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.

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

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

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

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").

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of three packaged foods 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 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.

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

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

6 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of six 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.

Why You Should Crave RAVE Stock

Rave is still an undiscovered and undervalued stock that has another 50% upside (at least) for those of you who might feel that it’s too late to get in.

MSFT: 3 Reasons Microsoft Stock Will Head Higher in 2015

Microsoft stock investors can feel confident heading into 2015, backed by new partnerships, enhanced software, and the release of Windows 10.

4 Buys to Beat the Market

As long as the economy continues to buzz along and the Fed does not run wild with interest rates, the stock market will find reason to advance.

4 Stocks to Buy for a Kid-Friendly Portfolio

The key is to get kids actually interested in saving and investing, and the best way to do that is buy “kid-friendly” stocks that they know and love.

Northern Oil & Gas (NOG): The Odds Are With This Energy Stock

Northern Oil & Gas has endured a wild ride thanks to crude oil volatility. However, unique dynamics suggest a rally is brewing in NOG stock.

5 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

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

3 Short Squeezes Just Waiting to Burst (ACN, DRI, JAH)

These three short squeeze plays offer the perfect combination of strong technical trends, relative strength and a host of very misled bears.

Yum! Brands: Taco Bell Is Battling McDonald’s With Biscuits

Yum! Brands’ Taco Bell is throwing the biscuit taco at McDonald’s (MCD) as YUM tries to take another bite into the breakfast market.

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").

5 Stocks With Strong Cash Flow — YONG ZA GURE YZC CGA

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

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.