By Michael Williams Okay, let’s be honest; not every investor is a genius like Warren Buffett or Jeremy Grantham. The good news is that while many don’t have these men’s gift for predicting the twists and turns that occur on Wall Street, they can still be smart investors. This requires due diligence, patience and an understanding of how the market works. While there are still some tricky spots in the investment world, savvy traders are finding great opportunities in a variety of places. That said, five stocks that smart investors are considering to buy and hold forever now are AT&T Inc (T), Altria Group Inc (MO), Home Depot Inc (HD), Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) and Abbott Laboratories (ABT). AT&T Inc AT&T, one of the most famous companies in the world, also happens to be a very good investment. The communications giant continues to generate profit and dividends for investors. With an enormous $177.25 billion market cap, the company is able to command the attention of Wall Street, and its investors have been rewarded for their efforts. Currently trading at $30, the company has a one-year target estimate of $31.71 while paying a dividend of $1.76 and generating a yield of…
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