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.

9 Oil and Energy Stocks to Power Your Portfolio

Although the energy sector hasn’t been booming, this still is a good buying opportunity for investors looking for oil & energy stocks.

6 Big-Name Blue Chips Rated ‘Strong Buy’

In this volatile market, blue-chip stocks are some of the only places investors can turn to. The following seven big large-cap stocks still are standing tall.

Carnival Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Carnival Cruise Lines has shown it knows how to navigate challenges.

Auto Parts Stocks: 3 To Drive, 3 To Park

The rusting economy is making auto-repair stocks look good, but you have to weed through the scrap heap to find the right parts.

AutoZone Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

AutoZone didn't pop after earnings, but its sheer scale -- and its room to grow -- still make it an ideal long-term prospect.

5 Reasons UPS Is Poised to Win the Holiday Shipping Race

With its solid growth strategy and strong fundamentals, UPS enters the holiday season poised to deliver.

Berkshire Hathaway — A Big-Time Buy

Diversified, with solid growth prospects, Berkshire Hathaway offers investors a lot to like.

3 Stocks Offering Value to Customers

In a tumultuous economy, the lowest price on the totem pole usually wins. These three stocks provide consumers precisely that.

After Apple … the 3 Next-Best Blue-Chips

Many investors agree that AAPL is simply the best stock out there, but these three companies are close seconds.

3 Stocks Keeping Up With a Rapidly Changing World

You can rely on these companies to evolve and lead the market a decade from now. Check out these three buy-and-hold picks.

Give Bristol-Myers the Benefit Over Merck

Bristol-Myers’ robust new drug portfolio could make it an acquisition target -- and an investing target for you -- but neither stock is a bargain.

Cablevision vs. Charter: Who Wins the Subscription-TV Battle?

Although they're often overshadowed by Comcast and Time Warner, Cablevision and Charter are worth a look.

Our Top 5 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now

Each of these five small-caps have a history of surpassing analysts’ expectations -- and have phenomenal outlooks for the remainder of '11.

99 Cents Only’s Stock Is No Bargain

A buyout offer from Apollo Management could push 99 Cents Only stock higher, but if there’s no deal, watch out below.

Visa Stock a Buy as All-Time High Nears Despite Volatility

Visa is riding a "cashless revolution" to new highs even as the market slumps. Here's why else it's a buy.

4 Reasons to Love Cabot Oil & Gas

Even if COG loses out on tax breaks, the company's shale play might be enough to compensate.

Lennar Corp. — How to Trade Monday’s Earnings

The bar for homebuilder Lennar already is pretty low, but if earnings meet expectations, expect its stock to trade up.

Darling Is a Delicious Stock for Your Portfolio

Though its food processing operations may not be as sexy as some tech stocks, Darling (NYSE:DAR) is one tasty addition to your portfolio.

Southern Co. Shares Set to Surge

The chart looks strong for this high-yielding utility stock.