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.

ULTA Stock Is Still a Beauty

This cosmetics supermarket withstood the 2008 economic downturn and is still growing like a much smaller company.

MMM Stock: Get Rich Slowly With This Economic Mainstay

3M earnings gave MMM stock a boost to pull back ahead the S&P 500 over the past 12-months. With products that aren't too bothered by the global economy, 3M has the financial stability to continue giving back to stock holders.

3 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks to Buy Now

3 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of…

4 Chemicals Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 4 Chemicals stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").Sigma-Aldrich…

5 Pharmaceuticals Stocks to Buy Now

5 Pharmaceuticals stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an…

EBAY Stock Is a Buy After Earnings … Once It Settles

If investors are willing to wait for eBay stock to come back to earth after the post-earnings jump, it's not a bad (speculative) idea.

4 Textiles Apparel & Luxury Goods Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 4 Textiles Apparel & Luxury Goods stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A"…

ESPN Woes Don’t Dampen Disney Stock (DIS)

While Disney’s ESPN may be strained by the pressure to resort to layoffs, Walt Disney stock itself is healthy.

8 Software Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Internet Software & Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

Abbott Laboratories Remain a Long-Term Hold (ABT)

ABT stock offers a reliable way to tap into the growth in emerging markets plus the heart stents and adult nutritional beverages markets.

7 Tech Stocks Growing Faster Than Apple

If you're looking for a little turbo in your portfolio, look away from Apple (AAPL) and toward these much higher-growth-potential tech stocks.

Biogen Stock Finally Has More Upside Than Downside

After a 30% beat-down just since June (and down 40% since March's peak), Biogen stock is a buy now that the company is streamlining.

Boeing Earnings Will Keep BA Stock Aloft for Some Time

Boeing's beat-and-raise quarter promises more market-beating performance ahead for BA stock.

Nokia (NOK) Is Reaping BIG Rewards From Its ALU Merger

Nokia (NOK) is winning deals in China that it never would have without the pending merger with Alcatel-Lucent (ALU).

4 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 4 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has…

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

3 Capital Markets stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded…

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 3 Diversified Telecommunication Services stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy")…

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 5 Specialty Retail stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong…