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.

DPS Stock: Dr Pepper Still Is a Buy, Even Without the BodyArmor Hype

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Aug 17, 2015

Dr Pepper's investment in the sports drink BodyArmor doesn't make it a threat to Pepsi's Gatorade or even Coca-Cola's Powerade, but that's not to say DPS stock can't juice your returns.

5 Stocks With Strong Operating Margin Growth — BSF AV CLDT INOC EVHC

By Portfolio Grader Aug 17, 2015

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

By Portfolio Grader Aug 17, 2015

The commercial banking, electric utilities, infrastructure, household products and gas utilities sectors are showing strength this week, according to Portfolio Grader.

Home Depot (HD) and Lowe’s (LOW): Tooled Up and Ready to Hammer Earnings

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2015

Consumer retail has been a warzone of earnings misses and market volatility, but Lowe's and especially Home Depot stock holders should be treated right.

8 Media Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 17, 2015

Eight media 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 Best Stocks for Tapping the Power of the Baby Boomers

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 14, 2015

As Baby Boomers continue to age, investors looking to make real money from this trend know healthcare is were to find the best stocks.

JCPenney Earnings: Suddenly, JCP Stock Looks Like a Compelling Buy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 14, 2015

JCPenney (JCP) stock remains one of the market's best-kept secrets as the turnaround effort continues to get traction, and profitability is in sight.

11 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 14, 2015

This week, 11 oil and gas stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 14, 2015

This week, five internet and web service stocks are improving their overall rating on Portfolio Grader. Each of these rates an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

12 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

By Portfolio Grader Aug 14, 2015

This week, 12 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

6 Solid Consumer Stocks That Won’t Slow Down

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Aug 14, 2015

These six cream-of-the-crop consumer stocks cover a wide variety of products. They shouldn't slow down, even if the economy does.

After Earnings, Cisco Stock Still a Buy Under Chuck Robbins

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 13, 2015

The company may be changing, but Cisco stock is poised to lead in the future with Chuck Robbins at the helm as much as it has under John Chambers in the past.

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Surprises — ABMD UBA WRI RDCM BRE

By Portfolio Grader Aug 13, 2015

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

8 Software Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 13, 2015

The grades of eight software 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.

6 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 13, 2015

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

6 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

By Portfolio Grader Aug 13, 2015

Six restaurant and resort 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").