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.

Get Ready for a Mattel, Inc. and Hasbro, Inc. Merger (MAT HAS)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 5, 2016

A merger between Mattel and Hasbro makes a heck of a lot of sense, but MAT stock and HAS stock will be fine without one.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) Shows Apple Inc. (AAPL) How Stock Buybacks SHOULD Work

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 5, 2016

Apple (AAPL) supposedly wasted billions of dollars via poorly timed repurchases, and could learn a thing from Michael Kors' (KORS) stock buybacks.

Buy This, Not That: Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks

By Feb 5, 2016

Ask any coffee drinker whether they prefer Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks and it's usually a tossup. Here's the right stock choice of the two

5 Electric Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2016

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

6 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2016

6 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels 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").

3 Gas Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2016

This week, 3 Gas Utilities stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

4 Household Durables Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2016

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

Cheap Oil is Killing TSLA Stock, But Not Killing Tesla Motors

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 5, 2016

Tesla stock and Tesla Motors are now two different things. Don't worry though. They'll sync up again sooner or later ... in a good way.

Facebook Inc (FB): This 12-Year-Old Still Ticks Like a Startup!

By Craig Adeyanju, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 4, 2016

Lots of growth is still on the horizon for Facebook stock, which is now favorably valued. And user engagement hasn't gone away.

Pfizer Inc (PFE) Stock Looks GREAT (Once You Get Past the Noise!)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 4, 2016

Pfizer (PFE) stock has been driven lower by chatter and assumption, but strong sales and earnings growth will win out in the end.

Gigamon Inc Finishes 2015 Strong (GIMO)

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Feb 4, 2016

Gigamon is very optimistic for 2016, and the latest earnings report show how much potential GIMO stock really has.

GOOG Stock – Just Shut Up and Buy Alphabet Already

By Jeff Reeves Feb 4, 2016

GOOG stock is a buy. Alphabet Inc. just blew the doors off in its recent earnings report, and the core Google ads business is booming.

Apple Inc. vs. Alphabet Inc … Is Bigger Really Better? (GOOGL, AAPL)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 4, 2016

Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) has superior growth prospects, but don't disregard the power of Apple's (AAPL) bargain valuation.