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.

Earnings: One of Many Reasons to Buy Walgreens (WBA) Stock

Walgreens (WBA) stock is up big on earnings today. But ambitious expansion, wise execution, and an eye for innovation are Walgreens' biggest assets.

3 Small But Safe Stocks to Buy

The Altman Z-score can point you toward safe stocks and keep you away from risky companies. Here are three stocks to buy without much to sweat.

Could an Iran Nuclear Deal Hurt Oil Refineries? (VLO)

An Iran nuclear deal could push more crude oil to market and hurt margins at refineries, but Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) can weather the storm.

5 Fashion and Apparel Stocks to Buy Now

Five fashion and apparel 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 A-Rated Stocks for Q2 and Beyond

This trio have what it takes to keep on growing through 2015 and beyond.

7 Software Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven 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.

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

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

6 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Buy Now

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").

GOOGL Stock Is in Rarified Air

Google is the king of search and will remain as such for the foreseeable future, despite attempts by competitors to knock it from its throne. GOOGL stock is a good investment -- and it looks to stay that way.

Rite Aid Earnings Suggest RAD Stock Might Be Worth Buying

Rite Aid Corporation is gaining operational momentum at the same time it made a smart acquisition, and that spells upside for RAD stock.

Lions Gate (LGF) Stock Selloff: Reactionary and Overdone

Lions Gate (LGF) stock sold off hard on Wednesday after a 10 million-share secondary stock offering. Here's why you should ignore it entirely.

3 Trends and 3 Stocks to Buy for the Next 3 Years

A conference of high-powered business executives next month will give some insight about hot sectors for investors in the next three years. These three stocks are focused on three important segments -- women, seniors and Millennials.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — CBPO STMP VIPS and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance.

5 Stocks With Great Earnings Momentum — KNSY FTEK QLYS EVAC CEB

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

6 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

4 Commercial Services Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three diversified telecommunication services stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

Five semiconductor 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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

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