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.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The Tobacco, Leisure Goods, Diversified Utilities, Water Utilities, and Household Products sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

3 Great Values in Large-Cap Tech

Why take the chance with value traps when these three sure-to-come-back stocks all offer growth at a reasonable price?

4 Regional Banks That Beat the Big Boys

Why worry about all the headwinds slowing the giant money-center banks? Here are some solid alternatives that go beyond the usual suspects.

Should I Buy Procter & Gamble? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The consumer-products giant face plenty of challenges ahead, but William Ackman's involvement should put a floor under the stock.

Juice Up Your Portfolio With This Turnaround

Jamba Juice has a new niche business: JambaGo kiosks that serve healthier fare in schools, and it promises to boost its fortunes.

4 Stocks to Buy for a Corn Trade

The surging price of corn has hammered the stocks of meat producers in the past month. This might signal an opportunity for those willing to handle the risk.

4 Debt-Free Companies to Own if the Markets Tank

Debt free companies like the 4 outlined in this report are great additions to any portfolio since they can weather the financial storms during a bad economy

Visa and MasterCard’s Macro Strengths Haven’t Gone Anywhere

Credit card use is expanding, and emerging-market consumers are amping up their spending power. A brief stumble for V or MA doesn't change that.

Lackluster Alcoa Earnings Can’t Take Shine Off This Stock

Nothing about Alcoa's earnings was pretty, but investors' mildly positive response shows optimism about AA's future prospects.

Pay Less, Earn More on Your Investments

The key to successful market investing is buying low to increase profit and offset losses. Indicators suggest a pullback is coming so wait for it and invest

A Cold Beverage Highlights This Week’s Two New Buys

InBev and Diageo are two top line beverage company stocks with deep product lines and profitability, and are recommended purchases for your portfolio

Behold the Global Sports Portfolio

There's no better time than summer to create a global sports portfolio. I've cobbled together 16 of the best sports-related businesses from around the world.

A Snoozer Business With Eye-Opening Growth

MSC Industrial Direct deals in boring stuff -- but very profitably. Its business is supplying the stuff that other businesses need to survive.

5 One-Time IPO Stars Worth Considering

Is it better to wait a bit after an IPO before buying? Maybe so in these cases. Here are five fallen IPO stars with a good chance to rebound.

5 Stock Buys to Start Your Second Half

There are stories of growth and potential in each of these five stock plays. Here's why investors should give these picks strong consideration.

Medidata Solutions a Strong Buy in Cloud Computing

Medidata Solutions is a fast-growing cloud services provider to the health care industry that is poised for even better growth and is a buying opportunity

Lock and Load (Up) on Gun Stocks

Smith & Wesson and Sturm Ruger can't keep pace with demand. With their solid fundamentals and reasonable valuations, both are worth owning.

Wal-Mart vs. Visa: Which Highflier to Buy?

Both stocks are surging to all-time peaks, but one has better prospects for keeping the recent momentum going.

Top 6 Stocks to Buy for July

This month’s emphasis is on stocks that should do well despite near-term market concerns.