Abbott  Laboratories NYSE: ABT is a premier buy-and-hold stock because of its foresightful management, quality operation, portfolio, pipeline, cash flow, and capital return. It’s not always a good buy; all healthcare stocks have ups and downs in their cycles, but Abbott is a buy today, no matter how it moves. Abbott Laboratories TodayABTAbbott Laboratories$104.68 +1.96 (+1.91$89.67▼$121.64Dividend Yield2.10$120.18Add to WatchlistAbbott’s stock price trades in a ran ...