2 S&P 500 stocks for long-term investors and 1 we avoid

2 S&P 500 stocks for long-term investors and 1 we avoid The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn't mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it's stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors. Some large-cap stocks are past their peak, and StockStory is here to help you separate the winners from the laggards. Keeping that in mind, here are two S&P 500 stocks leading the market forward and one that could be in trouble. One stock to sell: Walmart (WMT) Market cap: $979.