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.

American Eagle Just Keeps on Flying High

Retailer American Eagle Outfitters continues to show great sales and revenue growth, and with buying pressure high, AEO is a strong portfolio opportunity.

Hold Your Horses on the Penney Pounding

Bill Ackman, whose hedge fund owns about 26% of JCP and brought in CEO Ron Johnson, thinks JCP remains a great opportunity. Here's why.

New REIT Recommendation: NorthStar Realty Finance

NorthStar Realty is a diamond in the rough REIT that doesn't have exposure to residential mortgage backed-securities making it an outstanding portfolio choice.

Ralph Lauren Stock Is Never Out of Style

Ralph Lauren is a standard bearing luxury retailer that continues to ring up sales and perform in the market. RL is rated a strong buy for investors

Lowe’s Remains on a Solid “Buy” Foundation

Despite warnings of a slower second quarter, Lowe's is still on track for solid performance, and the stock is rated a buy for the long term investor.

Ancestry.com Will Live Long and Prosper

NBC may have canceled its show "Who Do You Think We Are," but that's just making the stock price even more of a bargain.

The AAPL Sell-Off Makes It a Screaming Buy

The iPad and iPhone maker's shares have been through this trading pattern before -- and it's always a buying opportunity.

Arcos Dorados: Feast On It

Emerging markets continue to be where economic growth is strongest. As the middle class in those countries grows, so too will the companies that serve them.

Deluxe Discounts Forged in the Downturn

The Chinese economic 'slowdown' and Europe's long-standing woes have knocked some luxury stocks to prices we might never see again.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Deserves Better

Here's why the much bigger sporting-goods chain is a superior deal compared to its more richly valued rival, Hibbett Sports.

Bargain Hunting in Spain

In addition to delicious cafe con leche Spain offers up some appetizing stock bargains for your international porftolio.

Finding Some Bargains Amid the Ugliness

Market froth is calming down a bit as some stock prices take a breather from a rally. These two names are now in buy territory.

Don’t Even Consider Hanging up on Qualcomm

Even with Apple stock sinking the market for their products is gigantic, and baseband supplier Qualcomm is in great position to profit from that growth

Tire Smackdown: Goodyear vs. Cooper

While Goodyear is attracting value managers, it actually might be only the second-best bet among the two major U.S. tire makers.

Wal-Mart is Still an Every Day Buy

Wal-Mart is the largest retailer and employer in the U.S. and a steady earning and growing company. A cautious buy rating is on the stock today.

Plenty of Upside, and Dividends, in Hotels

Lodging is still early in a strong upcycle that bodes well for several names in particular. These four have plenty of upside, and dividends.

Should I Buy GE Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

GE Capital's rebound removes a big overhang on its parent, giving it extra cash it really needs. But Europe and China are big concerns.

2 New Buys in Telecom and Oil

China based China Mobile and the Netherlands based Core Laboratories are hot stocks for you to pick up for your global portfolio.

Should I Buy GM Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The Oracle of Omaha just dipped his toes into 10 million shares of General Motors. Should investors follow Buffett into the GM pool?