The stock market had a strong July but has cooled off recently due to tariff hikes and a weaker than expected July Jobs Report. Investors may be looking for defensive positions, and medical sector stocks like CVS Health and Johnson & Johnson could provide safety. CVS stock has surged over 30% this year and offers a 4.28% dividend yield, while Johnson & Johnson is up 15% and has a diversified business model. Tenet Healthcare, a Zacks Rank #1 stock, is benefiting from positive earnings estimate revisions and is projected to see impressive stock performance. These medical stocks offer defensive safety amid market volatility.

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