Stocks to Buy

Whether you are a novice who just opened your first 401k or you are a seasoned investor, you have to spend countless hours researching stocks to buy. Who has that kind of time? We do. Powered by a diverse group of perspectives formed from dozens of analysts, advisors and strategists, our stories digest the day’s biggest headlines to uncover which stocks you should buy.

Hershey Is Still Sweet

It's performing quite well in a slowing global economy. Earnings have come in strong, and the company raised its guidance.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Surprises — NXST BKEP GUID ROCM RPM

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Surprises, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

AutoNation Rides the Car-Buying Wave

Car company AutoNation has a broad line of products that allow it to take full advantage of the economic recovery. Here's more on why it's a buy.

SCSS: The Select Stock in Mattresses

Select Comfort's Sleep Number bed has caught on big-time, and they fetch premium prices. It's a unique player in the marketplace, and worth a look.

3 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

This week, three Fashion and Apparel stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Momentum — KNSY PRE MRH NTK SWHC

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Momentum, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — GGC LF LL and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq is up 8.1%, the Dow rose 1.8%, and the S&P is up 4.8%.

8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

This week, eight Specialty Retail stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Can CAT’s Huge Profit Finally Earn It Respect?

CAT blew away estimates in its latest report and is posting a record year -- what will it take for the stock to finally get some credit?

Let the Day Traders Sell Apple — You Should Keep Holding

Swing traders won't be blamed for avoiding Apple after its rare earnings miss, but long-term investors shouldn't be scared away.

3 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three Insurance stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

3 All-American Earnings Buys

These attractive names have no fear of the strengthening dollar because they generate 100% of their revenues right here in the U.S.A.

3 Buys in Offshore Oil Services

Deepwater drillers may be sexier, but these guys are essential players -- and without their technology and know-how, this energy would never get to the surface.

Buy Hershey Stock — But Not for the Dividend

Hershey didn't make the cut for my list of "ultimate" dividend stocks, but that doesn't mean it's not a good pick. Find out why.

Should I Buy AT&T? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

A healthy dividend and extremely low volatility have made stocks like AT&T perceived safe havens in risk-averse times. That may still be the case.

Should I Buy Baidu? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Despite already owning a vast majority of the Chinese online search market, Baidu has significantly more room to grow.

5 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five Health Care Provider stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Upon Further Review, eBay IS a Growth Stock

PayPal has become a brand name in payment processing, and I’m starting to see just how big it could be. But, there's even more.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

For the week, Tobacco, Diversified Utilities, Leisure Goods, Water Utilities, and Electric Utilities are the top sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.