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.

Should Match Group Inc (MTCH) Stock Put ITSELF In the Friends Zone?

By Chris Fraley, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 1, 2016

Thanks to Tinder, Match Group is growing fast. But a new investment in a friend-finding app could be key to MTCH stock's future growth.

9 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Nov 1, 2016

The grades of 9 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy") rating.

4 Food & Staples Retailing Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Nov 1, 2016

This week, 4 Food & Staples Retailing stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

This Isn’t Your Father’s Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock

By Richard Band Nov 1, 2016

Satya Nadella has righted the Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) ship that was taking on water under the tutelage of Steve Ballmer.

5 Stocks With Great Free Cash Flow — SAEX ORIG PACD NADL BZH

By Portfolio Grader Nov 1, 2016

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Free Cash Flow, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Superb Earnings Growth — COO CVCY CCMP WLDN BDC

By Portfolio Grader Nov 1, 2016

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Is Ready for a BIG Comeback

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 31, 2016

Nike stock has been a poor performer for a year now, but NKE has been doing just fine. Time for the market to figure it out.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Doesn’t Get Enough Respect

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 31, 2016

Apple (AAPL) sure looks attractive given its low valuation and compelling charts. Jump into Apple stock before more investors get wise.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Will Set New Highs Soon

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 31, 2016

Alibaba stock is reaching a boiling point. Price target hikes, upward revisions to estimates and recent history point to a BABA profit beat.

These Companies Make Millions Per Employee — And Yield Up To 13%

By Oct 31, 2016

These company's feature strong productivity metrics, leaving more room for cash and dividend increases

Centurylink Inc (CTL) Stock: An 8% Yielding Internet Play?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 31, 2016

CenturyLink (CTL) is buying yet another company -- Level 3 (LVLT) -- to expand its internet core. CTL stock is sinking, but perhaps too much.

8 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 31, 2016

This week, 8 Biotechnology stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

13 Metals & Mining Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 31, 2016

13 Metals & Mining stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Amazon.com, Inc’s (AMZN) Earnings Miss Is Much Ado About Nothing

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 31, 2016

AMZN stock absorbed one of the worst blows of this year, but abandoning the ship that Amazon built would be a big mistake.

5 IT Services Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 31, 2016

This week, 5 IT Services stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

8 Health Care Equipment & Supplies Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 31, 2016

This week, 8 Health Care Equipment & Supplies stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").