6 American stocks which can handle the stronger dollar regime

Goldman Sachs estimated 6 stocks which can outperform with high international sales under 'strong dollar regime'. So, six stocks was identified with 'buy' ratings:

1. Chipotle (CMG)
Stock performance in 2015: -15%
Projected 2016 earnings growth: 18%

2. Lowe's (LOW)
Stock performance in 2015: +12.5%
Projected 2016 earnings growth: 19%

3. Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
Stock performance in 2015: +30%
Projected 2016 earnings growth: -14%

4. Cognizant Tech Solutions (CTSH)
Stock performance in 2015: +23.5%
Projected 2016 earnings growth: 15%

5. Vulcan Materials (VMC)
Stock performance in 2015: +58%
Projected 2016 earnings growth: +77%

6. Verizon (VZ, Tech30)
Stock performance in 2015: -3%
Projected 2016 earnings growth: 1%

Besides, Goldman Sachs estimated the stocks which is to be expected to withstand the pressure in the next few years: Amazon, Priceline, Starbucks, CNN owner Time Warner, Estee Lauder, Monster Beverage, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Google owner Alphabet.

By the way, the very strong dollar is not only problem for stocks: the other major one for stocks in 2016 is the pressure on profits from higher employee costs.