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.

Whole Foods: 4 Reasons to Buy WFM Stock

Whole Foods stock popped after impressive first-quarter earnings, and a number of tailwinds should keep WFM's momentum up for some time.

Try and Keep Up With Murphy USA

MUSA shares are up over 90% since going public, and with a clear growth strategy in place, there's no signs of Murphy USA slowing down.

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — GGAL PSXP 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.

4 Insurance Stocks to Buy Now

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

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of five semiconductor 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 Biotechnology Stocks to Buy Now

Six biotechnology 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

This week, three packaged foods 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 Superb 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.

Apple’s Premium Music Service: The Biggest AAPL Strategy Shift in Years

Apple is making moves to replace a lost stream of revenue as it muscles into the streaming music industry. A major iTunes overhaul may be in the mix as well.

Activision Blizzard (ATVI): A Great Outlook Despite Lowered Guidance

Activision Blizzard, Inc. disappointed with lowered FY15 guidance, but the gamemaker is a blockbuster machine that should drive ATVI stock higher for years.

3 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks to Buy

While the sector has had a good run, there are some laggards that investors should pay attention to.

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.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

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 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.

What to Know Before Thursday’s Walmart Earnings Report (WMT, AMZN, TGT)

WMT stock has been a turnaround play as much as it's been anything else of late, and the Q4 earnings numbers could fan those turnaround flames.

3 Health Care Provider Stocks to Buy Now

Three health care provider 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").

Bet on Atlantic Drilling With These Oil Stocks

Atlantic drilling is coming and two oil infrastructure stocks, MDR and CBI, could provide early opportunities for investors to cash in.

5 Valentine’s Day Stocks to Buy and Love

Valentine's Day is a payday for these companies, who specialize in everything from chocolates to flowers to lingerie.