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.

Coinstar Becomes a Monopoly

A pair of news bites make kiosk giant Coinstar an even better long-term buy-and-hold value prospect.

Investors Should Continue to Gobble Up Darden

Its popular restaurant chains include Longhorn Steak House and Red Lobster, and the company produces solid earnings all around.

3 Red-Hot Summer Stocks to Buy

Finding companies where people will spend their hard earned money takes some digging, but here are three stocks that fit the bill heading into summer

Energy Mega-Caps: A Shelter in the Storm

The tendency of these three energy sector stocks to hold up well through down markets is proving that sometimes, boring is better.

Our Top 10 Stock Picks for the Second Half of the Year

The consumer side of the economy is still doing fairly well, and retailers that can take most advantage are solid stock picks for the second half.

Verizon vs. AT&T: Which Should You Buy?

Stodgy telecoms AT&T and Verizon both have had fantastic returns this year, but one looks prepped to start eating away at the other.

Toll Brothers Still on Solid Ground

Toll Brothers business model is diverse, and even though the company can experience surprise earnings, it remains a solid buy as a homebuilder stock

Our New Buy for July: TJX

Sales and earnings rises at TJX continued through the end of the quarter, and the outlook remains positive for this discount retailer. TJX is a buy today

Should I Buy Electronic Arts? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The video game stalwart has a lot going for it -- and a cheap valuation to boot.

3 Undervalued Tech Stocks to Buy Now

These three technology blue-chips might not be the freshest names out there, but they do present attractive value-investing opportunities.

A Jump in the Hedges in the Market

The markets free fall on Thursday was worrisome, but no concern for a crash any time soon. In the meantime, look for solid dividend paying stocks to ride it out

4 Car-Rental Stocks: Which Is the Best Buy?

Hertz took top honors in Zagat's recent survey, and now it's taking on upstart Zipcar in hourly rentals.

Bed, Bath & Beyond Still a Winning Stock Pick

A momentary blip in BBBY's earnings and growth forecast is no reason to abandon the stock right now, as the fundamentals are still quite strong long term.

4 Reasons to Buy UnitedHealth, 2 Ways to Play

Let’s take a look at the things that should drive UNH higher over the coming year.

Buy NetEase and Get Into the Game

The successful launch of a video game from Activision has spurred sales in Asian markets, and NetEase is taking full advantage. So should investors

Tire Manufacturers Finally Ready to Roll

The shipping industry is busier and rubber prices are tanking, creating the perfect storm for tire manufacturers -- and their investors -- to make some money.

7 Companies That Might Be the ‘Next Apple’

Which company will become the next great Apple-esque growth story? Seven InvestorPlace writers sound off on the stocks they think could take off.

Verizon’s Smart Moves for a Data-Hungry Market

Customers get faster data, more of it and the ability to share among all of their devices -- which may be worth paying a bit more.

FedEx: It’s Not All Rain From a Cloudy Outlook

A global slowdown hurts, but it has some key advantages: It can raise prices if necessary, and customers have few other options.