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.

Catch These 5 Stocks While They’re Flying High

Despite the proposed defense cuts, these five stalwart companies are still making significant gains.

How to Play a Coal Rebound

Coal producers are taking a beating, but some companies, those dealing in metallurgical coal, could benefit from long-term steel-making trends.

Is Nokia Finally a Bargain Worth Striking?

Nokia's string of problems is well known, but a dirt-cheap valuation and promising technology mean now might be the time for investors to get into NOK.

Buy This Viking Energy Powerhouse

Norwegian energy giant Statoil is growing earnings and reserves, its margins aren't weighed down by refining, and it offers a nice dividend to boot.

A Couple of Lovely Valentine’s Day Stocks to Buy

InterActiveCorp, with its matchmaking websites Match.com and OKCupid, is a fundamentally great Valentine's Day stock. As is PetSmart.

BGC Partners: Thriving, Cheap and a Double-Digit Dividend

BGC Partners is a spin-off of Cantor Fitzgerald, the firm that lost 658 employees on Sept. 11. It has since rebounded and is now well-positioned.

8 Aggressive, High-Yield Stocks to Buy

These stocks -- covering finance, iron ore, health care, natural gas and corporate debt -- are both on the move and paying juicy dividends.

6 Conservative Stocks to Buy in February

February's safe portfolio picks -- which offer strong dividend yields -- look much the same as January's, with one new addition.

How to Celebrate Nuclear Energy’s Big Win

Approval of two new Southern nuclear reactors doesn't mean plants will start popping up across the U.S. Still, a few nuke stocks look more attractive now.

Tupperware Isn’t Just for Grandma

Tupperware is a lot more than rough 'n' tough plastic containers -- it's a premium company with strong financials and staying power.

Make Your Investment Charge With Visa

Even after years of explosive growth, credit-card behemoth Visa remains a fantastic growth opportunity -- and it can be had at a decent valuation.

Time Warner: More Magic Than Harry Potter

A strong fourth-quarter earnings didn't wow investors. Here's what they're missing: Time Warner has plenty going for it beyond the boy wizard.

IAC/Interactive: E-Commerce Done Right

Like Liberty Media, IAC collects brand names that are tough for rivals to challenge. It's a much better Internet play than pricey Amazon or obsolete eBay.

It’s Time to Get Behind the Wheel of GM

General Motors is looking like a winner going into next week's earnings report -- in the long run, a drive toward big margins are commendable, but no guarantee.

8 Electric Utilities Stocks with Energized Returns

Investors who trusted in the ability of these eight utility stocks to garner great returns over the past 12 months have been greatly rewarded.

10 Pharma Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio…Stat

Investors have plenty of reasons to invest in the health care industry. With returns like these, it's no wonder investors are scrambling to own them.

6 Food Stocks Cooking Up Big Gains

When it comes to packaged food products, these six companies are doing it right. They have all made significant gains over the past year.

Why Investors Shouldn’t Overlook Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo, the nation's fourth-biggest bank, has been on a tear as of late -- yet its great financials and low valuation still have gone mostly unnoticed.

Shell Is Spending; Investors Should, Too

Shell's recent earnings disappointed, but patient investors will be rewarded when capital expenditures pay off, and reap dividends while they wait.