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5 Stocks With Great Surprise — POST HCBK CRY TDS UDR

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

5 Biotech Stocks to Buy for a Q4 Rally

Biotech stocks have been a consistent area of weakness, but things are turning around for the battered sector.

TGT Stock: Why The Target Turnaround Is REAL

Target (TGT) stock is quietly becoming one of the more attractive plays in retail. Here's the strategy that's changing the company.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is Growing at an Insane Rate

Growth stocks with momentum aspirations can make the market panicky, but Apple Inc. is a GARP stock that's growing at an unbelievable clip.

Apple Earnings Bolster the Bull Case for AAPL Stock

Apple earnings showed that AAPL has been unaffected by the slowdown in China and remains poised to have a solid holiday selling season.

Strong Earnings Keep Powering AAPL Stock Forward

Another good quarter for AAPL stock means this tech titan is still a great buy, despite the global economy.

Alibaba Stock Saved By Rising Take Rate (BABA)

BABA's mobile also improving, and Alibaba stock will continue to follow even if user growth slows.

3 Machinery Stocks to Buy Now

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

12 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 12 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 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 5 Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 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 Prime Earnings Momentum — JASN GYRO ABCW ASH DAL

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

Apple Inc.: Should You Buy AAPL Stock After Q4 Earnings?

Apple earnings were about what you would expect -- a few pleasant surprises, and a few disappointments. AAPL bulls shouldn't be discouraged.

6 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of 6 Thrifts & Mortgage Finance stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an…

AMZN: Amazon’s Brilliant $450 BILLION Vertical Integration Opportunity

Amazon stock price has soared nearly 100% higher in 2015. And AMZN may be working on a $450 billion opportunity: a global delivery network.

BIDU Stock: What to Know Before Thursday’s Close

BIDU stock is moving higher headed into the upcoming Baidu earnings news, which could be a setup for pain if the market misreads what the company is doing.

Should You Buy GoPro Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (GPRO)

Yes, GoPro stock is down YTD, but its levelheaded valuation and catalysts like its iconic brand and global distribution should propel GPRO.

Ford Stock is a Buy Despite the Post-Earnings Dip

The market was dumping Ford stock after the company failed to live up to estimates, but investors may want to take a step back.

UPS Stock Drops on Results but Stays Poised for Holiday Upside

UPS revenue missed Street forecasts but as long as the shipper doesn't muff a third holiday season in a row, shares are set for gains.

Is PayPal Stock Tapped Out, or Can It Deliver Ahead of Earnings? (PYPL)

Goldman Sachs analysts Heath Terry maintained his 12-month price target of $45 per share on PayPal stock but bumped PYPL from a "buy" to "conviction buy" just before PYPL reports earnings.