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.

UnitedHealth Group Scores with Catamaran Buy (UNH) (CTRX)

UnitedHealth Group's acquisition of Catamaran is a no-brainer and should only serve to drive more upside in UNH stock.

The 10 Best Stocks for 2015 Through Q1

InvestorPlace's Best Stocks for 2015 competition has produced a portfolio that's up 15% year-to-date. Here are the picks and the standings through April.

The Intel Deal for Altera Would Be a Win-Win

Intel has little choice but to buy growth to drive INTC stock, and Altera looks like a good fit even at a $10 billion price tag.

4 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five capital markets 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 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

The commercial banking, electric utilities, infrastructure, reit and household products sectors are rising to the top this week on the Portfolio Grader database.

4 Road and Rail Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four road and rail stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Still A Tasty Stock to Buy

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) stock still looks like one of the best growth stocks to buy in today's market -- despite soaring chicken prices. Here's why.

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").

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

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

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

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

5 Stocks With Great Sales Growth — MARA RESI CREG GV LRAD

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

Costco Stock – Count On COST to Keep Going Strong

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is doing a very good job growing in a slow economy.

TM Stock Looks Like a Long-Term Winner

Toyota stock looks to have a strong future as the company is taking steps to help it compete in a highly competitive market. TM is staying ahead of the competition.

Red Hat Stock – Expect Another Solid Year for RHT

As corporations continue their adoptions of additional cloud technologies, Red Hat stands to gain -- especially given its already strong presence in enterprise IT departments.

Buy YHOO Stock – You Just Can’t Fight the Math on Yahoo

Yahoo stock is down, in part because its Alibaba stake is, too. But YHOO stock will bounce back -- and is trading for a deep discount right now.

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Play the Recent Rally

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP), Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:COG), Parker Drilling Company (NYSE:PKD) and QEP Resources Inc (NYSE:QEP) are looking like strong bullish opportunities.

3 Great Ways To Play Healthcare (AFAM, MCK, MOH)

Obamacare has begun to enroll millions of uninsured and underinsured in recent years, and that trend will continue, even if Obamacare as we know it is scrapped. These niche healthcare stocks will continue to rally as a result.

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.