Stocks to Buy

Identifying winning stocks requires more than scanning headlines. InvestorPlace analysts focus on long-term themes, market timing, and structural shifts shaping where capital is flowing next, highlighting stocks positioned to benefit from those trends.

5 Electric Utility Stocks to Plug Into

Electricity is arguably the most important utility in the world. This will not change any time soon. Here are five of the most notable companies doing it right.

Take the Restaurant Stock Taste Test

This trio of restaurant chains have sufficiently different fare, but they all tend to be overvalued. Let's see if their pricing has become a bit more palatable.

Should You Eat Up Diet Stocks?

You may as well profit from dieters' endless struggles -- and what better time than New Year's resolution season?

8 Pharma Stocks in Good Health

The health care sector is a field that will continue to grow as Baby Boomers get old and retire. These eight companies will be at the center of this trend.

6 Food Stocks to Fatten Up Your Portfolio

Despite the market woes of yesteryear, consumer food staples did overwhelmingly well in 2011. Here are six that will fatten up your portfolio.

Should You Buy Apple Stock Right Now?

With Apple stock once again reaching into the $420 price range, it can't possibly be a buy, can it? Well ...

3 Ways to Play the Shale Pipeline Boom

While TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline sits in limbo, investors who search the shale will find a few energy stocks primed for growth.

3 Small-Cap Buys for January

Louis Navellier's small-cap picks for January include the best way to play a new buzz-worthy futuristic material and two energy companies with an edge.

Top 5 Emerging Growth Stocks to Buy for January

The list of the top five emerging growth stocks to buy for January include tech and pharmaceutical companies -- as well as a "monster" beverage play.

The Big Secret Monsanto’s Earnings Reveal

Monsanto's most recent earnings are more than just good numbers -- they're a good sign for chemical and agrichemical business as a whole. Here's why.

TAL International Helps Investors Win INSIDE the Box

TAL International, a lessor of intermodal freight containers, is a business stalwart in an industry that's expected to grow in 2012.

Forget One-Time Charges — Alcoa Is Your Best Stock for 2012

Alcoa took a hit Friday after announcing it was cutting smelting capacity. But the move is a smart long-term strategy, and the price is right to buy.

3 Health Care, Tech Sector Buys for January

Stay ahead of the trends by investing in these three top health care and technology picks for January.

Health Care IT Provider Cerner Is a Game-Changer

Cerner sits at the intersection of two important sectors: health care and technology. A solid growth record and new government initiatives ensure future growth.

Telefonica: Still A Good Buy After Dividend Cut

The move reflects not so much a negative view of the company’s prospects as a negative view of the capital markets. And the yield is still over 12%.

5 IT Stocks You Can Count On

The tech sector has made a steady rebound from the October 2011 lows, with companies like IBM and ADP performing well over the past year.

Tune Into These 9 Media Stocks

These companies are keeping their viewers and listeners engaged and their investors happy. Expect more where that came from.

6 Beverage Stocks to Quench Your Thirst

Demand for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic thirst-quenchers is arguably as great as our need for oil. Here are old-timers and newcomers that do it right.

3 Forgotten Stocks Worth Reconnecting With

These stocks are well off their recent highs, but because they've maintained quality fundamentals, they now present bargain opportunities.