman stock receive a 1.93% dividend. The consensus analyst target is $393.18. The shares closed trading on Wednesday at $300.76 apiece.