Top Wide-Moat Stocks to Buy for Steady Long-Term Returns

What happened: An updated Zacks article highlights wide-moat stocks, naming Taiwan Semiconductor TSM, Texas Instruments TXN, UnitedHealth Group UNH and Lockheed Martin LMT as companies with durable competitive advantages. Key numbers: TSM's 2-nanometer technology contributed 8% of wafer revenues in the third quarter. Why it matters: The article argues wide-moat companies tend to show greater resilience during downturns and produce steady cash flows. TSM holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and the piece cites AI demand and the 2-nanometer ramp as growth drivers. Market: -2.0% today ($2,440.00), +58.5% YTD — as of 06:13 UTC

An updated Zacks article highlights wide-moat stocks, naming Taiwan Semiconductor TSM, Texas Instruments TXN, UnitedHealth Group UNH and Lockheed Martin LMT as companies with durable competitive advantages.

The article argues wide-moat companies tend to show greater resilience during downturns and produce steady cash flows. TSM holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and the piece cites AI demand and the 2-nanometer ramp as growth drivers. Market: -2.0% today ($2,440.00), +58.5% YTD — as of 06:13 UTC