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.

Bayer AG (ADR) (BAYRY) Makes the Monsanto Deal Work

Bayer stock doesn't get much love thanks to its over-the-counter (OTC) listing, but BAYRY is a buy if this buyout goes through.

This ‘Hated’ Stock Is Worth Owning Forever (PM)

Like it or not, Phillip Morris is a long-term stock hold for investors seeking the safety of dividend income. Here's why PM is a buy...

Facebook Inc Is a Goldman Sachs “Focus” Stock (FB)

FB stock recently received Goldman Sachs' Focus List award, but Facebook was still a buy before this accolade. Here's why.

4 Commercial Services & Supplies Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 4 Commercial Services & Supplies stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

3 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

3 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 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").

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Momentum — MNI CRK LEU GOL NRP

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

Intersil Corp (ISIL) Pops on Renesas Electronics Corp (RNECY) Buyout

Intersil Corp is up nearly 10% after Renesas Electronics agreed to buy ISIL stock, which should boost RNECY's auto business.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) Is a Daddy-Pants Buy Now

Anadarko Petroleum (APC) just bought assets from Freeport for a song. APC stock is off on the news, but that's all the more reason to buy.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is Starting to Turn Heads

Successful turnaround efforts at WMT and struggles at Target are making Walmart stock look increasingly attractive.

5 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 5 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

3 Food Products Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 3 Food Products 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.

5 Stocks With Superb Free Cash Flow — SAEX PACD NADL BZH AAN

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 Strong Earnings Growth — COO CVCY ESP LRCX CCMP

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

Don’t Throw Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Out With the Sales Goals

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) is suffering fallout as its fake accounts scandal unfolds, but there still is no compelling reason to sell WFC stock.

Facebook Inc: Don’t Even THINK About Selling FB Here!

Facebook stock is already shrugging off last week's beating, and now FB says it's ready to monetize its Messenger app.

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 4 Media stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Apple Inc.: Will Apple Car Layoffs Derail AAPL?

Instead of risking an Apple Car failure, Apple is betting there will be enough profits in being the brains of the car. Will that bet send AAPL stock higher?

5 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 IT Services Stocks to Buy Now

5 IT Services 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").