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.

Should You Buy Starbucks Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (SBUX)

Over the past 12 months, Starbucks (SBUX) stock is beating the S&P 500 by more than 50% ... but that doesn't mean there aren't cons.

Homebuilders Showing Opportunity Despite Mixed Housing Data

Homebuilders stocks have struggled this year, but momentum in the housing market seems fairly strong, offering a few good buys.

6 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

New Segmentation Gives MSFT Stock a Cloud to Ride

MSFT stock is increasingly becoming an investment in the cloud, and that progress is becoming clearer in the earnings statements.

4 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

Four commercial 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").

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five biotechnology 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 Earnings Momentum — KNSY QLYS EVAC CEB FLWS

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

Want to Buy Railroad Stocks? Be Patient. VERY Patient.

At some point, the prices in railroad stocks will attract value investors and (probably) activist shareholders touting railroads as merger plays.

Best Stocks for 2015: RAVE Returns to the Top

Rave Restaurant Group is leading the pack in the Best Stocks for 2015, and despite slowing down recently, RAVE can still go higher.

Buy Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Ahead of the Merger (ALU, NOK)

Nokia stock's price leaves room for a ton of upside. Buying both NOK and ALU ahead of the two companies' merger could provide great long-term value.

Best Stocks for 2015: Ambarella Will Finish Strong (AMBA)

Ambarella has gotten demolished in the past three months, but it's poised to finish 2015 with a strong showing.

3 Top Short Squeeze Stocks to Buy

The markets may be down, but that doesn't mean the bears are right. Our database has found 3 bullish stocks to buy for a short squeeze rally.

3 Solar Stocks Much Safer Than SunEdison

SunEdision has become a trader's paradise. Here are three solar stocks that are actually worthwhile investments.

5 Stocks With Superb Cash Flow — ZA YZC CGA IMH WD

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

6 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Six health care provider 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 Growth — IMH BSF INOC SNFCA CBPX

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

4 Financial Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

After Record iPhone 6s Sales, AAPL Stock Is a Steal

Broader market struggles overshadowed a strong debut for the iPhone 6s ... but patience should prevail for AAPL stock investors.