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.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) vs. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)

Costco stock and Walmart stock are both smart plays, but Walmart is a better buy due to the company’s focus on future growth in e-commerce.

7 Energy Stocks You Can Actually Trust in Retirement

Looking for energy stocks that won't blow up in your face? Best of luck, because there aren't many. This is the short list of retirement-quality picks.

3 Stocks Whose Activist Investors Could Bring a Boost

Looking for ideas in this market? Activist investors in AHP, ANCB and CALL could force changes -- and maybe gains.

Carnival Corp (CCL) Can Guide You to Market-Beating Returns

Carnival (CCL) is doing what it needs to succeed as a market leading cruise line. As such, CCL stock is at bargain-bin prices right now.

Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR): The King and Tim Gain Loyal Subjects

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) stock is running high due to zero-based budgeting, a willingness to try new things and tugs at the heartstrings.

10 Software Stocks to Buy Now

10 Software 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").

4 Hotels Restaurants & Leisure Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Communications Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

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

Why Don’t You Just Buy Facebook Stock, Dammit? (FB)

FB stock is a perpetual outperformer, and Facebook earnings always show impressive growth. So why don't you just buy the stock already?

5 Stocks With Great Surprise — MT REXR CPT AIV CELP

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

Kroger Co (KR) Has a Midas Touch, Even If It’s Boring

Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) may only be one of several boring grocery store stocks, but investing in it isn't the worst idea in the world.

PayPal Holdings Inc: PYPL Stock Is Moving Past This Rut

PayPal stock (PYPL) has suffered a bit of a rough year so far, but it is bound to stay on top due to its recent deal with Visa.

4 Commercial Services & Supplies Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 4 Commercial Services & Supplies stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 4 Insurance stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Strong 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.

It’s Finally Time to Dust Off FuelCell Energy Inc (FCEL)

FuelCell Energy Inc (NASDAQ:FCEL) has continued to chip away, and is close to getting over a major hump -- profitability.

5 Big Tech Stocks That Just Caught Fire

Facebook (FB) and Amazon (AMZN) are among a gaggle of tech stocks that just gained even more pep in their step.

5 Stocks to Buy for September

Solid technicals and strong seasonality have these stocks to buy poised for short-term gains during the market's worst month of performance.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Adds Vehicle Sales to Its ‘To-Dominate’ List

Amazon.com (AMZN) stock is being bid up higher thanks to "Amazon Vehicles" -- a signal that Jeff Bezos is ready to take over a new industry.