Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

3 Oil Stocks That May Be Your Saving Grace

By Richard Band Jun 24, 2011

To sell into an oversold market like this is financial suicide. Here Buy oil stocks instead.

Forget the Strategic Oil Reserve – Tap These Oil Stocks Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 24, 2011

Exxon Mobil NYSE:XOM and Chevron NYSE:CVX provide your best crude oil stock investments now even after a roll back in commodity prices.

6 Reasons to Stick With Bank of America

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 23, 2011

Here's why buying shares of America’s second largest bank could put money “BAC” in your pockets.

FedEx Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 23, 2011

The company's economic bullishness is very compelling.

Dell Shares Poised for Push Higher

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jun 22, 2011

It's hard not to be excited when the charts suggest four bullish clues are falling into place.

Adobe Systems Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 22, 2011

Recent weakness may be a buying opportunity in a top tech stock.

Buying Apple Stock Before it Reports Earnings Is Free Money

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 22, 2011

Apple Inc. is in decline after a hot streak, but this is a big buying opportunity for investors before the tech giant reports earnings.

4 Reasons to Stick With Optical Networking Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jun 21, 2011

Don't be scared off. Here are four reasons why subdued demand for optical component stocks looks to be only temporary.

General Mills Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 21, 2011

Global growth opportunities abound for the cereal king.

Philip Morris Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 21, 2011

Global growth opportunities combine with a sweet dividend yield.

Caterpillar Is Back to Pushing Profits

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 21, 2011

Profitability has improved, but keep an eye on Asian demand.

4 Packaging Plays to Box Up Big Profits as the Economy Rebounds

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Jun 21, 2011

Boxes may seem boring, but the Graham Packaging (NYSE: GRM) IPO shows there's money to be made in packaging. Here are four stocks to consider.

Seadrill Shares Could Be a Gusher

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 20, 2011

Strong growth potential and good valuation are tough to beat.

Bank Stocks Are Stupid Cheap

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jun 20, 2011

Bank stocks have been the sector everyone loves to hate, but now investors realize that the bad news has been priced in -- making these picks dirt cheap.