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.

4 Beaten-Down Names to Buy Now

These companies are four of the most attractive, excessively oversold stocks you should consider buying before the market realizes its mistake.

Target Stock Just Barely Hits the Mark

Target's earnings announcement showed strong quarterly results, but the stock is mired just a little with slow growth numbers overall so be a cautious buyer

Get Into Gaming Stock Changyou.com

Changyou makes the most popular role-playing video games in China and is bursting at the seams with users both now and for the future, making the stock a buy.

5 Triply Tempting Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy

Strong earnings, dividend hikes and price surges make these five blue-chip stocks the belles of the ball.

2 REITs: One Safe, One Speculative

REITs can offer terrific dividends and stability to your portfolio. Whatever your risk tolerance, one of these will work for you.

Making a Strong Sale on Buying TJX

Retailer TJX is having a very strong quarter, with earnings and revenues higher year over year, making this stock a strong buy for your portfolio

Should I Buy Colgate-Palmolive Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Colgate-Palmolive reached all-time highs above the $100 threshold on Tuesday. But after a steady run-up in 2012, is it still worth buying in now?

Enjoy the Sale on Home Depot

The share price drop on its earnings "disappointment" is a nice opening for investors to get in on a solid stock with strong growth prospects.

Make a Bid on Sotheby’s

The venerable auction house survived its price-fixing scandal of many years ago and, along with the rich opening their wallets again, is seeing a sizable burst in business.

Jump on the Exodus in JPMorgan

A $2 billion trading loss is a screaming headline, but the panic it induced in JPM investors was overblown -- and opened up a door for new positions.

GNC Is a Healthy Stock Buy

Despite a recent setback due to USDA warnings on supplements, GNC is still very well positioned for growth, and is a healthy addition to your portfolio

3 Stocks That Are Simply the Best

Of the 20 Fortune 500 companies that are also the best to work for, these three are best buys.

Dimon in the Rough and Earnings Updates

JPMorgan Chase may be the headline at the end of the week, but some solid earnings by strong companies make for buying opportunities, too.

HSN Is a Cash-Flow Machine

Even during the worst years of the financial crisis, the TV shopping channel did shockingly well.

Who’s Up for Pizza? Investors!

Pizza is like oil -- the world needs it, the world wants it, and it isn't going anywhere. And a few stocks dabbling in it are worth your money.

Obesity: The Next Investment Driver

The global market for weight-control products of all types is forecast to hit $53 billion in just five years, and several companies are primed to profit.

Splunk: Odd Name, Tremendous Future

The web analytics startup has 3,700 customers in 75 countries -- and it's just getting started.

Shell, Enerplus Are Cheap Fuel for a Portfolio

Oil and gas stocks appear to be strong plays, and these two stocks, one a driller and one a producer, look to be the best of the bunch today.

Latin America Still Offers Energy Plays

Despite the continent's trend toward nationalization, Brazil's Petrobras and Colombia's Ecopetrol are great buys.