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.

5 Stocks With Strong Trends on the Charts

So far, fourth-quarter earnings results have been much weaker than expected, but there are still stocks out there that are looking like strong additions for your portfolio.

Signature Bank: The Bank With a 245% Return (SBNY)

Signature Bank's massive return over the last five years puts other regionals to shame.

9 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy for 2015

If you're looking for the best cheap stocks to buy, you can't just rummage in the bargain bin. You have to find stocks that either offer a little bit of financial security, or that have loads of unmet potential.

Avery Dennison (AVY): Alluring Growth in a Plain Wrapper

Avery Dennison is a paper packaging maker and as such represents a cyclical play on recovery. However, this old-line consumer goods company also is making a shrewd strategic investment in high technology.

5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

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

5 Stocks With Strong Sales Growth — PSDV MARA RESI CREG GV

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

5 Stocks With Prime Operating Margin Growth — BSF CLDT INOC EVHC SNTS

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

10 Medical Devices Stocks to Buy Now

This week, 10 medical devices stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Buy Now

This week, seven 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").

7 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of seven media 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 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five 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").

4 Mortgage Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four mortgage 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.

Northrop Grumman Is the Best Defense Play

Northrop Grumman Corporation's stock was rising yesterday after the NOC fourth-quarter results walloped the consensus estimate.

3 Stocks to Love Thanks to Insider Buying

A little confidence from corporate insiders can be a strong positive indicator, so we're looking at 3 stocks that have had some recent insider buying.

Don’t Read Into DigitalGlobe’s Management Change

In addition to growth from its sophisticated satellites, DigitalGlobe has authorized a $205 million share buyback program, which should help support DGI stock.

Chevron Stock: A Buy Amid the Energy Patch Carnage

As oil prices continue to plummet and energy companies get clobbered, Chevron still managed to beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations. This "super major" remains a rare combination of growth, safety and income.

15 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

This week, 15 stocks get A's ("strong buy") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

8 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of eight internet and web service 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 Real Estate Stocks to Buy Now

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