The stock market has shown high volatility despite the rising fears of a recession, mixed earnings season and the anticipation surrounding rate cuts. Apart from the past week, it was an excellent year for the stock market, with several blue-chip stocks hitting their 52-week high. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were driven to new highs due to the tech industry. However, the current dip is a great chance for investors to consider blue-chip stocks to buy and hold.These are the stocks that stand the test of time. While ...