Stocks to Buy

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The Next Amazon? 3 Mega-Caps That Could Clobber the Markets

Mega-cap Amazon simply blew away its peers in the first half -- but these three picks are great stocks to buy for the remainder of 2015.

Best Stocks for 2015: The Story Changes for Noble Corporation (NE)

Noble Corporation looked like a good bet on rising oil prices at the year's start, but NE stock is struggling with the recovery's slow pace.

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

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

Fast-Food Showdown: YUM Stock vs. MCD Stock

Investors in 2015 have loved Yum Brands and soured on McDonald's. But YUM stock's valuations are getting steep, and MCD is getting an infusion of new blood.

Lashing by the Markets Is Temporary For Sonic Stock

Drive-in burger joint Sonic Corp. (SONC) took a beating for a cautious outlook but things are nevertheless bright for Sonic stock.

6 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, commercial banking, electric utilities, infrastructure, household products and reit are the best sectors on the Portfolio Grader database.

4 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

seven Media Stocks to Buy Now

seven 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").

4 Road and Rail Stocks to Buy Now

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

Nike Stock Still A Buy After CRUSHING Earnings (NKE)

Nike stock (NKE) is rallying Friday after wildly impressive fourth-quarter earnings. Under Armour (UA) isn't yet a serious threat, it seems.

11 Oil and Gas Stocks to Buy Now

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").

4 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

Four internet and web service 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").

12 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

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 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Buy Now

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

EA Stock: Mash the “Buy” Button on a Dip

EA stock has gained 45% without much of Wall Street noticing. When analysts finally get wise, Electronic Arts will soar even higher.

5 Stocks With Prime Analyst Earnings Revisions — ABMD INTL RDCM MSON PRTK

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

Don’t Be Lazy; Get in Some LZB Stock

La-Z-Boy is one of America's best-known brands and should perform well over the long haul. Despite missing earnings in recent quarters, LZB stock is a buy.

Best Stocks for 2015: Rave Restaurants Heating Up Again

Rave Restaurants has slowed down after a blistering start to the year. But that doesn't means RAVE stock is all out of upside.